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.

Immerse yourself in the world of this famous and audacious photographer in an unprecedented photography exhibition! With more than 100 large-format photographs, ICONS is one of the most complete retrospectives of the career of Steve McCurry, one of the main international figures in the world of photography over the last 40 years.

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.

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. 

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.

Welcome to the Skyline Prescient Melbourne, where every visit promises a whirlwind of excitement!

Neon Brush, previously known as Art & Glow in the Dark, is a painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fluorescent neon-lit setting to create your own work of art.

Unleash your kid’s inner creativity in Chaos Lab, a hands-on experience in Melbourne that collides the joy of imagination with the magic of science!

Up and down and round and round, come get messy as we make and do. 

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.

All guests who purchase an admission ticket on Saturday 11 May and Sunday 12 May can unleash their creativity and craft their beloved mums in free ‘MINIFIGURE Your Mum’ workshops

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!

Inspired by Jess Racklyeft’s book, Bush, join us at this drop-in craft workshop and imagine your own nocturnal creature with a range of collage materials to help your imagination run wild.

Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby star in this extraordinary encounter with Mahler’s monumental song cycle, directed by Richard Tognetti.

Starring France’s Nathalie Lermitte, the Australian tour will open in Melbourne on 16 May followed by Sydney, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Perth.

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.

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) presents the 10th annual Melbourne Art Book Fair (MABF), a state-wide celebration of art book publishing and Melbourne’s status as a UNESCO City of Literature.

The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience is an immersive Bridgerton party with period costumes and stunning decor.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable food experience at Sovereign Hill.

Discover a unique feast of food and produce with more than 30 local producers, makers and retailers, along with Julie Goodwin & Darren Purchese to create a weekend of exceptional tastes.

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.

An interactive, movement workshop for babies and grown-ups.

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.

On the first Saturday of every month, Scienceworks offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity.

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.

Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is brand new Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Families production which will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph.

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.

This stunning street art exhibition of museum quality features over 160 artworks, including new originals added for Sydney, and is a “must-see” to celebrate Banksy’s art. The show is now touring Australia after its incredible worldwide success with over 1,650,000 visitors!

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).

Ancient Egypt for Kids is a free exhibition inviting children to unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt through a series of activities exploring the art and culture of this fascinating world.

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.

NGV Friday Nights brings music, mystique and more with Pharaoh after hours this winter 

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!

After attracting more than 100,000 attendees worldwide, the Royal Opera of Madrid & Fever are bringing the 4.8/5-star Authentic Flamenco back to Sydney!

Paul Dainty AO, President and CEO of TEG Dainty, expressed his delight in welcoming Seinfeld back to Australia, saying, "We are thrilled to have Jerry Seinfeld return to our shores. He is, without a doubt, the world's most renowned and accomplished stand-up comedian. This tour provides an opportunity for Australians to witness the mastery of his craft."

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.

This winter, explore the expanse beneath Melbourne's iconic Marvel Stadium, where a subterranean space will undergo a transformation into a mythical labyrinth of light and sound.

Firelight Festival is the free winter celebration you know and love in Docklands, with fiery installations, live music, pop-up foodie feasts and more over one epic weekend.

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

Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ annual takeover of children’s live and participatory art and performance - all at very low ticket prices or free - from 3 - 6 July.

Get ready to sing, dance & GROOVE with The Wiggles’ Wiggle Groove Tour!

Hit the road to adventure when Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures skates into Australia! Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends embark on a wild ride to your favorite Disney destinations.

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.

Grug began his life as the top of a Burrawang tree that fell to the ground. 

A new international dance theatre performance featuring ground-breaking projections, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti.

A place to keep the most precious of things. A place to embrace the awe and wonder of nature.

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!

Wonderbox is a multi-sensory immersive theatre performance created with and for children and young people with disability, and their family and friends.

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.

Australia’s queen of comedy, Celeste Barber, has announced a 2024 Australian tour of her new show Backup Dancer.

Grug began his life as the top of a Burrawang tree that fell to the ground. 

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

A wildly fun afternoon for mischief makers aged 5+, brought to you by international touring sensation Briefs Factory.

Embark on a journey of light and imagination. Paint your own voyage with a UV torch, and steer model ships that leave glowing paths in their wake.

A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and… a dancing kangaroo!

n an entrancing double bill that encompasses varying styles of dance, The Australian Ballet are delighted to be presenting Études, a beloved classic that shows you the complexity of ballet technique, alongside a spectacular new contemporary commission, Circle Electric by Stephanie Lake.

The Victorian State Ballet (VSB) is very proud to present this timeless and superb classical ballet in October 2024.

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.

The NGV’s dedicated free children’s galleries will present Kusama for Kids which will feature a renowned Kusama artwork to create immersive experiences for kids.

Curated by the NGV in collaboration with the artist especially for Australian audiences, the exhibition Yayoi Kusama includes many works never-before-seen by local audiences as well as a diverse display of the artist’s popular immersive rooms, including the global unveiling of the artist’s most recent immersive infinity mirror room work.

Straight off the TV and onto the live stage, Andy and the Odd Socks bring their brilliant madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness to life with a show to entertain families of all ages.

Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17, Billie Eilish has announced Australian arena dates, produced by Live Nation and Frontier Touring, for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR.

Get ready for some “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN” (Variety) at the Regent Theatre from April 2025.