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Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

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Best Irish pubs in Melbourne

On the hunt for your next perfectly poured Guinness? Try Melbourne's best Irish pubs.

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What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

Melbourne for free

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FUTURE COUNTRY: Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions

The second iteration of the Country Road and NGV First Nations Commission initiative.

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Top Arts

Top Arts 2026 offers a captivating look into the inventive and imaginative spirit of young artists.

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Japan: Photos by Australians - Selections by Japanese

An exhibition of photographs by Australians in Japan, selected by Japanese people.

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Festival of Veterans Arts

Enjoy this veteran-led arts festival with exhibitions, performances, workshops and family events.

What's on this week

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Melbourne Women in Film Festival

Marking 10 years championing women and non-binary filmmakers with bold screenings and events.

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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.

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The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey

Jazz, tap and ballet bring Gatsby to life in a dazzling theatrical spectacle.

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Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

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

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

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9 laneways only real Melburnians know

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

What's on this month

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Piper's Playhouse

Step inside Piper's Playhouse, Melbourne’s most immersive cabaret.

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Do Not Pass Go

An oddly tender dark comedy set amid the soul-sucking grind of modern corporate culture.

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Blanc de Blanc Encore

Experience an intoxicating blend of circus, cabaret, comedy and risqué glamour.

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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

The classic fairytale is reimagined with glow-in-the-dark costumes and luminous staging.

Family and kids

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Game Worlds

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

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Loopy Lab

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

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Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

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Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Coming soon

People enjoying a twilight session at Melbourne Flowers & Garden Show in the illuminated Carlton Gardens with the Melbourne city skyline, including the distinctive tall buildings, in the background.
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Australia’s top horticultural event, showcasing creativity, sustainability, and design.

The Town Hall at night with Melbourne International Comedy Festival banners, signage, and red and blue spotlights and people lined up in queues on the footpath.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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

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Africa Film Fest Australia

Australia’s celebration of African cinema makes its Melbourne debut at Cinema Nova.

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Melbourne Tartan Festival

Enjoy the Melbourne Tartan Day Parade with pipers, highland dancing, poetry readings and wee dogs.

Discover more

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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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Melbourne for free

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