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Free events in Melbourne in October 2026: what’s on?

37 events from Thursday, October 29 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. Highlights: Gian Manik: Fantasy Chamber (Linden New Art, Thursday, October 29), The Northwest Grifters (The Drunken Poet, Friday, October 30), Performance: The South Sudanese Bor United Women's Choir (The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Saturday, October 31). Busiest venues: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Linden New Art, The Drunken Poet.

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Questions and answers

Free events in Melbourne in October 2026: how many events?
37 events from Thursday, October 29 to Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Free events in Melbourne in October 2026: what are the highlights?
Highlights: Gian Manik: Fantasy Chamber (Linden New Art, Thursday, October 29), The Northwest Grifters (The Drunken Poet, Friday, October 30), Performance: The South Sudanese Bor United Women's Choir (The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Saturday, October 31).
Free events in Melbourne in October 2026: which venues?
Busiest venues: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (6), Linden New Art (5), The Drunken Poet (5).
Free events in Melbourne in October 2026: which day has the most?
Thursday, October 29, 2026, with 18 events.

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