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The best free festivals in Melbourne
The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year
Melbourne's best outdoor events
Take the good times out into the fresh air with alfresco dining, summer events and epic pop-ups.
Christmas in the city
See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.
Bianka Ismailovski: Working Girl
Laugh out loud at ethically non-monogamous, queer, sober comedian Bianka’s wild life.
What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend
The best things to do over the Easter holidays.
Club Fringe: Born to Party
Enter your birthday era with style, with cake, candles and unhinged performance art.
Children's Week at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum celebrates Children’s Week with a jam-packed program for little learners.
ACMI and MIFF Encore Screenings
Catch the ACMI co-curated highlights from the Melbourne International Film Festival.
Dating Roulette
An improvised dating game show where an Estonian comedian 'improvises' her way through dating.
Victorian Festival of Diwali
Showcasing India’s culture through music, dance, craft, food and a bazaar.
Cooked: Hot Nights Democracy Sausage
Tasty democracy snacks and bespoke site-responsive theatre for the right here, right now.
Victorian Seniors Festival
Participate in activities and events across the city during October's Victorian Seniors Festival.
Midsumma Carnival
Midsumma Carnival is the iconic outdoor celebration that marks the opening of Midsumma Festival.
Temple of Desire
A celebration of spirituality and sensuality, through the beauty of classical Indian dance.
Tim Winton: Juice
Join Australian literary icon Tim Winton delves into his long-awaited propulsive new novel, Juice.
Asia Oasis Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Discover the ultimate hotspot for authentic Asian street food that you can't find in restaurants.
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Squatting with John Safran
John Safran recounts his time squatting in a celebrity’s abandoned mansion.
Closing Showcase: Celebrating 30 Years
Celebrate 30 years of the festival with 30 of the city’s most esteemed and beloved designers.
Opening Night: ganbu marra Runway
Spotlighting extraordinary First Nations fashion talent on opening night of Melbourne Fashion Week.
