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Highlights

National Gallery of Victoria
Appreciate art and surrounds at the two NGV spaces - the iconic original housing international art and the newer, light-filled home of local works.
Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre is designed specifically for the performance, recording, broadcast and enjoyment of small ensemble music. The outstanding...
Theatre and musicals
See the big names of the stage in blockbuster productions at historic theatres, or catch new local talent on tiny stages in edgy theatres.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Attracting over 1. 6 million visitors annually, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is a treasured part of Melbourne's cultural life and a valuable...
The Red Hummingbird
The Red Hummingbird reinforces Melbourne's love of hard-to-find rooftop bars and killer cocktails. Tips: When you see the little red birdcage...
Madame Brussels
A favourite for after-work drinks, Madame Brussels is like Alice in Wonderland meets Alice in Accounts. Decked out with Astroturf and quaint outdoor...

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Play Melbourne

Melbourne is a creative, exciting, ever-changing city with extraordinary surprises to be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. You just have to be curious enough to venture off the beaten path. The possibilities are endless, so forget what you think you know. Take a chance, roll the dice and see where it leads you.

Luluc, Northcote Social Club, Melbourne. Image courtesy: Carbie Warbie

Live music

Variety and energy characterise entertainment and nightlife in Victoria. Melbourne features an ever-changing number of trendy clubs, bars and live music venues.

Sweatshop, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bars

Take an unexpected turn, duck into one of Melbourne's famed laneways, scamper up some stairs and take a tipple in a bar with a distinct personality.

Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art and culture

Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, cutting-edge design and dynamic festivals and community events.

Shopping

Whether you're after high fashion, independent local designers, jewellery, furniture or fine art, find out where to start your spree in Melbourne.

St Kilda Film Festival

22 - 27 May 2012

The St Kilda Film Festival has a uniquely high profile in Melbourne and 2012 it will be in its 29th year of operation. The St Kilda Film Festival is...

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Art Melbourne 2012

24 - 27 May 2012

Art Melbourne, Melbourne's Affordable Art Fair attracts over 14,000 visitors annually with the purpose of buying art. Featuring work that is both...

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival

1 - 10 June 2012

Seek something new in Melbourne's jazz bars and clubs over the Queens Birthday weekend, and catch exclusive international acts and local newcomers.

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The Light in Winter

1 Jun - 1 Jul 2012

As Melbourne's winter chill takes hold, Federation Square will bask in the glow of The Light in Winter - a free, month-long program directed by...

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Destinations

Ceiling detail, Cathedral Arcade, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Deals

from $463 per person*
Escapades and Insights
Get your walking shoes on and see the sites of Melbourne. Fly to Melbourne with Virgin Australia, stay two nights at Citadines on Bourke and get walking with a Melbourne By Foot Tour.
$45 per person*
Melbourne's Five Star Feast
Come in and enjoy Collins Kitchen at Grand Hyatt and our 'market style' lunch buffet.
$398 per couple*
Wild, Wine and Wildlife
The Wild, Wine and Wildlife package includes two nights in a lighthouse keepers cottage at Cape Schanck Lighthouse, a tour at Moonlit Sanctuary and lunch at Box Stallion Winery.
from $174 per night*
Rates for the Real World
Enjoy overnight accommodation at Oaks on Market, with full buffet breakfast for two and complimentary parking.
from $399 per person*
2012 Rubgy International Package
Catch the Wallabies take on European champions Wales. Package includes a platinum category match ticket, overnight accommodation and an official Wallabies supporters cap.
$179 per person*
Spa and Wine Escape
Relax amongst the vines at Wild Cattle Creek Estate. Enjoy a night in a spa villa, two course dinner, breakfast provisions, wine tasting and cellar door discounts.

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What's on

May 2012
William Kentridge: Five Themes
See animations, drawings, prints, sculptures, theatre models and books from one of the world’s leading contemporary artists and filmmakers.
May 2012
St Kilda Film Festival
The St Kilda Film Festival has a uniquely high profile in Melbourne and 2012 it will be in its 29th year of operation. The St Kilda Film Festival is...
May 2012
Round 9 – AFL
Don your team's colours and head to the hallowed MCG or Etihad Stadium to get caught up in the fervour of round 9 of the 2012 AFL Premiership Season.
May 2012
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
The Dandenong Ranges has a rich and vibrant artistic heritage which Open Studios brings to life in an interactive weekend event. Artists in the hills...
Jun 2012
Round 10 – AFL
Barrack hard as your team hits round 10 of the AFL Premiership Season, at the MCG and Etihad Stadium in Melbourne and Simonds Stadium in Geelong.
Jun 2012
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Seek something new in Melbourne's jazz bars and clubs over the Queens Birthday weekend, and catch exclusive international acts and local newcomers.
Jun 2012
Napoleon: Revolution to Empire
Gasp in awe at the luxury and opulence of the extravagant private world of Napoleon and Joséphine at this year's NGV Winter Masterpieces exhibition.
Jun 2012
Little Big Shots
Get square eyes with films for kids, about kids, and some even by kids, to amaze and delight kids. Kids of all ages flock to Melbourne's...

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48 hours in town

48 hours: Cultural heart
Don't waste a single moment of your weekend break wondering what to do. Use our two-day guide and uncover the city's cultural and artistic heart.
48 hours: Fashion and fun
Pack your bags for the weekend and sate your appetite for good food, wine and design as you explore the best places to shop, dine and enjoy a tipple.
48 hours: Cool hunting
See all that Melbourne has to offer with the knowledge of a local. Discover laneway boutiques, theatre shows, galleries and the best places to eat.
48 hours: Romance
Live your own love story with a weekend of indulgence in Melbourne. Revel in luxury, take a balloon flight at dawn, and see masterworks at the NGV.