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Sarah Pannell
Christine Godden, Joan and her dog 1975, printed 1976 gelatin silver photograph 15.2 × 22.9 cm(image) 19.6 × 25.2 cm(sheet) National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased from Admission Funds, 1991 © Christine Godden

Live Music

A massive program of free, open air live gigs and concerts.

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29 Nov — 9 Mar
Main Square
1 Jan — 22 Mar
Big Esso by Mabu Mabu

Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a curated program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, including major blockbusters, Kung Fu classics, silent cinema with live scores, and film festival screenings.

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26 Feb
Main Square
29 Nov — 9 Mar
Main Square
1 Jan — 22 Mar
Big Esso by Mabu Mabu

Asia TOPA

Free live music, art, screenings and performance, celebrating the return of Australia’s triennial of Asia-Pacific performance.

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Festival
Music
Food + Wine
Community
Asia TOPA: Nongkrong – Sarapan
23 Feb
Main Square
Performance
Free
Installation
Kids + Families
Asia TOPA: Bread, Circuses and Home
28 Feb — 10 Mar
Flinders St Amphitheatre
Kids + Families
Installation
Free
Asia TOPA: Shadows in Twin Cities
20 Feb — 10 Mar
Main Square
29 Nov — 9 Mar
Main Square
1 Jan — 22 Mar
Big Esso by Mabu Mabu

Community

Free open-air events celebrating Melbourne’s diverse communities and culture.

Screen
Free
Huddle
10 Feb — 31 Mar
Main Square
2 Mar
Main Square
29 Nov — 9 Mar
Main Square
1 Jan — 22 Mar
Big Esso by Mabu Mabu

Exhibitions

Daily
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Past Event
17 Sep — 16 Feb
ACMI
1 Nov — 20 Jul
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
28 Nov — 27 Apr
ACMI
Exhibitions
First Peoples
Free
The 12th Koorie Art Show at KHT
7 Dec — 23 Feb
Koorie Heritage Trust