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Melbourne Hosts 50+ Weekend Events: Exhibitions, Markets, Shows Guide

The City of Melbourne's What's On portal and other local listings highlight exhibitions, markets and shows available this weekend.

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By Melbourne Things-to-do Desk · Published 25 July 2026, 9:56 am · written 18 July 2026

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Updated Sat, 29 Aug· 29 August 2026, 3:04 pm

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Links to sources include (but not limited to): whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au, visitmelbourne.com, humanitix.com +3 more

Melbourne Hosts 50+ Weekend Events: Exhibitions, Markets, Shows Guide
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The City of Melbourne's What's On portal provides a curated guide to weekend events in Melbourne, ranging from free activities to exhibitions. Only Melbourne publishes The good Melbourne Weekend Guide, covering over 800+ events, gigs, shows, and festivals specifically for Saturday and Sunday.

Exhibitions and Performances

Prominent weekend events listed include LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition and Beetlejuice The Musical. These appear among the options detailed in local guides for visitors and residents seeking indoor activities during cooler months.

Markets and Outdoor Attractions

The Australian Craft and Food Market at Caribbean Park features among the highlighted options. Major winter attractions include the Winter Night Market at Queen Victoria Market on Wednesdays from 3 June to 26 August and Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens from 12 June to 2 August.

Eventbrite lists trending July weekend events in Melbourne across categories such as concerts, nightlife, comedy, and wellness, many offering free entry options. The City of Melbourne's What's On portal and Only Melbourne's guide compile these listings to assist planning for Saturday and Sunday.

Residents and visitors can review the full selection on the official portals to identify activities that match their interests, with options spanning free community events and ticketed shows. The listings draw from multiple sources including Visit Melbourne and Eventbrite to present a broad overview of available weekend programming.

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