Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Feb
22
to 1 Nov

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

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!

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Harry Potter™: The Exhibition (Reviewed)
Apr
4
to 17 Aug

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition (Reviewed)

  • 62 Dawson Street, Brunswick, Melbourne, 3056 (map)
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter™ by bringing to life some of your favorite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch™ skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience. Read our review here.

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Tinkertown
Apr
5
to 7 Feb

Tinkertown

Scienceworks is set to inspire the next generation of engineers, designers and creators with the launch of its newest hands-on exhibition, Tinkertown, opening 5 April 2025. This vibrant, interactive village is designed to ignite creativity and innovation, turning the world of engineering and design upside down with fun and playful experiences. 

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World of the Book 2025 (Free)
May
31
to 31 Dec

World of the Book 2025 (Free)

  • State Library of Victoria (map)
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Now in its 20th year, Australia’s longest running and most popular book exhibition features more than 300 rare, remarkable and historically significant items from the State Collection. But most of all, it’s a celebration of the unique place books have in our hearts and minds.

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French Impressionism (Reviewed)
June
6
to 5 Oct

French Impressionism (Reviewed)

Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot and more head to Melbourne for the NGV’s international-exclusive presentation of the major Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition, French Impressionism, from 6 June 2025.

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Plans For The Planet Olaf Breuning For Kids returns (Free)
June
6
to 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet Olaf Breuning For Kids returns (Free)

Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids is an exclusive NGV exhibition created by Swiss contemporary artist Olaf Breuning that invites children and families to explore the natural environment and consider their relationship to the world.

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NGV Friday Nights (Reviewed)
June
6
to 3 Oct

NGV Friday Nights (Reviewed)

The upcoming season of NGV Friday Nights offers a lively yet intimate winter's evening at the gallery, where visitors can enjoy an after-hours exploration of the 2025 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® blockbuster French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at NGV International.  

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Shark Dive Xtreme at SEA LIFE Melbourne
June
13
to 2 Aug

Shark Dive Xtreme at SEA LIFE Melbourne

This incredible Shark Dive Xtreme experience grants you a unique opportunity to swim with multiple species of shark and giant stingrays too. Your SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Shark Dive ticket also sees you go behind the scenes to get an understanding of what it's like working with these toothy characters, before you take the plunge into their underwater world.

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Otway Fly Treetop Walk: Stroll the Magestic Otway Ranges
June
14
to 3 Aug

Otway Fly Treetop Walk: Stroll the Magestic Otway Ranges

  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures (map)
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Experience a breathtaking bird's-eye-view of the rainforest canopy, just 2.5 hours from Melbourne's CBD. Otway Fly Treetop Adventures takes your rainforest experience to new heights in the lush surroundings of the beautiful Otway Ranges.

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Malibu Barbie Café at Chadstone Shopping Centre
June
16
to 10 Aug

Malibu Barbie Café at Chadstone Shopping Centre

  • Chadstone Shopping Centre (map)
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Dive into the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Chadstone Shopping Centre these July school holidays, where retro glam meets delicious dining in a playful, immersive experience. With vibrant decor, Barbie-inspired bites, and unforgettable photo ops, it’s fun for all ages!

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Imaginator
June
18
to 5 Oct

Imaginator

  • The District Docklands (map)
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IMAGINATOR is a pioneering immersive experience where imagination and technology collide to create a stunning audio-visual journey from the future. Whether you choose to embark on a playful adventure with the family or take a moment for yourself to unwind, IMAGINATOR has both adults and children in mind.

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Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show
June
20
to 25 Oct

Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show

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!

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Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & More
June
20
to 23 Aug

Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & More

  • Collingwood Town Hall (map)
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Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and more featuring ballet at Collingwood Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
June
22
to 21 Dec

We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

Come on down to We call it Jazz 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 this revolutionary genre.

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Here You Come Again (Reviewed)
July
12
to 2 Nov

Here You Come Again (Reviewed)

  • Comedy Theatre, Melbourne (map)
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Here You Come Again is a rollicking, joyous new musical comedy featuring all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits! Packed with iconic songs like Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again, and many more, this colourful and heartfelt musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton helps him navigate life's toughest challenges.

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TARZAN – The Stage Musical
Aug
29
to 7 Sept

TARZAN – The Stage Musical

  • The National Theatre, St Kilda (map)
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TARZAN – The Stage Musical brings Disney’s epic animated film to life on stage in a high-flying action adventure, complete with aerial choreography and unforgettable music by Phil Collins — including the Academy Award-winning "You'll Be in My Heart," "Son of Man," "Two Worlds," and all the hits from the iconic film.

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Viva Italia! Preston Market’s Italian Day Festival is back for 2025 (Free)
Aug
31
10:00 am10:00

Viva Italia! Preston Market’s Italian Day Festival is back for 2025 (Free)

  • Preston Market, 30A The Centreway, Preston  (map)
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Preston Market’s most anticipated event of the year returns this August.

On Sunday 31 August, the much-loved Italian Day Festival will once again transform the iconic northside market into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, cuisine and community.

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The 39 Steps
Sept
10
to 28 Oct

The 39 Steps

Mix  Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS — a turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. After thrilling more than 3 million fans across 39 countries — from London’s West End to Broadway — this international sensation is reimagined and coming to Australia.

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Captain Jack's Pirate Party!
Sept
20
to 5 Oct

Captain Jack's Pirate Party!

Join the most crazy and colourful pirates of the Caribbean as they tell their life stories on the high seas, battling for booty from passing merchant ships and living the pirate life to the fullest. Learn the pirate talk, do the pirate walk, sing the pirate songs and go on a treasure hunt to find the long lost treasure!

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The Talented Mr. Ripley
Oct
28
to 23 Nov

The Talented Mr. Ripley

  • Arts Centre Melbourne (map)
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From playwriting icon Joanna Murray-Smith comes this ravishing adaptation of the twentieth century’s most glamorous thriller. Following the triumphant success of Julia, Murray-Smith reunites with director Sarah Goodes to masterfully transform this seductive page-turner into an electrifying, world-premiere stage experience.

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CATS Returns after 40 years!
Dec
21
to 11 Jan

CATS Returns after 40 years!

  • Arts Centre Melbourne (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On 27 July 1985, a ground-breaking musical production had its Australian Premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney, heralding an era of the British “mega-musical” in Australia. Now, 40 years later, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS returns to Theatre Royal Sydney to celebrate it’s 40th anniversary, opening in June 2025.

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Bastille Day French Festival (Free)
July
12
to 13 July

Bastille Day French Festival (Free)

  • Queen Victoria Market (map)
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In this family friendly event you will “voyage” to the heart of France. The market will be packed with local French-Australian businesses, mouth-watering French cuisine, dazzling artists and performers, a cultural program filled with Les Lumières talks, Walking Tours and masterclasses, right in the heart of the city!

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra School Holiday Workshop
July
12
10:30 am10:30

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra School Holiday Workshop

  • McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery (map)
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Unleash your child’s creativity these school holidays in a unique music-making adventure! In this special collaboration between McClelland and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, young musicians aged 8–14 are invited to join dynamic cellist and educator Richard Vaudrey and MSO musicians for a hands-on, high-energy workshop.

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