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!
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.
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.
Monopoly Dreams Melbourne is a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games, challenges and more.
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.
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
The Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions is a national, biennial mentorship and exhibition program that supports emerging Australian First Nations artists and designers.
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.
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.
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!
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness arrives in Melbourne for the first time, revealing how joy lives and breathes within the human body.
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?
Following its overwhelming success in Zurich, Lyon, and Brisbane among others, Enlightenment arrives in Melbourne!
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.
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.
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.
Grab the family and join us for this fun, hands-on arts and craft activity that encourages kids to learn through play.
Mosaic Monuments invites families to step into the world of ancient Rome!
Journey through the Solar System in this special presenter-led show all about the planets!
This workshop will explore the fascinating world of iridescence in nature!
Prepare to be dazzled in this free live science show that’s all about light and colour!
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.
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.
Every winter, Phillip Island transforms into a breathtaking coastal stage as humpback and southern right whales visit the surrounding coastal waters.
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.
Combining puppetry, live action and animation, New Owner takes us on a world of adventure through a dog’s eyes.
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.
The global smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical is making its royal stage return to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from July 2026.
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.
Winni Wizard is bringing her Wonderfully Wacky show to Warrnambool these July school holidays. A hilarious, high-energy event for ages 4- 400!
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.
In this family friendly event you will “voyage” to the heart of France. The market will be packed with local French-Australian businesses, mouth-watering French cuisine, dazzling artists and performers, a cultural program filled with Les Lumières talks, Walking Tours and masterclasses, right in the heart of the city!
Unleash your child’s creativity these school holidays in a unique music-making adventure! In this special collaboration between McClelland and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, young musicians aged 8–14 are invited to join dynamic cellist and educator Richard Vaudrey and MSO musicians for a hands-on, high-energy workshop.
From the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday, NAIDOC Week takes place annually across Australia, honouring the rich history, culture, and accomplishments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Experience the original bohemian love story.
Ryan McNaught, the Brickman and Australia’s only LEGO® Certified Professional, leads an exclusive hands-on masterclass designed to take your LEGO® skills to the next level.
The Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market returns to the Royal Exhibition Building bringing Australia's best and brightest designers and makers together in one place, just for you.
Mark NAIDOC Week and connect with this year's theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy at Nocturnal, with a full program of talks, tours and a chance to explore our collections and exhibitions up late and child free.
Don’t miss out on the chance to meet award-winning illustrator and author, Anna Walker, at an exclusive book signing event held at Readings Bookstore State Library.
Step into a world of wonder with Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge illustrator ambassador, Anna Walker, for a special storytime at the Library.
Join award-winning illustrator and author Anna Walker, in an interactive Story House Workshop, where imagination finds a home.
This school holidays McClelland welcomes children and families to join our FREE community workshops.
Come and get up close with Australian native animals, including reptiles, mammals, birds, and perhaps even a crocodile!
Calling all apprentice book makers: the Library is in need of new story books and we need your help to create them.
Join Baloo and Mowgli as they reunite years after Mowgli has left the jungle, in this heart warming and high-energy stage musical.
Family Fiesta is Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ (MPAC) annual takeover of live, participatory art and performance for children, with more than half of the events free and the rest at very low cost, from 9-12 July.
Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival is one of Melbourne’s most successful children’s arts festivals, held annually throughout the mid-year school holidays for children under the age of 12.
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!
Join kids magician Tim Credible for a super-interactive and family fun workshop that will amaze and inspire all that attend.
