What's on this week in Melbourne

Until 29 Dec

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

Until 11 Sep

Beetlejuice The Musical

The hilarious five-star musical must leave Australia on 11 September.

Until 7 Sep

Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony

Explore seven artisan cheese with a sommelier and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

4 Sep

Fullmoonjaye with Infraghosts and Caustic Grip

Experience three incredible queer solo performances featuring immersive mixed media.

Until 13 Sep

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

Until 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

Until 31 Jan

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

4 – 7 Sep

KOYA: Shed Architecture

This exhibition will examine the humble shed – called koya in Japanese.

Until 28 Sep

Cabaret Ridiculous

This Vegas-style variety show has something for everyone.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Until 23 Jan

No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy

Watch some of Melbourne's finest improvisers turn their tragic tales into an improvised comedy.

6 Sep

Unmasked Gala Ball

A black-tie fundraising event supporting the inclusion charity Friend In Me.

4 Sep

The Practice of Planting: A Conversation

Gather with community and experts for an evening of bold conversation about climate justice.

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 30 Nov

Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

Until 3 Dec

English Learners Book Club

English Learners’ Book Club, where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.

Until 5 Oct

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

Until 20 Sep

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Until 30 Dec

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

6 Sep

Poetry and the Metaphysical 'I'

A workshop that will help you open space for invention, deepen emotion and question the poetic ‘I’.

Until 7 Oct

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

Until 31 Dec

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

4 Sep

Neon Nights

An unforgettable modern cabaret experience – an explosive blend of rhythm, music and dance.

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

3 Sep

Father's Day Stompers

Celebrate your loved ones at this special Father's Day Stompers.

3 – 28 Sep

The Lark

From the creators of the critically acclaimed Mother, comes the world premiere of The Lark.

Until 13 Sep

Destiny

This family drama serves as a potent reminder that the past is always with us.

Until 3 Sep

Concertina

Concertina is a night where live music meets improvised comedy.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 7 Sep

South East Asia Festival

Celebrate the culture and community of South East Asia with performances and street entertainment.

Until 6 Sep

Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

5 – 6 Sep

Melbourne Museum Adult Sleepover

Join a premium sleepover at Melbourne Museum and IMAX for a once-in-a-lifetime night with your crew.

Until 2 Sep

NGV Masterclasses: French Impressionism

Join experts from Uni Melb and NGV curators to experience this exhibition like never before.

2 – 13 Sep

Braden Howard: Muktoraah

An exhibition exploring a fictional world through paint and drawings.

Until 27 Nov

Comedy in Theory

A weekly comedy show right in the centre of Melbourne.

6 – 28 Sep

Riverfest

Riverfest is fast becoming Melbourne’s most beloved eco festival.