What's on today
Discover things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.
NGV Architecture Commission: (This is) Air
The NGV 2023 Architecture Commission is a large-scale installation that makes the invisible visible.
Cirque du Soleil: Luzia
Go on a vibrant journey through worlds filled with wonders and artistry with Cirque du Soleil.
Chicago the Musical
With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.
Art, History, Food and Wine Tour
The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
Stanislava Pinchuk: The Theatre of War
Experience three captivating video performances inspired by Homer's Iliad.
Sports Precinct Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.
Lucia di Lammermoor
Melbourne Opera presents Gaetano Donizetti’s dramatic and tragic masterpiece, Lucia di Lammermoor.
Beyond Housing Exhibition
An exhibition that considers the links between the practice and theory of architectural design.
Australian Heritage Festival: There's More to This Story
Discover diverse Australian Defence Force narratives in this engaging talk.
Women Work for Victory in WWII
Explore the story of women on the home front during the Second World War.
Melinda Schawel: Weightless
Paper artist Melinda Schawel seeks a lightness of being through textural process.
Anzac Days Exhibition
A photographic exhibition of Anzac Day commemorations in Melbourne during the 1970s.
Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion
Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.
MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission: Bethan Laura Wood
An installation that delves into the gendered history of education and transfer of knowledge.
MIA: Missing in Action
A fun, original play exploring identity, Queerness and falling in love with a best friend.
Fit for a King: Vincent Jenden Reimagines
This visual feast celebrates the many treasures of The Johnston Collection.
Amos Gebhardt: In Memory of Stars
Gebhardt’s glowing images delineate the exquisite skeletons of native animals.
Gotcha! Concrete Prints from the McEwans Celebrity Pavement
An exhibition presenting 40 celebrity hand- and footprints from the 1970s to 1990s.
Memo Akten: Distributed Consciousness
A digital work merging human and non-human consciousness – via the AI musings of octopus critters.
Behind the Lines: The Year in Political Cartoons
Discover the best political cartoons of last year at the exhibition's only Melbourne venue.
Lucila Zentner: Surrender
Enjoy Surrender, a solo exhibition by Lucila Zentner featuring colourful, generous, joyous works.
What Do Theoretical Physicists Do?
Professor Susan Coppersmith will discuss in simple terms what theoretical physicists do.
Emma Jackson: Island Rugs
These hand-knotted rugs represent Australian islands with a unique volcanic story.
The Bridal Lament
A sumptuous audio-visual experience and song cycle by vocalist, producer and artist Rainbow Chan.
The NBA Exhibition
The NBA Exhibition is the ultimate one-of-a-kind adventure experience for basketball enthusiasts.
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