What's on this weekend in Melbourne
Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
This weekend only
Dancing Hands
An exhibition celebrating six Aboriginal women artists, curated by Maya Hodge at Craft Victoria.
Yong
Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.
Melbourne Rare Book Fair
A treasure trove of rare and beautiful books, manuscripts, ephemera and more.
Battle of the Valleys: King vs Yarra Long Lunch
A long lunch celebrating the Yarra and King Valleys, with food, wine and stories.
Zine Construction Instruction
Learn to make zines in different formats and turn pages into booklets.
Saxophone Mega Day
Saxophone players of all ages are invited to spend a day at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
Victorian Artists Society 9x5 Exhibition
An homage to the 1889 Impressionism exhibition of small works painted on cigar box lids.
Swiss National Day Dinner with Sommelier Antony
Celebrate Switzerland's National Day with authentic Swiss cheese fondue and more.
Model Train Show
Enjoy a terrific day out for all ages with model trains, working layouts and demonstrations.
Spice Up Your Life Workshop
Learn about the health benefits of spices and herbs and how to use them in this cooking workshop.
French Horn Mega Day
Engage in masterclasses, panel discussions and meet with like-minded musicians.
Regular weekend events
Beetlejuice The Musical
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre.
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.
Distraction
An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.
The Lost Impressionist Art Tours
Discover Melbourne's artistic story and its connection to Monet with this unique group walking tour.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
The Sunday Market at Southgate
After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Dive into an immersive adventure with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism
Enjoy an after-hours exploration of French Impressionism at NGV International.
French Impressionism
The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
House Down Under
Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Mystery Basement Bar Hop
Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.
Melbourne Book Market
Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.
Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club
See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.
Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.
State Library Victoria Unlocked
On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.
Sports Precinct Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.
Comedy at the Coopers Inn
A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.
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