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The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

Find the best outdoor cinema, pop-up theatres and free movies.

Melbourne Through the Coffee Cup
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Melbourne Through the Coffee Cup

A photo exhibition celebrating the city's enduring love of coffee.

Small!

Small!

Celebrate creativity in all its forms with this annual community-sourced exhibition of small works.

Myer Christmas Windows
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Myer Christmas Windows

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Playful LEGO Christmas Story Myer Christmas windows.

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design
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Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

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

Songs From The Canyon at Live at The Gardens

Songs From The Canyon at Live at The Gardens

Featuring an all-star ensemble and Freya Josephine Hollick.

Hypersonic

Hypersonic

A brand-new music festival set to electrify Melbourne Showgrounds.

Much Ado About Nothing
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Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love’s ecstasy and complexities.

Darkfield
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Darkfield

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

Christmas

Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

Fam Jam

Fam Jam

Create your own video clip and celebrate movement, connection and creativity across generations.

Santa at The Block Arcade

Santa at The Block Arcade

Catch Santa when he visits The Block Arcade.

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Loopy Lab
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Loopy Lab

See how plastic waste is a resource by making your own pen or carabiner from plastic bottle tops.

Mystery Basement Bar Hop
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Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
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Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour
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Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Forest Therapy

Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.

Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Festival

Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Festival

An annual celebration of physically active lifestyles for people with disability.

Koorie Krismas

Koorie Krismas

Koorie Klaus is back to spread festive cheer at the Koorie Heritage Trust’s annual Koorie Krismas.

VietJet MelbourneVibing

VietJet MelbourneVibing

A one-day festival celebrating inclusivity through art, literature and performances.

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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 on this week in Melbourne

What's on this week in Melbourne

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

Major events

Major events

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

Attractions and sights

Attractions and sights

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