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Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

11 amazing independent shops in Melbourne

11 amazing independent shops in Melbourne

Find indie bookshops, boutique fashion stores and more.

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What's on today

Discover free events, epic festivals and shows on in Melbourne today.

Melbourne for free

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

21 – 22 Sep

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

A two-day harvest and thanksgiving celebration.

Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion

Until 27 Oct

Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion

Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.

Bourne Local Market

Until 12 Dec

Bourne Local Market

Visit the Collins Square retail plaza for curated local market stalls.

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

What's on this week

Mara

Until 19 Sep

Mara

A fearless retelling of the Cinderella story, but from the stepmother's perspective

Georgia Irwin: Cooking Demo, Tastings, Book Signing, Drinks

Georgia Irwin: Cooking Demo, Tastings, Book Signing, Drinks

Join vegan food blogger Georgia Irwin for a cooking demo, tasting and exclusive book signing.

Winter Igloos

Until 22 Sep

Winter Igloos

These cosy igloos offer the ultimate winter dining experience.

Poetry Open Mic

Until 25 Sep

Poetry Open Mic

A free weekly poetry open mic night in the heart of Carlton.

Only In The City

Melbourne's best old-school diners

Melbourne's best old-school diners

Craving a slice of nostalgia? Kick it oldschool at these classic diners and retro eateries.

Where to buy the best jeans in Melbourne

Where to buy the best jeans in Melbourne

Shop vintage denim, mom jeans, wide leg pants and more.

The best new hotels in Melbourne

The best new hotels in Melbourne

You don't need to be from out-of-town to enjoy these luxury city escapes.

What's on this month

Oscar

Until 24 Sep

Oscar

A new ballet by Christopher Wheeldon based on the life and writings of Oscar Wilde.

Ice Rink at the Footy Festival

25 – 28 Sep

Ice Rink at the Footy Festival

Enjoy the Schweppes Ice Rink outside the MCG at this year’s Footy Festival.

Africa Fashion

Until 6 Oct

Africa Fashion

The most comprehensive exhibition of fashion from the African continent ever mounted in Australia.

Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition

Until 18 Dec

Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition

Journey through more than 200 of the most beautiful, idiosyncratic, and interesting places on Earth.

Family and kids

School holidays

21 Sep – 6 Oct

School holidays

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

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21 Sep – 13 Oct

Spring in Your Step: Melbourne Scavenger Hunt

Come and experience spring in the city with this fun-filled scavenger hunt.

Victoria the T. Rex

Until 20 Oct

Victoria the T. Rex

An interactive exhibition starring the fossil skeleton of Victoria, a 66-million-year-old T. rex.

Saboteurs

Until 30 Nov

Saboteurs

An immersive, interactive space-themed game with a Moon base-themed play space.

Coming soon

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Experience Victoria's largest independent arts festival.

The Finders Keepers Design Market

11 – 13 Oct

The Finders Keepers Design Market

Australia’s most-loved design market returns to Melbourne this October.

Victorian Festival of Diwali

Victorian Festival of Diwali

Showcasing India’s culture through music, dance, craft, food and a bazaar.

Yayoi Kusama

15 Dec – 21 Apr

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

What's on this week in Melbourne

What's on this week in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions.

Major events

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.