Things to Do in Melbourne

Nongkrong Festival

There'll be food carts in Fed Square, a one-off four-course dinner made by home cooks, rice porridge made by four different chefs include Sleepy’s Steve Chan and much more.

Marionette Liqueur Fruit and Flowers Pop-Up

The Victorian distiller is hosting an 11-day event in Fitzroy with chefs including Mark Harnell of Reed House and Charlie Duffy of Small Batch.

Māreikura at Immigration Museum

Witness the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy in this new exhibition, created by storyteller Irihipeti Waretini.

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My Fiji Sale

If the post-holiday haze from Christmas has already worn off, it might be time to give yourself something to look forward to. And My Fiji’s sale means doing it for less.

Spring and Summer Cocktails From Hennessy, Belvedere and Volcan

Wanna know where to get a refreshing happy-hour cocktail in Victoria, NSW and Queensland as the weather warms up? We’ve got you covered.

Don Julio Rosado Poolside Takeover at The Langham

Enjoy Tequila Don Julio with Mexican bites to match at the luxury Surfers Paradise hotel this summer.

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I Could Have Danced All Night at the Jewish Museum of Australia

Inspired by her grandmothers, interior designer Danielle Brustman explores legacy, identity and the power of objects to hold memory in this new exhibition.

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Patricia Cornelius’s Truth at Malthouse

The latest work from the celebrated Australian playwright centres on Julian Assange and the cost of speaking truth to power.

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Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival Premium Runway Series

A First Nations showcase, boundary-pushing designs from top graduates, a new menswear edit, a runway championing upcycled pieces, and much more. In partnership with Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival, here’s the full rundown.

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14th Dec 2024 – 10th Mar 2025

Antopia at Melbourne Museum

Experience a day in the life of an ant colony at this new multisensory exhibition for all ages.

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4th Dec 2024 – 12th Mar 2025

Summer Night Market at Queen Victoria Market

The annual after-dark series returns to the sheds of Queen Victoria Market. There’ll be more than 45 food stalls including Casa Nata, Dingo Ate My Taco, Cannoleria and more

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26th Oct 2024 – 23rd Mar 2025

Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design at Heide

From the Milan Triennale to the Memphis Group, 20th-century Italian design takes centre stage at Heide.

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29th Nov 2024 – 30th Mar 2025

Moonlight Cinema at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Summer is here and so is the arrival of this much-loved open-air cinema. Enjoy new releases flicks alongside classic favourites under the stars. Plus, bring your pooch and hire a bed for them, too.

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20th Dec 2024 – 18th Apr 2025

NGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama

Enjoy Friday nights this summer (and spring) with a side of DJs, drinks, food and an after-hours labyrinth of never-ending polka dots.

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15th Dec 2024 – 21st Apr 2025

Yayoi Kusama at NGV International

Expect an explosion of colour, patterns and polka dots at the largest ever exhibition of the Japanese artist’s work in Australia – and one of the most comprehensive retrospectives ever seen of her work globally. Plus, a new infinity room.

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28th Nov 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

The Future & Other Fictions at ACMI

A new world premiere exhibition celebrates screen culture’s role in shaping the world – and changing how we think about the future.

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29th Nov 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Julie Mehretu at MCA Australia

The first exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region dedicated to New York-based artist Julie Mehretu arrives in Australia this summer.

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6th Dec 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition at Immigration Museum

Relive the spectacular 850-year history of the iconic landmark in this 3D, 360-degree augmented reality experience.

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12th Dec 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Home Truth at NGV International

Melbourne-based architecture and design studio Breathe envisions an alternative way of building homes for the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission.

26th Dec 2024 – 1st Jun 2025

Van Gogh at The Lume

The Dutch painter’s work is back by popular demand. Step inside Van Gogh’s The Bedroom, immerse yourself in the majestic Starry Night and experience a new VR journey.

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1st Nov 2024 – 1st Jun 2025

Tony Clark: Unsculpted at Buxton Contemporary

With more than 100 works spanning four decades, this major new exhibition explores the power of painting to blur the lines between genres and mediums.

9th Dec 2024 – 2nd Jun 2025

Museum of Desire

Get up close and personal with more than 25 interactive experiences produced with local and international artists at this little-bit-cheeky exhibition celebrating sexuality.

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30th Oct 2024 – 20th Jul 2025

Cats & Dogs at NGV Australia

Lap up the NGV’s playful new exhibition, featuring more than 200 works celebrating our furry friends.

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1st Dec 2022 – 1st Dec 2025

Heide Kitchen at Heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide has levelled up with its new breakfast and lunch destination.

Heide Museum of Modern Art

13th May 2023 – 13th Dec 2025

Regional Farmers Markets at Abbotsford Convent

Visit the new monthly market – by an experienced operator – for more than 40 stalls of organic fruit and veg, locally sourced dairy, homemade desserts and more.