Melbourne comes alive on the weekend, so be sure to leave some room in your schedule to get out and experience the best of it! To help you make the most of your Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we've gathered all the hottest events, shows, gigs, exhibitions, openings and pop-up activations in one easy spot – you're welcome!
We've been blessed with a public holiday to extend our weekend, and thankfully there are plenty of exciting events and a stacked program of festivals to help us make the most of it. Find our full guide to everything happening here. Highlights include Brunswick Music Festival, a celebration of local music talent, as well as the massive free carnival Moomba Festival. Plus, Fed Square is throwing a free concert headlined by pop princess Peach PRC. Or if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds, use the three-day weekend to head on a camping trip or regional getaway.
When in doubt, you can always rely on our catch-all lists of Melbourne's best bars, restaurants, museums, parks and galleries, or consult our bucket list of 100 things to do in Melbourne before you die.