What's on today

Until 1 Feb

Australian Open

The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.

Until Dec 2026

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 28 Jan

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

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 27 Jan

School Holiday Explorer Bus

Children ride for half-price on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

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 27 Jan

Rainbow Storytime

Do you love stories, songs and a bit of sparkle?

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

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

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 27 Jan

Bloom: By Melbourne Central x Melissa Likes Sushi

Step inside the immersive installation wrapping the historic Shot Tower in vibrant greenery.

Until 1 Feb

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

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 16 Jun

Underground Comedy

Free underground comedy: raw, unfiltered stand-up every week.

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 31 Jan

DIY Craft Workshops

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

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.

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

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

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.

27 Jan – 8 Feb

The Placeholder

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

Until 2 Jun

Laugh Lab

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

Until 17 May

World of the Book

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

Until 31 Jan

Cats the Musical

Be thrilled by the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical, Cats.

Until 28 Feb

Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Pickleball returns to the rooftop at Hilton Melbourne.

Until 1 Feb

Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.

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 31 Jan

Sangeeta Sandrasegar Atrium Commission

Discover a new textile installation using natural plant dyes in Fed Square's Atrium.