Things to do in Melbourne

144 upcoming events in Melbourne. Most are Theatre & stand-up, Activities & adventure and Trips & travel. 18 are free. The next one is Daniel Caesar in Melbourne on Sun 8 Nov 2026, 21:30. 12 places to go: venues, activities and spots worth a visit.

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Places in Melbourne

  • Arts Centre Melbourne
    Venue · Melbourne
    A Melbourne arts venue listed among the city's theatre and dance options.
  • Malthouse Theatre
    Venue · Melbourne
    A theatre venue in Melbourne listed among the city's theatre and dance options.
  • Southbank Theatre
    Venue · Southbank
    Melbourne Theatre Company's home venue at Southbank, hosting its main stage productions.
  • State Library Victoria
    Venue · CBD
    An 1856 library with a stunning reading room and free exhibitions, a great rainy-day attraction.
  • Palais Theatre
    Venue · St Kilda
    Palais Theatre is the venue hosting the Courtney Barnett concert.
  • NGV International
    Venue · Melbourne
    Major Melbourne art gallery hosting the NGV Triennial across all floors.
  • Rod Laver Arena
    Venue · Melbourne Park
    A major indoor arena in Melbourne that hosts large concerts and sporting events.
  • Highball Bar
    Venue · Canberra
    A venue hosting weekly Latin dance socials in Canberra for Salsa and Bachata.
  • Princess Theatre
    Venue · Melbourne CBD
    Historic theatre in Melbourne CBD staging musicals and plays.
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
    Outdoors · South Yarra
    A free guided walk destination to enjoy the sunny weather in the gardens.
  • Fitzroy Gardens
    Outdoors · East Melbourne
    An iconic Melbourne garden walk with heritage-listed gardens where history and nature blend.
  • Melbourne Museum
    Venue · Melbourne
    Explore history, culture, science and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

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