What's on in April
Dates 
1 Apr - 30 Apr
Discover things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in April, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden ³Ô¹ÏÍø venue on this guided tasting adventure.
Mystery Picnic With Friends: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways
Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.
Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour
A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu
Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden ³Ô¹ÏÍø venue on this guided tasting adventure.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Family Mystery Picnic: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
Mystery Picnic Date: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways
Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.
Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop
Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning ³Ô¹ÏÍø city views.
The Grand Tour
An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.
Eucalypts of Hodogaya
An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.
Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition
Drawing from state archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
Mesa Verde
A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.
The Flour ³Ô¹ÏÍø
A French patisserie and cafe serving a mouth-watering selection of cakes, biscuits and pastries.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
Hidden Secrets Tours
Indulge and discover the city's hidden charm with ³Ô¹ÏÍø's original laneway walking tours.
Le Yeahllow
This second Lt Bourke St branch serves artisan cake and coffee every day, for dine-in or to-go.
Beneath Driver Lane
A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.
³Ô¹ÏÍø Skydeck
This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Baby Driver
Vinyl spun jazz and funk, bold cocktails, wine and rotating guest chefs in a hidden laneway bar.
Bar Carlo
The menu is constantly rotating to ensure the freshest ingredients, served in a no fuss way.
Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade
The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.
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Major events
From the Australian Open to the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.
Family and kids
Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.
³Ô¹ÏÍø for free
Discover free things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.