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.

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.

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!

This major exhibition staged at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia surveys the work of Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.

Metartworld Admission offers a chance to experience the beauty of metal art and explore a huge 2,500-square-meter space that caters to a wide range of interests.

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.

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. 

 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.

Experience a world of contraband and corruption at Alcotraz, the world's first immersive, prison-themed cocktail bar.

A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends

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

The ’80s phenomenon FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL is hitting Australia — bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever!

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.

Kimono designs and Japanese style have inspired global art, design and fashion since Japan re-opened to the world in the mid nineteenth century.

Wrap up warm and embrace the winter chill as the Market’s sheds and laneways come alive with the inviting aromas of delicious food; the sounds of live, local musicians; and the vivid spectacle of quirky roving performers, promising a fun and not-to-be-missed night for all.

Discover Prison Island in Melbourne, where life behind bars is anything but boring. Team up and take on a series of high-stakes challenges across 34 prison cells in this action-packed adventure. 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.

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.

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.  

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.

The Melbourne Skydeck is the highest public viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and has been called one of the city's top spots for taking photographs.

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.

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!

Monopoly Dreams Melbourne is a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games, challenges and more.

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.

The Stronger Families, Stronger Communities exhibition elevates the voices of nine First Nations men who have taken part in Dardi Munwurro’s healing and leadership programs.

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!

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.

Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience in Melbourne.

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.

The Playground Project Melbourne is an interactive, international travelling exhibition with a playground takeover.

Melbourne, it's time to dig in! Little Builders is bringing the ultimate sandbox adventure to Docklands, and it’s more than just child’s play, it's 25 tonnes of clean, safe sand and 50 square metres of hands-on discovery, creativity, and fun.

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!

Step into a world of wonder with Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge illustrator ambassador, Anna Walker, for a special storytime at the Library.  

Don’t miss out on the chance to meet award-winning illustrator and author, Anna Walker, at an exclusive book signing event held at Readings Bookstore State Library.  

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.

Get your adrenaline pumping this winter with 30% off Shark Dive Xtreme from 23 July to 31 August - that's a saving of over 100 bucks - but only if you book online before 4 August.

DISTRACTION plugs into the streaming torrent of content and the places our brains go when we want to focus on anything but the thing. You know… the thing you’re supposed to be doing right now?

The new girl in town is making heads spin. You’ve got to move fast when you’re 16 going on 70.

The Tony Award®-winning musical sensation In The Heights is dancing its way to Melbourne this August.

The 2025 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) today launches its full program, unveiling over 75 films in 31 languages, with the vast majority screening for the first time to Australian audiences.

Following the incredible success of Case 1 in 50 cities worldwide, The Jury Experience arrives in Melbourne with Case 2! I

History and the heart both have a habit of sweeping you away. Destiny is an intimate drama of allure and loyalty set against the canvas of world-changing events in South Africa,1976.

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.

Now or Never invites audiences to explore the profound interconnections between past, present, and future under the theme, I Have Seen The Future.

Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first time.

Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover the unique and mysterious treasure trove of Viking Age treasures, from jewellery, personal heirlooms and one-of-a-kind objects from as far away as Central Asia. 

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.

Taste of Indonesia is taking over the Queen Victoria Market for two days of vibrant Indonesian vibes.

Wine & Wildlife returns this August with more Yarra Valley producers than ever before, over one magical weekend! Early bird tickets on sale now

A spring festival of free family-friendly events, workshops and art about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and exploring sustainability in creative ways.

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!

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.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ. Read our review here.

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.

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.

The epic realms of video games are the focus of Game Worlds, a major new playable exhibition premiering 18 September 2025 to 8 February 2026 at Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI.

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!

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.

Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for An Evening on Broadway this September! In an extraordinary celebration of musical theatre, relive timeless hits from Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Evita, Cats and more.

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.

In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Together, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom go on a magical quest with Tinkerbell.

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, which has had sell-out seasons across Australia, follows the chronicles of a canine superhero, who loves to fight crime … and chew on the furniture.

Step into the haunting world of Daphne du Maurier’s classic 1938 novel, where love and doubt cloak the corridors of Manderley.

The Australian Ballet is proud to announce the return of DanceX, a festival spanning over two weeks that celebrates the extraordinary depth, range, and diversity of dance across Australia and New Zealand. 

Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert – the classic film-to-concert experience.

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.

From its stunning Broadway debut in 1968, HAIR revolutionized musical theatre by defining the “rock musical” with a celebration of 1960s counterculture, anti-war passion, and sexual freedom. Now, experience HAIR like never before in Glenn Elston’s bold new production.

When the acclaimed author Cory Taylor was diagnosed with a terminal illness, what followed was an astonishing creative surge that resulted in a memoir Barack Obama named as one of his favourite books of 2017.

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.

Through impressive acrobatic skill and personal storytelling, Of The Land on Which We Meet follows the journey of three contemporary Australian circus artists with distinct relationships to Country; an indigenous Australian, a descendant of migrants and a descendant of colonial settlers.

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.

Beatrice and Benedick are the most modern of Shakespeare’s couples. They have history. They love to hate each other, yet everyone around them knows they’re perfect for each other. Can love really conquer all?

For more than 50 years, American singer, songwriter and pianist Billy Joel has made an indelible mark on the American songbook. With 33 top 40 hits, 5 Grammy Awards and over 160 million albums worldwide, he is one of the most successful artists of all time.

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.

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.

Discover the Magic of the Mean One this holiday season.

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.

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.

Introduce your little ones to the magic of Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker – a festive, interactive ballet for children aged 3+.

Experience Verdi’s La Traviata in a dazzling new production debuting in Melbourne. Featuring stunning staging, celebrated sopranos Stacey Alleaume and Samantha Clarke, and emotional depth.

Enjoy an evening of wit and whimsy with Gilbert & Sullivan’s greatest hits, featuring highlights from The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, and Iolanthe performed by top opera stars and Orchestra Victoria.

Celebrate 70 years of musical theatre with a star-studded concert featuring hits from Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Miss Saigon, and more, performed by top talent and Orchestra Victoria.

Get ready for more magic, mischief, and mayhem as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ returns with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

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

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.