Families can explore their love for music even further at the Australian Music Vault, a FREE exhibition open to all from 10am – 5pm daily.

Play classic and modern games from local and international indie developers and AAA publishers in an arcade experience that puts consoles, creativity and gaming culture at your fingertips.

Discover how inventors, innovators and artists at the turn of the 20th century wielded light, split time and captured motion, heralding a technological revolution that continues today.

The NEW Children’s Garden Gandel Gondwana Garden is an outdoor gallery and interactive garden that invites children, carers and families to step into the ecosystems of the past. Read our review!

A NEW permanent exhibition featuring world-class research and ground-breaking discoveries by the Museums Victoria Research Institute has opened at Melbourne Museum.

Embrace the interconnectivity of everything with Memo Akten's multi-screen work exploring the merging of human and non-human consciousness – via the coded AI musings of octopus-like digital beings.

The Joseph Brown Collection at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is the most generous single gift of works of art ever made to a public gallery in Australia.

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square is now home to Wurrdha Marra, a new dynamic and ever-changing exhibition space dedicated to displaying masterpieces and new works from the NGV’s First Nations art and design collection.

This captivating installation invites you to embark on an unforgettable experience, exploring the extraordinary diversity of our seven continents on an epic scale guided by narration from David Attenborough. Read our review.

MONOPOLY DREAMS Melbourne offers a unique blend of entertainment, innovation, and nostalgia, where reality and the iconic game seamlessly merge. This unparalleled experience allows visitors to step into the larger-than-life world of MONOPOLY and explore famous landmarks, iconic characters, and exciting challenges, all brought to life in a stunning and interactive environment. Read our review.

Utilising air as a building material, the commission will morph and change throughout the day as it expands and then releases air in a natural rhythm.

Float objects in mid-air, place material in fast moving air-jets, squish a giant inflatable tentacled sculpture with your body, launch balls sky-high with compressed air and craft paper planes to soar and more.

Come and visit a mini city landscape that has been transformed into a wild, thriving, green metropolis – where humans and animals share their habitat.   

Welcome to The Censor, a world where kids are in control. 
Please note this is a three-part workshop where children must attend each weekend.

13 billion years in the making, DEEP SKY reveals the universe as we have never seen it before; immersing audiences in the stunning pictures beamed back to earth by NASA’s new telescope — and capturing their vast beauty at a scale that can only be experienced on the giant IMAX screen.

Joy brings the Immigration Museum to life with an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces to take you on a transformative journey.

In a celebration of innovation, art and the timeless genius of Leonardo da Vinci, THE LUME Melbourne is thrilled to present an unparalleled showcase that redefines the boundaries of immersive experiences.

Almost 20 years since its premiere on Broadway, WICKED remains one of the most successful and popular musicals in the world. Winner of over 100 major awards including the Grammy Award, the Olivier Award, six Helpmann Awards, three Tony Awards® and six Drama Desk Awards, WICKED is “A Complete Triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry and think” (USA Today).

Celebrating its 30th year, Top Arts 2024 will be on display at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, featuring the work of 45 VCE student artists selected from a competitive pool of nearly 1200 applicants across Victoria. This exhibition provides a platform to celebrate the extraordinary talent of the next generation of Victorians engaged with VCE Art Making and VCE Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice. 

The Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions is a national, biennial mentorship and exhibition program that pairs emerging Australian First Nations artists and designers with one of eight esteemed industry mentors.

Southern Sky Astrophotography: The David Marlin Awards 2023 showcases the best and most breathtaking night-sky photography of the past two years – now on exhibition at Scienceworks.

Be inspired by outstanding VCE and VCE VET design and technology works at Top Designs 2024.

Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, JANE GOODALL - REASONS FOR HOPE is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them.

Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery… and All That Jazz… so begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO.

The longest-running musical on Broadway, this scorching hot masterpiece is coming to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

LUZIA takes you on a journey through an imaginary Mexico. LUZIA is a poetic and acrobatic ode to the rich, vibrant culture of a country whose wealth stems from an extraordinary mix of influences and creative collisions – a land that inspires awe with its breathtaking landscapes and architectural wonders, buoyed by the indomitable spirit of its people.

Get up close to life-sized dinosaurs in a setting like no other. Let your imagination run wild as you explore a new trail of 14 animatronic dinosaurs coming to life before your eyes for a limited time only.

Get up close to life-sized dinosaurs in a setting like no other. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the new trail of dinosaurs at Melbourne Zoo for a limited time only.

Get up close to life-sized dinosaurs in a setting like no other!

Let your imagination run wild as you explore a new trail of animatronic dinosaurs coming to life before your eyes for a limited time only.

Get up close to life-sized dinosaurs in a setting like no other. Let your imagination run wild as you explore a new trail of animatronic dinosaurs coming to life before your eyes for a limited time only.

The NBA Exhibition is the ultimate experience for basketball enthusiasts! This basketball exhibition is a one-of-a-kind adventure through the amazing universe of the NBA.

Be transported to the Australian wilderness in this hands-on illustration workshop with award-winning illustrator and author Jess Racklyeft.

Let author and illustrator Jess Racklyeft enchant you with a storytime featuring her books, Bush and Whisper on the Wind. In this special event, kids will explore the Australian bushland and magical dream worlds Jess has created.

Following incredible success across its US, UK and European locations, it’s now Melbourne’s turn to be transported to a wizarding world. 

The Hawker 88 Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market, bringing the sights, sounds and tastes of Asia to Melbourne’s favourite marketplace this autumn.

Nina Sanadze surveys the work of Melbourne-based contemporary artist Nina Sanadze.

Visited by 10+ million people worldwide and earning a spot on CNN's "must-see" list, The Art of the Brick comes to Melbourne! This brand new, immersive version of Nathan Sawaya's iconic LEGO® art exhibit features original collections, over 100 sculptures made from more than 1 million bricks, a LEGO® safari, moving installations, 360° projections, and much more.

International smash hit POTTED POTTER has been seen by over a million muggles worldwide, and in 2024 returns to Australia for its fifth tour.

Chadstone Shopping Centre next week will be holding FREE SodaStream Mixology Masterclasses!

The three-day festival runs from 3-5 May and is a celebration of the end of vintage, showcasing the best the region has to offer, featuring masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, guest chefs, live music, kids activities, and more.

The three-day-long Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival is back at Fed Square, bringing together arts, music and multicultural performances.

Korea Festival 2024, the biggest Korean cultural event in Melbourne is returning to Fed Square, free and open to the public for two days this May.

After wowing sell-out audiences Australia-wide in 2023, this HUGE army of Massive Machines are bounding back into East Coast Arenas! With action-packed weekend events in air-conditioned all-weather comfort, surrounded by giant screens & blazing floodlights there isn't a bad seat in the house!

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of world champion and world record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.

It started as a play and Broadway laughed. A movie and a TV series followed and the whole world laughed. Now, laugh all over again with this hilarious new Australian stage production of The Odd Couple.

Witness an epic new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman and an incredible cast of Australian theatre royalty.

Endless play abounds at ACMI this winter, as world premiere exhibition Beings comes alive on 22 May to 29 September 2024. Comprised of 13 artworks drawn from the 20-year career of international art and design collective Universal Everything – including the premiere of four brand new artworks – Beings features an assortment of curious characters born from code.

11-day program of talks, tours, exhibitions, launches, installations, and workshops across Australia’s design capital.

After receiving 5-star reviews from critics, thunderous applause & standing ovations from audiences, CLUB VEGAS is returning to Melbourne so new audiences can experience the Spectacle firsthand. If you thought it couldn’t get any better, think again.

Africa Fashion – the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of fashion from the African continent ever mounted in Australia – presents a dynamic survey of historical and contemporary designs from some of the most influential fashion designers in the region.

White Night will transform the streets and venues of Ballarat on the evening of the 1 June 2024 through illuminations, projections, music, and interactive works, stay tuned for the program details to be revealed closer to the date.

RISING is a festival of new art, music, and performance, in the heart of Naarm/ Melbourne. Here’s our Top 6 Events To Do With Family and Kids at Rising Melbourne 2024.

In the spectacular, climactic sixth episode of the original Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance.

Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation – “The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” (Daily Telegraph).

In 2024, the NGV will partner with the British Museum to present Pharaoh, a landmark exhibition that celebrates three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture with more than 500 works.

Experience the light, nature and wonder of Lightscape! The immersive Melbourne hit returns to transform the Botanic Gardens after dark with a reimagined trail and brand new installations.

Melbourne, the Good Food and Wine Show is back! Join us at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 31 May – 2 June 2024 for three delicious days of good food, good wine and good times.

Experience the iconic T. rex come to life on the world's biggest best screen in this thrilling IMAX 3D documentary!

We proudly invite you to ‘Be Our Guest’ at Disney’s brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical at Her Majesty's Theatre

There’s lots of light shows on during winter, but absolutely nothing compares to Winter Wonderlights.

Victoria the T. rex  is coming exclusively to Melbourne Museum, the Home of Dinosaurs in June.

The MOULD Cheese Festival is back in 2024 and all about celebrating and championing the best of Australian cheese.

Heading into its fourth year, Moama Lights is an immersive sound and light trail sharing stories through state-of-the-art installations, projections and cutting edge moving light technology.

Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon SIX the Musical is set to make a triumphant return to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane!

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks fans of all ages; the wait is officially over! For the first time ever Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will roll into Australia in July 2024 and tickets are already selling fast!

PAW Patrol™ Live! “Race to the Rescue,” the action-packed, music-filled production presented by Nickelodeon, VStar Entertainment Group, and TEG Life Like Touring, is touring Australia in July-September 2024 and tickets are now on sale.

Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Praise be! The habit is coming to Australia. John Frost for Crossroads Live is delighted to announce the arrival of the most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act, which will make its Australian debut from August 2024.

Peter and the Starcatcher, the smash hit Broadway production and winner of 5 Tony Awards, will have its Australian premiere, coming to Melbourne in 2024.