What’s On in Melbourne – July 2025
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Melbourne in July 2025 mixes art, magic, winter food, and big sport. Here’s your full event guide:
Pop Culture, Markets and Community Events:
Concerts and Music:
Art and Exhibitions:
Festivals and Special Events:
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
Sporting Events:
Food, Drink and Fun:
Conferences and Expos:
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Pop Culture, Markets and Community Events:
- NAIDOC Week at Fed Square
- Dates: July 7–14, 2025
- Where: Federation Square
- Details: Celebrations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through music, dance and storytelling.
- Winter Night Market
- Dates: Wednesdays in July 2025
- Where: Queen Victoria Market
- Details: Return of fire pits, street food, and warm drinks every Wednesday night in winter.
- Bastille Day French Festival
- Dates: July 12–14, 2025
- Where: Queen Victoria Market
- Details: French cuisine, culture, and can-can dancers in a vibrant winter setting.
Concerts and Music:
- Melbourne International Jazz Festival – Winter Series
- Dates: July 11–20, 2025
- Where: Various venues
- Details: Smooth sounds across bars, theatres and laneways in the city.
- Tash Sultana Live
- Dates: July 25, 2025
- Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Details: The Melbourne multi-instrumentalist returns for a homecoming headline show.
- Candlelight Orchestra: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
- Dates: July 18, 2025
- Where: Melbourne Town Hall
- Details: An orchestral candlelight performance of the baroque masterpiece.
Art and Exhibitions:
- Lightscape 2025
- Dates: July 1–28, 2025
- Where: Royal Botanic Gardens
- Details: A dazzling illuminated walk featuring large-scale light installations and projections.
- Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse
- Dates: All month
- Where: NGV International
- Details: A rich exploration of the late designer’s work and inspiration.
- Top Arts 2025
- Dates: Until July 21, 2025
- Where: Ian Potter Centre
- Details: VCE student art from across Victoria is on display at this annual showcase.
Festivals and Special Events:
- Melbourne Magic Festival
- Dates: July 1–13, 2025
- Where: The Laneway Theatre & Moreland Theatres
- Details: The southern hemisphere’s biggest magic event returns with over 300 shows.
- Open House Melbourne
- Dates: July 26–27, 2025
- Where: Various Buildings
- Details: Step inside Melbourne’s most fascinating buildings – from skyscrapers to underground tunnels.
- Winter Wild: Docklands
- Dates: July weekends
- Where: NewQuay Promenade
- Details: Lantern-lit waterside installations, roving performers, and fire shows.
- Reclink Community Cup
- Dates: July 14, 2025
- Where: Victoria Park
- Details: Musicians vs. media football charity match with a carnival vibe.
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
- Wicked the Musical
- Dates: All July
- Where: Regent Theatre
- Details: The untold story of the witches of Oz – back in Melbourne by popular demand.
- The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Dates: July 4–27, 2025
- Where: Malthouse Theatre
- Details: A solo theatrical feat exploring vanity and morality.
- Stand Up at The Comic’s Lounge
- Dates: Thurs–Sats in July
- Where: North Melbourne
- Details: Australia’s biggest comedy names take the stage weekly.
Sporting Events:
- AFL Round 17–20
- Dates: Every weekend in July
- Where: MCG, Marvel Stadium
- Details: Final lead-up rounds as the race for finals heats up.
- Melbourne Marathon Training Series – Run 3
- Dates: July 28, 2025
- Where: Albert Park
- Details: Join hundreds training for October’s big race.
Food, Drink and Fun:
- Winter Night Noodle Market
- Dates: July 17–27, 2025
- Where: Birrarung Marr
- Details: Warming ramen, dumplings and more from Melbourne’s top Asian vendors.
- Fireside Yarra Valley
- Dates: All July
- Where: Yarra Valley
- Details: The region’s top winter food and wine event returns for the full month.
- Gin Discovery Sessions
- Dates: Weekends in July
- Where: Little Lon Distilling Co.
- Details: Taste and learn with local gin and tonic pairings.
Conferences and Expos:
- Oz Comic-Con Melbourne
- Dates: July 5–6, 2025
- Where: Melbourne Convention Centre
- Details: Comics, cosplay, gaming and celebrity guests galore.
- AI and Robotics Conference
- Dates: July 22–23, 2025
- Where: RMIT University
- Details: Industry and academic insights into the future of intelligent machines.
These events highlight the cultural richness and diversity of Melbourne in July 2025. Check official event websites for the latest updates and ticket information.
There is something for everyone—from sports enthusiasts and food lovers to theatre buffs and tech professionals.
For the latest and more detailed information, the websites below are great resources.
Want more What’s On details?
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- What’s On Melbourne for a comprehensive overview of events.
- Time Out Melbourne for major events, festivals, and fringe shows.
- All Events in Melbourne for a range of events including festivals, parties, and sports events.
- Tot Hot or Not for family-friendly activities and events.
- Eventworld for details on concerts happening in Melbourne.
- National Theatre Melbourne for theatre performances and dance showcases.
- Eventbrite for various cultural and music festivals.
- Secret Melbourne for cultural events like candlelight concerts and Halloween fairs.
Melbourne is brimming with events in July, offering a wide array of entertainment, from large-scale concerts and festivals to intimate theatre shows and unique market and community events.
You are sure to find something to do in the intimate streets of Melbourne, Australia! Enjoy!
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