Leonardo Da Vinci at THE LUME Melbourne
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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.
As you wander among the trees of the Forest Gallery, Biik Milboo Dhumba | Country Is Always Talking invites you to consider what it means to listen to Country.
A fun, FREE program created for two to five year-olds to enjoy ACMI with their parent, grandparent or carer.
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
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.
SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed offers fresh insights on science fiction – a genre built on envisioning alternative futures and imaginary realms.
Learn how to code a robot in this 90-minute hands on workshop.
At ArtPlay: An intimate and interactive installation for you and your child to experience together.
A monthly series of hands-on workshops created specifically for girls and non-binary tweens!
Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070 invites eight leading Australian landscape architecture and design firms to reimagine the lands and waters of the Birrarung (Yarra River) and create an exciting vision for how communities can better access, engage with and care for this important living ecosystem.
Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the medicine flows), explores traditional Māori sacredness. Portrayed in a contemporary, dramatic showing of cultural practises and knowledge systems.
Imaginator Melbourne is back and a pioneering immersive experience where imagination and technology collide to create a stunning audio-visual experience from the future. Read our past review here!
There’s a huge commotion at the bottom of the ocean. A badly behaved rockstar and a tap-dancing krill have found themselves inside the belly of a whale. But how did they get there? And how will they get out?
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose 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
Candlelightconcerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Enter the world of the Melbourne-made, global hit videogame, Untitled Goose Game, where comedy, chaos and calamity collide.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Collingwood Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show.
Known for her game changing thinking and groundbreaking approach to design, Netherlands-based designer Christien Meindertsma asks us to imagine a new material future, enabled by creativity, ecological thinking, and emerging technologies.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.
Enter the world of Saboteurs in Melbourne, a live AmongUs-style game where Crew members complete tasks while Impostors secretly eliminate them. Work together, form alliances, and use deductive skills to identify the Impostors before they outnumber the Crew!
Rekospective is an immersive exhibition that charts the bold and dynamic practice of renowned Kamilaroi artist, Reko Rennie.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.
Left to fend for themselves, a teenage girl is taken under the wing of her older brother. Trouble is, his gangster swagger is the real deal, and thug life doesn’t come with a parenting manual.
Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design showcases some of the most significant achievements in the history of twentieth-century Italian design spanning the sixty year period from the first Milan Design Triennale in the 1930s to the Memphis Group of the 1980s.
Explore the past, present and future of Treaty with Victoria’s First Peoples.
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.
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. Read our Sydney review here.
For grown-ups only, MARVELous is a Variety Circus, Risque Cabaret, and Musical Parody rolled into one spectacular satirical take on the Marvel Universe!
Dearest Reader, Lady Whistledown has already given her verdict: the event of the season is here! Join us for a magical live music performance with Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings in Melbourne.
Miles Franklin’s novel My Brilliant Career gets a bold new makeover that transforms one of the most enduring literary figures into a musical heroine for this very moment
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Athenaeum Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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.
Warburton Valley CEDA is set to host a one-day celebration of local food, wine and community spirit, at the brand-new Road to Food Discovery Festival, on 9 November.
Dive into the vibrant heart of Korean culture at the Sydney Korean Festival, the biggest K-celebration in Australia!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
The Polish Festival at Fed Square is turning 20, and they're gearing up for the biggest celebration yet.
The 2024 NGV Architecture Commission offers a compelling vision for alternative homebuilding in Australia. Home Truth, designed by architecture and design studio Breathe, is an installation that prompts reflection on how small-scale architecture can foster more sustainable, higher-quality and community-oriented living environments.
Get ready for an unforgettable performance at the amazing Toorak Synagogue 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.
Now in its eleventh year, the African Music and Cultural Festival spans three days.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
MATT CORBY, one of Australia's most popular singer-songwriters, is the first artist to be revealed for the new outdoor concert series Live At The Gardens.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Experience the vibrancy of Southbank like never before at Festival at Boyd (FAB), where community connections thrive.
The MSO’s Beethoven Festival kicks off at Hamer Hall with the First and Third symphonies. Consider this concert the musical Sparknotes version of how Beethoven constructed a symphonic footbridge between the Classical and Romantic eras.
Join the MSO and Jaime Martín for Beethoven’s Second and Fifth symphonies in this concert of musical contrasts.
During the Melbourne Mexican Festival, be immersed in a vibrant Mexican extravaganza in the heart of the city.
Smash hit production A Christmas Carol will be returning to Melbourne for a third triumphant season at the Comedy Theatre from 22 November 2024!
This November, The Fans Strike Back exhibition will make its Australian debut at The District Docklands.
Led by the dynamic Karen Kyriakou, embark on an interactive musical journey with the MSO, and sing along to some of Beethoven's most-loved works.
Experience the vibrant culture and heritage of Sri Lanka as Lankan Fest returns for its 7th year.
Beethoven Sings is an interactive musical journey through the life of the inspirational composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Experience the thrill of Polo in the City, where high-speed competition meets intimate urban settings, offering a modern twist on the classic sport.
Catch XAVIER RUDD at Live At The Gardens as the internationally acclaimed musician and renowned singer-songwriter returns with his “Freedom Sessions Australia Tour”.
Beethoven’s two most feel-good symphonies make up the middle of our Festival fortnight. The lightness of the Fourth and the escape to the country of the Sixth are musical self-care of the highest order!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Avoid peak hour with a quick post-work Beethoven fix at this early-evening concert of his energetic and playful Seventh and Eighth symphonies.
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.
A new Australian musical, One Day in September, explores the fictional story of a professional footballer grappling with his personal and private lives and opens at the Athenaeum 2 in Melbourne from 28 – 30 November 2024.
Join us for the grand finale of our Beethoven Festival – featuring some of Australia’s best opera singers, the MSO Chorus, and a brand new MSO commission – under the baton of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín.
The magic returns this Christmas with everyone’s favourite Christmas event, Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland. This much-anticipated event is set to captivate the hearts, offering an enchanting experience like no other.
Australia's own multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI has today shared his re-routed national Australian tour for November 2024, with two additional show dates set for Brisbane and Hobart.
Details of the 2024 Christmas Festival will be available in November.
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Athenaeum Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Conducted by Nicholas Buc and complete with a choir, experience the beloved comedy classic featuring renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the MSO.
Witness the most magical holiday event of the season! The Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of music, circus, dance and magic that celebrates the joy and excitement of Christmas.
Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music!
The Wiggles, Wiggle & Learn BIG SHOW! is an interactive and engaging live show experience, inspired by the hit YouTube series. An unforgettable musical extravaganza, Wiggle & Learn BIG SHOW! is set to spark creativity, curiosity and a love of learning through The Wiggles’ signature mix of education & entertainment.
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Tracy Chapman at Fitzroy Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings at Fitzroy Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Enter Antopia, where you shrink down to the size of ants to experience a day in the life of an ant colony.
Celebrate the season with a magical performance featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classically Christmas selections.
Don’t miss beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday (2006) presented live in concert this festive season with the film’s legendary Hans Zimmer score played live-to-film by Southern Cross Symphony.
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Athenaeum Theatre 2 under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Handel’s greatest oratorio celebration is still as potent today as it was at its premiere more than 280 years ago.
This empowering and uplifting Broadway sensation arrives in Australia for the very first time.
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Frank Sinatra & more at Fitzroy Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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.
Journey to the Land of Sweets and create lasting memories these Christmas holidays!
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.
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure!
Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and, of course, Mr Toad as they bring Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank to the stage
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Athenaeum Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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.
Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia!
Celebrating more than 40 years of New Year’s Eve at Hamer Hall, this spectacular gala event is packed with orchestral classics, traditional anthems, Broadway hits and more, performed by a glittering lineup of star performers, including Silvie Paladino, Paulini and Josh Piterman.
One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.
Be enchanted by The Sleeping Beauty, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.
CDP presents Tall Stories' production of THE GRUFFALO based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.
Following four sell-out Australian tours and two smash hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with the epic Quest for the Jurassic Fart!. Join the twins on a dino-mite adventure to unearth the most dangerous, most powerful, most important fart in history—the Jurassic Fart!!
England takes on the Australia in the second CommBank Women’s Ashes One Day International match in Melbourne! Get your seat to see the best of the best now!
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.
Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre. Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous!
Experience the on-screen adventure of everyone’s favourite archaeologist and action hero, with John Williams’ score performed live by the MSO.
See Australia and England make history in the first day-night test match at the MCG. Don’t miss the highlight of the CommBank Women’s Ashes Series and the ultimate decider as Australia strives to retain the trophy. It's going to be HUGE, and you need to see it.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
From his very first concerts in Australia in 1984, Bryan Adams is a long-time live favourite Down Under. Now the Canadian rock icon will bring his So Happy It Hurts Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February 2025, with special guest James Arthur (UK).
From the producers of the hugely successful Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap comes a brand-new production of the best-selling crime novel of all time.
Kylie has announced her highly anticipated ‘Tension Tour’ for 2025, which will see the global icon perform in cities across the globe and is set to be Kylie’s biggest tour since 2011.
Vaslav Nijinsky was at the height of his career during the early 20th century. His unparalleled performances brought him adoring fans while his evocative and sensual choreography caused riots in theatres in Paris.
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.
2025 will see a live revival of this massive catalogue, all penned by Per Gessle, when he takes the Roxette band back on stage to do what he loves the most; perform his songs live in front of a dedicated audience. Per and the Roxette band will be joined on stage by Swedish singer and megastar Lena Philipsson.
Johan Inger’s award-winning production of Carmen is an exhilarating journey that thrusts Georges Bizet’s 19th-century opera into the modern world with a breathtaking display of athleticism and passion.
DreamWorks Animation, Universal Destinations and Experiences and TEG Life Like Touring are delighted to announce the World Premiere season of GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! opening Down Under in 2025. The Australian tour will play Melbourne’s Princess Theatre ahead of tour dates in Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart from March to April 2025.
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 SUPERSTAR will arrive in Australia later this year.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
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.
Monster Truck Mania Live returns to Australia's best indoor arenas in 2025!
Get ready for some “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN” (Variety) at the Regent Theatre from April 2025.
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.
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 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.
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.
Join us for the third edition of this popular live event featuring highlights from the countdown!
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!
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Borodin's Polovtsian Dances, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
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.
Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans!
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Grieg's Piano Concerto, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
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.
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.
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon is a tragic romance unlike any other in ballet.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Join the MSO for a magical performance perfect for the whole family featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classically Christmas selections.
A delightful & affordable way to entertain the family, experience the charm of this much-loved cherished ballet
Witness the athleticism and grace of the stars of tomorrow in this showcase of talent.
Get ready for a Spooky Science extravaganza at Melbourne Museum's first Halloween dress-up party.
We are throwing a gigantic 70th birthday bash for the kaiju king. Featuring movie marathons, talks and unmissable events.
Following the spectacular sellout success at their Perth Optus Stadium shows, Coldplay have today announced a run of Australia and New Zealand.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne
The much awaited Victorian festival of Diwali returns to its home at the iconic Fed Square, and is free and open to all Victorians.
Melbourne Museum welcomes its youngest and most enthusiastic audience for a day of fun, excitement and adventure.
From October 26 to October 31, little monsters will have the chance to unleash their creativity in the LEGO® Workshop, where they can build a spooky flapping bat under the guidance of the Master Model Builder before taking on a scavenger hunt to discover the LEGO monsters that have taken over MINILAND Melbourne.
The much beloved Dog Lovers Festival is thrilled to be celebrating ten years of the nation’s favourite doggie-dedicated event with its return to Melbourne this October.
After the roaring success of the 2022 sold-out event, the Cat Lovers Festival will make its long-awaited return to Melbourne this October at its new home of Melbourne Showgrounds.
Calling all budding astronauts and aspiring aerospace engineers. Fly over to Scienceworks for a day of space-themed play. Little ones will get to explore, create, test and dance in a full day program of activities.
Don’t miss the chance to witness the epic 1989 Batman™ film on the big screen with some of Australia’s finest symphony orchestras performing the ICONIC Danny Elfman score! “Batman” – Live in Concert is part of a global tour that brings the Warner Bros. Pictures’ 1989 blockbuster film directed by Tim Burton to symphony halls around the globe as part of the DC in Concert series.
Get ready Melbourne, as Asia Street Food Festival makes its launch right by the Yarra River.
Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as it performs Alan Silvestri's score from the unforgettable 1985 blockbuster film.
This year our exciting program of events includes city-wide runways in some of our most loved locations from over the years, thought-provoking talks, exhibitions, workshops and more.
Indulge your taste buds with a journey through the diverse flavours of India, from traditional favourites like butter chicken to innovative fusion dishes that showcase the culinary creativity of the subcontinent.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Meet acrobatic larrikins Kenny & Jenny on their farm for a 50 min true blue tribute to the outdoors.
With New Orleans's beloved TBC Brass Band leading the way, this mobile street party will weave the streets of Melbourne’s inner city, in all its thumping, syncopated and feet-moving glory.
Celebrate the closing weekend of Victoria the T. rex at the Home of the Dinosaurs – Melbourne Museum.
Celebrate Children’s Week at Melbourne Museum with exciting activities designed to spark creativity, inspire learning, and build connections for young children and their families.
Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Starting this year's Melbourne International Jazz Festival with a bang, join for a jam-packed lineup of international legends, local heroes and iconic films over three days of free festival fare at Fed Square.
From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Harry Potter to E.T, and Indiana Jones to Superman, no composer has shaped the sound of cinema quite like John Williams.
An interactive Zoom show for Grandparents and their Grandchildren who live apart!
Back by popular demand, The Secret World of Food returns to Melbourne Museum thanks to Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, VicHealth, in celebration of World Food Day (16 October) and Children’s Week (19-27 October).
In Bangarra’s first dedicated work for children, join our heroine Migi as she undertakes a journey of discovery and survival. Read our Sydney review here!