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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. Read our review here.
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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. Read our review here.
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. Read our review here.
From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design.
From cyberpunk megacities and first knowledges to rewilded landscapes and sci fi renegades, The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow. Our review and photos here.
Robert Klippel is regarded as one of Australia’s most significant postwar sculptors.
An immersive, team-inspired experience that is sure to make it out of the group chat, SENSAS promises a roller coaster of emotions as guests’ senses are put to the ultimate test across six themed rooms.
This new immersive exhibition relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the Long Room at Immigration Museum.
The Grand Spaces, Gripping Histories Notre-Dame exhibition tour offers rare insights into these two historic buildings, reliving key moments in the cathedral's history and the Immigration Museum building's evolving use over 150 years.
On the first Saturday of every month, Melbourne Museum offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity.
On the first Saturday of every month, Melbourne Museum offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience quieter galleries with fewer people and reduced sensory stimuli.
On the first Saturday of every month, Scienceworks offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity.
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.
Three years ago, we welcomed you to a world alive with Van Gogh’s vibrant blues, golden yellows, and sweeping brush strokes. Now, due to overwhelming demand, VAN GOGH is back—and we couldn't be more excited. Read our past review here.
Following a successful debut in Madrid, discover 123Boom!, Melbourne’s most exciting immersive gaming experience! Grab your friends and tackle a series of adrenaline-pumping challenges in 6 game rooms. Ready to put your skills to the test?
Child Nation is a series of interactive experiences that engage children with their surroundings, celebrating their weirdest ideas and giving them permission to be themselves.
Enter the world of Saboteurs in Melbourne, a live AmongUs-style game where Crew members complete tasks while Impostors secretly eliminate them.
Dive into the wonders of our oceans at Seaworks Williamstown! The Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, organized by London-based Oceanographic Magazine, features 118 extraordinary images from talented international photographers celebrating the beauty of our blue planet.
Get ready for We call it Ballet in Melbourne! Experience ‘Sleeping Beauty’ like never before, as dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes bring this classic tale to life on stage.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is revving up for speed season with the arrival of a 3D Brick-built LEGO® F1® car made from 21,717 bricks, 10,000 buildable LEGO® race cars, and 15,000 Minifigure helmets!
The annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity.
Following huge acclaim and sold-out seasons in London as well as an extensive tour of North America, the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARwill arrive in Australia later this year. Read our review.
This major exhibition staged at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia surveys the work of Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
Jurassic Unearthed Live, a realistic animatronics exhibition like no other, will capture the imagination of children and parents alike with Dinosaurs and spectacular activities that immerse you in a prehistoric time. Read our review.
Enjoy sensational scenery, amazing entertainment, delicious foods, tractor rides and so much more in the glorious autumn weather.
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.
Tiny Town is an immersive, kid-centric experience taking role-playing to new heights. These school holidays, kids can take on grown-up jobs as they play across six activity zones.
Sandstorm Events is bringing the thrill of sand sculpting back to its spiritual home at the popular Frankston Waterfront for the 2025 Australian Sand Sculpting Championships.
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.
From Saturday 5 April - Sunday 27 April, see the magic folk of Kryal Castle hosting their annual festivities.
Join Us for an Enchanting Pantomime Adventure!
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure! Presented by the Australian Shakespeare Company.
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.
Tickets are selling fast for the world-wide and exclusive-to-Melbourne debut of Lightfall – an all-ages light trail experience at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
Get ready to be transported back to 1912 as visitors strap on VR goggles to roam freely, interact with passengers and explore the legendary ship like never before. Read our review here.
MARVELous The Show is flying into Melbourne! This hilarious parody flips the Marvel Universe on its head, with jaw-dropping stunts, aerial art, live vocals, and laugh-out-loud twists on your favourite heroes.
Andy and Terry's Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories! It's now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider!
Circus Oz returns to the iconic Melbourne Town Hall for a strictly limited season. See them now before the show goes on the road from Shepparton to 42nd St. New York City!
The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, returns to Melbourne with his all ages electromagnetic extravaganza!
Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular!
This Easter, bring your little ones and the whole family for an egg-citing adventure at Melbourne Museum’s inaugural Easter egg hunt!
Step into the wild with Madagascar: The Musical - an adrenaline-packed extravaganza that brings your favourite animated characters to life on stage! Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria on a thrilling adventure filled with infectious music, sensational dance numbers and laugh-out-loud moments.
The first-ever Sanrio authentic musical is coming to town! Join us for "Hello Kitty's Super Adventure," an enchanting live musical extravaganza featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Daniel, Bad Badtz-Maru, and U * SA * HA * NA.
Join Peppa, her family and friends as they go to the zoo and beach for a special party - it’s going to be a fun packed day!
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy beloved by generations of readers, will make its Australian premiere at the State Theatre Sydney from 7 January 2025 and Melbourne from 26 April 2025.
Spark the imagination, generate new ideas, and share thoughts in these lively online sessions about art for children aged 3 – 5 years and their parents and carers.
Join Peppa, her family and friends as they go to the zoo and beach for a special party - it’s going to be a fun packed day!
Brunswick Ballroom is set to transform into a world of espionage and glamour as ‘Johnny Fuego and the Heat’, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Loretta Miller, present The Music of James Bond - Live in Concert.
Join Peppa, her family and friends as they go to the zoo and beach for a special party - it’s going to be a fun packed day!
Monster Truck Mania Live returns to Australia's best indoor arenas in 2025!
LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition will make its galaxy first debut at Melbourne Museum in May 2025!
Get ready for some “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN” (Variety) at the Regent Theatre from April 2025.
With three hours of child-free access to Melbourne Museum after-hours and a full program of fun activities for adults, Nocturnal has you covered for a unique date night or a Thursday night out with friends.
The Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon HADESTOWN will arrive at Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2025.
A spellbinding line-up of instrumental characters, timbral spells and conducting magic creates an immersive orchestral experience for all.
Circa returns to Arts Centre Melbourne with their global acrobatic smash hit Humans 2.0 from 14 – 24 May in the Playhouse fresh from celebrating their 20-year anniversary last year.
Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Live Nation Australia are delighted to announce that LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is coming to the ICC Theatre Sydney on 30 April 2025, to be followed by Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne from 14 May 2025 and then Brisbane Entertainment Centre from 28 May 2025 for strictly limited performances.
Experience the mesmerizing journey of the iconic French chanteuse, Edith Piaf, in PIAF! THE SHOW.
The ’80s phenomenon FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL is hitting Australia — bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever!
Experience the magic of the latest Star Wars trilogy as The Force Awakens comes to the concert hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mozart's Symphony No.40, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Sensorium Theatre is Australia’s leading theatre company making work specifically designed for young audiences with disability and their friends. Wonderbox invites children to roll the dice and set out along a safe, exhilarating pathway into the unknown. Inside a giant puzzle-box of illusions, kooky-carnival friends with magic in their pockets lead audiences into an immersive multi-sensory wonderland of fantastical large-scale projections, strange tiny delights, and infectious live music.
Top Arts After Hours is a free invitation for you and your friends to attend the Top Arts 2025 exhibition in the evening after school.
Kimono designs and Japanese style have inspired global art, design and fashion since Japan re-opened to the world in the mid nineteenth century.
Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score.
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.
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.
TEG DAINTY has proudly announced that one of the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry, is set to embark on her Australian tour in June 2025 - The Lifetimes Tour presented by Snaffle.
THE WIND WILL CHANGE. AND THEY’LL BE WAITING.
Blast off to the outer reaches of our universe at Nocturnal, your monthly invite to explore Melbourne Museum after-dark and child free.
The best rock musical ever” (Rolling Stone) and winner of the Tony Award as Best Revival of a Musical, this genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing sensation is no ordinary musical.
Visitors will be immersed in a world of glowing floral canopies, the breathtaking ‘lawn of light,’ and a landscape transformed through artistic lighting and captivating soundscapes.
Join us for the third edition of this popular live event featuring highlights from the countdown!
In this show The Listies perform a miracle! 110% Ready sees Rich and Matt do something no family in Australia has ever done before: LEAVE THE HOUSE ON TIME! 🤯
Join us for an immersive fashion experience inspired by The Nanny. Featuring set recreations, props, and costumes from the show, plus plenty of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities and limited-edition merchandise. Get ready for a Fantastic adventure!
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Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Borodin's Polovtsian Dances, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now this inspiring production is coming to the Princess Theatre, Melbourne from July!
Mark NAIDOC Week at Nocturnal, with a full program of talks, tours and a chance to experience Bunjilaka Aboriginal Culture Centre after dark.
Experience the original bohemian love story.
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.
Event Details:
Dates: 12th to 20th July and 23rd to 26th October 2025.
Duration: 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Suitable for: Recommended 10 years+.
Location: Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
Warnings: N/A
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Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4's hit show Escape to the Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, and experience the Chateau like never before.
No Love Songs brings alive the joys and struggles of Jessie (Joyce) and Lana (Maunder) as they navigate the challenges of their new lives as parents.
Before they embark on their global tour, The Wiggles are bringing their brand new Bouncing Balls! show to the shores of Australia!
The new girl in town is making heads spin. You’ve got to move fast when you’re 16 going on 70.
Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, Yong takes us on a journey across land and sea, from China to the goldfields of Australia.
The Tony Award®-winning musical sensation In The Heights is dancing its way to Melbourne this August.
A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure!
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages –from a wily dancing fire to a disillusioned illustrator –Benny will need the help of a new friend to achieve their dreams.
Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans!
Almost 250 years after its debut in Vienna, Mozart’s masterpiece remains as thrilling as ever.
Explore a world teeming with life this National Science Week at Nocturnal: Force of Nature, your adults only invite to experience Melbourne Museum up late and child free.
Juggling grades, boys, and the claustrophobia of an overbearing Nonna and saintly mother, Josie’s life becomes tangled in the webs of class, identity, and family history as she finds her place in a changing world.
Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first time.
No Love Songs brings alive the joys and struggles of Jessie (Joyce) and Lana (Maunder) as they navigate the challenges of their new lives as parents.
A show where everything that can go wrong….does!
From the extraordinary Bangarra Dance Theatre comes an iridescent new theatrical experience.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Grieg's Piano Concerto, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Whether you’re looking for a unique date night or a new way to spend a Thursday night in Melbourne, we’ve got you covered.
The world's most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour and a thoroughly contemporary energy.
Eliza leads the audience on an interactive musical adventure from a small country town to the big stage at Hamer Hall, exploring some of her favourite pieces along the way.
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise.
Join award-winning children’s performer Lucas Proudfoot and a cast of unforgettable characters on a non-stop musical adventure around Pelican Bay.
Set within a film shoot, layered with live projections, Physical Theatre Company ‘Born in a Taxi’ thoughtfully and hilariously reimagines this 100 year old children’s story by Margery Williams.
An earth-shattering experience from three of the world’s most inspired choreographers, Prism will leave you breathless with its raw intensity and revolutionary design.
Nocturnal is our monthly evening series exclusively for adults. Whether you’re looking for a Thursday night out in Melbourne or a unique date night, we’ve got you covered.
Come explore the cultural forces that bind us together, across oceans and eons.
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon is a tragic romance unlike any other in ballet.
Katya Kabanova is a turbulent love story by Czech composer Leoš Janáček that does not shy away from raw, human feeling.
This October, be amongst the first in Australia to see Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro!
After a chance meeting, an intense but forbidden love is ignited between two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
Experience Nocturnal: Museum After Dark, our monthly evening series exclusively for adults.
Take an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle in this bold new production of an opera classic.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
John Frost for Crossroads Live and Opera Australia today announced that the Broadway hit musical ANASTASIA, will have its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne in December 2025 before touring to Perth and Sydney in 2026.
Journey to the underworld and back. Gluck’s heartbreaking opera follows the grieving Orpheus into the jaws of Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. He must complete his quest without looking back, or lose Eurydice forever.
Bid farewell to the end of the year at Nocturnal, your adult’s only invite to explore the captivating world of all things sparkling at Melbourne Museum.
Join the MSO for a magical performance perfect for the whole family featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classically Christmas selections.
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.
Kick off the Easter long weekend with a huge day of comedy at Fed Square.
Kids Day Out is bringing the fun back to Melbourne this Easter. Get ready for a whirlwind of joy brought to you by the Good Friday Appeal, raising money for The Royal Children's Hospital.
Celebrate Easter in Carlton with a free Easter Egg hunt for the kids and a visit from the Easter Bunny, plus kids Easter activities.
Get your baskets and bunny ears ready – the NGV’s annual Easter egg hunt is back.
A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and... a dancing kangaroo!
Step into the wild with Madagascar: The Musical - an adrenaline-packed extravaganza that brings your favourite animated characters to life on stage! Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria on a thrilling adventure filled with infectious music, sensational dance numbers and laugh-out-loud moments.
Play Date is a dance party for little people and their families with pop music duo Turtle and Sugar Rush. Come early to enjoy colouring-in activities before the show. Registrations are required – it’s free to register.
Bring the kids along to enjoy a free mini outdoor film festival of Studio Ghibli films, leading up to the Easter weekend.
The Wacky Wizard of the West is back AGAIN!
Come along to Carlton Harmony Day for some free family fun with activities, food and music.
Join Peppa, her family and friends as they go to the zoo and beach for a special party - it’s going to be a fun packed day!
CDP Kids presents The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, Based on Eric Carle's Books. "and – pop! - out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar."
The Turkish Pazar Festival brings all the delights of a traditional Turkish Ramazan Festival to the Queen Victoria Market.
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 – home of the dinosaurs!
Step into the wild with Madagascar: The Musical - an adrenaline-packed extravaganza that brings your favourite animated characters to life on stage! Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria on a thrilling adventure filled with infectious music, sensational dance numbers and laugh-out-loud moments.
Nocturnal: Cracked Up is your night of serious laughs this Melbourne Comedy Festival season.
Little Food Festival is bringing together a diverse range of partners to help showcase the magic of food and the role we all play in shaping a sustainable future.
Embark on a quest with author-illustrator Jess McGeachin to design your own magical library.
The Wacky Wizard of the West is back AGAIN!
A story about making a friend and how one friend can become many.
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned. As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind… The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand.
The Makers and Shakers Market is returning to the iconic Royal Exhibition Building for its biggest market yet this autumn.
Melbourne Holi Festival’s main objective is to celebrate unity in diversity and bring communities together on the occasion of Holi, the Festival of Colours.
Wyndham City’s FREE light festival, LIT will make its spectacular return to Werribee this Autumn, over 14 magical nights from Thursday – Sunday, 27 March to 13 April.
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is back for 2025, bigger and more breathtaking than ever. More than just an event, it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, nature, and endless blooming possibilities.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
The Game Expo is THE event dedicated to gaming, celebrating its culture and creativity. TGX is all about YOU, and everyone who loves video games.
With captivating clips from your favourite Disney animated films projected live on the big screen, this world premiere concert promises to mesmerise and delight.
Step into the extraordinary world of Monsteen and join an epic interactive adventure!
Come and celebrate at one of the most loved Holi festivals in Melbourne's city.