What's on today

Until 21 Apr

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

THE LUME Melbourne

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

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Until 16 Feb

Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container when Darkfled returns for the summer.

Until 2 Mar

Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes

An retrospective exhibition of paintings featuring ocean landscapes and well-known urban vistas

Until 26 Jan

School holidays

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

26 Dec – 30 Apr

Van Gogh

Van Gogh returns to THE LUME for a limited summer season.

Until 5 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Take a magical journey with Australia Zoo's favourite wildlife heroes in An Irwin’s Christmas Story.

Until 29 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

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

Until Dec 2025

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 23 Feb

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

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

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

Until 22 Mar

MPavilion

MPavilion Season 11 is set to become a summer design destination in Melbourne.

Until 30 Jun

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Until 13 Jan

Art Studio Exhibition

This exhibition showcases the range of artistic practices and mediums taught at the VAS Art School.

Until 19 Jan

Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

See Australia’s first major survey of Indigenous fashion.

Until 27 Apr

The Future and Other Fictions

Discover the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.

Until 16 Feb

Dear Evan Hansen

Enjoy this brand new production of the Broadway smash-hit musical.

Until 27 Jan

Summer School Holidays Colouring Activity

A free take-home colouring activity to keep the kids entertained during the summer school holidays.

Until 14 Feb

Designing Remembrance

Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Until 19 Jan

MoCo: Crepuscular Creature

An exhibition using fairies as an analogy to explore experiences of First Nations peoples.

Until 13 Apr

Immortals

Uncover the many faces of Victorian Digger memorials in this captivating photography exhibition.

Until 14 Feb

The Museum of Falling

An exhibition at City Gallery curated by Patrick Pound.

Until 31 Mar

Tipping Point

Be part of the studio audience for Tipping Point, hosted by sporting legend Todd Woodbridge.

Until 15 Jun

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

Until 29 Jan

The Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Until 31 Jan

Barista Basics

Craft and perfect your coffee skills.

Until 1 May

Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour

Take a walking tour of haunted pubs and learn about the city's dark history.