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

Melbourne Fashion Week
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Melbourne Fashion Week

Get ready for a week-long celebration of fashion and creativity as M/FW takes over the city.

Bourne Local Market
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Bourne Local Market

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

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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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.

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
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Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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Visual Storytellers: VCA Exhibition

Experience the art of production design at the Visual Storytellers exhibition.

Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne

Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne

Melbourne’s premier retail destination comes to life against the backdrop of Little Bourke St.

Sports Precinct Walking Tour
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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
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Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

Wanapati Yunupiŋu: Ŋäṉarr - Tongue of Flame
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Wanapati Yunupiŋu: Ŋäṉarr - Tongue of Flame

Wanapati Yupingu uses the Gumatj clan sacred design gurtha or fire. But not just any fire.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

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

The Future by EAC x M/FW

The Future by EAC x M/FW

The Emerging Artists Collective returns with a fresh showcase of emerging designers for M/FW.

Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football
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Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football

Learn to play touch footy – rugby – in a supportive environment.

MJ The Musical
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MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea
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An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea

Step into a season of blooms with this delicious spring afternoon tea.

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social
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Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

Kokedama Workshop
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Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop and learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

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

Victorian Seniors Festival
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Victorian Seniors Festival

The Victorian Seniors Festival is back in October, with activities and events across the city.

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
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Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

MIND: The Regenerative Fashion Store

MIND: The Regenerative Fashion Store

A curated store of 24 local brands who create artisanal pieces applying circular fashion practices.

Toy Story 30 Years and Beyond
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Toy Story 30 Years and Beyond

Browse the exhibition's prints, memorabilia and sculpture celebrating three decades of Toy Story.

Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews
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Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews

Three hours of soulful jazz in a romantic hidden bar.

German Week Melbourne
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German Week Melbourne

Discover the best of Germany in Melbourne.

MillenZ and the Future of Civic Participation

MillenZ and the Future of Civic Participation

An evening of light-hearted talks and conversations on the future of civic change.

The Last Sicilian

The Last Sicilian

A live theatre performance, in English and Sicilian, with music.

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

Wicked Wardrobes Exhibition
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Wicked Wardrobes Exhibition

An exhibition to delight all Wicked fans and lovers of costuming alike.

Tomorrow Publications: Fashion and Art Book Installation
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Tomorrow Publications: Fashion and Art Book Installation

Tomorrow Publications brings a selection of fashion and beauty books to dotCOMME.

Protest Melbourne
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Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

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

The Veil
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The Veil

An exhibition offering a deep exploration into identity, memory and cultural resilience.

Leah Thiessen: Rustling Canopy
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Leah Thiessen: Rustling Canopy

Drawing inspiration from the wild embrace of nature.

Taste of Combat
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Taste of Combat

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

Focus on Stephen King
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Focus on Stephen King

Join ACMI Cinemas this Halloween for a program of 12 key film adaptations.

World of the Book
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World of the Book

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

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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

What's free in Melbourne this month

What's free in Melbourne this month

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Monthly highlights

Monthly highlights

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Entertainment

Entertainment

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