Discover things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Gut Oggau x Embla

Gut Oggau x Embla

Meet the makers of one of the world's great natural wines and enjoy a family-style menu.

Not Just Ramen: Ramen Dinner
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Not Just Ramen: Ramen Dinner

London's inauthentic ramen sensation Supa Ya comes to Reed House.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

It’s time to hit the city and taste the flavour.

Something Saucy

Something Saucy

Transforming a sliver of the CBD into a pasta paradise.

Yayoi Kusama
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Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.

This Is Your Fault
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This Is Your Fault

Andy Drewitt's exhibition explores toxic masculinity, gender equality and male mental health.

Arts Centre Melbourne Tours
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Arts Centre Melbourne Tours

Explore Hamer Hall, the auditoriums, Theatre Building and Public Art Collection.

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
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Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

Sports Precinct Walking Tour
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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Lil Wenker: Bangtail

Lil Wenker: Bangtail

Saddle up for an epic tale of a man in search of his manhood, an hour of unbridled clown chaos.

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop
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Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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Capoeira Angola - Ecamar

A Capoeira Angola class blending martial arts, dance, music and culture.

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social
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Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

The Pacific Sisters
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The Pacific Sisters

Zoot suits and ActiVAtions take over Smorgon Family Plaza with the Pacific Sisters.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Noah Spivak: (un)seen
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Noah Spivak: (un)seen

View these stunning silver works investigating the space between narcissism and self-loathing.

Carmen and Bolude: Meet the FIlmmaker Q&A

Carmen and Bolude: Meet the FIlmmaker Q&A

Join writer and actor Michela Carattini for a post-screening talk.

Bark Salon
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Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

The Future and Other Fictions
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The Future and Other Fictions

Discover the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.

Trees and Animals
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Trees and Animals

A playful exhibition of sculptures featuring ceramic artists Stephen Benwell and Raphy.

Laugh Lab at La La Land
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Laugh Lab at La La Land

Come watch Melbourne's finest up and coming comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

Jacquelyn Stephens and Greg Elms: Above and Below

Jacquelyn Stephens and Greg Elms: Above and Below

An exhibition offering a unique visual journey, celebrating the natural world’s stunning contrasts.

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens
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The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Designing Remembrance
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Designing Remembrance

An exhibition of alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Deep Time Real Time
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Deep Time Real Time

The 2025 Alastair Swayn Legacy Exhibition explores design’s relationship to planetary systems.

Immortals
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Immortals

Uncover the many faces of Victorian Digger memorials in this captivating photography exhibition.

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

The White Powder That Changed My Life
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The White Powder That Changed My Life

A hilarious musical comedy (and true story), so headbanging-ly funny, your brain will thank you!

Tipping Point
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Tipping Point

Be part of the studio audience for Tipping Point, hosted by sporting legend Todd Woodbridge.

Book Launch: Rolling Up Their Sleeves

Book Launch: Rolling Up Their Sleeves

A biography and companion to the iconic Barossa Cookery Book.

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop
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Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Taste of Combat
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Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

World of the Book
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World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Memories that Make Us: Home is a Distant Shore
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Memories that Make Us: Home is a Distant Shore

An exhibition exploring the cultural stories Italian migrants carried with them to Australia.

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

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