What's open on the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Cup Day public holiday
When is the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Cup Day public holiday this year?
This year, the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Cup Day public holiday falls on Tuesday 4 November, 2025. Taking an extra day? Kicking on late into Cup Day-eve? Find fun events to make the most of your public holiday.
Free on the public holiday
65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art
An exhibition featuring more than 450 works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.
Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation
Is it real or is it fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
NGV's exhibition brings together the work of more than 50 designers.
You Are Here: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Memory-scapes
An exhibition that engages with a collection of 1960s aerial photographs of ³Ô¹ÏÍø/Narrm.
World of the Book
Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.
Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations
Step inside the unseen inner worlds of artists at State Library Victoria.
What's open for drinking and dining
Some venues will have different hours and holiday surcharges – call ahead with any questions.
Johnny's Green Room
A rooftop bar above King & Godfree with great views, tunes and Italian inspired food and drinks.
Grill Americano
Offering Italian classics with signature Chris Lucas spin in sophisticated surrounds.
Maison Bâtard
Chris Lucas' Maison Bâtard heralds a grand new legacy for a heritage Bourke Street site.
Mr Mills
Mr Mills is your moody laneway bar for DJ sessions, signature cocktails and late-night bites.
The Douglas Club
Set within the Equity Chambers Building, The Douglas Club is the perfect spot for a city drink.
Luci
A contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of historic Equity Chambers building.
Ministry of Crab
Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan restaurant with a focus on Northern Australian mud crab.
Lexy Restaurant and Bar
Where high-glam sophistication meets the electric spirit of modern Asian fusion.
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The Barber of Seville
A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber.
Rituals: Gifts for the Gods
An exclusive international exhibition exploring the rituals and mysteries of ancient Greece.
The Talented Mr Ripley
From Joanna Murray-Smith comes a ravishing adaptation of this 20th-century thriller.
State Library Victoria Unlocked
On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.
Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard
See one of the most significant European Viking-age discoveries of the 21st century.
Martin Grant
A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
Game Worlds
ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Experience the soul of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
³Ô¹ÏÍø Skydeck
This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
State Library Victoria
Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
SEA LIFE ³Ô¹ÏÍø Aquarium
Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top ³Ô¹ÏÍø attraction.
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Lumina: A Night to Shine for FightMND
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Mystery Basement Bar Hop
Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.