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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Feb
22
to 1 Nov

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

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!

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Harry Potter™: The Exhibition (Reviewed)
Apr
4
to 6 Oct

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition (Reviewed)

  • 62 Dawson Street, Brunswick, Melbourne, 3056 (map)
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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.

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Tinkertown
Apr
5
to 7 Feb

Tinkertown

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. 

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Titanic: A Voyage Through Time (Reviewed)
Apr
10
to 31 Dec

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time (Reviewed)

  • Level 1, 206 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 (map)
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 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.

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World of the Book 2025 (Free)
May
31
to 31 Dec

World of the Book 2025 (Free)

  • State Library of Victoria (map)
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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.

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French Impressionism (Reviewed)
June
6
to 5 Oct

French Impressionism (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.

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Plans For The Planet Olaf Breuning For Kids returns (Free)
June
6
to 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet Olaf Breuning For Kids returns (Free)

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.

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NGV Friday Nights (Reviewed)
June
6
to 3 Oct

NGV Friday Nights (Reviewed)

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.  

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Otway Fly Treetop Walk: Stroll the Magestic Otway Ranges
June
14
to 28 Sept

Otway Fly Treetop Walk: Stroll the Magestic Otway Ranges

  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Malibu Barbie Café at Chadstone Shopping Centre
June
16
to 4 Jan

Malibu Barbie Café at Chadstone Shopping Centre

  • Chadstone Shopping Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Imaginator
June
18
to 26 Jan

Imaginator

  • The District Docklands (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show
June
20
to 7 Dec

Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show

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!

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Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & More
June
20
to 24 Jan

Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake & More

  • Collingwood Town Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
June
22
to 21 Dec

We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

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.

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Here You Come Again (Reviewed)
July
12
to 2 Nov

Here You Come Again (Reviewed)

  • Comedy Theatre, Melbourne (map)
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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.

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The 39 Steps
Sept
10
to 28 Oct

The 39 Steps

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.

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Captain Jack's Pirate Party!
Sept
20
to 5 Oct

Captain Jack's Pirate Party!

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!

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The David Walliams Book Show at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Oct
5
3:00 pm15:00

The David Walliams Book Show at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission - Christien Meindertsma (Free)
Oct
3
to 2 Feb

MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission - Christien Meindertsma (Free)

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.

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Études / Circle Electric at Regent Theatre
Oct
2
to 9 Oct

Études / Circle Electric at Regent Theatre

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.

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