Upcoming · Melbourne, VIC
Things to Do in Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne hosts around 6,000 upcoming events, with approximately 3,400 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 25% of these listings are free, offering accessible options for residents and visitors. The largest categories include Concerts & Live Music with about 950 events, followed by Community & Social and Theater & Performing Arts, each with roughly 900 listings. Sports & Fitness accounts for about 700 events, while Wellness & Mindfulness and Workshops & Classes provide about 550 and 350 respectively. Key venues featuring the most upcoming listings are Rod Laver Arena, Spiegel Haus Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Park, Laneway Learning, and Marvel Stadium. Performers with confirmed dates include the Australian Open, La Ronde, Victoria Racing Club, The House Soiree at Pipers Playhouse, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. This diverse programme reflects a city founded in 1835 with a population of about 5.4 million.
City facts
- Population
- 5,350,705 (2024)
- Area
- 9,993 km²
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Founded
- 1835
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music987Theater & Performing Arts931Comedy102Festivals11Exhibitions & Art118Museums & Heritage44Food & Drink243Markets & Fairs15Sports & Fitness682Family & Kids267Nightlife & Clubbing112Hiking & Outdoors26Workshops & Classes384Talks & Lectures58Movies & Film118Community & Social892Business & Networking288Wellness & Mindfulness548Seasonal & Holiday118Literary3LGBTQ+2Speed Dating & Singles18Conferences & Summits103Games1🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Sat, 17 Oct
11:00 am · $25 +
Twerk Dance Term 4 SATURDAY
Pulse Studios · 285 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
Theater & Performing Arts
$25 +
11:00 am · $0 +
Breath & Somatic Work
Green Monday Studios · 73 Grattan Street, Carlton, VIC 3053
Wellness & Mindfulness
$0 +
11:00 am · $11.65 +
Book Club | Melbourne Working Holiday Girls
Trilogy Of Romance · 109 Maribyrnong Road, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Community & Social
$11.65 +
11:00 am · $211 +
"Liberate Your Voice" Workshop with Suntara - Melbourne
Prana House · 885 High Street #Level 1, Thornbury, VIC 3071
Wellness & Mindfulness
$211 +
11:00 am · $20 +
Westfield Fountain Gate - The Saturday Style Edit - Personal Styling Session
Westfield Fountain Gate · 25/55 Overland Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia
Exhibitions & Art
$20 +
11:00 am · $20 +
Saturday Social - Collaborative Creations
Wendy's Club · 273A Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
Theater & Performing Arts
$20 +
11:00 am · $101.90 +
The Listening Garden
Sabi Sounds Hawthorn · 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Workshops & Classes
$101.90 +
11:00 am · Free
Sutta & Social Circle
Buddhist Society of Victoria - Melbourne Buddhist Center · 71 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Community & Social
Free
11:00 am · Free
Boozy Bottomless Brunch
Champagne Problems · 218 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Food & Drink
Free
11:00 am · $820.81 +
DK Blackfish - Oz Kink Fest Weekend Workshop Intensive
Second Story Studios · 222A Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Workshops & Classes
$820.81 +
11:00 am · $17 +
ACYPI Melbourne | Badminton Social 17th Oct 2026
Vermont Badminton Centre · 159 Rooks Rd, Vermont VIC 3133, Australia
Sports & Fitness
$17 +
11:00 am · Free
Carmelite Conversations :: 17 October 2026
The Carmelite Centre · 214 Richardson St, Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia
Community & Social
Free
11:00 am · $15 +
Loopy Lab
The Purpose Precinct · F Sheds, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Workshops & Classes
$15 +
11:00 am · Free
Boozy Bottomless Brunch Saturdays
Evies Disco Diner · 232 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Food & Drink
Free
11:00 am · $20 +
The Skills Assessment Journey: Real Experiences
Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre · 251 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Community & Social
$20 +
11:00 am · $11.90 +
MUY by Other Latin Art ✹ Latin & Hispanic Pop-Up Art Fair
Fitzroy Town Hall · 201 Napier Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Community & Social
$11.90 +
Sold out11:15 am · $55 +
LORCANA - Hyperia City Pre-Release - Gameology CLAYTON - 17/10/26
Gameology Clayton · 12 Eileen Road, Clayton South, VIC 3169
Workshops & Classes
$55 +
11:30 am · $45 +
Cook, Connect & Feast: A Vietnamese Cooking Experience by Musefunnel
14 Margaret St · 14 Margaret St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia
Community & Social
$45 +
Sold out11:30 am · $0 +
Melbourne Tennis Socials: Thirst Trap Returns
Flagstaff Gardens Tennis Courts · 309-311 William Street, West Melbourne, VIC 3003
Sports & Fitness
$0 +
11:30 am · $25 +
MTG - Reality Echoes Booster Draft - Gameology BRUNSWICK - 17/10/26
Gameology Brunswick · 36 Hope Street, Brunswick, VIC 3056
Workshops & Classes
$25 +
11:30 am · Free
Saheli Social Bolly Twirl
Highlander Community Centre · 141 Highlander Dr, Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia
Community & Social
Free
11:30 am · See listing
Cook, Connect & Feast: A Vietnamese Cooking Experience by Musefunnel
GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moonee Ponds · 14 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
Food & Drink
See listing
12:00 pm · $45 +
Lip Sync for Your Lineout
Victorian Pride Centre · 79-81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Community & Social
$45 +
12:00 pm · Free
Oot & Aboot – Halloween Themed Community Camp (Oct 2026 Edition | Healesville VIC | 1.5 Hours from Melbourne CBD)
Melbourne · Melbourne VIC, Australia
Community & Social
Free
12:00 pm · Free
Degrowth Community Connector
Bridge Darebin Arts Hub & Community Hall · 99 Leinster Grove, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
Community & Social
Free
12:00 pm · $29 +
Oktoberfest at Stomping Ground Moorabbin
9 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin VIC 3189 · 100 Gipps St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
Food & Drink
$29 +
12:00 pm · Free
Tenpin Bowling - Ages 16+
Oz Tenpin Bowling - Narre Warren · 14-22 Lauderdale Rd, Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia
Sports & Fitness
Free
12:00 pm · Free
Lost Skills: Caring for timber
Edendale Community Environment Farm · Edendale Community Environment Farm, Gastons Rd, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia
Community & Social
Free
12:00 pm · $60 +
RIFTBOUND - Radiance Pre-Rift - Gameology CLAYTON - 17/10/2026
Gameology · 12 Eileen Road, Clayton South, VIC 3169
Workshops & Classes
$60 +
12:00 pm · $10 +
MMI Alumni Luncheon 2026
Naughtons Hotel · 43 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia
Community & Social
$10 +
Plan ahead
Composite Radio Commissions: Edwina Stevens
Thu, 5 Nov · Brunswick Mechanics Institute
Sound Healing Journey | Elwood | Christian Dimarco 1 Nov 2026
Sun, 1 Nov · Melbourne Latvian School
Villa Alba Museum Open Day: 1st November 2026
Sun, 1 Nov · Villa Alba Museum
YOU, ME, RNB: CHRIS BROWN VS USHER | MELB CUP EVE | LONG WEEKEND
Mon, 2 Nov · The George on Collins
Data Governors in Bars: End of Year Edition
Fri, 27 Nov · Top Yard Rooftop
Saturdance- Open Floor with Teri
Sat, 7 Nov · Belgrave Heights and South Progress Hall
Oot & Aboot – Community Camp (Nov 2026 Edition | Seymour VIC | 1.5 Hours from Melbourne CBD)
Sat, 21 Nov · Melbourne
HALLOWEEN - Riverland Bar steps 5km via Southbank & city
Sat, 31 Oct · Riverland Bar
Frequently asked questions about events in Melbourne
- How many events are free in Melbourne?
- About 25% of the total listings are free events. This means roughly one in four events does not require a ticket purchase.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are Rod Laver Arena, Spiegel Haus Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Park, Laneway Learning, and Marvel Stadium.
- What are the most common types of events listed?
- Concerts & Live Music is the largest category with about 950 events. Community & Social and Theater & Performing Arts each have about 900 listings, followed by Sports & Fitness with about 700.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
- Performers with upcoming dates include the Australian Open, La Ronde, Victoria Racing Club, The House Soiree at Pipers Playhouse, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.