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Festivals, fairs and large events in Melbourne

Melbourne this week

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    Wed 22 May Did you know that you probably have a full video production studio sitting on your desk or in you back pocket? Yep, the humble... More details
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    Wed 22 May Retro diner the Knife Shop has joined the growing trivia community in Melbourne. Their addition to the mix is called Blunt... More details
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    Wed 22 May Activism and radicalism was the way of life for university students in the 1960s and 70s. Dr Kate Murphy, a lecturer in... 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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    23-26 May Fusing theatre, animal encounters and a multi-media tour,  I, Animal puts back the 'oo' in zoo with an adults-only... 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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    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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    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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    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 We know what you're thinking. Who is Steve?  Steve is just a regular guy – an everyman who represents the modern guy... 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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    23-26 May Fusing theatre, animal encounters and a multi-media tour,  I, Animal puts back the 'oo' in zoo with an adults-only... 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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    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
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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
  • (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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    23-26 May Fusing theatre, animal encounters and a multi-media tour,  I, Animal puts back the 'oo' in zoo with an adults-only... 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 see... 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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    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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    Mon 27 May Emerging Q&A returns. Hosted by Benjamin Law. Featuring Khairani ‘Okka’ Barokka, Lisa Dempster, Elmo Keep, Martin... More details
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    Mon 27 May Steampunk is a science fiction genre that incorporates elements of fantasy, alternate history, horror, and speculative... 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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    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

Oz Comic-Con

Get animated at this pop culture conference

Patient 0

A real-life multiplayer role-playing game

Circus Oz: Cranked Up!

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

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

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Toast a cuppa to twenty years of helping to beat cancer

Fairs & Festivals in Melbourne

Emerging Writers' Festival

Way with words? Walk this way

The Light in Winter

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

Royal Melbourne Show

Animals! Rides! Showbags!

Classes, workshops & talks in Melbourne

Cooking classes in Melbourne

Want some new skills this New Year?

Sir David Attenborough

The world's most beloved natural historian returns

Pleasure Forum Melbourne

A safe space to discuss sexuality with fascinating panel guests

Melbourne's best...

Melbourne on the cheap

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

Two-in-one activities

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

Mexican Melbourne

Let Time Out guide you through the red salsa sea

Florists

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

City of romance

When and where to woo (how is up to you)

Karaoke bars

Karaoke is the best fun you can have standing up

Dumb Ways to Die



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