Welcome to our What’s On Melbourne page for kids, teens and adults! Event information is supplied by organisers and may change at any time. We recommend checking the official event page provided via our More info link before attending. Have fun exploring Melbourne!
Discover the magic behind Adam Elliot's remarkable Claymation style with a display of handmade sets, props and characters from Memoir of a Snail.
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!
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.
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!
Established in 1887, the National Gallery of Victoria Travelling Scholarship shaped the creative development of generations of Australian artists.
Discover a world four billion years in the making. In Our Wondrous Planet, you’ll come face to face with animals from around the world.
Rebel Heart: Love letters and other declarations is a tribute to defiant expressions of the heart, celebrating true stories of the rebels of romance from the past to the present.
Explore colour through hands-on activities and interactive play at this large-scale exhibition from Questacon. Perfect for kids aged 5 to 14 years, this immersive experience at Scienceworks combines play-based learning and creative discovery, making it one of the best options for Melbourne indoor fun for the whole family.
A Melbourne-exclusive exhibition, ROME: Empire, Power, People will open at Melbourne Museum on 1st April 2026, revealing the grandeur, spectacle and magnificent story of the Eternal City and the rise, rule and legacy of one of history’s most powerful civilisations.
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before!
Prison Island: The Ultimate Action Game Arrives in Melbourne! Step into Prison Island, an interactive adventure where you and your team take on 34 thrilling challenge cells. Perfect for all ages and group types — friends, families, or co-workers. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Get ready to explore how animals survive in some of the world’s most incredible habitats.
Narrated by Colin Firth and produced by the world-renowned wildlife storytellers at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, WILD ASIA: Life at Extremes 3D is a giant screen immersive experience for all ages featuring amazing biodiversity, never-seen-before animals, and heartwarming behaviours across spectacular landscapes and mesmerising seas.
In 2026, the NGV presents Cartier, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects.
Whether you're a young football player new to the sport, a fan looking forward to the world cup, or a long-term supporter with a lifetime of fond memories behind you, this exhibition is for you.
Children’s Play: Ragnar Kjartansson, the Icelandic artist's first ever exhibition for children.
Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson was born into a family of artists, authors, theatre professionals and performers. He frequently includes music and performance in his video works, in an effort to explore the full spectrum of human emotion.
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You’ll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the famed terraces, and uncover the secrets of this awe-inspiring citadel.
THE CASTLE brings one of the greatest Australian films to the stage in a new theatrical play packed with heart, humour and plenty of Kerrigan family charm.
Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Tony Award®-winner Anthony LaPaglia stars in the critically acclaimed production that has taken Australia by storm, arriving in Brisbane for a strictly limited season from August 2026.
The global smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical is making its royal stage return to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from July 2026.
The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back — live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production. Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of STEEL MAGNOLIAS will come alive under the direction of Lee Lewis and a cast of six powerhouse actors.
Combining puppetry, live action and animation, New Owner takes us on a world of adventure through a dog’s eyes.
From the Tony Award winning powerhouse behind Hamilton and Avenue Q comes Bring It On The Musical, a turbo charged, beat dropping, high flying explosion of music, movement and attitude.
Every winter, Phillip Island transforms into a breathtaking coastal stage as humpback and southern right whales visit the surrounding coastal waters.
From New York’s Madison Square Garden to London’s Royal Festival Hall, Bluey’s Big Play has delighted fans across the globe - and now it returns home to Australia for an encore tour.
Join our free, hands-on activities that invite children to colour, stick and discover how car safety features, like Lane Keep Assist and Reversing Cameras, protect our families and other people on the roads every day.
Prepare to be dazzled in this free live science show that’s all about light and colour!
This workshop will explore the fascinating world of iridescence in nature!
Journey through the Solar System in this special presenter-led show all about the planets!
Mosaic Monuments invites families to step into the world of ancient Rome!
Grab the family and join us for this fun, hands-on arts and craft activity that encourages kids to learn through play.
Light to Night reimagines the school holidays as a hands‑on creative program for kids, where busy minds swap boredom for colour, play and imagination inside a kid‑friendly home inspired by Rone’s latest exhibition HOME.
Whether it’s your first visit or a returning tradition, Lightscape 2026 promises an unforgettable night under the stars.
Following its overwhelming success in Zurich, Lyon, and Brisbane among others, Enlightenment arrives in Melbourne!
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness arrives in Melbourne for the first time, revealing how joy lives and breathes within the human body.
Featuring more than 200+ historical and contemporary works from the NGV Collection, MOTHER is the most comprehensive thematic exhibition exploring motherhood ever mounted in an Australian art institution.
The Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions is a national, biennial mentorship and exhibition program that supports emerging Australian First Nations artists and designers.
Open wide, come inside, ACMI and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are celebrating 60 years of Play School with a free children’s play exhibition about how an episode of the iconic series is made
Rocky Shores, SEA LIFE Melbourne’s brand-new rockpool habitat, is now open! The new exhibit offers a unique perspective on our ocean’s little rock stars that linger along the shoreline.
Following the incredible success of Case 1 in 50 cities worldwide, The Jury Experience arrives in Melbourne with Case 2! I
Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4's hit show Escape to the Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, and experience the Chateau like never before.
Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank, receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Our captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck, swinging the rope and going on a treasure hunt. Arrr the pirate’s life for you!
If your little ones loved The Gruffalo, don't miss out on this new West End production of its beloved sequel, which returns to Australia following previous sell tours. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Come along to North Melbourne library to celebrate the magic of the wizarding world. Dress up encouraged.
The people have left, the lights have been dimmed, and the Library has gone to bed. Or so the grown-ups think!
Unlock the secrets of LEGO® mastery with Ryan McNaught, Australia’s only LEGO® Certified Professional. Enjoy access to LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition before diving into Ryan’s world of creativity.
Make time for art and play these holidays!
Discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns with the magical adventures of favorite Disney stars brought to life like never before.
