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The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events

The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events

Seek out Christmas carnivals, festive pop-ups, glittering decorations and more.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

Accessible hidden gems in Melbourne

Accessible hidden gems in Melbourne

From cafes in unexpected places to unique galleries and museums, these spaces are all accessible.

RMIT Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition
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RMIT Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition

Each year RMIT’s city campus comes alive as art students exhibit and celebrate their work.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Christmas Tree Lighting

See the city light up as the Christmas celebrations begin.

Colours of Malaysia

Colours of Malaysia

Experience Malaysia’s vibrant culture at Queen Victoria Market.

Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed
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Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed

This exhibition highlights science fiction’s connection to ancient philosophy and mythologies.

Focus on Björk

Focus on Björk

Celebrate the Icelandic pop goddess's music, film and visual art.

Christmas Cinema

Christmas Cinema

See festive films in the stunning Capitol Theatre.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

Christmas

Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.

Quijocuentos
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Quijocuentos

A play for kids focusing on Spanish culture, as part of La Mama's Festival of Mother Tongues.

Bubble Show for Christmas

Bubble Show for Christmas

See stunning bubble displays executed by expert bubble artists in this Christmas adventure.

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Cats & Dogs
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Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Secret Life of Birds
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Secret Life of Birds

Spot water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake at Melbourne Gardens on this guided walk.

Walsh Street Guided Tour
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Walsh Street Guided Tour

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

Aboriginal Heritage Walk
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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Christmas in the city

Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

New Year's Eve in Melbourne

New Year's Eve in Melbourne

From fireworks to fancy dinners and family fun, Melbourne is the perfect place to celebrate NYE.

Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

Van Gogh

Van Gogh

Van Gogh returns to THE LUME for a limited summer season.

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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.