What's on today

Until 19 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

Until 20 Jul

School holidays

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

Until 11 Sep

Beetlejuice The Musical

The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre.

Until 29 Dec

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

Until 13 Sep

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Until 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

Until 17 Aug

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 23 Jul

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Until 20 Jul

Playbound Festival

Melbourne City's winter school holidays festival for kids and their families

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

Until 20 Sep

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

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

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

18 – 20 Jul

The Little Food Market

Australia's culinary playground returns to the Royal Exhibition Building.

Until 19 Dec

Government House Garden Tour

Take a morning or twilight tour of the Government House gardens.

Until 3 Aug

Jeswri: Beyond Hectic

Emerse yourself in the work of Gadigal artist Jeswri for NAIDOC Week.

Until 19 Jul

Threadbare

A moving new play about memory, identity and family.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

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

Until 19 Jul

Emerging Artist Award

An exhibition of early-career works by emerging artists.

Until 26 Jul

Salon Hang

A group exhibition that elevates the role of the frame in Western art.

Until 25 Jul

Patricia Agus and James Farrar: Banana Split

This exhibition delves into the personal stories of James Farrar and Patricia Agus.

Until 31 Dec

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

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

Until 30 Nov

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from State archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 29 Aug

TGIF! with Charlie Pickering

Join Charlie Pickering and his guests for an hour of laughs every Friday.

Until 19 Jul

ECHO: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen

A new actor takes the stage every night without seeing the script.

Until 3 Aug

Victorian Artists Society 9x5 Exhibition

An homage to the 1889 Impressionism exhibition of small works painted on cigar box lids.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 19 Jul

Magic Beach

Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book is brought to life by ten animators.

Until 31 Jan

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

An 'Among Us' style game played in real life.

Until 31 Aug

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 26 Jul

Comedy Republic's Main Stage

Have a laugh with stand-up comedy from Australia's best comedians, plus international drop-ins.

Until 27 Jul

Designing Remembrance

An exhibition of alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

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

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

Until 31 Jul

Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit

This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.

Until 29 Aug

Look Up to the Future

A striking public art installation taking the VCE Vocational Major to new heights.

Until 20 Jul

Silent Skyline Disco

Get ready to groove high above the ground these school holidays.