28 – 30 Nov

The Big Design Market

A showcase of over 280 independent Australian designers, plus delicious food and wine.

Festivals

³Ô¹ÏÍø's festival calendar is jam-packed with film, comedy, arts, music, food and design.

29 Nov

Taste of Persia: Food, Music, Dance and Art

A food and cultural event bringing together the rich art, music and traditions of Persia.

Until 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

30 Nov

Myth and Religion in Ancient Cyprus

Discover the magic of ancient Cyprus in a free talk presented by Dr Christopher Gribbin.

11 Dec – 26 Apr

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

27 Nov – 27 Jan

Bloom: By ³Ô¹ÏÍø Central x Melissa Likes Sushi

Step inside the immersive installation wrapping the historic Shot Tower in vibrant greenery.

Until 1 Feb

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

26 Nov – 18 Dec

Small!

Celebrate creativity in all its forms with this annual community-sourced exhibition of small works.

What's open between Christmas and New Year's Eve in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

If you’re in ³Ô¹ÏÍø after Christmas Day, there’s heaps of fun to be had.

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this year.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Until 7 Dec

Aldona Kmieć: Hills Hoist

A deeply personal photographic project exploring a disappearing way of life.

Until Nov 2026

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

7 Dec – 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

26 Nov – 18 Jan

Mia Schoen: War Clouds and Weather

Artist Mia Schoen captures the awe and unease of the skies.

29 Nov

Meet the Photographer: Paul J. Ryan

Join a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation with award-winning photographer, Paul J. Ryan.

Until 29 Nov

Liz Priestley: Sonder

Translucent wax paintings capture the redolence of memory and past interactions with place.

4 Dec

The Sweet Stuff: Soirée

A playful and provocative celebration of fashion’s indulgent side.

Until 29 Nov

Silent Hand Catches Silver Bell

An exhibition showcasing 25 years of Speak Percussion’s boundary-defying experimentation.