What's on in May
Dates 
1 May - 31 May
Discover things to do in Melbourne in May, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
The Art of the Brick Immersive Experience
See works of art crafted from LEGO bricks, in an immersive digital space.
Chicago the Musical
With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.
Melbourne Design Week
Celebrating design with an eleven-day program of activities, exhibitions and installations.
Festival@Boyd Southbank
Experience music, dance, craft stalls, delectable cuisine and more in the heart of Southbank.
Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.
Tosca
Opera's greatest thriller with sensational music, the best villain and an unforgettable ending.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
The NBA Exhibition
The NBA Exhibition is the ultimate one-of-a-kind adventure experience for basketball enthusiasts.
Live at Toorak: From Budapest with Paprika, József Lendvay
A concert of fiery brilliance in romantic masterworks by Bloch, Brahms and Ravel.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.
Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street
Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for autumn sunset cocktails.
NGV Architecture Commission: (This is) Air
The NGV 2023 Architecture Commission is a large-scale installation that makes the invisible visible.
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia
Go on a vibrant journey through worlds filled with wonders and artistry with Cirque du Soleil.
Makers Market at The District
This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.
Library Cinema
See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
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What's on in June
Things to do in Melbourne in June, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
Family and kids
Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.
Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.