7 – 10 Jan

Shrek the Musical

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure to a far, far away kingdom!

Until 11 Jan

Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.

14 Jan – 22 Feb

Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s

A rare collection of vintage images depicting male couples between the 1850s and 1950s.

12 Jan – 1 Feb

Australian Open

The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.

Until 5 Apr

Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

22 Dec – 28 Jan

School holidays

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

Until 28 Mar

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

Until 6 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Playful LEGO Christmas Story Myer Christmas Windows.

Until 30 Apr

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.

Until 28 Feb

Secret Life of Birds

Spot water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Gardens on this guided walk.

Until 25 Jan

Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier

Explore seven artisan cheeses and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

6 – 7 Jan

Nature Play ³Ô¹ÏÍø

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

Until 27 Jan

School Holiday Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

24 Jan

The Fantasy Ball

Midsumma’s first official ball arrives.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in ³Ô¹ÏÍø!

13 Jan – 10 Feb

Social Sixes Cricket

Grab your friends and come along for a free social cricket program.

Until 31 Jan

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until Dec 2026

Cabaret Ridiculous

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

26 Jan

A-League Men: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Victory vs Sydney FC

³Ô¹ÏÍø Victory face off against rivals Sydney FC in the Big Blue.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

24 Jan

MoCo: Summer Break

Experience the new-wave of Naarm drag for one night only.

Until 23 Jan

No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy

Watch some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's finest improvisers turn their tragic tales into an improvised comedy.

8 Jan

BBL: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Stars v Sydney Sixers

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

2 – 25 Jan

Folded Forest

Fold by fold the forest grows – one crease, one creature, one colourful creation at a time.

Until 21 Mar

Burlesque Lounge

³Ô¹ÏÍø's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city

Until 11 Jul

Run the Tan: Run Club

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

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

19 Jan

Lego Robotics and Coding Holiday Program

A workshop for kids aged 6-12 years, providing fun coding challenges to learn Scratch-based coding.

Until 9 Jun

A Taste of ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of ³Ô¹ÏÍø on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

22 Jan

Mural of Me: Collage Workshops with Nicky Tsekouras

A hands-on workshop to express yourself through colour, texture and playful paper collage.

22 Jan

The History of Printed Textiles

Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the origins and challenges of printed textiles in Europe.

21 Jan

Fractured Fairytales: Drama Workshops with Emma Chandler

Step into a world of imagination where fairytales get a delightful twist.

Until 27 Jan

Bloom: By ³Ô¹ÏÍø Central x Melissa Likes Sushi

Step inside the immersive installation wrapping the historic Shot Tower in vibrant greenery.

Until 1 Feb

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

22 Jan

We Need to Talk: Tourmaline and Sophie Prince

A series of free conversations that explore the art world from every angle.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

6 Jan – 16 Jun

Dead Funny Underground

Free underground comedy: raw, unfiltered stand-up every week.