What's on today

Until 27 Jun

Andrew Totman: Alchemy of the Night

An exhibition of work by artist Andrew Totman.

Until 31 Aug

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

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

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 30 Jun

What's on in June

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

Until 12 Jul

The Wrong Gods

This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

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

Until 30 Dec

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

26 Jun – 2 Jul

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Until 5 Jul

Athenie Leckey: 79 Banksias

An acrylic painting series of 79 banksias, each showing how the species differ.

Until 31 Aug

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

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 30 Jun

The Pacific Sisters

Zoot suits and ActiVAtions take over Smorgon Family Plaza with the Pacific Sisters.

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 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

Until 10 Jul

Rising Tides by Thai Tides

Discover a new side of Thai cuisine each week at this dining series hosted by Thai Tide.

26 Jun – 27 Nov

Comedy in Theory

A weekly comedy show right in the centre of Melbourne.

Until 30 Jun

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 18 Dec

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers, for seasoned strummers or beginners.

Until 30 Jun

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Until 27 Jul

Designing Remembrance

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

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 30 Jun

Stormborne: A Moving Image Installation by Jen Valender

Enter the wild sonic landscapes of contemporary artist Jen Valender.

Until 6 Jul

Saskia Morris: de-extinct

An exhibition of sculptures using upholstery fabrics.

26 Jun

MESS Residents Reveal

MESS returns with residents Sachin de SIlva and Sally Ann McIntyre.

Until 6 Jul

Hyun Ju Lee – Coexistence: Stunning Beauty

Hyun Ju’s work explores the imagination of landscape.

26 Jun – 31 Jul

Wham, Bam, Thank You Jam

A completely improvised musical comedy journey through our collective stream of consciousness.

Until 29 Jun

RISING: Hedwig and The Angry Inch

It’s the Broadway smash that took the ‘rock musical’ on a glam-punk bender.

26 Jun

Book+Author: Dhoombak Goobgoowana

Join in a conversation with co-author Ross Jones, Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne.

Until 14 Sep

Oysters and Sustainability: From Harvest to Market

A solo sculptural exhibition exploring Melbourne's oyster reefs, using discarded oyster shells.

26 Jun

Trivia with Impact

Enjoy an evening of impact, connection, enjoyment and trivia!

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

26 – 29 Jun

Roger the Painting Postie

Charming, affordable paintings by long-time Postie and artist Roger Settle at independent gallery.