What's on today

Until 5 Apr

Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Until 16 Apr

Best of NGV International Tour

Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Until 3 May

Louise Donovan: Common Ground

Nineteen everyday moments in intimate drypoint by Melbourne artist, Louise Donovan

Until 15 Mar

Piotr Sobiesiak: The Night When Clouds Had Dreams

The exhibition presents sculptures from the Polish-born artist’s acclaimed series Nubes Formales.

26 Feb

Home Comforts and Bishopscourt Garden: Double Tour

Spend a morning in East Melbourne and visit the exhibition at Fairhall and gardens of Bishopscourt.

Until 30 Jun

Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

Until 28 Feb

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.

Until 28 Feb

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Australia’s largest major fashion event celebrates 30 years of local fashion with a huge programme.

Until 9 Jun

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

Until 30 Jun

History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore Melbourne’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

26 Feb

The 1945 VFL Bloodbath Grand Final

Tony De Bolfo will talk about the infamous 1945 Grand Final, known as The Bloodbath.

Until 28 Feb

Jane O'Neill: Bourke Street Leisure Centre

An exhibition from Melbourne-based artist, Jane O'Neill.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Until 31 Aug

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over Melbourne's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Until 1 Mar

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Flexible Sky

Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage with the MCO in a dazzling season opener.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Until 21 Jul

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

Until 19 Apr

Stories of Blessing: Modern Echoes of Minhwa by Minhwa Group

Korea’s traditional folk art, rooted in ancient Goguryeo wall paintings.

Until 24 Aug

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Until 10 Mar

Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience

Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 11 Apr

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.

Until 28 Feb

Celia Bridle: Independently Combining

Celia Bridle expresses delicacy, intimacy, mobility and flow in her artwork.

Until 28 Feb

Debut XXII

A group exhibition with works by Lance Zuniga, Phoebe Haig and Sam Jones.

Until 28 Feb

Balloon Story

An immersive installation where every world, creature and moment is crafted entirely from balloons.

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Until 24 Apr

7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 21 Jul

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler at North Melbourne Library every Thursday.

Until 17 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

Until 5 Mar

Yehonatan Koenig: in-Coherence

The first Australian solo exhibition by the guest artist since his relocation from the US.

Until 28 Feb

The Magic Table

Experience an immersive 3D dinner show, perfect for curious minds of all ages.