What's on today

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

Until 16 Jun

NGV Architecture Commission: (This is) Air

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

25 Apr – 1 May

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Until 2 Jun

Chicago the Musical

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

Until 31 Jul

Mosaic Lamp Classes

Master traditional Turkish mosaic lamp crafting and take home your unique handcrafted piece.

Until 27 Aug

Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

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

Until 6 Jun

Now.Here.This: Live Jazz

Enjoy late-night improvised jazz every Tuesday with the Now.Here.This. All-Star Band and guests.

Until 14 Jul

JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live

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

Until 16 Jun

Leonardo Da Vinci

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

Until 9 Jun

Stanislava Pinchuk: The Theatre of War

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

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 25 Aug

Women Work for Victory in WWII

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

Until 31 Aug

Nobody Run Club

A free weekly running, coaching and social run group.

23 Apr – 11 May

Melinda Schawel: Weightless

Paper artist Melinda Schawel seeks a lightness of being through textural process.

23 Apr – 4 May

Chris Orr: Motherboard

An exhibition of new work by artist Chris Orr.

Until 27 Oct

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Explore Melbourne’s parks, gardens, fountains and sporting precincts.

25 Apr – 25 May

Anzac Days Exhibition

A photographic exhibition of Anzac Day commemorations in Melbourne during the 1970s.

Until 30 Apr

What's on in April

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

Until 31 Jul

Paint and Sip Classes

Paint, sip your own wine and enjoy treats in an easy workshop, with no art skills needed.

Until 25 Jun

Burlesque Life Drawing

Engage your creative side with burlesque life drawing featuring stunning performances and poses.

Until 4 May

Pet Shop

An exhibition exploring the paraphernalia dedicated to pet animals and wildlife.

Until 30 Jun

The Fluid Project

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

Until 27 Oct

Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion

Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.

Until 30 Jun

MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission: Bethan Laura Wood

An installation that delves into the gendered history of education and transfer of knowledge.

30 Apr – 11 May

MIA: Missing in Action

A fun, original play exploring identity, Queerness and falling in love with a best friend.

Until 13 May

Amos Gebhardt: In Memory of Stars

Gebhardt’s glowing images delineate the exquisite skeletons of native animals.

Until 25 Aug

A Nation Divided: The Great War and Conscription

An exhibition exploring WWI conscription.

Until 14 Jul

Top Arts

Top Arts 2024 features the work of 45 VCE students at NGV.

Until 31 Aug

Saboteurs

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

17 Apr – 16 Aug

Gotcha! Concrete Prints from the McEwans Celebrity Pavement

An exhibition presenting 40 celebrity hand- and footprints from the 1970s to 1990s.

Until 28 Jun

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock every Tuesday and encourage a lifelong love of books.

Until 31 Dec

Memo Akten: Distributed Consciousness

A digital work merging human and non-human consciousness – via the AI musings of octopus critters.

Until 24 May

Behind the Lines: The Year in Political Cartoons

Discover the best political cartoons of last year at the exhibition's only Melbourne venue.

Until 28 Jun

Lucila Zentner: Surrender

Enjoy Surrender, a solo exhibition by Lucila Zentner featuring colourful, generous, joyous works.

Until 10 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at North Melbourne Library.

Until 31 Aug

The NBA Exhibition

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

Until 30 May

David Frazer: All That You've Loved

See David Frazer's exhibition of prints at Trinity College.

Until 31 Jul

Melbourne's Earliest Buildings Walking Tour

Visit the only buildings in Melbourne that pre-date the Gold Rush on a guided historic walk.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 18 May

The Almighty Sometimes

A multi-award winning Australian play about an extraordinary – and ordinary – family