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

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Melbourne Writers Festival

Melbourne Writers Festival

Where intelligence, imagination and inquiry take the stage.

Melbourne International Animation Festival

Melbourne International Animation Festival

See the world’s best independent animation, discussions and special showcases.

Korea Festival

Korea Festival

Head to Fed Square to experience the best of Korean culture at this free family festival.

Ziggy Ramo

Ziggy Ramo

Artist Ziggy Ramo delivers a live musical performance and talks about his electrifying memoir.

Monster Truck Mania Live

Monster Truck Mania Live

Experience the thrill and spectacle of Australia's best monster truck show.

Makerspace Workshop: Mosaics

Makerspace Workshop: Mosaics

Get ready to transform discarded treasures into mosaic artworks.

Sing Out Loud Musical

Sing Out Loud Musical

Sing-along to show tunes from West End versus Broadway musicals.

Mother's Day Classic

Mother's Day Classic

Join the Mother's Day Classic fun run to raise funds for breast and ovarian cancer research.

Mother's Day Concert

Mother's Day Concert

A performance of favourite Mother's Day songs, with piano.

Regular weekend events

Leonardo Da Vinci
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Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
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Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Chicago the Musical
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Chicago the Musical

With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.

Joy
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Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

WICKED the Musical
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WICKED the Musical

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED has flown into Melbourne.

NGV Architecture Commission: (This is) Air
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NGV Architecture Commission: (This is) Air

The NGV 2023 Architecture Commission is a large-scale installation that makes the invisible visible.

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Wurrdha Marra
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Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market
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Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

Discover unique, handcrafted treasures made by local artisans.

History and Donuts Walking Tour
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History and Donuts Walking Tour

Discover the sweeter side of Melbourne on this walking tour.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

The NBA Exhibition
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The NBA Exhibition

The NBA Exhibition is the ultimate one-of-a-kind adventure experience for basketball enthusiasts.

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

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

Be captivated for over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live
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JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live

The first major solo retrospective exhibition of the late Josh Muir.

House Down Under
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House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

The Art of the Brick Immersive Experience
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The Art of the Brick Immersive Experience

See works of art crafted from LEGO bricks, in an immersive digital space.

Mystery Basement Bar Hop
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Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

Join an Among Us-style game played in real life.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Carnival of Karactors
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Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

Local Lunch Club
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Local Lunch Club

Enjoy a gardening workshop, live music and a free lunch cooked on-site using surplus food.

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia
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Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Go on a vibrant journey through worlds filled with wonders and artistry with Cirque du Soleil.

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.

Art, History, Food and Wine Tour
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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

Homo Pentecostus

Homo Pentecostus

Joel Bray invites you to explore queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal church.

April/May Exhibitions
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April/May Exhibitions

See three new art exhibitions at Kings during the months of April and May.

Improvised Comedy: The Remix
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Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Stanislava Pinchuk: The Theatre of War
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Stanislava Pinchuk: The Theatre of War

Experience three captivating video performances inspired by Homer's Iliad.

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.

Pinot and Picasso
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Pinot and Picasso

Enjoy a creative experience built on connection and good times.

Motley Jazz
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Motley Jazz

See some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians at this free event at The Motley Bauhaus.

Seasonal Scents: Mother's Day

Seasonal Scents: Mother's Day

History and candle making collide in a special Mother's Day workshop with Thematikos.

The Female Ward Tour
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The Female Ward Tour

Walk in the footsteps of past female prisoners incarcerated in Old Melbourne Gaol.

Focus on Lily Gladstone
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Focus on Lily Gladstone

A small season of films celebrating a true trailblazer of American independent cinema and beyond.

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.

A Little Too Much
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A Little Too Much

A solo show from sculptor Tara Denny.

Circus Arcana
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Circus Arcana

A tarot themed circus show

Women Work for Victory in WWII
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Women Work for Victory in WWII

Explore the story of women on the home front during the Second World War.

For Swing's Sake

For Swing's Sake

Enjoy a night of funky tunes with the quintet, For Swing's Sake.

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