Wondering what to do in Melbourne this May? We've got you sorted with this list of free things, art exhibitions, stage shows, festivals and more. Get up your calendar and start planning.
It's a huge month on Melbourne's theatrical stages, with the opening of two much-anticipated productions in our city: thrilling musical Hadestown and Beetlejuice: the Musical. Plus, the exciting Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular will take over Rod Laver Arena for a 15-show run. And Jesus Christ Superstar continues its run at the Princess Theatre.
Yirramboi Festival returns with a stacked program of groundbreaking performances and events led by First Nations creatives. And if you've felt the force getting stronger, that could be because the mind-boggling Lego Star Wars: the Exhibition opens this month.
When in doubt, you can always rely on our catch-all lists of Melbourne's best bars, restaurants, museums, parks and galleries, or consult our bucket list of 100 things to do in Melbourne before you die.