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Festivals, fairs and large events in Melbourne

Melbourne this week

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    Mon 20 May This Laneway Learning class will see social media expert, d'Arcy Lunn explain how and why Facebook isn't just for stalking... More details
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    31 Oct 2012-31 Dec A real-life multiplayer role-playing game. For up to 90 cortisol-raising minutes, you and five teammates will complete... More details
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    09 Apr-28 May Whether you want to share a great idea, develop a creative concept or just want to show the world how cute your cat is,... More details
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    17 Apr-31 Dec Always got your ear to the ground for a hot story? Filled with facts and tidbits of information that your just bursting to... More details
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    26 Apr-24 Nov Yarn bombers are the people responsible for the cute, quirky, kitschy knitted additions to bike poles, trees, benches and any... More details
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    18 May-31 Jul Emerge celebrates Melbourne's multicultural blend of music and arts. Kicking off with Emerge in the West, a one-day musical... More details
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    20-26 May Discover the depths of the State Library of Victoria when it opens up the basement storage areas for a special public tour... More details
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    Tue 21 May This free class will delve into the development of detective novels and how they acted as a literary response to the anxieties... More details
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    31 Oct 2012-31 Dec A real-life multiplayer role-playing game. For up to 90 cortisol-raising minutes, you and five teammates will complete... More details
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    09 Apr-28 May Whether you want to share a great idea, develop a creative concept or just want to show the world how cute your cat is,... More details
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    17 Apr-31 Dec Always got your ear to the ground for a hot story? Filled with facts and tidbits of information that your just bursting to... More details
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    26 Apr-24 Nov Yarn bombers are the people responsible for the cute, quirky, kitschy knitted additions to bike poles, trees, benches and any... More details
  • (Around Town)

    18 May-31 Jul Emerge celebrates Melbourne's multicultural blend of music and arts. Kicking off with Emerge in the West, a one-day musical... More details
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    20-26 May Discover the depths of the State Library of Victoria when it opens up the basement storage areas for a special public tour... More details
  • (Around Town)

    20-26 May Discover the depths of the State Library of Victoria when it opens up the basement storage areas for a special public tour... More details
  • (Around Town)

    09 Apr-28 May Whether you want to share a great idea, develop a creative concept or just want to show the world how cute your cat is,... More details
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    31 Oct 2012-31 Dec A real-life multiplayer role-playing game. For up to 90 cortisol-raising minutes, you and five teammates will complete... More details
  • (Around Town)

    17 Apr-31 Dec Always got your ear to the ground for a hot story? Filled with facts and tidbits of information that your just bursting to... More details
  • (Around Town)

    26 Apr-24 Nov Yarn bombers are the people responsible for the cute, quirky, kitschy knitted additions to bike poles, trees, benches and any... More details
  • (Around Town)

    18 May-31 Jul Emerge celebrates Melbourne's multicultural blend of music and arts. Kicking off with Emerge in the West, a one-day musical... More details
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    23 May-02 Jun The Emerging Writers’ Festival is coming to town again for its 10th year. Across 11 days a raft of wordy events will pique... More details
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    Sat 25 May Hosted by City Precinct (Melbourne District Central Network), the Festival of Steve is an event for gentlemen from all... More details
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    Sat 25 May “Welcome to the sweatshops of Western Sydney, where every Aussie gets a fair go. Pockets are full and guns are empty. There... More details
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    20-26 May Discover the depths of the State Library of Victoria when it opens up the basement storage areas for a special public tour... More details
  • (Around Town)

    09 Apr-28 May Whether you want to share a great idea, develop a creative concept or just want to show the world how cute your cat is,... More details
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    31 Oct 2012-31 Dec A real-life multiplayer role-playing game. For up to 90 cortisol-raising minutes, you and five teammates will complete... More details
  • (Around Town)

    17 Apr-31 Dec Always got your ear to the ground for a hot story? Filled with facts and tidbits of information that your just bursting to... More details
  • (Around Town)

    26 Apr-24 Nov Yarn bombers are the people responsible for the cute, quirky, kitschy knitted additions to bike poles, trees, benches and any... More details
  • (Around Town)

    18 May-31 Jul Emerge celebrates Melbourne's multicultural blend of music and arts. Kicking off with Emerge in the West, a one-day musical... More details
  • (Around Town)

    23 May-02 Jun The Emerging Writers’ Festival is coming to town again for its 10th year. Across 11 days a raft of wordy events will pique... More details
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    Sun 26 May Australia's journey to healing and reconciliation began with the 1967 referendum. A 90.77% 'Yes' vote – the highest ever... More details
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    Sun 26 May TEDxMelbourne is returning and this year’s theme is ‘Untapped’. Leyla Acaroglu, who spoke at the TED conference in Long... More details
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    Sun 26 May The humble cocoa bean travels a long way before it becomes the delectable treat that is chocolate. Follow its journey and... More details
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    09 Apr-28 May Whether you want to share a great idea, develop a creative concept or just want to show the world how cute your cat is,... More details
  • (Around Town)

    20-26 May Discover the depths of the State Library of Victoria when it opens up the basement storage areas for a special public tour... More details
  • (Around Town)

    31 Oct 2012-31 Dec A real-life multiplayer role-playing game. For up to 90 cortisol-raising minutes, you and five teammates will complete... More details
  • (Around Town)

    17 Apr-31 Dec Always got your ear to the ground for a hot story? Filled with facts and tidbits of information that your just bursting to... More details
  • (Around Town)

    26 Apr-24 Nov Yarn bombers are the people responsible for the cute, quirky, kitschy knitted additions to bike poles, trees, benches and any... More details
  • (Around Town)

    18 May-31 Jul Emerge celebrates Melbourne's multicultural blend of music and arts. Kicking off with Emerge in the West, a one-day musical... More details
  • (Around Town)

    23 May-02 Jun The Emerging Writers’ Festival is coming to town again for its 10th year. Across 11 days a raft of wordy events will pique... More details

Events to look out for

Circus Oz: Cranked Up!

High wires and hijinks are just a few of the things to look forward to

TEDxMelbourne: Untapped

TEDxMelbourne is returning and this year’s theme is ‘Untapped’

Oz Comic-Con

Get animated at this pop culture conference

Melbourne International Coffee Expo

Caffeine fiends, rev your coffee grinder engines

A Touch Of...

There is no excuse to miss out on nibbles, tea and entertainment

Strictly Vintage

It's the first ever Strictly Vintage!

Fairs & Festivals in Melbourne

The Light in Winter

Switch on to this free festival of light, colour and sound

Emerging Writers' Festival

Way with words? Walk this way

Royal Melbourne Show

Animals! Rides! Showbags!

Classes, workshops & talks in Melbourne

Cooking classes in Melbourne

Want some new skills this New Year?

How to...

From surviving a shark attack to curing hiccups, we got you

Pleasure Forum Melbourne

A safe space to discuss sexuality with fascinating panel guests

Melbourne's best...

Two-in-one activities

Ingenious joints that offer a ton of fun stuff under one roof

Best of Melbourne

Melbourne's best things to do, see and scoff

Melbourne on the cheap

If you never turn down a freebie these ideas are for you

Breakfasts

If there’s one thing we excel at, it’s a stellar breakfast spread

Florists

Grab an artisan bunch of flowers from one of these sweet-scented joints

Karaoke bars

Karaoke is the best fun you can have standing up

Dumb Ways to Die



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