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

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

From Oct 2025

Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.

Until 30 Jun

The Grand Tour

An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.

Until 2 Aug

Eucalypts of Hodogaya

An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.

Until 30 Jun

The Jam

The Jam is a high-energy, full-venue jam with live music, DJs and unstoppable vibes.

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.

Sweet Canteen

A desserts, pastries, and coffee shop hidden in the colourful Driver Lane.

Marameo

Marameo is a fun, easy-going Italian eatery offering a range of pasta and mains.

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.

°Õ´Ç°ù¾±â€™s

Artisan bakery in a hidden laneway.

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.

City Gallery

City Gallery presents free exhibitions from ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s art and heritage collection.