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What to do in Melbourne on Friday?

74 events on Friday, October 30, 2026. Highlights: Gian Manik: Fantasy Chamber (Linden New Art), Northlane (New Guernica), Rakhi (The Retreat Hotel). Free: 21. Busiest venues: Linden New Art, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, ACMI.

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What to do in Melbourne on Friday: how many events?
74 events on Friday, October 30, 2026.
What to do in Melbourne on Friday: what are the highlights?
Highlights: Gian Manik: Fantasy Chamber (Linden New Art), Northlane (New Guernica), Rakhi (The Retreat Hotel).
What to do in Melbourne on Friday: which venues?
Busiest venues: Linden New Art (5), The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia (4), ACMI (3).
What to do in Melbourne on Friday: is anything free?
Yes. Free: 21, including Made to Move: Australian Jewellery 1960–2020: From the NGV…, The National Gallery of Victoria Travelling Scholarship.

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