What's free and what's open on the King's Birthday long weekend

Free events, winter markets, family-friendly activities and more.

6 Jun

The Linda Ronstadt Show

Experience a dedicated Linda Ronstadt show, with Lisa Mio and Wild Dreamers.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River

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

17 Feb – 15 Dec

Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

Until Dec 2026

Cabaret Ridiculous

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

Until Dec 2026

Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

Until 11 Jul

Run the Tan: Run Club

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

1 Apr – 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This ³Ô¹ÏÍø-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

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.

6 Jan – 16 Jun

Dead Funny Underground

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

2 Feb – 7 Dec

Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at storytime at Library at The Dock.

Until 21 Jun

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library.

2 Feb – 7 Dec

Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

3 Feb – 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

16 Feb – 15 Jun

Japanese Storytime

Visit City Library for immersive Japanese language storytime.

6 Feb – 11 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to City Library on Fridays for songs, rhymes and stories.