Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Winter Night Market
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Beetlejuice The Musical
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Beetlejuice The Musical

The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre.

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club
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Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

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

Future Council: Meet the Filmmaker Q&A

Future Council: Meet the Filmmaker Q&A

Join Australian filmmaker Damon Gameau for a post-screening discussion.

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Aboriginal Heritage Walk
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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Battle of the Valleys: King vs Yarra Long Lunch

Battle of the Valleys: King vs Yarra Long Lunch

A long lunch celebrating the Yarra and King Valleys, with food, wine and stories.

What's on in July
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What's on in July

Discover things to do in July, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion
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Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

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

State Library Victoria Unlocked
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State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Burlesque Life Drawing
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Burlesque Life Drawing

Celebrating the joy of costume, character individuality and the story of burlesque.

Sports Precinct Walking Tour
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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

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

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Cabaret Ridiculous
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Cabaret Ridiculous

This Vegas-style variety show has something for everyone.

Saxophone Mega Day

Saxophone Mega Day

Saxophone players of all ages are invited to spend a day at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

Yong
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Yong

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

Forest Therapy
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Forest Therapy

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

Comedy at the Coopers Inn
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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

Defrost Festival
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Defrost Festival

Enjoy the biggest improv festival in the southern hemisphere.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

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

French Impressionism
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French Impressionism

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

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social
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Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

Jeswri: Beyond Hectic
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Jeswri: Beyond Hectic

Emerse yourself in the work of Gadigal artist Jeswri for NAIDOC Week.

Gardening to the Dark
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Gardening to the Dark

A collaborative installation exhibition by Jing Liang, Minh-An Pham and Adrian Jing Song.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Exploration 25: Celebrating 25 Years of Emerging Art
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Exploration 25: Celebrating 25 Years of Emerging Art

Flinders Lane Gallery present their annual showcase of emerging and unsigned artists.

Decoupage Workshop

Decoupage Workshop

Transform everyday items into unique, personalised creations using decoupage.

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail
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Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

TGIF! with Charlie Pickering

TGIF! with Charlie Pickering

Join Charlie Pickering and his guests for an hour of laughs every Friday.

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops
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Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

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

Zine Construction Instruction

Zine Construction Instruction

Learn to make zines in different formats and turn pages into booklets.

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
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Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

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

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition
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Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from State archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Kimono
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Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Come into Moominland

Come into Moominland

Join in a Moomintroll wonderland for children.

Songs from a Spell Bound City: Improvised Musical
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Songs from a Spell Bound City: Improvised Musical

From haunting narratives to harmonious melodies, it's an evening of improvised enchantment.

Victorian Artists Society 9x5 Exhibition
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Victorian Artists Society 9x5 Exhibition

An homage to the 1889 Impressionism exhibition of small works painted on cigar box lids.

Corpus Medicorum: Concert 3

Corpus Medicorum: Concert 3

Ethereal French melodies to elevate your soul and senses.

Bark Salon
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Bark Salon

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

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What's on today

What's on today

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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What's free in Melbourne this month

What's free in Melbourne this month

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Major events

Major events

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