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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.
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.
The annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity.
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.
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.
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.
The South African Film Festival (SAFF) returns from May 4 to May 31, with an action-packed program of compelling films, engaging discussions, and – through its support of Education without Borders – the ability to change lives.
LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition will make its galaxy first debut at Melbourne Museum in May 2025!
This day is a great opportunity for families to walk to school together and have conversations about being a safe road user.
Join in on the fun of National Simultaneous Storytime!
Experience the extraordinary with DroneArt Show! This magical open-air concert blends technology and art into one spellbinding experience all audiences can enjoy.
Korea Festival is coming to Federation Square for a two-day celebration of Korean culture, traditions, and delicious food. This free, family-friendly event offers a chance to explore Korea’s vibrant heritage, enjoy live performances, and indulge in authentic Korean cuisine.
Kimono designs and Japanese style have inspired global art, design and fashion since Japan re-opened to the world in the mid nineteenth century.
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.
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.
The Playground Project Melbourne is an interactive, international travelling exhibition with a playground takeover.
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!
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.
Come explore the cultural forces that bind us together, across oceans and eons.
When the sun goes down it is time to gather family and friends and venture into Neon Fields. Beauty Park will once again be transformed into a colourful fantasy world where you’re invited to interact and play among the lights.
The three-day-long Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival returns to Golden Square Car Park, bringing together arts, culture, and mindfulness in Melbourne's city centre.
YIRRAMBOI returns for its fifth year and is back showcasing different expressions of culture and identity, creating a platform for the 400+ First Nations Creators. Melbourne streets will be filled with exciting and untold stories, performances and art. Within the 2025 lineup, includes a unique children’s and family program, with whole family fun in mind.
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!
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!
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 Wacky Wizard of the West is back AGAIN!
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."
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.
The Wacky Wizard of the West is back AGAIN!
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.
Enjoy sensational scenery, amazing entertainment, delicious foods, tractor rides and so much more in the glorious autumn weather.
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.
With captivating clips from your favourite Disney animated films projected live on the big screen, this world premiere concert promises to mesmerise and delight.
Come and celebrate at one of the most loved Holi festivals in Melbourne's city.
This vibrant, family-friendly celebration invites you to immerse yourself in Nepal’s rich cultural tapestry, featuring traditional music and dance, contemporary performances, and authentic Nepali cuisines sure to tantalise your taste buds.
Get primed for a massive, all-ages, high-energy pop party as part of Open Air at the Square – three months of free gigs, concerts and outdoor cinema at Fed Square from January till March.
Get ready for a spectacular two-day celebration of love, unity, and vibrant colours at the Holi Festival of Colours.
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.
Moomba Festival returns for its 71st year, taking over the banks of the Yarra River, Birrarung Marr and Alexandra Gardens for another huge, long weekend of family friendly fun. Best of all, entry is free!
The underwater inspired, fun-filled family day out, includes an array of roving performers, face painting, singing, dancing, and of course, Lenny's famous Toddler Techno Show, with special appearances by Lenny's favourite friend, Kuma The Monkey LIVE and some surprise guests.
Open Air at the Square is Fed Square's mammoth free summer program of live events – with over 56 outdoor concerts, gigs, community festivals, film screenings and arts and cultural events on and open to all.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience and a celebration of Greek culture, food, music, dance and more.
This free celebration of Afro-Caribbean music, food, costume and sound-system culture, features performances from three international superstars: Vincentian soca singer Kevin Lyttle, Bajan soca Queen Alison Hinds and the UK's Solo Banton, who will bring the dub, soundsystem and reggae vibes to carnival.
Celebrate the traditional Filipino art of communal dining at Melbourne’s first-ever Kamayan Festival.
The MSO has been performing outdoor concerts for more than 90 years, and has presented our annual free concert series at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl since 1959.
The Secret World of Food activity will see kids become food explorers – using their imagination and creativity to take the fresh food we grow on a big and very important adventure.
