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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!
From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design.
The 2024 NGV Architecture Commission offers a compelling vision for alternative homebuilding in Australia. Home Truth, designed by architecture and design studio Breathe, is an installation that prompts reflection on how small-scale architecture can foster more sustainable, higher-quality and community-oriented living environments.
From cyberpunk megacities and first knowledges to rewilded landscapes and sci fi renegades, The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow. Our review and photos here.
There is no better place for audiences to get their movie fix this summer than under the starry night sky.
Experience Malaysia’s vibrant culture at Queen Victoria Market, as Colours of Malaysia 2024 offers a lively blend of traditional food, music, dance, art and interactive workshops.
This November, The Fans Strike Back exhibition will make its Australian debut at The District Docklands. Our full review and photos here.
Join us for Kids Securiday in Melbourne this November! This exciting event is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of security enthusiasts.
Head to Southbank Promenade outside Crown to catch this dazzling Christmas show featuring water fountains, lasers, light projections and a festive soundtrack. Shows will run every 15 minutes each night.
Australia's own multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI has today shared his re-routed national Australian tour for November 2024, with two additional show dates set for Brisbane and Hobart.
The magic returns this Christmas with everyone’s favourite Christmas event, Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland. This much-anticipated event is set to captivate the hearts, offering an enchanting experience like no other.
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Santa's Festival, where joy and wonder come to life for the whole family. Step into a winter wonderland filled with enchanting activities and heartwarming moments.
Take a whirl on the illuminated swings or watch the Christmas tree light up as you play on the see-saw in this festive pop-up at Queensbridge Square.
The city comes alive at Christmas! Wander the streets and feel the festive cheer. Some of our favourites include the giant reindeer in Docklands, the Christmas star on Evan Walker Bridge and the popular nutcracker soldiers standing guard across the city.
Christmas comes to life in the city with the iconic 17.5 metre tree. Experience the spectacular light and sound shows, have a swing on a giant light-up bell and soak up the festive atmosphere before discovering everything the city has to offer at Christmas.
Join us for the grand finale of our Beethoven Festival – featuring some of Australia’s best opera singers, the MSO Chorus, and a brand new MSO commission – under the baton of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín.
A new Australian musical, One Day in September, explores the fictional story of a professional footballer grappling with his personal and private lives and opens at the Athenaeum 2 in Melbourne from 28 – 30 November 2024.
Gather your family and friends and enjoy a brick’tastic world of LEGO® fun, complete with holiday-themed workshops, thrilling rides, a cozy soft play area, and warming hot chocolates alongside a holiday-inspired 4D movie.
Set sail on an unforgettable journey where fun, creativity, and excitement collide with the spirit of the islands!
Avoid peak hour with a quick post-work Beethoven fix at this early-evening concert of his energetic and playful Seventh and Eighth symphonies.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Beethoven’s two most feel-good symphonies make up the middle of our Festival fortnight. The lightness of the Fourth and the escape to the country of the Sixth are musical self-care of the highest order!
Catch XAVIER RUDD at Live At The Gardens as the internationally acclaimed musician and renowned singer-songwriter returns with his “Freedom Sessions Australia Tour”.
Experience the thrill of Polo in the City, where high-speed competition meets intimate urban settings, offering a modern twist on the classic sport.
Beethoven Sings is an interactive musical journey through the life of the inspirational composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Experience the vibrant culture and heritage of Sri Lanka as Lankan Fest returns for its 7th year.
Led by the dynamic Karen Kyriakou, embark on an interactive musical journey with the MSO, and sing along to some of Beethoven's most-loved works.
Smash hit production A Christmas Carol will be returning to Melbourne for a third triumphant season at the Comedy Theatre from 22 November 2024! Read our review here.
During the Melbourne Mexican Festival, be immersed in a vibrant Mexican extravaganza in the heart of the city.
Join the MSO and Jaime Martín for Beethoven’s Second and Fifth symphonies in this concert of musical contrasts.
The MSO’s Beethoven Festival kicks off at Hamer Hall with the First and Third symphonies. Consider this concert the musical Sparknotes version of how Beethoven constructed a symphonic footbridge between the Classical and Romantic eras.
Experience the vibrancy of Southbank like never before at Festival at Boyd (FAB), where community connections thrive.
A visit to the Myer Christmas Windows has always been a much loved Australian family tradition.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
MATT CORBY, one of Australia's most popular singer-songwriters, is the first artist to be revealed for the new outdoor concert series Live At The Gardens.