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Fringe Festival: Power Move

Move your body, power the party. This dancefloor turns your groove into green energy.

Presented as part of Melbourne Fringe 2025

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1 Oct — 19 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt
30 Sep — 19 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt
1 Oct — 19 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt
2 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt
1 Oct — 18 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt
Performance
Free
Power Move: The Square
3 Oct — 4 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt
5 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt
7 Oct — 16 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt
Charlie and Dyan, two genderfluid performers of Chinese descent stand face to face, their foreheads and noses almost touching. Both wear striking drag makeup inspired by Chinese opera. White base, bold red eyeshadow that sweeps across the brows, dramatic winged eyeliner, and dark lips. Their hair is slicked back, one in a low bun with shaved sides. Their bare shoulders and backs are visible, decorated with large black-and-grey tattoos — floral mandalas, an eye, a tiger with a monkey on Charlie , and a sun design on Dyan's chest. The overall effect is intense and intimate, blending softness with power.
13 Oct
Swanston St Forecourt

Melbourne International Games Week

A massive free party, a retro arcade, a Mario Kart battle and a family rave. The Square becomes a games and game culture-lovers paradise during MIGW – a hub for free entertainment and activity for all ages.

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Kids + Families
Free
Performance
Experience
Big Games Night Out 2025
9 Oct
Main Square
3 Oct — 9 Oct
Main Square
18 Sep — 8 Feb
ACMI
10 Oct
The Edge
Kids + Families
Free
Little Games Night Out
9 Oct
Main Square

RESET

A spring festival of free family-friendly events, workshops and art about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and exploring sustainability in creative ways.

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13 Sep — 31 Jan
The Atrium
20 Sep — 6 Oct
The Atrium
Kids + Families
Free
LGBTQIA+
Mini Beast Disco
30 Sep — 2 Oct
Skyline Car Park
30 Sep — 3 Oct
Main Square

What's On

Kids + Families
Free
September School Holidays
20 Sep — 5 Oct
Main Square
3 Oct — 10 Oct
Main Square
5 Oct
The Edge
10 Oct — 11 Oct
Main Square
17 Oct — 19 Oct
Main Square
21 Oct
Main Square
28 Jul — 31 Oct
Main Square
Daily
Skyline Car Park

Exhibitions

17 Jun — 1 Feb
ACMI
28 Mar — 26 Jan
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
18 Sep — 8 Feb
ACMI
23 Aug — 23 Nov
Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT)
19 Sep — 1 Feb
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Daily
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
29 Aug — 1 Feb
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia