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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.
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. Read our review here.
Prepare to be transported into the picturesque world of Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition — an Instagram sensation and New York Times best-selling book brought to life! Read our review here!
This major exhibition staged at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia surveys the work of Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
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.
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.
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.
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.