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The best free festivals in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best free festivals in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

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

What's on this weekend in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

What's on this weekend in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Discover things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best blockbuster events

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this year.

Moomba
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Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Things you can only see in the city

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
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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

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

Shop to Win

Do your Christmas shopping at ³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.

Christmas in the city
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Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

The ultimate guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best markets

The ultimate guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best markets

Explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic markets this season.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market

³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market

³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Bourne Local Market
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Bourne Local Market

Visit the Collins Square retail plaza for curated local market stalls.

The Finders Keepers Design Market
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The Finders Keepers Design Market

This much-loved design market returns in October, bringing Australia's best makers together.

Oktoberfest Filipino Festival

Oktoberfest Filipino Festival

A celebration bringing the vibrant spirit of Filipino culture, music and cuisine to ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Queen Vic Market Seafood Lovers Tour
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Queen Vic Market Seafood Lovers Tour

This two-hour guided walking tour includes generous tastings and a market shopping bag.

Docklands Farmers' Market
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Docklands Farmers' Market

Head to AFL’s Marvel Stadium for the Docklands Farmers' Market.

Queen Vic Market Flavours of Greece Tour

Queen Vic Market Flavours of Greece Tour

Take a walk through Queen Victoria Market with a Greek specialist tour guide.

Festival Indonesia

Festival Indonesia

Bringing the vibrant spirit of a traditional Indonesian marketplace to life.

Sunset Market

Sunset Market

A one-of-a-kind vibrant spring night market with food trucks and handmade goods.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Pen and Stationery Show

³Ô¹ÏÍø Pen and Stationery Show

This 25th anniversary show features a huge variety of stationery supplies and activities.

The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best rainy day activities for kids

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

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
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School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Moomba
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Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

The best playgrounds in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best playgrounds in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

We've rounded up the best adventure parks and playgrounds.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Boat Show
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Boat Show

Visit the Docklands waterfront for four fun-filled days and discover your boating lifestyle.

³Ô¹ÏÍø for free

³Ô¹ÏÍø for free

Discover free things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best Lunar New Year events

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best Lunar New Year events

Featuring lion dances, delicious street food and weekend pop-ups.

Crafternoon at Metro Tunnel HQ

Crafternoon at Metro Tunnel HQ

Enjoy a free and fun crafternoon at Metro Tunnel HQ.

Nature Play ³Ô¹ÏÍø
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Nature Play ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences.

The ultimate theatre guide to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

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

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

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

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

The global sensation returns with a fully immersive dining experience.

Sh!t Theatre: Or What's Left of Us
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Sh!t Theatre: Or What's Left of Us

Folk music and grief collide in this award-winning true crime tale.

Dying: A Memoir
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Dying: A Memoir

Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.

An Evening on Broadway
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An Evening on Broadway

An extraordinary celebration of musical theatre.

First Trimester
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First Trimester

First Trimester explores human connection and parenthood

Seen and Heard
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Seen and Heard

An interactive performance where kids give parenting advice (8 to 12 years).

Samson
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Samson

A physical comedy based on Sumatran folklore.

The Lark
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The Lark

From the creators of the critically acclaimed Mother, comes the world premiere of The Lark.

Much Ado About Nothing
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Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love’s ecstasy and complexities.

Unwoman (The Protest)

Unwoman (The Protest)

A durational artwork celebrating the multitude of experiences around birth, fertility and pregnancy.

Australian Music Vault

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet ³Ô¹ÏÍø's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

The ultimate ³Ô¹ÏÍø live gig guide

The ultimate ³Ô¹ÏÍø live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

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

³Ô¹ÏÍø Convention and Exhibition Centre

Big ideas, bold experiences...this is where ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s most exciting events come to life.

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours ³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum experience just for adults.

Only in the City

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

Divine Dialogues: Cults & Mysteries in Ancient Greece

Divine Dialogues: Cults & Mysteries in Ancient Greece

Uncover the sacred secrets of ancient Greece in this 'Rituals: Gifts for the Gods' exhibition talk.

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
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Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion
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Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
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Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

View of ³Ô¹ÏÍø from across the Yarra River
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Skin to Steel

Brea Lanyon's debut exhibition featuring steelworks redefining art and interiors in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Unveiled: Wedding Planning

Unveiled: Wedding Planning

A curated wedding planning experience with all the advice and inspiration you need.

French Impressionism
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French Impressionism

The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Kimono
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Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

BBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Stars v Sydney Sixers

BBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Stars v Sydney Sixers

Come to the MCG and see the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Stars host the Sydney Sixers.

NBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø United v Tasmania JackJumpers

NBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø United v Tasmania JackJumpers

³Ô¹ÏÍø United play the Tasmania JackJumpers in the return of the open air game.

Hawthorn Football Club: Best and Fairest Award

Hawthorn Football Club: Best and Fairest Award

Witness the vote count to crown the winner of Hawthorn's Peter Crimmins Medal.

Vision Australia Santa Fun Run

Vision Australia Santa Fun Run

Join hundreds of others as they run, walk, jog or roll for Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run.

NBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø United v New Zealand Breakers

NBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø United v New Zealand Breakers

NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.

NBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø United v Adelaide 36ers

NBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø United v Adelaide 36ers

NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.

Nike ³Ô¹ÏÍø Marathon Festival
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Nike ³Ô¹ÏÍø Marathon Festival

The Nike ³Ô¹ÏÍø Marathon Festival has already sold out, but you can still cheer on participants.

BBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Stars v Adelaide Strikers

BBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Stars v Adelaide Strikers

The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Stars take on the Adelaide Strikers at the 'G for the First Nations match.

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What's on in December
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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
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What's on in January

³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in January, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

What's on in February
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What's on in February

³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in February, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

What's on in March
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What's on in March

³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in March, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.