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Next weekend in Melbourne (23–25 Oct): Melbourne Fashion Week, La Ronde and The Shark Is Broken. Checked by a person, updated daily.

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Art Margaret Preston: A Retrospective On until Sun 31 Jan Music Melbourne International Jazz Festival On until Sun 25 Oct Food Mango Party at Prahran Market Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct Music HOT SAUCE ft. CARL COX and ERIC POWELL Sun 18 Oct – Mon 19 Oct Culture Melbourne Fashion Week Mon 19 Oct – Sun 25 Oct Nightlife Luna Dark Thu 22 Oct – Sun 1 Nov

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Mango Party at Prahran Market TODAY Free Food · Prahran Market Mango Party at Prahran Market Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct A weekend of mango demos, free tastings and kids' activities at Prahran Market. Details Sign up

A weekend of mango demos, free tastings and kids' activities at Prahran Market.

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HOT SAUCE ft. CARL COX and ERIC POWELL TODAY Music · Northcote Theatre HOT SAUCE ft. CARL COX and ERIC POWELL Sun 18 Oct – Mon 19 Oct On Sunday 18 October, global dance music icon Carl Cox and dance music heavyweight Eric Powell will bring their celebrated event brand HOT SAUCE to Melbourne's Northcote Theatre for an exclusive daytime-to-evening party. 18+, standing. Details Get tickets

On Sunday 18 October, global dance music icon Carl Cox and dance music heavyweight Eric Powell will bring their celebrated event brand HOT SAUCE to Melbourne's Northcote Theatre for an exclusive daytime-to-evening party. 18+, standing.

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Colyn (NL) | Revolver Upstairs pres. by Thick as Thieves TODAY Music · Revolver Nightclub Colyn (NL) | Revolver Upstairs pres. by Thick as Thieves Sun 18 Oct – Mon 19 Oct Colyn's signature sound carries emotion through soaring, familiar moments, yet it doesn't sound like anything else out there. Layered textures and delayed synth stutters fall into mesmerising grooves, each one pulling you deeper than the last. Details Get tickets

Colyn's signature sound carries emotion through soaring, familiar moments, yet it doesn't sound like anything else out there. Layered textures and delayed synth stutters fall into mesmerising grooves, each one pulling you deeper than the last.

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Margaret Preston: A Retrospective UNTIL 31 JAN Art · The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fe Margaret Preston: A Retrospective On until Sun 31 Jan Ticketed NGV retrospective of modernist painter Margaret Preston at the Ian Potter Centre, Fed Square. Closes 31 January. Details Get tickets

Ticketed NGV retrospective of modernist painter Margaret Preston at the Ian Potter Centre, Fed Square. Closes 31 January.

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival UNTIL 25 OCT Music · Federation Square and venues across Melb Melbourne International Jazz Festival On until Sun 25 Oct Ten days of jazz in concert halls, clubs and Fed Square. Free outdoor sets and film screenings at Fed Square on the opening weekend. Details Get tickets

Ten days of jazz in concert halls, clubs and Fed Square. Free outdoor sets and film screenings at Fed Square on the opening weekend.

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Melbourne Fashion Week TOMORROW Free Culture · City Square and venues across the CBD Melbourne Fashion Week Mon 19 Oct – Sun 25 Oct A week of runways, talks and exhibitions in the CBD. The two City Square runways are free to attend. Details Sign up

A week of runways, talks and exhibitions in the CBD. The two City Square runways are free to attend.

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Marvel Stadium Tour TOMORROW Culture · Marvel Stadium Marvel Stadium Tour 6 dates · next Mon 19 Oct Ticketed event at Marvel Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page. Details Get tickets

Ticketed event at Marvel Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

  • Mon 19 Oct 2026
  • Tue 20 Oct 2026
  • Wed 21 Oct 2026
  • Thu 22 Oct 2026
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026

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The Shark Is Broken WED 21 OCT Art · Athenaeum Theatre One The Shark Is Broken 4 dates · next Wed 21 Oct When the shark won't work, the drama does. Behind the scenes of Jaws, three actors are stranded on a boat as tempers flare, egos clash and a cinematic legend hangs by a thread. Details Get tickets

When the shark won't work, the drama does. Behind the scenes of Jaws, three actors are stranded on a boat as tempers flare, egos clash and a cinematic legend hangs by a thread.

  • Wed 21 Oct 2026
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  • Thu 22 Oct 2026
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026

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La Ronde WED 21 OCT Art · Spiegel Haus Melbourne La Ronde 4 dates · next Wed 21 Oct With so many five-star reviews, we’ve lost count - This award-winning production is a lavish cocktail of the highest quality circus, cabaret, and comedy from the internationally renowned creators of Blanc de Blanc and Late Night Vice. 18+. Details Get tickets

With so many five-star reviews, we’ve lost count - This award-winning production is a lavish cocktail of the highest quality circus, cabaret, and comedy from the internationally renowned creators of Blanc de Blanc and Late Night Vice. 18+.

  • Wed 21 Oct 2026
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  • Fri 23 Oct 2026
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Luna Dark THU 22 OCT Nightlife · Luna Park Melbourne, St Kilda Luna Dark Thu 22 Oct – Sun 1 Nov Luna Park's Halloween event with haunted mazes, scare attractions and unlimited rides. Night sessions plus kid-friendly day sessions. Details Get tickets

Luna Park's Halloween event with haunted mazes, scare attractions and unlimited rides. Night sessions plus kid-friendly day sessions.

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The House Soiree at Pipers Playhouse (18+ Event) THU 22 OCT Art · Piper's Playhouse The House Soiree at Pipers Playhouse (18+ Event) 2 dates · next Thu 22 Oct This performance contains haze, smoke, strobe lighting, adult themes, and partial nudity. 18+, doors 7:30pm. Details Get tickets

This performance contains haze, smoke, strobe lighting, adult themes, and partial nudity. 18+, doors 7:30pm.

  • Thu 22 Oct 2026
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026

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Melbourne EV Show FRI 23 OCT Culture · Melbourne Showgrounds Melbourne EV Show 2 dates · next Fri 23 Oct Australia's National EV Transition Platform - Opening 9am to 5pm daily. All ages. Details Get tickets

Australia's National EV Transition Platform - Opening 9am to 5pm daily. All ages.

  • Fri 23 Oct 2026
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026

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Co-opera presents Carl Maria von Weber Der Freischütz FRI 23 OCT Art · Athenaeum Theatre Two Co-opera presents Carl Maria von Weber Der Freischütz Fri 23 Oct · 6:00pm–10:00pm The music of this first German romantic opera is irresistible. Its origins lie in a folk tradition concerning a dark and atmospheric tale of a young forester who, unknowingly, enters into a pact with the Devil in a trial required to earn his beloved's hand in marriage. Doors 5:30pm. Details Get tickets

The music of this first German romantic opera is irresistible. Its origins lie in a folk tradition concerning a dark and atmospheric tale of a young forester who, unknowingly, enters into a pact with the Devil in a trial required to earn his beloved's hand in marriage. Doors 5:30pm.

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ROME: Empire, Power, People TOMORROW Art · Melbourne Museum ROME: Empire, Power, People 3 dates · next Mon 19 Oct Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous, this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome's political, cultural and social life. Details Get tickets

Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous, this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome's political, cultural and social life.

  • Mon 19 Oct 2026
  • Tue 20 Oct 2026
  • Wed 21 Oct 2026

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La Dispute TOMORROW Music · 170 Russell La Dispute 2 dates · next Mon 19 Oct Australian headline tour, which will be hitting our shores October 2026. La Dispute will be promoting their latest album No One Was Driving The Car, released in September of 2025 via Epitaph Records. Details Get tickets

Australian headline tour, which will be hitting our shores October 2026. La Dispute will be promoting their latest album No One Was Driving The Car, released in September of 2025 via Epitaph Records.

  • Mon 19 Oct 2026
  • Tue 20 Oct 2026

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GIPSY KINGS by Diego Baliardo TUE 20 OCT Music · Palais Theatre GIPSY KINGS by Diego Baliardo Tue 20 Oct – Wed 21 Oct Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 7pm. Details Get tickets

Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 7pm.

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Melb Int'l Jazz Fest - Haus Party WED 21 OCT Culture · Spiegel Haus Melbourne Melb Int'l Jazz Fest - Haus Party Wed 21 Oct · 6:00pm–11:59pm Rally your favourite people for a huge night at Jazz Fest’s Haus Party — where jazz, groove, hip-hop and electronic music collide. Details Get tickets

Rally your favourite people for a huge night at Jazz Fest’s Haus Party — where jazz, groove, hip-hop and electronic music collide.

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WHISPERS (TH) IN MELBOURNE WED 21 OCT Music · Howler WHISPERS (TH) IN MELBOURNE Wed 21 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, WHISPERS have become one of the most formidable names in hardcore. Their signature sound blends metallic hardcore, crushing riffs and punishing breakdowns - taking them from Southeast Asia’s underground to stages around the world. Shows are Standing unless clearly stated. Details Get tickets

Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, WHISPERS have become one of the most formidable names in hardcore. Their signature sound blends metallic hardcore, crushing riffs and punishing breakdowns - taking them from Southeast Asia’s underground to stages around the world. Shows are Standing unless clearly stated.

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Don McLean WED 21 OCT Music · Palais Theatre Don McLean Wed 21 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 6:30pm. Details Get tickets

Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 6:30pm.

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CHRIS CONNOR | VIVA ELVIS The King Lives 2026 Tour THU 22 OCT Art · Palais Theatre CHRIS CONNOR | VIVA ELVIS The King Lives 2026 Tour Thu 22 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 6pm. Details Get tickets

Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 6pm.

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Passage: The Art of Atong Atem FRI 30 OCT Free Art · The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fe Passage: The Art of Atong Atem Fri 30 Oct – Mon 14 June · 10am–5pm daily Free NGV exhibition of photographer and artist Atong Atem at the Ian Potter Centre, Fed Square. Details Sign up

Free NGV exhibition of photographer and artist Atong Atem at the Ian Potter Centre, Fed Square.

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Thrive: Multicultural Women's Festival SAT 31 OCT Free Culture · Queen Victoria Market, C and D Sheds Thrive: Multicultural Women's Festival Sat 31 Oct · 9:00am–4:00pm A free day of cultural dance and live performance in the C and D Sheds at Queen Victoria Market. Details Sign up

A free day of cultural dance and live performance in the C and D Sheds at Queen Victoria Market.

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Witches Market SAT 31 OCT Free Market · Kensington Town Hall, 30–34 Bellair Stre Witches Market Sat 31 Oct · 10:00am–3:00pm A Halloween-weekend market by Witches of Macedon with 40+ stalls at Kensington Town Hall, 10am to 3pm. Free entry. Details Sign up

A Halloween-weekend market by Witches of Macedon with 40+ stalls at Kensington Town Hall, 10am to 3pm. Free entry.

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Victorian Festival of Diwali SAT 31 OCT Free Culture · Federation Square Victorian Festival of Diwali Sat 31 Oct · 11:30am–10:00pm Fed Square's Diwali celebration with Indian music and dance, a bazaar, street food and evening fireworks. Free. Details Sign up

Fed Square's Diwali celebration with Indian music and dance, a bazaar, street food and evening fireworks. Free.

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The Street Social: Halloween SAT 31 OCT Free Food · Harbour Esplanade, Docklands VIC The Street Social: Halloween Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · 12pm–7pm daily Food trucks and live music on Harbour Esplanade in Docklands over the Halloween weekend, 12pm to 7pm both days. Free entry. Details Sign up

Food trucks and live music on Harbour Esplanade in Docklands over the Halloween weekend, 12pm to 7pm both days. Free entry.

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Victoria Derby Day SAT 31 OCT Sport · Flemington Racecourse Victoria Derby Day Sat 31 Oct · 12:20pm–5:40pm Opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, headlined by the Victoria Derby. Black and white dress code and a big, social crowd. Details Get tickets

Opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, headlined by the Victoria Derby. Black and white dress code and a big, social crowd.

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Melbourne International Dumpling Festival MON 2 NOV Free Food · Queen Victoria Market Melbourne International Dumpling Festival Mon 2 Nov · 12:00pm–10:00pm Dozens of dumpling vendors at Queen Victoria Market on Cup eve, from xiao long bao to pierogi and momo. Free entry, register online. Details Sign up

Dozens of dumpling vendors at Queen Victoria Market on Cup eve, from xiao long bao to pierogi and momo. Free entry, register online.

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Melbourne Cup Day TUE 3 NOV Sport · Flemington Racecourse Melbourne Cup Day Tue 3 Nov · 10:45am–5:15pm The Melbourne Cup at Flemington, on a Victorian public holiday. Fashion, crowds and a full card of racing. Details Get tickets

The Melbourne Cup at Flemington, on a Victorian public holiday. Fashion, crowds and a full card of racing.

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Questions

What's free in Melbourne next weekend?

Free next weekend (23–25 Oct): Melbourne Fashion Week (19–25 Oct), Festival Indonesia (Sat 24 Oct), Pinoy Octoberfest (24–25 Oct) and Jazz Festival at Prahran Market (24–25 Oct).

What's on tonight in Melbourne?

Tonight in Melbourne: HOT SAUCE ft. CARL COX and ERIC POWELL at Northcote Theatre (5:00pm) and Colyn (NL) | Revolver Upstairs pres. by Thick as Thieves at Revolver Nightclub (9:00pm).

What's on in Melbourne next weekend?

Next weekend (23–25 Oct) in Melbourne: Melbourne Fashion Week (19–25 Oct), La Ronde (Fri 23 Oct) and The Shark Is Broken (Fri 23 Oct). 21 events in all, listed on this page.

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