You'll need more than a weekend to go to town in Australia's second-largest city. Make time for Melbourne's world-class blends, from its coffee culture and global cuisine to its laneway bars and urban beaches.

Autumn is the perfect time to explore everything the city has to offer. There are cool rooftop bars, cosy pubs and hot new restaurant openings to discover. Shop till you stop at markets, malls and Melbourne-made stores. Spectate at sports super events including the Super Round Rugby and Rip Curl Pro. Take your seat at a premier show in the city's East End Theatre District, and meander through international exhibitions at Melbourne's galleries and museums.

What's on

A cream moon made of bubbles, on a blue background

RISING

Art & exhibitions
Until 18 Jun 2023
RISING is music, food, art and culture, under moonlight, in the heart of Naarm (Melbourne).2023 brings a moment to reflect and reckon with Australian identity,...
The Wilds, RISING, Melbourne, Victoria

RISING: Melbourne

Events
Look up as RISING descends upon Melbourne, featuring art, performances, live music, feasts and more at major venues around the city.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Melbourne

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child itinerary

Got tickets to the reimagined performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child? Follow our Melbourne itinerary to make the most of your magical ride.
Pierre Bonnard, Coin de salle à manger au Cannet

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Exhibitions
09 Jun - 08 Oct 2023
Pierre Bonnard is one of the most beloved painters of the 20th century, celebrated for his use of colour to convey an exquisite sense of emotion. His close...
Team USA celebrating with the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Sports events
20 Jul - 20 Aug 2023
Be a part of history. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be a tournament of firsts. In 2023, fans will see 32 nations playing 64 matches across nine...
Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Plays & musicals
From 20 August 2023
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes back to life onstage in 2023, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza – Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Collage of Laverne Cox, Marilyn Monroe and Anna May Wong.

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

Exhibitions
Until 01 Oct 2023
Through iconic stories, characters and moments from over 120 years of moving image history, Goddess celebrates the women who shaped their own roles, took...
And Juliet, Original Australian Company. Image credit: Daniel Boud

& Juliet

Pack your own bags and make a night of it seeing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet shaken, stirred and spectacularly remixed.
People immersed in THE LUME Melbourne's Connection experience

THE LUME Melbourne

Exhibitions
23 Jun - 01 Oct 2023
Immerse yourself in Connection - breathtaking stories through First Nations art and music.Connection features over 550 artworks from more than 110 visual...

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Baker D. Chirico, Carlton, Melbourne

Neighbourhoods

Destinations
Get out and about to rediscover old favourites and find something new in Melbourne's neighbourhoods.
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art and culture

See & do
Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, cutting-edge design and dynamic festivals and community events.
ACDC Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

City laneways

Destinations
There's always something new to discover in Melbourne's hive of bustling, creative laneways with their boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk Royal Botanic Gardens. Photo by Artra Sartracom

Aboriginal Victoria

See & do
Journey through Aboriginal Victoria for contemporary interpretations of Dreaming, traditional customs and 60,000 years of culture.
Sense of Self, Collingwood, Victoria

Spa and wellbeing

See & do
Melbourne offers plenty of opportunities for visitors to indulge in soothing relaxation therapies and beauty treatments at luxury day spas and hotels.
Olive at Loch, Gippsland

Villages

Features
Take time to seek out Victoria's tiny villages and towns. They're the small spaces that are home to some of the state's best-kept secrets.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Tours

See & do
Explore Melbourne on foot with an expert walking guide, join a bus tour or follow the historic City Circle Tram route on a tour of the city's cafes.
Pan Pacific Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Places to stay

Melbourne
Find accommodation in Melbourne to suit your budget. Choose luxury and boutique hotels, apartments, motels, B&Bs and backpacker hostels.

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Harry Potter and the cursed child, Melbourne, Victoria
And Juliet, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
And Juliet, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Entertainment

Adventure Park Geelong, Geelong and the Bellarine, Victoria, Australia

Fun activities

See & do
Entertain littlies, teens, tweens and big kids with fun-filled activities in every corner of Victoria, from marvellous minigolf to amazing mazes and more.
Princess Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Theatre and musicals

Art & culture
See big names and blockbuster shows in historic theatres around Victoria, and discover new talent on tiny stages.
Art Gallery of Ballarat, Victoria

Art galleries

Art & culture
From Indigenous works to contemporary installations, Victoria's countless galleries showcase a wide range of Australian and international talent.

Top picks

Render of Parthenon-inspired Architecture Commission

Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom

Exhibitions
Until 26 Oct 2023
An evocative reimagining of The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang’s Temple of Boom is the NGV Architecture Commission...
People immersed in THE LUME Melbourne's Connection experience

THE LUME Melbourne

Exhibitions
23 Jun - 01 Oct 2023
Immerse yourself in Connection - breathtaking stories through First Nations art and music.Connection features over 550 artworks from more than 110 visual...