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The best spring walks in Melbourne

See flowers in full bloom on these stunning city walks.

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The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

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The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Melbourne for free

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Dhandha/Campfire

In an age of digital isolation, Joel Bray is lighting the way back to each other.

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The Lygon Street Market

A monthly open-air market held on the first Sunday of each month.

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Melbourne Record Fair

Over 20,000 records from Melbourne’s best vinyl dealers are waiting for you at Queen Vic Market.

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RMIT City North Shared Futures Festival

Enjoy games, food and live performances celebrating community, creativity and innovation.

Entertainment

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Reverb: A Journey into Sound

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

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The Music of Elton: 40 Years of MSO x Elton John

The MSO celebrates the music of Elton John.

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NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

NGV Friday Nights shine with Cartier, featuring live music, flims, food and drinks.

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Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest

A bold, cinematic reimagining of the gothic classic.

Only In The City

Only in the City
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Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

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Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare Melbourne experiences and secret spots.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

Family and kids

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Inked Scavanger Hunt

Collect a map from the Mary Martin Bookshop to go on scavenger hunt around Melbourne.

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Fantastic Friends: Kids' Spring Workshop

Kids can make a fantastic friend in this spring holiday workshop.

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Superhero Spring Holidays at Skyline Melbourne

Enjoy a pop-up teacup ride and bouncy castle, and meet Spiderman.

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The Activity Hub

Drop into The Activity Hub at State Library Victoria for hands-on family activities.

Melbourne walks and tours

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Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

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

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Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.

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School Holiday Explorer Bus

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

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Walsh Street Guided Tour

Explore Robin Boyd’s iconic residence at 290 Walsh Street on a guided tour.

Coming soon

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival

A city-wide celebration of jazz, improvisation and boundary-pushing contemporary music.

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Queensberry Cup

A vibrant community festival with billycart racing, live entertainment and family fun.

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Italian Festa and Expo

Celebrating all thing Italian at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.

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Melbourne Fashion Week

M/FW takes over the city from 19–25 October.

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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

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What's on this week in Melbourne

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

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Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

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Attractions and sights

Explore Melbourne's attractions, from laneways and street art to lush parks and grand galleries.