Festivals

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

25 Mar – 19 Apr

³Ô¹ÏÍø International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

10 – 17 Jan

NGV Kids Summer Festival

Enjoy a week of free activities and events just for children and families these school holidays.

Until 28 Feb

Transmutation: Our Origin Stories

Journey into stories of origin, transformation and cultural inheritance.

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this Christmas.

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

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

1 Apr – 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This ³Ô¹ÏÍø-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

14 – 28 Feb

PayPal ³Ô¹ÏÍø Fashion Festival

Australia’s largest major fashion event celebrates 30 years of local fashion with a huge programme.

21 Jan

Fractured Fairytales: Drama Workshops with Emma Chandler

Step into a world of imagination where fairytales get a delightful twist.

Until 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.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

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

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this year.

18 Jan

Midsumma Carnival

Midsumma Carnival launches the 2026 festival with a full day of music, stalls and summer fun.

What's free in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in ³Ô¹ÏÍø for free this month.

8 Mar

Heart Body Soul: International Women's Day Celebration

A heart-warming mix of holistic living, soulful inspiration, creativity and conscious connection.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

6 Jan – 11 Apr

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.

20 Jan – 7 Feb

Summer Stockroom

Fresh new artworks to herald in a new year.

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

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