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Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events

Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events

Featuring lion dances, delicious street food and weekend pop-ups.

The ultimate guide to Chinatown

The ultimate guide to Chinatown

Where to eat, drink and karaoke the night away in Melbourne's famous Chinatown precinct.

What's on today

What's on today

Discover free events, epic festivals and shows on in Melbourne today.

Afro Caribbean Carnival

Afro Caribbean Carnival

Free day-to-night dance party, featuring Sister Nancy, General Levy and local sound systems.

City Sessions Street Dance Battle

City Sessions Street Dance Battle

See the best street dancers from across Australia and Southeast Asia perform across two days.

Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Join the community and welcome the Year of the Horse in Chinatown.

Younghusband Market

Younghusband Market

With great music, curated stalls, hands-on workshops and delicious food, a vibrant scene awaits.

Ramadan Night Market

Ramadan Night Market

Celebrate community, culture, and the spirit of togetherness at Ramadan with a night market.

Lunar New Year at Crown Melbourne
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Lunar New Year at Crown Melbourne

Crown is kicking off the Year of the Horse with a spectacular three week celebration.

Distraction

Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

The Book of Mormon
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The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Things you can only eat in the city

Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival
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PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Australia’s largest major fashion event celebrates 30 years of local fashion with a huge programme.

Lunar New Year at narrm ngarrgu

Lunar New Year at narrm ngarrgu

Come and welcome in the Year of the Horse 2026.

Holi Festival Melbourne

Holi Festival Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.

Melbourne Vixens Fan Day

Melbourne Vixens Fan Day

A family-friendly day celebrating netball, community and all things Vixens.

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Table Tennis
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Table Tennis

Play a game of table tennis with the local world champion, Chau.

The Sunday Market at Southgate
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Dino Days
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Dino Days

Young dinosaur enthusiasts, aged 3-5 years, are invited to explore all things dinosaur.

Antipodes Festival

Antipodes Festival

Melbourne's great Greek street party returns to Lonsdale Street.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

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 Comedy Festival

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

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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.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.