Melbourne is a creative, exciting, ever-changing city with extraordinary surprises to be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. You just have to be curious enough to venture off the beaten path. The possibilities are endless, so forget what you think you know. Take a chance, roll the dice and see where it leads you.

Things to do in Melbourne :

Tutankhamun

Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's 'Golden Age of the Pharaohs'.

Vienna: Art & Design

Transport yourself to early 20th-century Vienna, bursting with artists and designers.

Circus Oz: Steampowered

Get steampunked with fantastical acrobatics in the Big Top at Birrarung Marr.

Shaun Gladwell: Stereo Sequences

Immerse yourself in the work of this groundbreaking video artist.

Shopping

Uncover fabulous fashion and local design in boutiques and arcades.

Live music

Catch live gigs every night of the week at venues across the city.

Bar-hopping

Explore the city's laneways and indulge in a tipple in one of many bars.

Theatre and musicals