Discover the magic behind Adam Elliot's remarkable Claymation style with a display of handmade sets, props and characters from Memoir of a Snail.

Enter the world of Saboteurs in Melbourne, a live AmongUs-style game where Crew members complete tasks while Impostors secretly eliminate them.

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Melbourne! This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show in Melbourne!

ArtVo is an immersive art or ‘trick art’ gallery, the first of its kind in Australia, where you are encouraged to touch the art and become part of the art by taking photographs from designated points on the floors of the gallery.

Experience Peter Pan reimagined with Ballet of Lights! Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and color. Get your tickets now for Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show in Melbourne!

Established in 1887, the National Gallery of Victoria Travelling Scholarship shaped the creative development of generations of Australian artists.

Discover a world four billion years in the making. In Our Wondrous Planet, you’ll come face to face with animals from around the world.

Need a break from the books? Take your learning to new depths and plunge into SEA LIFE for just $24 with our exclusive student ticket!  

Children aged 0-5 and their adults can explore, play and join in at these popular 30-minute musical workshops led by MSO Artist in Residence Karen Kyriakou.

Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music!

Rebel Heart: Love letters and other declarations is a tribute to defiant expressions of the heart, celebrating true stories of the rebels of romance from the past to the present. 

Rebel Heart: Love letters and other declarations is a tribute to defiant expressions of the heart, celebrating true stories of the rebels of romance from the past to the present. 

Explore colour through hands-on activities and interactive play at this large-scale exhibition from Questacon. Perfect for kids aged 5 to 14 years, this immersive experience at Scienceworks combines play-based learning and creative discovery, making it one of the best options for Melbourne indoor fun for the whole family.

A Melbourne-exclusive exhibition, ROME: Empire, Power, People will open at Melbourne Museum on 1st April 2026, revealing the grandeur, spectacle and magnificent story of the Eternal City and the rise, rule and legacy of one of history’s most powerful civilisations.  

Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before!

Prison Island: The Ultimate Action Game Arrives in Melbourne! Step into Prison Island, an interactive adventure where you and your team take on 34 thrilling challenge cells. Perfect for all ages and group types — friends, families, or co-workers. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Three concerts at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne. Saturdays at 10.30am.

These relaxed, sensory-friendly performances are designed to be a comfortable place for children of all ages, from baby and toddler onwards as well as audience members with autism, a disability or sensory sensitivity.

Get ready to explore how animals survive in some of the world’s most incredible habitats.

Narrated by Colin Firth and produced by the world-renowned wildlife storytellers at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, WILD ASIA: Life at Extremes 3D is a giant screen immersive experience for all ages featuring amazing biodiversity, never-seen-before animals, and heartwarming behaviours across spectacular landscapes and mesmerising seas.

In 2026, the NGV presents Cartier, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects.

Whether you're a young football player new to the sport, a fan looking forward to the world cup, or a long-term supporter with a lifetime of fond memories behind you, this exhibition is for you.

Children’s Play: Ragnar Kjartansson, the Icelandic artist's first ever exhibition for children.

Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson was born into a family of artists, authors, theatre professionals and performers. He frequently includes music and performance in his video works, in an effort to explore the full spectrum of human emotion.

The walls of the Elisabeth Murdoch Gallery will spring to life with a series of recent works by celebrated Australian painter Christopher Pyett.

Back by popular demand, the global smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical has made its royal return to the stage at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre!

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon.

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You’ll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the famed terraces, and uncover the secrets of this awe-inspiring citadel.

Feng Mengbo playfully reimagines modern Chinese history as a fantastical interactive adventure.

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe — it places you inside it.

Come on down to The Jazz Room in Melbourne! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Melbourne!

Navigate virus-infected pop-ups, fire Cupid’s arrows to make strangers fall in love, and explore miniature toy worlds to solve puzzles.

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling, immersive cocktail experience that brings four of his most famous stories off the page and onto the stage. Let our Poe Historians guide you through a 90-minute journey of dark literature, paired perfectly with four exquisite, classic cocktails.

A culturally-diverse group of digital storytellers have created a series of short films that explore their experiences of belonging, identity formation, prejudice, family and community.

Fresh from a sold-out season in London and a record-breaking tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2025, the critically acclaimed Dracula returns to Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre.

You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyse evidence, and ultimately decide… guilty or not guilty?

Discover 50 fascinating objects from five decades of the Australian Performing Arts Collection in AMPA’s second major exhibition, ENCORE! 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection. From spectacular set pieces to intimate treasures, this exhibition unearths significant items from Australia’s performing arts history and allows them to be seen up-close and in-person, many for the first time ever.

”MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls not to mention village idiots, cows, killer rabbits, and French people – Oh, and did I mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls?

Much like their close cousins the Emperors, crowd-pleasing King penguins star in one of nature’s most extraordinary circle of life stories.

Max. Sam. Lenny. Joey. Teddy. And Ruth. In a crowded house in East London lives a family of butchers, fighters, and men bound by routine and rivalry. When Teddy returns from America with his wife Ruth — a woman his family has never met — old tensions surface and an unsettling battle for control begins.

Sleep among the dinosaurs for a once in a lifetime prehistoric adventure and explore the Museum after dark in this unique overnight experience at Melbourne Museum.

These school holidays, young explorers are invited to embark on an unforgettable mission at Chadstone Space Academy – a hands-on adventure where creativity, discovery and play collide.

Budding makers can experiment with design, symbolism and storytelling through immersive and hands-on activities inspired by ancient Rome and the exhibition Rome: Empire. Power, People.

Enter the world of ancient Rome in Melbourne Museum’s new Creative Lab workshop, Rise of the Gladiators.

Shine a light on the science and magic behind colour, light, vision, and illusions these school holidays at Scienceworks.

Discover towering “ruins” of ancient Rome in the museum foyer where a series of free-standing columns stand as quiet reminders of a grand structure long lost to time.

Join us for a fun and interactive live science show that explores that amazing world of light and what happens when colours mix, bend and bounce.

Join us for a colourful and creative workshop that blends science and artistry.

Wind your way through a maze of footpaths, bike paths and roads, making safe pedestrian choices at every turn.

Escape This is an award-winning immersive escape room experience provider in Australia.

Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. We meet Blue Sheep who loves blue flowers and Red Sheep who loves to cartwheel in the fields, Bath Sheep who loves bubbles and Bed Sheep who loves to bounce... But where IS that Green Sheep?

The Funky Farm is back at McClelland this September and October with their popular wildlife encounters for kids and families!

These school holidays, get creative at McClelland! Inspired by our current exhibitions, Christopher Pyett: Years of Colour and Alison Tedesco: Street Stories, this colourful workshop series invites kids and families to make, build and create together.

Serial Killer Speakeasy is a chilling immersive experience where four infamous stories unfold live on stage. It’s like stepping inside your favorite true-crime podcast—but with premium cocktails, an ominous atmosphere, and a killer twist. 🔪

CDP presents Tall Stories’ production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s books.

Inspired by true events, this world premiere by award-winning playwright Tom Holloway is a gripping psychological thriller about the birth of AI, and the ethical consequences of outsourcing our humanity.

Henry James’ gothic novella has spooked generations of readers with this chilling tale of a governess, the children in her ward, and sinister forces that may — or may not — be tormenting them.

40 years ago, Elton John invited the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to accompany him on a national, orchestral tour. 

Adapted from Helen Garner’s acclaimed novel, The Spare Room tells the story of Helen who lovingly prepares her spare room for her friend Nicola. Nicola is coming to Melbourne for three weeks to receive treatment she believes will cure her cancer.

Performing in Australia for the first time in decades, Germany’s premier ballet company, The Stuttgart Ballet, brings Marcia Haydée’s The Sleeping Beauty exclusively to Melbourne, by special invitation from The Australian Ballet.

7,000 Passengers. One Small Town. A Story That Captured the Hearts of St Kilda Returns October 2026.

Olivier Award nominated THE SHARK IS BROKEN will make its Australian debut in Sydney and Melbourne from August 2026.

After the spectacular success of our sold out first event, Discoteca Italiana returns to Melbourne Museum to celebrate Roman art, culture and daily life after dark, and farewell our blockbuster exhibition, ROME: Empire, Power, People.

⭐ Melbourne’s Theatre of Magic at Paradox Sydney transforms an iconic landmark into an intimate stage for world-class illusions, magic-themed cocktails, and five-star hospitality.

Following the phenomenal success of Halloween at the Museum in 2025 – which attracted more than 4,200 thrill-seekers – Melbourne Museum today announced the event is expanding into a full weekend celebration in 2026.

Join the MSO for this poignant exploration of acceptance, enduring love, and the challenges of being misunderstood as the MSO performs Danny Elfman's ethereal and emotive score live to picture.

Following record-breaking, sold-out seasons in London and across the UK, the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof is set to tour Australia in 2026, with its inaugural premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney from July 2026, before touring nationally to Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. 

Step into glittering 1930s Berlin in this spectacular staging of an opera’s most moving classic.

Get ready to witness a theatrical event of rare electricity:  the iconic star of stage and screen Jason Donovan stars as Randle P. McMurphy in a bold new stage production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Exclusive to Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre, from November 13, 2026, for a strictly limited season.

Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its glorious Broadway debut, Lerner and Loewe's iconic My Fair Lady will be the first major musical to perform at Arts Centre Melbourne's refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre when its season opens in November 2026.

Select your preferred date and time below to book tickets during the pre-sale.

Experience The Trumpet of the Swan, a captivating stage adaptation of E.B. White’s classic novel featuring live orchestral music and heartfelt storytelling. Perfect for families and music lovers.

Discover Watershed, the powerful new opera marking 50 years since Dr George Ian Ogilvie Duncan’s tragic death that sparked South Australia’s decriminalisation of homosexuality. Experience a critically acclaimed, deeply moving work blending music, drama, and history.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the feelgood comedy musical based on the beloved film will premiere in Australia at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from November 2026.

Inspired by the beloved Christmas film starring Will Ferrell, Elf The Musical is the hilarious and heartwarming story of Buddy, a young orphan whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve.

This major exhibition showcases the design evolution of one of the world’s most famous dolls: Barbie®. Enter the iconic Barbie universe and delight in over 250 nostalgic, rare, and innovative dolls and accessories dating from 1959 to the present day.

Sir Peter Wright's beloved production returns to Sydney, just in time for the holiday season. 

Experience the beloved comedy classic featuring renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the MSO.

One of China’s most renowned female architect’s, Xu Tiantian, whose work has transformed rural communities across China, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission, a major series inviting globally renowned designers to create groundbreaking new work for the NGV Collection.  

Dare to experience the delights of Dinosaur World Live in this Olivier Award-winning interactive show for the whole family – featuring the biggest and best dinosaur puppets live on stage!

The producers of The Gruffalo and The 13-Storey Treehouse, The 26-Storey Treehouse, The 52-Storey Treehouse, The 78-Storey Treehouse and The 91-Storey Treehouse bring Nick Bland’s beloved picture book to life in a brand-new musical packed with catchy songs, big laughs and plenty of heart.

Share the joy of Storytime Ballet: Cinderella, an interactive ballet experience for children aged three years and older.

The celebrated stage adaptation of one of the most popular and enduring films of all time, The Shawshank Redemption, is coming to Australia. Direct from its acclaimed UK tour, The Shawshank Redemption will play in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide from January next year, with other cities to be revealed.

Step inside the Hippodrome and into the world of The Greatest Showman as COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular arrives in Australia from May 2026.

Internationally acclaimed British actor Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) joins four-time Gold Logie Award-winning Australian star of stage and screen Lisa McCune (The King and I, South Pacific, Girl from the North Country) in Noël Coward’s sparkling comedy masterpiece, Private Lives. 

THE CASTLE brings one of the greatest Australian films to the stage in a new theatrical play packed with heart, humour and plenty of Kerrigan family charm.

One of the world's most beloved stage productions is set to arrive in Melbourne, as Disney's THE LION KING brings its internationally acclaimed production to audiences with performances from Thursday 25 March 2027.

Relive the magic of your favourite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™  in Concert.