16 Mar

The Next Big Thing: Butterfly Effect

Discover the next standout voices in Australian writing at the first edition of TNBT for 2026.

2 Feb – 9 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to North ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Yarra River discovery walk

Take a walk along ³Ô¹ÏÍø's vibrant waterfront to discover history, art and culture.

16 Jan – 1 Feb

Le Club Lacoste

³Ô¹ÏÍø's favourite floating restaurant and bar is putting a floating tennis court on the Yarra.

Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre

A place of inspiration and vitality, that promotes the spirit and charism of Saint Mary MacKillop.

26 Dec

The Ashes Boxing Day Show

Meet legendary cricketers Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming.

Until 21 Jan

Millionaire Hot Seat: Live Studio Audience

Score free tickets to be in the live studio audience for the brand new Millionaire Hot Seat.

14 Feb

Nongkrong: Pasar Senja

Nongkrong returns to Fed Square with Indonesian food, music, dance and community.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library on Thursdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

The best free festivals in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best free festivals you need to visit in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this year

Flash Forward

Explore 40 city laneways that have been transformed by over 80 creatives.

8 Jan – 31 Jul

Live Mural Painting at The Spielhaus

Watch live mural painting with a changing roster of street artists, plus DJ tunes.

22 Feb

Wishful Weddings Expo

Meet top wedding vendors, snap up exclusive offers and get inspired while enjoying a day at the zoo.

12 Jan – 1 Feb

AO Hilltop

Unwind after work, catch up with friends or view the live action from the AO26 on the big screen.

Until 19 May

Music Matinee

Enjoy live and free music concerts at Scots Church on select Tuesdays throughout the year.

Until 19 Dec

St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert on Wednesdays.

Science Gallery ³Ô¹ÏÍø

A free gallery where arts and science collide.

12 – 23 Jan

Trees of Remembrance: School Holiday Program

Explore the Shrine reserve on this guided children's tour where every tree tells a story.

Until 7 Feb

DONE/UNDONE

Vogue Living Style Editor Joseph Gardner curates an exhibition of Australia's most talented artists.

Until 31 Dec

³Ô¹ÏÍø Through the Coffee Cup

A photo exhibition celebrating the city's enduring love of coffee.