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What's on this weekend in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Discover things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.
Things you can only see in the city
Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.
What's on in September
³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve
Book a restaurant, find fireworks near you and plan the best New Year's Eve in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Shop to Win
Do your Christmas shopping at ³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.
Christmas in the city
See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market
³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.
Makers Market at The District
This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.
The Finders Keepers Design Market
This much-loved design market returns in July, bringing Australia's best makers together.
The Curtin Flea Market
Featuring secondhand and vintage clothes, band t-shirts, records, CDs, DVDs, zines and more.
Laneway Learning’s Big Craft Destash
Pick up a new craft, and give an old project a second chance all while supporting Laneway Learning.
³Ô¹ÏÍø's best rainy day activities for kids
Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.
Free things to do with kids in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Get the kids out and explore these free events and adventures for an awesome day of fun.
School holidays
Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.
The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Magic Festival
Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.
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Discover free things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
³Ô¹ÏÍø's best Lunar New Year events
Featuring lion dances, delicious street food and weekend pop-ups.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
The ultimate theatre guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø
What's on in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.
³Ô¹ÏÍø's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues
Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Something Good: Improv Comedy Show
Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.
Asian Comedy Showcase
See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Yong
Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.
Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical
Smells Like a Song is an improvised musical performed by Impro ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Dying: A Memoir
Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.
The Wrong Gods
This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet ³Ô¹ÏÍø's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade
The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.
³Ô¹ÏÍø Convention and Exhibition Centre
Big ideas, bold experiences...this is where ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s most exciting events come to life.
Only in the City
This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.
Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours ³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum experience just for adults.
Hannah Quinlivan: Bound by the Sky
3D drawings explore fragility, resilience and blur lines between fine art and design.
Curator’s Talk: Artists, Writers and the River
Join curator Judith Buckrich in a behind-the-scenes talk about her Yarra Birrarung exhibition.
Exploration 25: Celebrating 25 Years of Emerging Art
Flinders Lane Gallery present their annual showcase of emerging and unsigned artists.
Athenie Leckey: 79 Banksias
An acrylic painting series of 79 banksias, each showing how the species differ.
Patricia Agus and James Farrar: Banana Split
This exhibition delves into the personal stories of James Farrar and Patricia Agus.
Hawthorn Football Club: Three-Peat Premiership Reunion
An evening filled with stories, special guests and a celebration of iconic moments.
Night of Champions: An Evening with Evonne Goolagong
Indulge in an unforgettable night of exquisite food, fine wine and exceptional entertainment.
Big V Gala Dinner
Victorian Amateur Football Association celebrates 100 years of Big V Representative Football.
City Beer Run: Brick Lane
A non-competitive run, jog, huff or puff – depending on your ability then happy hour priced beer.
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What's on in December
³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in December, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in January
³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in January, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in February
³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in February, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
