

# Events & Things To Do In Melbourne on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Melbourne on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
- **Category**: 

## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Melbourne's - True Crime Tour
  - **Description**: Navigate the Gritty History on Melbourne’s True Crime TourTake a Walk on the Dark Side…Melbourne: A cosmopolitan town with rich culture, history, and a passion for food, art, sport and True Crime
  - **Date**: Fri, 14 Nov – Fri, 13 Nov (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbournes-true-crime-tour-tickets/80001656011694
  - **Venue**: 8 Hour Reserve
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  - **Price**: min: 25, max: 34, currency: AUD
  - **Categories**: sports, art

## About

Discover the best events and activities in Melbourne on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Melbourne

- **Event Name**: Melbourne's - True Crime Tour
  - **Description**: Navigate the Gritty History on Melbourne’s True Crime TourTake a Walk on the Dark Side…Melbourne: A cosmopolitan town with rich culture, history, and a passion for food, art, sport and True Crime
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 113
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbournes-true-crime-tour-tickets/80001656011694
  - **Venue**: 8 Hour Reserve
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OTE2NmRhM2U0NDA5LmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: AUD 25 to 34
  - **Categories**: sports, art
- **Event Name**: Dr. Satinder Sartaaj Heritage Tour Live in Melbourne
  - **Description**: Experience an unforgettable evening of music, poetry, and cultural brilliance as Dr. Satinder Sartaaj brings his acclaimed Heritage Tour to Melbourne presented by Creative Events

Renowned globally for his soul-stirring vocals, poetic depth, and timeless
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/dr-satinder-sartaaj-heritage-tour-live-in-melbourne/200029704592831
  - **Venue**: Rod Laver Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mYjFiOGQzY2M2NWY4NmU5ZDRhNzc5OTY5NTk4NGVkMWM5N2RiNmMwZmU0NTQ5MzgxZGJiZjIwNDgwY2E1YzJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzJmMjkyZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MTYzNDg1MA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, heritage-walk, concerts, performances, art, live-music, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Enter Shikari in Melbourne
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Enter Shikari Live at Forum Melbourne on Sunday, May 17, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Enter Shikari is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Sorry You're Not a Wi
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/enter-shikari-in-melbourne/3300029647191153
  - **Venue**: Forum Melbourne
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  - **Categories**: business, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: Melbourne’s Fondue Chalet Returns with a New Cheese Ritual. Team Fondue or Raclette?
  - **Description**: Melbourne’s much-loved winter dining experience is returning to Federation Square, bringing a glowing French Alpine village back to the heart of the city.For seven weeks, private wooden chalets will transform Fed Square into a cosy
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/melbourne’s-fondue-chalet-returns-with-a-new-cheese-ritual-team-fondue-or-raclette/80001112988756
  - **Venue**: Federation Square
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWJhMDM4YjFhMTYwLmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: AUD 79
- **Event Name**: Public Great Pursuit Race 2026
  - **Description**: We are back! Due to popular demand, the Public Great Pursuit Race is back for 2026. The race will have all the thrills and spills of our previous public events that have attracted over thous
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/public-great-pursuit-race-2026/80002770142953
  - **Venue**: Federation Square
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWI5ZWI4ZDU2YmM5LmpwZw.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, sports
- **Event Name**: Michael Paynter - The Great Australian Songbook Live
  - **Description**: Approximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00PM. Start - 7:30PM. This exclusive event will see Paynter showcase his extraordinary voice, dynamic range, and captivating stage presence, performing timeless Australian classics alongside very special guests. Fresh
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/michael-paynter-the-great-australian-songbook-live/200029680706801
  - **Venue**: Athenaeum Theatre
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, live-music, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Gran Partita
  - **Description**: Fall in love with one of the most lyrical families in the orchestra. Our woodwind players will soar through melodies from Strauss and Mozart, bringing you up close and personal to the sounds of these mellow and expressive instruments. MSO Principal Oboe J
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/gran-partita/200029311332620
  - **Venue**: Melbourne Recital Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83ZWIwYzlhZjZhODViNWYzZTdjNDY4ZTRjZTg2ODc4MDIzMmRjMGRiZDFkZTBiZjIzNmFlZDVhMjkwOTkxZTM1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA1MDMwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDI3Nzk3Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts
- **Event Name**: Th!s is Me | 2026 | The Final Chapter
  - **Description**: We’re rewriting the story. Will you be our story keepers?

This is Me is a celebration of real women, in all our complexity, strength, and brilliance.

It’s a space for those who have overcome, spoken up, rebuilt, and risen.

A stage for survivors, women
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/ths-is-me-|-2026-|-the-final-chapter/200029323148925
  - **Venue**: Collingwood Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: art, volunteering
- **Event Name**: “Swara” - A Celebration Of Sinhala Music
  - **Description**: A Choral Journey Through the Heart of Sri Lanka

Experience the soul of Sinhala music like never before! From the legendary melodies of Pandit Amaradeva and Clarence Wijewardena to the modern icons Bathiya &amp; Santhush and Umaria, witness your favourite
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 57
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/swara-a-celebration-of-sinhala-music/200029837341050
  - **Venue**: Carey Baptist Grammar School
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Watercolour Basics & Beyond: 5 Weeks Together | WEEK 01
  - **Description**: Join us for 5 fun weeks of watercolor magic, from basics to bold, all in person!About this EventJoin Watercolour Basics &amp; Beyond: 5 Weeks TogetherWatercolour Basics &amp; Beyo
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/watercolour-basics-and-beyond-5-weeks-together-|-week-01/100001975216580965
  - **Venue**: Melbourne Central &quot;The Between&quot; Skybridge https://maps.app.goo.gl/JAhHg44rDVJyszzD6
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  - **Price**: AUD 24 to 46
  - **Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, meetups
- **Event Name**: Of Monsters And Men - The Mouse Parade Tour
  - **Description**: Approximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00pm Start - 8:00pm Finish - TBC Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by the promoter. No alcohol or open drink containers can be brought into the venue. Seating in Loun
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 79
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/of-monsters-and-men-the-mouse-parade-tour/200029709706831
  - **Venue**: Palais Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, parades, photography
- **Event Name**: Ooh La La! High Tea with Jacqueline Harvey and 'The Girl and the Ghost"
  - **Description**: Celebrate the release of "THE GIRL AND THE GHOST: GRAND OPENING" with Jacqueline Harvey and a very French high tea! Get your books signed!About this EventOoh La La! A very French 'The Girl and the Ghost: G
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/ooh-la-la-high-tea-with-jacqueline-harvey-and-the-girl-and-the-ghost/100001984419072866
  - **Venue**: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
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  - **Price**: AUD 49
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, kids
- **Event Name**: Paint & Bites Party
  - **Description**: Join us for painting creativity laughter and good company! perfect for beginners and non artists! P.S you take home your own masterpiece.Saturday February 28th 1pm-3:30pmat our New Studios 144 Cameron Road Darley 3340
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (+11:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/paint-and-bites-party-tickets/80001576608512
  - **Venue**: 144 Camerons Road, Darley VIC, Australia
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWI4ZDU3OTZmNGQ5LmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: AUD 45
  - **Categories**: parties, art, fine-arts, entertainment, christmas

## Trending Events in Melbourne

- **Event Name**: Melbourne's - True Crime Tour
  - **Description**: Navigate the Gritty History on Melbourne’s True Crime TourTake a Walk on the Dark Side…Melbourne: A cosmopolitan town with rich culture, history, and a passion for food, art, sport and True Crime
  - **Venue**: 8 Hour Reserve
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69166da3e4409.jpg
- **Event Name**: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Classroom Training for Healthcare
  - **Description**: Anexas is proud to offer Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Classroom Training for Healthcare in Melbourne, designed specifically for healthcare professionals who are committed to improving quality, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
  - **Venue**: Melbourne
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69cbd7335c4f9.jpg
- **Event Name**: Kundalini Activation | Group Energy Healing
  - **Description**: About the eventKundalini Activation stems from ancient yogic wisdom, helping the devotee connect with their internal life force energy and release blockages that are held deeply within, on the journey to a full Kundalini Awakeni
  - **Venue**: Kula Yoga Hampton
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a0df41bb9a6.jpg
- **Event Name**: Bollywood Club Presents Brown Everywhere, Melbourne
  - **Description**: Get ready for an electrifying night at Brown Everywhere, where the music never stops, and the vibes are unparalleled. Immerse yourself in a celebration of beats, culture, and unforgettable energy!The Experience
  - **Venue**: Crown Melbourne
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c26f655a27d.jpg
- **Event Name**: Bollywood Club PresentsP-POP, Melbourne
  - **Description**: Elevate your night out. P-POP is the premier destination for those who want the high-energy vibe of a Punjabi party with the sleek aesthetic of a top-tier club.📅Date: 3rd April, Friday📍
  - **Venue**: Crown Melbourne
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c27e2225779.jpg
- **Event Name**: Bollywood Club Presents Bollywood Rave, Melbourne
  - **Description**: BOLLYWOOD RAVEStep into a neon-lit paradise as Bollywood Rave brings the best of Bollywood and electronic music to Crown Melbourne! Get ready for a high-energy fusion of beats, lights, and dance that will keep y
  - **Venue**: Crown Melbourne
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69b9246a90259.jpg
- **Event Name**: Psycho or Psychic MICF
  - **Description**: I am psychic... I grew up thinking I'm psycho. Come to the brink of madness… You'll meet character after character in this wild ride.Interactive clowning, comedy, bold physical theatre, and sharp shifts of
  - **Venue**: Club Voltaire, Raglan Street, North Melbourne VIC, Australia
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c766bf9d74d.jpg
- **Event Name**: Paint & Bites Party
  - **Description**: Join us for painting creativity laughter and good company! perfect for beginners and non artists! P.S you take home your own masterpiece.Saturday February 28th 1pm-3:30pmat our New Studios 144 Cameron Road Darley 3340
  - **Venue**: 144 Camerons Road, Darley VIC, Australia
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69b8d5796f4d9.jpg
- **Event Name**: Impossible Occurrences - Magic Show Melbourne
  - **Description**: Discover Melbourne's best kept secret! Witness magic inches from your eyes at Impossible Occurrences, Melbourne’s Magic Show. Experience an evening of mind-blowing magic &amp; illusion performed inches from your eyes
  - **Venue**: Melbourne Marriott Hotel
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb670da613bbe7f.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Melbourne?
  - **A:** Melbourne's - True Crime Tour (Sun May 17 2026 at 8 Hour Reserve), Dr. Satinder Sartaaj Heritage Tour Live in Melbourne (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Rod Laver Arena), Enter Shikari in Melbourne (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Forum Melbourne), Melbourne’s Fondue Chalet Returns with a New Cheese Ritual. Team Fondue or Raclette? (Sun May 17 2026 at Federation Square), Public Great Pursuit Race 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at Federation Square).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Melbourne?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Melbourne on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Melbourne?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Melbourne?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Melbourne include 8 Hour Reserve, Rod Laver Arena, Forum Melbourne.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Melbourne?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Melbourne range from AUD 24 to AUD 79. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Melbourne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Melbourne include Dark Stories True Crime Tours, Creative Events, Sound Curator.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Melbourne?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Melbourne.

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