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The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

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.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Moomba

Moomba

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

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.

What's on in September

What's on in September

Things to do in Melbourne in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

Book a restaurant, find fireworks near you and plan the best New Year's Eve in Melbourne.

Shop to Win

Shop to Win

Do your Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.

Christmas in the city

Christmas in the city

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

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

Explore Melbourne's iconic markets this season.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Makers Market at The District
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Makers Market at The District

This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.

Bourne Local Market
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Bourne Local Market

Visit the Collins Square retail plaza for curated local market stalls.

Cachivaches Latin Market

Cachivaches Latin Market

A vibrant cultural event celebrating the best of Latin American traditions in Melbourne.

MeatShare Food and Music Festival

MeatShare Food and Music Festival

Two days of free meat tastings, diverse food vendors, live music, eating comps and family fun.

Laneway Learning’s Big Craft Destash

Laneway Learning’s Big Craft Destash

Pick up a new craft, and give an old project a second chance all while supporting Laneway Learning.

The Little Food Market

The Little Food Market

Australia's culinary playground returns to the Royal Exhibition Building.

Creative Society Markets

Creative Society Markets

A new monthly market held in The Atrium at Fed Square.

Market Brunch
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Market Brunch

A monthly food market featuring some of Melbourne’s most creative food makers.

Melbourne Donut Festival

Melbourne Donut Festival

Indulge in a weekend of sugary goodness at the Queen Vic Market.

The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Get the kids out and explore these free events and adventures for an awesome day of fun.

School holidays

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Moomba

Moomba

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

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

We've rounded up the best adventure parks and playgrounds.

The Melbourne Magic Festival

The Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

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

Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events

Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events

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

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Arts Fun Festival

Enjoy a family-friendly day of art, music, performances and workshops.

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in Melbourne.

Monolith

Monolith

Five powerful female dancers craft a sinewy, muscular and androgynous choreographic language.

Yong

Yong

Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.

Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical
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Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical

Smells Like a Song is an improvised musical performed by Impro Melbourne.

Dying: A Memoir

Dying: A Memoir

Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.

Humans 2.0 by Circa

Humans 2.0 by Circa

A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa.

The Wrong Gods

The Wrong Gods

This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.

Tobias Dostal: The Bright Side of Light

Tobias Dostal: The Bright Side of Light

Don't miss this superstar in the world of magic.

Circus Arcana
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Circus Arcana

Experience a mystical tarot-themed circus show at Club Voltaire.

Once Upon a Rhyme

Once Upon a Rhyme

Kids will love this magical, musical romp through fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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Mojo Festival of Arts for World Schizophrenia Day

Performing arts gala featuring over 40 artists performing theatre, cabaret, dance and music.

Australian Music Vault

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Big ideas, bold experiences...this is where Melbourne’s most exciting events come to life.

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Only in the City

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

Edward Coleridge: 45 Letterbox Landscapes at 45

Edward Coleridge: 45 Letterbox Landscapes at 45

An exhibition of paintings by Edward Coleridge.

Hannah Quinlivan: Bound by the Sky

Hannah Quinlivan: Bound by the Sky

3D drawings explore fragility, resilience and blur lines between fine art and design.

Brook Andrew: Transitions
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Brook Andrew: Transitions

An exhibition of new works by artist Brook Andrew.

Steve Leadbeater: Ritual of the Senses

Steve Leadbeater: Ritual of the Senses

An art exhibition that is concerned with energy, contrast and inner beauty.

Stephen Tierney: A Wonderful Life
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Stephen Tierney: A Wonderful Life

An exhibition of collages urging a deeper, more critical engagement with the world around us.

Ethics of Restoration: The Everyday vs. The Unexpected

Ethics of Restoration: The Everyday vs. The Unexpected

Renowned conservation experts discuss how to authentically restore historical landmarks.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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Curator’s Talk: Artists, Writers and the River

Join curator Judith Buckrich in a behind-the-scenes talk about her Yarra Birrarung exhibition.

Imprint: Word Play in Art Space
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Imprint: Word Play in Art Space

Imprint is a storytelling event combining art, word, and song.

NBA Finals Live Site

NBA Finals Live Site

Celebrate the first game of the 2025 NBA Finals at Marvel Stadium's NBA Finals Free Live Site.

Hawthorn Football Club: Three-Peat Premiership Reunion

Hawthorn Football Club: Three-Peat Premiership Reunion

An evening filled with stories, special guests and a celebration of iconic moments.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

PicklePalooza

Free pickleball festival with games, clinics, food, music and fun for all ages.

Night of Champions: An Evening with Evonne Goolagong

Night of Champions: An Evening with Evonne Goolagong

Indulge in an unforgettable night of exquisite food, fine wine and exceptional entertainment.

Oceania 2025 International Figure Skating Competition

Oceania 2025 International Figure Skating Competition

Watch on as figure skating stars from across Asia-Pacific hit the ice.

CommBank Matildas v Argentina

CommBank Matildas v Argentina

See the Matildas play Argentina at Marvel Stadium.

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

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What's on in December

What's on in December

Things to do in Melbourne in December, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

What's on in January

What's on in January

Things to do in Melbourne in January, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

What's on in February

What's on in February

Things to do in Melbourne in February, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

What's on in March

What's on in March

Things to do in Melbourne in March, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.