WarHorse, Arts Centre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Terence Blanchard, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Jazz Festival

1–10 June 2012

Tune in to the best local and international jazz musicians.

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Art Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Napoleon: Revolution to Empire, NGV International, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Art, theatre & culture

Spoil yourself with important artworks and blockbuster performances, then hide away in tiny galleries and theatres and discover the next big thing.

Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Art galleries

Victoria's thriving visual arts scene boasts hundreds of galleries ranging from the National Gallery of Victoria to small cooperatives.

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Flagstaff Hill sound and laser show, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Museums and libraries

From the living history of Sovereign Hill to the grandeur of the State Library, there are many worlds to explore in Victoria's museums and libraries.

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Musicians at Paris Cat, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Music and performing arts

Choose any night of the week to indulge in Melbourne's local and international opera, ballet, comedy, live music, plays, performing arts and openings.

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Architecture in Castlemaine, Goldfields, Victoria, Australia

Architecture

Journey into Victoria's marvellous gold rush history and visit the future as you explore imposing historic buildings and contemporary masterpieces.

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State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

UNESCO City of Literature

Discover what makes Melbourne a UNESCO City of Literature, absorbing the local literary culture, creative talent and the best haunts for book lovers.

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Public art in Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo credit: Ben King

Public art

Take in art from the City Circle tram, or walk through city streets, laneways and squares and along the Yarra River to see the city's public artworks.

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What's on

  • May 2012

    Softbelly Bar and Lounge

    Softbelly Comedy

    Melbourne's newest top quality night of comedy is here! Every Thursday and Sunday night in the city, Softbelly Comedy has some of the biggest names...

  • May 2012

    Charlie Pickering at Spleen

    Comedy@Spleen

    Every Monday, Comedy@Spleen is the city's free weekly comedy hotspot, with a packed room every week. With drop-in guests like Jimeoin, Adam Hills,...

  • May 2012

    Michael Johnson (Harpist)

    Harp in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

    An inspiring and uplifting concert by resident harpist Michael Johnson, presenting music composed in the Gardens. This small and personal concert...

  • May 2012

    Harp in the Gardens

    Harp in the Gardens

    An inspiring and uplifting concert by our resident harpist Michael Johnson, presenting music composed in the Gardens. This small and personal...

  • May 2012

    Checkpoint Charlie Comedy at Eurotrash

    Checkpoint Charlie Comedy

    Checkpoint is the city's premier above ground underground comedy room. For just $5 come fill yourself with $6 drinks and put your continence to the...

  • May 2012

    William Kentridge, Invisible Mending (still), from 7 Fragments for Georges Méliès, 2003; Collection of the artist, courtesy Marian Goodman Gallery, New York, and Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg; © 2012 William Kentridge.

    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

    The marriage of Yusuf and Zulaykha, from Jami, Yusuf u Zulaykha, 1595 Bodleian Library, University of Oxford

    Love and Devotion: From Persia and Beyond

    Enter the pages of rare illustrated Persian, Mughal Indian and Ottoman Turkish manuscripts and be transported to distant lands and other times.

  • May 2012

    Grace Kelly wearing pearls 1954. © Everett Collection / Rex Features

    Grace Kelly: Style Icon

    Bendigo Art Gallery hosts Grace Kelly: Style Icon from 11 March until 17 June 2012, an Australian exclusive from the Victoria and Albert Museum,...

  • May 2012

    George Meek, Architectural Chess Set, Top Designs

    Top Designs

    Melbourne Museum's Top Designs is a dynamic exhibition showcasing Victoria's exceptional emerging designers. Currently in its 12th year, Top Designs...

  • May 2012

    The exhibition tent

    Ancient Rome: Explore the Empire that Shaped the World

    The world premiere of the award-winning exhibition Ancient Rome: Explore the Empire that Shaped the World has come to Melbourne.  Ancient Rome...

  • May 2012

    Pop Up Art Studio 1st in Melbourne!

    Pop M'art

    Pop M'art is a new creative concept in Melbourne. It is a moveable art studio that pops up anywhere in private or public locations, allowing people...

  • May 2012

    Trying out makeup

    Introduction to Acting for ages 9 to 13

    Imagination is the only pre-requisite for this year-long course of fun-packed drama classes for young people aged 9 to 13! In a small class of only...

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