What's on today

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

People milling around Fed Square at sunset.
A lighting display that shows a red design with a square and a light above and below.
Until

Now or Never

Twelve days of art, ideas, music and technology await - a festival of new dimensions.

Novelty wind-up chattering teeth against a yellow background.
Until

Basement Comedy Club: Weekend Showcase

Bringing you the biggest names and best comedians in the country, and beyond.

A dark interior space, with smoky purple rounds of light, silhouettes of people's arms pushing into these open spaces.
Until

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Installation view of the Spartans & Anzacs exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance, with people walking around the space, reading panels and looking at displays.
Until

Spartans & Anzacs

This exhibition invites reflection on the enduring values forged in conflict.

Four rows of people sitting smiling and laughing.
Until

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

Two different hands holding two wine glasses, resting on a restaurant's dining table, a plate of food and napkins also on the table.
Until

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.

A group of smiling participants in a studio workshop setting, holding glass-domed terrariums.
Until

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Two three-dimensional botanical sculptural paintings by artist Josh Davison hanging side-by-side on a pale coloured gallery wall.
Until

Joshua Davison

More Life is a solo exhibition by artist Joshua Davison.

Four women standing and holding up small mosaic lamps in front of a circular neon sign.
Until

Mosaic Art Classes Melbourne: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop

Several rows of people painting on canvases in a room with large, wall murals.
Until

Drip Splash: Creative Night Out

Unleash your inner artist with a night of drinks, paint, music and friends.

A yellow vintage phone on a wooden table illuminated by a desk lamp, part of an interactive theatre installation at the Malthouse Theatre.
Until

The Nightline

A crafted theatrical audio-installation experience inspired by late-night anonymous voice messages.

A little girl looking at a colourful display of cushions in an art gallery.
Until

Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson

A new children's exhibition by Ragnar Kjartansson, inspired by the idea of a theatrical feast.

A delicately painted porcelain plate with a blue design depicting waves around the outside and a burning landscape in the centre.
Until

Margaret Ackland: Reflections

Margaret Ackland’s elegant still lifes serve up the uneasy truths of contemporary life.

Four cabaret performers surrounded by pink and yellow feather fans.
Until

Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Red laser beams dance across the water’s surface,
Until

Multimmersion: Upside Down V2

A contemplative exploration of light, space and reflection transforms the Yarra River – Birrarung.

Two members of Octave One, a Detroit techno music group, both wearing black clothing and looking directly at the camera.

Finding Figaro: Octave One/Sleep D x Hybrid Man/JNETT/Baby G

An all-night journey through electronic music’s past, present and future.

People looking up at the trees on a guided walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Until

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Two people standing in front of a large pink spiky wall of speakers in an exhibition space.
Until

Reverb: A Journey into Sound

ACMI and RISING present Reverb: A Journey Into Sound, a major exhibition of vinyl culture and music.

Two people on a stage giving each other a high five, one also holding a microphone.
Until

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

An ancient Roman marble bust with its nose chipped off, displayed on a small square plinth.
Until

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

A black and white photograph of a family eating a meal at the family dining table circa 1950.
Until

You Have a New Memory

An exhibition that explores how and why we remember, through the lens of the Library's collections.

A tour guide talking to people in the Carlton Gardens, autumn leaves on the grass, the Royal Exhibition Building just visible in the background.
Until

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

Egg yolk pouring out of a long sub sandwich with cheese and salad.
Until

Gourmet Sandwich Hunt

Elevate your sandwich style with celebrity chef Darren Purchese.

A painting of a woman in a pink dress, against a blue background.
Until

Emily Dober: My World

Enjoy the world of artist Emily Dober in The Gallery at City Library.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Strattegee Board Game Launch

Learn the new tactical sensation board game of Strattegee at the game launch.

Kids on the grass outside the Shrine of Memorial, holding kit bags and smiling.
Until

Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

An exquisite Cartier diamond tiara, suspended against a black background.
Until

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces: CARTIER

Featuring nearly 400 extraordinary jewellery objects, alongside rare archival materials.

Workshop class participants smiling in a studio setting, holding up mosaic pots and coasters they have made.
Until

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

Four hot air balloons floating in front of the Melbourne city skyline during sunrise, with skyscrapers visible in the background.
Until

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

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

Inside a large, darkened gallery space with projected artwork on the walls and a single person viewing.
Until

Occupation Studies: ngayanhurra bayarral Birrarung

A new multichannel audiovisual artwork by artist Tahlia Palmer.

Two burlesque dancers in full costume and elaborate headdresses, posing at a bar.
Until

Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city

A geometric-shaped portrait of a seated woman with red hair wearing a green dress.
–

Mark Niehus: Different Midnights

A collection of paintings, moving image and free verse that explore the experience of solitude.

Exhibition piece of artwork on a blank wall, sepia illustrations with occasional words on an undulating surface.
Until

Kylie Watson: Love Letters

An exhibition exploring how the artist book has a natural connection with printmaking.

Still from a film showing a man with a mustache and a brown jacket looking through a shop window.
Until

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

A monumental carved wooden sculpture on display in a gallery setting.
Until

Impractical Companions

A group exhibition exploring the quiet, often invisible spaces of companionship.

Byzantine icons of Jesus, Mary and John the Baptist, their heads haloed in gold.
From

Divine Thresholds: Icons and the Orthodox Christian World

Discover centuries of craftsmanship, devotion and momentous history in this new landmark exhibition.

Cruise boat on Yarra River with buildings and bridge.
Until

Ports and Docklands Cruise

Experience Melbourne's best scenery in Docklands on a sightseeing cruise.

Performer breathing fire with head tilted at an angle.
Until

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

People seated around a crafts table in a studio, with pots of resin and other tools and equipment on the table.
Until

Resin Art Classes: Cheeseboards and Coasters

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

Singers and dancers on a theatre stage in a scene from A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, with spotlights and stage sets.
Until

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

An inspiring, exhilarating, energetic musical memoir.

See all events today

Discover more

The NGV and Arts Centre lit up on a winter night.

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

Lasers reflecting over water

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

People walking by Flinders Street Station.

Monthly highlights

Make the most of your visit to Melbourne with our monthly guides to what's on in the city.

People walking across Princes Bridge at night with the Arts Centre in the background.

Entertainment

Find out what's on in Melbourne's live music venues, comedy clubs and theatres.