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

The Wacky Wizard is back with her magical mayhem for 4 – 400 year olds, smooshed with even more enchantment, calamities and laughs that make you fart. 

Prepare for the ultimate cultural supernova at Melbourne's biggest and most vibrant Holi celebration, held over two days. The city skyline becomes the backdrop for a breathtaking explosion of joy, music, colour and unity.

Across five magic days Moomba is home to loads of fun events and activities – from epic skate park competitions and thrilling water sports to face painting, crafts, dance workshops, live music and entertainment, kid’s yoga and plenty more that will keep the whole family entertained.

The Antipodes Greek Festival returns to Melbourne, transforming Lonsdale Street into a vibrant celebration of Greek culture.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse in a weekend-long celebration of music, lion parades, food, and culture along with all your favourite Sovereign Hill activities – gold panning, live shows, and so much more!

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

This January school holidays, dive into an extraordinary underwater world on our forecourt with The Whale, an awe-inspiring giant puppet installation from Australia’s beloved Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.

Join our drop-in workshops supported by our partners at NGV. Kids and families will have an introduction to exploring art through hands-on activities, with Nature and Us: Olaf Breuning for Kids.

The NGV Kids Summer Festival returns 10–16 January 2026 with a week of free, family-friendly events celebrating colour, creativity and play across NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.

Come and get up close with Australian native animals, including reptiles, mammals, birds, and perhaps even a crocodile!

After its fly-away success in New York, Balloon Story lands in Melbourne's iconic MCEC this summer!

Enter Folded Forest – an ever-growing installation where you’ll learn the art of origami and fold creatures inspired by the extraordinary animals of Earth’s diverse habitats.

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.

This is Bluey’s Big Play, for real life.

LEGO® Summer of Play is here! Discover your Play Mode with new and awesome build activities, a DJ GoodVibes dance party and a celebration of play all summer long at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne.

Right next to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Boxing Day Test Summer Fest is an off-field playground packed with entertainment, activities and the unbeatable vibe of the Ashes.

This Christmas Eve, Sidney Myer Music Bowl will light up for another magical evening of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, presented by AAMI.

Dive into an Underworld Adventure with SpongeBob at SEA LIFE Aquariums!

Ballet’s most iconic story, The Nutcracker is returning, this Christmas!

This major international exhibition pairs the work of two of the most influential fashion designers in recent history, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons.

Iconic Christmas jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world class show dancing - perfect for all ages!

Enjoy delicious bratwurst with sauerkraut, bretzels, hot waffles, gingerbread and other delicious German sweets as well as authentic German beer, gluehwein and children's punch. Browse through the pretty market stalls and find a selection of handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and other treasures.

Grab the popcorn and enjoy a series of festive films at the stunning Capitol Theatre, with a mix of family favourites and cult classics.

Get ready for an unforgettable culinary journey at Melbourne's largest Asian Street Food Festival.

Follow the story of five tiny gummy bears as they journey through glowing gardens, swirling candy portals, towering castles and sparkling fountains.