What's on this weekend in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Discover things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this weekend, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
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Australian Open
The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.
AO Hilltop
Unwind after work, catch up with friends or view the live action from the AO26 on the big screen.
Le Club Lacoste
³Ô¹ÏÍø's favourite floating restaurant and bar is putting a floating tennis court on the Yarra.
Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design
The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
NGV's exhibition brings together the work of more than 50 designers.
Darkfield
Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.
Blanc de Blanc Encore
Experience an intoxicating blend of circus, cabaret, comedy and risqué glamour.
Polly Woodside Open Day
Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.
Regular weekend events
Australian Open
The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.
Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s
A rare collection of vintage images depicting male couples between the 1850s and 1950s.
Darkfield
Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Moonlight Cinema
Kick back with a film under the stars at ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s most spectacular open-air cinema.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
NGV's exhibition brings together the work of more than 50 designers.
Game Worlds
ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
The classic fairytale is reimagined with glow-in-the-dark costumes and luminous staging.
Travel Sketching with Watercolour Pencil
Talk a walk around East ³Ô¹ÏÍø, sketching and learning tips and techniques along the way.
MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.
Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club
See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform four days a week during the holidays.
Sports Precinct Walking Tour
Explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.
Swinging 60s
Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Experience the soul of ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.
Comedy at the Coopers Inn
A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.
Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design
The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.
Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.
Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
Run ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.
³Ô¹ÏÍø Hidden Bars Walking Tour
Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.
The Explorer Bus ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.
Cocktail Making Class
Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden ³Ô¹ÏÍø bar.
World of the Book
Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.
Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.
DONE/UNDONE
Vogue Living Style Editor Joseph Gardner curates an exhibition of Australia's most talented artists.
Maho Magic Bar
A dazzling Tokyo night of mischief, magic and cocktails with Japan's sleight-of-hand superstars.
Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
Elevating the voices of nine First Nations men exploring themes of strength and cultural pride.
Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River
Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.
Footsteps Through Time: ³Ô¹ÏÍø's History Walk
Step into ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.
Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners
Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.
Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour
Explore ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.
The Story of the Moving Image
A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching
Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Free Guided Walk
A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
7 Paintings Dining Experience
A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.
State Library Victoria Unlocked
On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.
Distraction
An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.
The Lost Impressionist Art Tours
Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's artistic story and its connection to Monet with this unique group walking tour.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience
Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.
Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners
Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.
Hidden ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery
Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Transmutation: Our Origin Stories
Journey into stories of origin, transformation and cultural inheritance.
Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in ³Ô¹ÏÍø!
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