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This major exhibition staged at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia surveys the work of Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
Scienceworks is set to inspire the next generation of engineers, designers and creators with the launch of its newest hands-on exhibition, Tinkertown, opening 5 April 2025. This vibrant, interactive village is designed to ignite creativity and innovation, turning the world of engineering and design upside down with fun and playful experiences.
Now in its 20th year, Australia’s longest running and most popular book exhibition features more than 300 rare, remarkable and historically significant items from the State Collection. But most of all, it’s a celebration of the unique place books have in our hearts and minds.
ArtVo is an immersive art or ‘trick art’ gallery, the first of its kind in Australia, where you are encouraged to touch the art and become part of the art by taking photographs from designated points on the floors of the gallery.
Dive into the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Chadstone Shopping Centre these July school holidays, where retro glam meets delicious dining in a playful, immersive experience. With vibrant decor, Barbie-inspired bites, and unforgettable photo ops, it’s fun for all ages!
The Stronger Families, Stronger Communities exhibition elevates the voices of nine First Nations men who have taken part in Dardi Munwurro’s healing and leadership programs.
Over the past three decades, Naarm/Melbourne-based artist and educator David Rosetzky has garnered critical acclaim for his lens-based works that explore human relationships and the construction of social identity.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday explores how designers are reshaping the products and systems that shape our daily lives – transforming them into solutions that are better for people and the planet.
Established in 1887, the National Gallery of Victoria Travelling Scholarship shaped the creative development of generations of Australian artists.
Dean Cross is a Worimi artist and curator whose multidisciplinary practice spans performance, installation, photography, sculpture and painting.
The epic realms of video games are the focus of Game Worlds, a major new playable exhibition premiering 18 September 2025 to 8 February 2026 at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI.
Rigg Design Prize exhibition highlights the achievements of Australian designers under the age of 35 working across ceramics, glass, furniture, woodwork, metalwork, textiles, lighting, and contemporary jewellery.
Karen Black reimagines traditional representations of the body and portraiture through abstraction.
The Queensbridge Square Night Market is a vibrant celebration of Malaysian food and community, transforming Queensbridge Square into a lively hub filled with colours, flavours, and festivities where visitors can indulge in authentic Malaysian street food.
An immersive, light and sound temporary environment, Ephemeral Collection aims to capture the concept of ephemerality and transience as a visual form: the bubble.
From tiny, delicate bubbles that drift gracefully to gigantic, shimmering orbs that captivate and inspire awe – this enchanting world of wonder and delight connects directly to the hearts of audiences aged 0 to 100, creating unforgettable moments of joy, laughter, and connection for all.
Experience the vibrant heartbeat of Africa at the African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) – a three-day celebration of culture, music, food, fashion, art, and community.
Step into a world of creativity, colour and celebration at the NGV’s 2025 children’s summer exhibition!
Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light celebrates the wide-ranging photographic practices of more than eighty women artists working between 1900 and 1975.
Join us for an immersive fashion experience inspired by The Nanny. Featuring set recreations, props, and costumes from the show, plus plenty of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities and limited-edition merchandise. Get ready for a Fantastic adventure!
Iconic Christmas jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world class show dancing - perfect for all ages!
This major international exhibition pairs the work of two of the most influential fashion designers in recent history, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons.
Ballet’s most iconic story, The Nutcracker is returning, this Christmas!
This Christmas Eve, Sidney Myer Music Bowl will light up for another magical evening of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, presented by AAMI.
This is Bluey’s Big Play, for real life.
This January school holidays, dive into an extraordinary underwater world on our forecourt with The Whale, an awe-inspiring giant puppet installation from Australia’s beloved Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.
Introduce your little ones to the magic of Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker – a festive, interactive ballet for children aged 3+.
The annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state who are completing their VCE studies to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity.
The Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions is a national, biennial mentorship and exhibition program that supports emerging Australian First Nations artists and designers.
Get ready for more magic, mischief, and mayhem as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ returns with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
In 2026, the NGV presents Cartier, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects.
Small Fry Rock - Gigs you can take your kids to!
We're bringing Halloween back! This year we will have even more family friendly adventures and adult only escapades to ensure that no matter who you are, the Museum is your number one Halloween dress-up party destination.
Perino Tomatoes presents RIPE Festival, a one-day celebration of food, flavour and community, featuring Julia Busuttil Nishimura and more!
After a record-breaking weekend in Sydney, the Cat Lovers Festival and Dog Lovers Festival are now preparing to head south, with Melbourne Showgrounds set to come alive on October 25 and 26, 2025.
Disney and Pixar create pop-up exhibition "Toy Story 30 Years & Beyond" in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD in collaboration with Eddie Zammit.
Come explore the cultural forces that bind us together, across oceans and eons.
Immerse yourself in a world of activities for all ages, including Toyota dodgem cars, Virgin Australia Mark of the Year foam pit, AFLW Cotton On photobooth, Auskick clinics, and the AFL Play chillout zone with inflatables. Meet AFL and AFLW stars as they make surprise appearances.
In 2025 we celebrate 70 years of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival.
The world's most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour and a thoroughly contemporary energy.
A spring festival of free family-friendly events, workshops and art about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and exploring sustainability in creative ways.
Preston Market’s most anticipated event of the year returns this August.
On Sunday 31 August, the much-loved Italian Day Festival will once again transform the iconic northside market into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, cuisine and community.
Wine & Wildlife returns this August with more Yarra Valley producers than ever before, over one magical weekend! Early bird tickets on sale now
Now or Never invites audiences to explore the profound interconnections between past, present, and future under the theme, I Have Seen The Future.
Iwagumi Air Scape is a celebration of the Japanese reverence towards beautiful rock compositions as found in nature.
The Open House Melbourne Weekend celebrates good design by opening up a diverse range of buildings, places and spaces, inspiring public engagement in conversations about the future of our city.
Winni Wizard is bringing her Wonderfully Wacky show to Warrnambool these July school holidays. A hilarious, high-energy event for ages 4- 400!
In this family friendly event you will “voyage” to the heart of France. The market will be packed with local French-Australian businesses, mouth-watering French cuisine, dazzling artists and performers, a cultural program filled with Les Lumières talks, Walking Tours and masterclasses, right in the heart of the city!
From the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday, NAIDOC Week takes place annually across Australia, honouring the rich history, culture, and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Step into a winter wonderland in the heart of Melbourne these school holidays with a free entry Christmas in July Market!
Playbound is a 16-day family festival taking over the City of Melbourne during the winter school holidays, from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July. Designed for children aged 0 to 12, the program features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, exhibitions, crafts and activities.
Melbourne’s epic free winter festival lights up Docklands for three fiery nights.
The Playground Project Melbourne is an interactive, international travelling exhibition with a playground takeover.
The renowned video game, developed by Nintendo, offers an immersive experience into a world where you can build the life you want, create an island home, and interact with colourful residents.
Visitors will be immersed in a world of glowing floral canopies, the breathtaking ‘lawn of light,’ and a landscape transformed through artistic lighting and captivating soundscapes.
Lost & Found promises to be a mind-bending journey that draws from Hendry’s signature blend of hyperrealism, playful design, and large-scale physical environments.
Experience a breathtaking bird's-eye-view of the rainforest canopy, just 2.5 hours from Melbourne's CBD. Otway Fly Treetop Adventures takes your rainforest experience to new heights in the lush surroundings of the beautiful Otway Ranges.
The Melbourne Skydeck is the highest public viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and has been called one of the city's top spots for taking photographs.
Taste of Portugal is a day of fun, food and entertainment for all, catering for kids and adults and with live performances from across the Portuguese-speaking communities – Portugal, Brazil and East Timor.
Kryal Castle is transforming into a magical, unicorn-filled wonderland this June long weekend (Saturday 7th until Monday 9th June), as the Unicorn Festival returns by popular demand.
The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns for another joyful celebration of global storytelling, adventure, and imagination.
