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Exhibitions in Melbourne in October 2026: what’s on?

25 events from Friday, October 30 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. Highlights: Gian Manik: Fantasy Chamber (Linden New Art, Friday, October 30), Margaret Preston: A retrospective exhibition (The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Friday, October 30), David Jolly: Everything Else Falls Away (Heide Museum of Modern Art, Saturday, October 31). Free: 13. Busiest venues: Linden New Art, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Heide Museum of Modern Art.

Friday, October 30, 2026

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Questions and answers

Exhibitions in Melbourne in October 2026: how many events?
25 events from Friday, October 30 to Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Exhibitions in Melbourne in October 2026: what are the highlights?
Highlights: Gian Manik: Fantasy Chamber (Linden New Art, Friday, October 30), Margaret Preston: A retrospective exhibition (The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Friday, October 30), David Jolly: Everything Else Falls Away (Heide Museum of Modern Art, Saturday, October 31).
Exhibitions in Melbourne in October 2026: which venues?
Busiest venues: Linden New Art (5), The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (4), Heide Museum of Modern Art (4).
Exhibitions in Melbourne in October 2026: is anything free?
Yes. Free: 13, including Made to Move: Australian Jewellery 1960–2020: From the NGV…, The National Gallery of Victoria Travelling Scholarship.
Exhibitions in Melbourne in October 2026: which day has the most?
Friday, October 30, 2026, with 24 events.

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