What's on in August
Discover things to do in Melbourne in August, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
Now or Never
The city's newest festival returns with digital art experiences, ground-breaking music and more.
Now.Here.This: Live Jazz
Enjoy late-night improvised jazz every Tuesday with the Now.Here.This. All-Star Band and guests.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Toys, Tales and Tenacity
This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine delves into the experiences of children during war.
Ancient Lives
A glimpse into life in the Greek and Roman worlds, through everyday, ritual and luxury objects.
Transport Public Bar
Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum
This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.
Melbourne Skydeck
This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about Melbourne.
Yarra Botanica
Yarra Botanica is a floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River, celebrating Victorian producers.
Immigration Museum
An exploration of the stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia.
Pidapipo Gelateria
Authentic, artisanal Italian-style gelato in the heart of Carlton's Lygon Street.
Hemingway's Wine Room
Brasserie and Wine Bar that is inspired by seasonality, with dishes based on European fundamentals
Robot Bar
Small, hidden Japanese retro and pop culture bar serving Japanese whisky, beers and cocktails.
The Drunken Poet
With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.
Rooftop at QT
A rooftop bar where you can indulge in afternoons filled with tunes to nights under city lights.
Ginger Olive Restaurant and Bar
Modern Australian fusion, specialising in in barbeque, ribs, steaks and grill.
Koorie Heritage Trust
A centre dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, with an exhibition space and retail shop.
The Johnston Collection
View beautiful objects arranged in a house-museum setting unfettered by ropes or barriers.
RIPE Cheese
Offering over 50 varieties of Australian cheese, from the Dairy Hall at the Queen Vic Market.
Grossi Florentino
Grossi Florentino has set the bar for Italian fine dining in Melbourne since 1928.
Hama Film Self Photo Studio
A self-photo studio where you can take amazing photos in special concept rooms.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
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What's on in September
Things to do in Melbourne in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
Family and kids
Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.
Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.