What's On 22–28 May 2026
Reconciliation Week kicks off mid-week — Melbourne got an early start Friday with thousands walking from Federation Square to the MCG with Michael Long. The Big Design Market wraps up Sunday at the Royal Exhibition Building, ACMI just opened its best show in years, and free public transport runs until May 31. Go.
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Big Design Market, Royal Exhibition Building
250 independent Australian makers under one heritage roof — the best reason to leave the house this Sunday.
The Vinyl Factory: Reverb — ACMI
A large-scale ACMI exhibition tracing how vinyl and music shaped global art, fashion and social movements — immersive and free.
Death & Co Melbourne — CBD
NYC's legendary cocktail bar opened its first Melbourne outpost — intimate speakeasy feel, expert drinks, proper food menu.
Free public transport — all of Victoria until 31 May
Trains, trams, buses — free across Victoria until May 31. Tap on with Myki or just board. Use it this weekend.
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Big Design Market, Royal Exhibition Building
250 independent Australian makers under one heritage roof — the best reason to leave the house this Sunday.
The Big Design Market runs until Sunday 24 May at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton. Ceramics, jewellery, fashion, homewares, food and wine — all from Australian independent designers selling direct. Carlton is 10 minutes from the CBD by tram (Route 96 or City Circle, both free until May 31). Doors close Sunday afternoon; check the website for exact times. No booking needed.
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Free public transport across Victoria runs until Sunday 31 May — trains, trams and regional coaches included. Reconciliation Week begins Wednesday 27 May through 3 June; expect extra foot traffic around Federation Square and the MCG precinct.
What's On
A large-scale ACMI exhibition tracing how vinyl and music shaped global art, fashion and social movements — immersive and free.
250+ independent Australian designers selling direct: ceramics, jewellery, fashion, homewares, food and wine.
Reconciliation Round footy at Marvel: the Bulldogs host Melbourne in a game with extra meaning this week.
Thursday night footy under the roof — a good excuse to wrap up the work week at Docklands.
Melbourne's festival of new art, music and performance kicks off across the inner city — check the program for what's on your doorstep.
Food & Deals
NYC's legendary cocktail bar opened its first Melbourne outpost — intimate speakeasy feel, expert drinks, proper food menu.
From the team behind Tipo 00 and Osteria Ilaria: a polished French-ish bistro already impossible to get into without a booking.
One of Hong Kong's most acclaimed Chinese restaurants lands in Southbank — upscale Cantonese with serious pedigree.
Heritage Indian flavours from chef couple Saavni Krishnan and Sriram Aditya Suresh, with prime seasonal produce front and centre.
Free This Week
Trains, trams, buses — free across Victoria until May 31. Tap on with Myki or just board. Use it this weekend.
ACMI's major new exhibition on vinyl, music and cultural movements is free entry — a proper afternoon right in the CBD.
Free talks, cultural performances and community events across Melbourne — check the City of Melbourne events calendar.
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