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³Ô¹ÏÍø's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this year.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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10 reasons to leave work on time

Get the best happy hour deals, cheap tickets to amazing shows and more.

Theatre and shows

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The ultimate theatre guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

What's on in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

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Flora

A dance collaboration tracing the profound influence of major events on the landscape and people.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

Music

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The ultimate ³Ô¹ÏÍø live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

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Music

Check out ³Ô¹ÏÍø's legendary live music scene, with gigs and concerts across the city.

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Beneath Driver Lane

A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.

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Morris House

A four-level drinks, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of the city.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

A busy laneway of restaurants at night.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

Comedy

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Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform four days a week during the holidays.

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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

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Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Nightlife

People milling around Fed Square at night.

³Ô¹ÏÍø's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, ³Ô¹ÏÍø gets lit once the lights go out.

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Karaoke

Sing your heart out at one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's fabulous karaoke bars.

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Marrakech Cocktail & Shisha Bar

A seductive cocktail and shisha bar with club nights on weekends.

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The ultimate '90s guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Travel back in time with arcade games, vintage looks and record store adventures.

Sport

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Marvel Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium in the heart of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's Docklands precinct.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Cricket Ground (MCG)

The largest stadium in the southern hemisphere and arguably Australia's sporting mecca.

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AFL Round 13: Essendon v Carlton

Celebrate the long weekend on King’s Birthday Eve by watching Essendon play Carlton live at the 'G.

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Run the Tan: Run Club

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