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What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne
From secret street art to seasonal events, you’ll find something for everyone.
The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.
Birdman Rally
Moomba's Birdman Rally returns to the banks of the Yarra for a hilarious display of sportsmanship.
Suzanne Phoenix: International Women's Day Exhibition
See Melbourne photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s annual photography exhibition.
TGIF! with Charlie Pickering
Join Charlie Pickering and his guests for an hour of laughs every Friday.
Love and Art: A Night Out with the Huxleys
The dazzling duo share how love, identity and self-expression have shaped their creative practice.
Season Opening Gala
Begin your year with the MSO as you listen to memorable music from John Williams.
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
The global sensation returns with a fully immersive dining experience.
Comedy(ish): Comedy Fest Sneak Peaks
See Melbourne’s best comedians test out their freshest material before the Comedy Festival.
Only In The City
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
9 laneways only real Melburnians know
Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?
Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
See how ants, bees and other insects help grow our food and keep ecosystems healthy.
Game Worlds
ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.
Loopy Lab
See how plastic waste is a resource by making your own pen or carabiner from plastic bottle tops.
Best of NGV Australia Tour
Experience Australia through art on this one-hour guided tour of NGV Australia.
Project Cultivate BioBlitz: Melbourne General Cemetery
Visit the iconic Melbourne General Cemetery for a morning insect BioBlitz.
City of Literature Walking Tour
Melbourne’s stories aren’t only found in books – they’re written into its streets and laneways.
Laneways Discovery Running Tour
Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Australia’s top horticultural event, showcasing creativity, sustainability, and design.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.
Indonesian Festival
Experience Indonesia’s rich culture and diverse cuisine at Queen Victoria Market.
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What's on this weekend in Melbourne
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What's on this week in Melbourne
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Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.
Attractions and sights
Explore Melbourne's attractions, from laneways and street art to lush parks and grand galleries.