The Australian Open arena.
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Things to do in Melbourne in January

January's best events in one place – it's your social emergency saviour for fun things to do in Melbourne this month

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The new year is upon us! Start your year off by making memories at one of the many exciting events happening across Melbourne during January. 

Our city's cultural scene really amps up in summer, with plenty of exhibitions to check out, like Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie, the return of Van Gogh at the Lume, the Linden Postcard Show, street art exhibition the Outsiders and most excitingly, a massive collection from Yayoi Kusama

Summer also means it's gig season Down Under, and heaps of big names are touring the country and playing Melbourne's stages on their travels, with a ripper line-up for the Australian Open's AO Live like Kesha and Kaytranada, as well as Finneas performing for one night only at the Forum. 

Knowing Melbourne, the warm weather won't last long – so get out and make the most of it. 

Too hot to trot? Here are the best ways to beat the heat in Melbourne. Plus, the best places to go for a swim in Melbourne.

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