What's on today

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

Until 21 Nov

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Until 2 Mar

Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes

An retrospective exhibition of paintings featuring ocean landscapes and well-known urban vistas

Until 12 Dec

Bourne Local Market

Visit the Collins Square retail plaza for curated local market stalls.

Until 8 Dec

Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.

Until 5 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Take a magical journey with Australia Zoo's favourite wildlife heroes in An Irwin’s Christmas Story.

Until 29 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Until 24 Nov

RMIT Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition

Each year RMIT’s city campus comes alive as art students exhibit and celebrate their work.

Until 30 Dec

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

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

Until 30 Nov

Beyond the View: Karen Prakhoff Rickman

Perth Printmaker Prakhoff Rickman has traveled her artworks to Melbourne gallery West End Art Space.

Until 19 Dec

Ben Swissa and Friends

Ben Swissa hosts a free jam night in Melbourne with musical guests.

Until 16 Dec

The Sky and Beyond

Jessi Wong explores sky, light, and celestial phenomena in woodblock prints on Hosho paper.

Until 12 Dec

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 23 Feb

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Until 29 Nov

Summer at the Shed

Drink in the summer vibes at MCEC.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

Until 21 Nov

Watch House Unlocked: After Dark

Unlock Melbourne’s criminal past with an after-dark tour of the former City Watch House.

Until 22 Dec

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell

An exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise.

21 – 24 Nov

Index 2024

Come and celebrate the work of graduating students from RMIT Interior Design.

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Until 19 Dec

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

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

21 – 23 Nov

An Italian Wedding

A verbatim play about an Italian wedding, as part of La Mama's Festival of Mother Tongues.

Until 19 Dec

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

Until 10 Dec

Tais, Culture & Resilience: Woven Stories from Timor-Leste

A textile and photographic exhibition celebrating 25 years of independence of Timor-Leste.

Until 25 Nov

Artist of the Year Award Exhibition

Showcasing artworks by select VAS artists for the prestigious VAS Artist of the Year award.

21 Nov

Air Force Band: Legacy

Experience an unforgettable evening of music with the RAAF band.

Until 30 Nov

What's on in November

Things to do in Melbourne in November, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 30 Nov

Chloe Vallance's Poet Tree

A collection of intimate drawings that pause in places of wonder.

Until 19 May

The Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

Uncover the best of Melbourne's laneways, history and more in our3 Hour Walking Experience.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

Until 7 Dec

Fanged, Skinned and Shrieking

An exhibition exploring the dark, animalistic underbelly of human nature and desire.

Until 30 Nov

Cruel Britannia: After Frankenstein

A transgender reimagining of Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Until 21 Dec

Comedy Republic's Main Stage

Have a laugh with stand-up comedy from Australia's best comedians, plus international drop-ins.