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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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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?
Following the incredible success of Case 1 in 50 cities worldwide, The Jury Experience arrives in Melbourne with Case 2! I
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.
A show where everything that can go wrong….does!
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 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.
Step into a world where bubbles defy gravity and mind-blowing tricks and belly laughs collide.
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 Monster Jam World Tour returns to Australia. See ten of the world’s most famous trucks, including the legendary Grave Digger, Son-uva Digger, JCB Digatron, Sparkle Smash – making its international debut – tear up the stadium dirt with amazing stunts, flips and jumps.
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.
Sovereign Hill transforms this October as the inaugural Food, Fire & Light Festival takes centre stage across two weekends: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October; Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October.
CDP presents Tall Stories’ production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s books.
The Victorian State Ballet (VSB) is very proud to present this timeless and superb classical ballet in October 2024.
Put on your stretchy pants and get down to a foodie wonderland at the Royal Exhibition Building. Sip fine wines then feast on pizza, arancini, cannoli and gelato.
The David Walliams Book Show is a one-man performance in which David shares hilarious stories about his childhood, talks about the inspiration for his most famous book characters, acts out some hilarious extracts and shares some funny fan letters.
With heart, humour and searing observation, Martyna Majok’s Cost of Living is an honest and insightful look at the forces that bring people together.
Monster Jam®, the world’s larger-than-life motorsport for the whole family races back to Australia!
Join ACMI for a week-long celebration of Australian videogames culture and industry. With lots of opportunities to play, ACMI is the place to be!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.
Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia!
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.
n an entrancing double bill that encompasses varying styles of dance, The Australian Ballet are delighted to be presenting Études, a beloved classic that shows you the complexity of ballet technique, alongside a spectacular new contemporary commission, Circle Electric by Stephanie Lake.
“Everything a science show should be, AND MORE!” ★★★★★ Seesaw Mag
A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and… a dancing kangaroo!
Join Slow Art Collective in creating the Takenoko Weave House, an ever-changing art installation, designed for collaborative weaving and music-making.
Roll up! Roll up! 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 multi-award-winning, sell-out sensation of the past four years is headed back to Melbourne these holidays!
Embark on a journey of light and imagination. Paint your own voyage with a UV torch, and steer model ships that leave glowing paths in their wake.
The Melbourne Fringe Festival is back this October, with over 450 events to discover across the city from cutting-edge independent artists.
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Are you ready for the ultimate Sanrio experience, making its debut in Australia? The first-ever Sanrio authentic musical "Hello Kitty’s Super Adventure" is coming to Australia in 2024!
As a wildlife educator using macro photographs of live animals on Lego dioramas, the work of Gone Buggo isn’t exactly intuitive to most people.
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show.
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
You're An Instrument is an engaging performance for kids aged 5-12, featuring two scientists who take children on a wild interactive ride where every movement, thought and emotion becomes music.
For sheer fun, thrills, and excitement, nothing compares to the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show at Melbourne Showgrounds from Thursday, 26 September to Sunday, 6 October.
A wildly fun afternoon for mischief makers aged 5+, brought to you by international touring sensation Briefs Factory.
Footy Festival is back this September and bigger than ever before, taking over Yarra Park from Wednesday September 25 to Saturday September 28.
Investigate what colour Triceratops was or could have been using augmented reality.
Back for its second year, Kaleidoscope is a school holiday arts program that seeks to encourage creativity through active learning, experimentation, artistic creation and fun.
Do you know what the safest car seat is for your child? Join specialists in child car seat safety to learn about the safest options and recommendations for children of all ages and take part in a fun activity.