What's on today

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 28 Feb

Transmutation: Our Origin Stories

Journey into stories of origin, transformation and cultural inheritance.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

Until 10 Feb

Social Sixes Cricket

Grab your friends and come along for a free social cricket program.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

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 8 Feb

Slow-Cooked Mutton Cabaret

Two queer post-menopausal post-modern punks making cabaret.

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.

Until 8 Feb

Midsumma Festival

Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation returns.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

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 22 Feb

Lunar New Year at Crown Melbourne

Crown is kicking off the Year of the Horse with a spectacular three week celebration.

3 Feb

Social Chess Meetup

Enjoy an evening of social chess at Brick Lane Brewery.

Until 14 Jul

Critical Hits Music Bingo

Play free video game and pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.

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 7 Feb

Summer Stockroom

Fresh new artworks to herald in a new year.

9 Dec – 3 Feb

Cultural Workshops with Little Wombats

Cultural workshops designed especially for preschool and kindergarten-aged children.

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 20 Feb

Chinese Traditional Cultural Pop-Up Store

Experience living heritage in this interactive and fun cultural pop-up.

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 24 Mar

Burlesque Life Drawing

A drawing session about the joy of costume, character individuality and the story of burlesque.

Until 8 Feb

The Placeholder

A bold new queer play on grief, identity and transition.

3 Feb

Introductory Workshop and Tour

Take a tour of the synthesisers in the MESS collection and participate in a beginner's workshop.

Until 2 Jun

Laugh Lab

Come watch some of Melbourne's best comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

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

Until 17 May

World of the Book

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

Until 28 Feb

What's on in February

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

Until 28 Feb

Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Pickleball returns to the rooftop at Hilton Melbourne.

Until 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

Until 30 Apr

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

Until 9 Feb

Stronger Families, Stronger Communities

Elevating the voices of nine First Nations men exploring themes of strength and cultural pride.

Until 28 Feb

Open Air at the Square

Free live music and outdoor cinema, all throughout February at Fed Square.