What's on today

Until 25 Dec

Christmas in the city

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

Until 24 Dec

Christmas Stamp Trail

Stamp your way to a city prize.

Until 25 Dec

12 Days of Christmas

Discover an Aussie twist on a favourite carol.

Until 25 Dec

Myer Santaland

Follow the festive fun at Santaland where kids can meet Santa or ride the Santaland Express.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas Square

Discover a Christmas wonderland featuring the city’s giant tree.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas Decorations

Christmas comes to life around the city with sparkly decorations spreading festive cheer.

8 – 11 Dec

Christmas Outdoor Cinema: Naughty or Nice

Fed Square screens Christmas family favourites followed by grown-up cult classics.

Until 6 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Playful LEGO Christmas Story Myer Christmas Windows.

Until 25 Dec

Crown Christmas River Show

Be dazzled by a spectacular water, laser and light show on the Yarra.

Until 24 Dec

Photos with Santa at David Jones

Make this Christmas one to remember with a magical Santa experience like no other.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Until 31 Jan

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

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

8 Dec

Santa Storytime

Celebrate Christmas at City Library with stories, songs and rhymes.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

Until 27 Jan

Bloom: By Melbourne Central x Melissa Likes Sushi

Step inside the immersive installation wrapping the historic Shot Tower in vibrant greenery.

Until 1 Feb

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

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

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

8 Dec

Christmas Crafternoon

Enjoy a fun afternoon of Christmas crafts at North Melbourne Library.

8 Dec

Christmas Stompers

Head to Kathleen Syme Library for a very merry Stompers celebration.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

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.

Until 4 Jan

FestiviTea

Gather with loved ones for a delightful year-end catch-up at a Christmas high tea.

Until 8 Dec

Morning Melodies

Celebrating 40 years, the Morning Melodies season will amaze audiences once again.

Until 31 Jan

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 19 Dec

Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love’s ecstasy and complexities.

Until 8 Dec

Big Christmas Spectacular

Iconic jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world-class show dancing, perfect for all ages.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 31 Dec

What's on in December

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

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Until 18 Jan

Mia Schoen: War Clouds and Weather

Artist Mia Schoen captures the awe and unease of the skies.

Until 25 Dec

Let's Dance with Shenzhen Airlines

Show off your dance moves, and see the floor react in time with the music.

Until 23 Dec

Christmas High Tea

Celebrate the most magical time of the year with a carefully curated selection of festive treats.

Until 17 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Until 20 Dec

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until 14 Dec

Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year Award Exhibition

An exhibition of works by outstanding peer-voted artists.

Until 11 Jan

Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.