Newsletter: What's On | 15 - 21 July 2025

Newsletter: What's On | 15 - 21 July 2025
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 15th July 2025 - Monday 21st July 2025

Featured This Week

Adventure Park's Winter Glow
Australian Sheep And Wool Show
Ballarat Winter Festival
Bottomless Dining on the Yarra
Children's International Film Festival
Disney On Ice | Find Your Hero Tour
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Melbourne Magic Festival
Riviera Winter Wonderland
School Holiday Guide
South East Winter Festival
Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights
The Gruffalo's Child
The Little Food Market
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Yalumba x Ludlow Winter Wine Dinner

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PERFECT SCHOOL HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

Melbourne Magic Festival


Monday 7th July 2025 - Saturday 19th July 2025

Now recognised as the largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Over 200 shows for kids families and adults and magic classes for all ages!

Read More.. View & Book Shows



Bringing the heart of the Barossa Valley to the heart of Melbourne for one night only

Yalumba x Ludlow Winter Wine Dinner


Wednesday 13th August 2025 @ Ludlow - Southbank

Join us for an unforgettable evening showcasing Yalumba's distinguished wines paired with an expertly curated menu from our Executive Chef. Fine Wine Expert Thapo Phahlane will guide us through a tasting journey featuring Yalumba's rarest and most exceptional varietals - including the remarkable 2014 Museum Release 'Signature'.

Read More.. Book Now: nowbookit.com



Enjoy Bottomless Brunch Lunch or Dinner as you cruise through the heart of the city

Bottomless Dining on the Yarra


Step aboard the Spirit of Melbourne the city's iconic cruising restaurant and experience a unique dining journey along the Yarra River

Indulge in a multi-course menu paired with free-flowing drinks including premium wines beer spirits and soft drinks.

Read More.. Book Now



Cruises Departing Daily

School Holiday Fun on the Yarra


Make the most of the winter school holidays with a unique adventure on the Yarra River

Whether you're cruising towards historic Williamstown or taking in the sights of the city skyline there's something for everyone.

Read More.. Book Cruises Now


Melbourne

Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show

Impossible Occurrences


Mind-blowing magic right before your eyes. Every Friday night witness miracles up close with award-winning magician Luke Hocking at Melbourne's #1 magic & illusion show at the 5 Star Marriott Hotel.

Read More.. Book Tickets



Our biggest Winter school holiday guide ever!

Winter School Holiday Guide


Saturday 5th July 2025 - Sunday 20th July 2025 @

Melbourne's best guide to keep the kids entertained during the Winter School Holidays.

Our Top Picks

Melbourne School Holidays Melbourne Magic Festival

Melbourne School Holidays AFL Kids Go Free

Melbourne School Holidays Animal Crossing at Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne School Holidays ArtVo Trick Art

Children's International Film Festival

Melbourne School Holidays DinoFest

Disney On Ice | Find Your Hero Tour

Melbourne School Holidays Elephant and Waterhole Trails

Melbourne School Holidays Elmo's Circus

Melbourne School Holidays Lightscape

Melbourne School Holidays Malibu Barbie Cafe

Melbourne School Holidays Playbound Festival

Melbourne School Holidays Riviera Winter Wonderland

Melbourne School Holidays South East Winter Festival

Melbourne School Holidays The Gruffalo's Child

Melbourne School Holidays The Jungle Book

Melbourne School Holidays What's Showing @ IMAX Melbourne Museum

Go to Winter School Holiday Guide..



Australia's culinary playground returns

The Little Food Market


Friday 18th July 2025 - Sunday 20th July 2025 @ Royal Exhibition Building

Get ready to sip, shop and savour your way through over 200 of Australia's top tastemakers. From bold small-batch spirits and award-winning cheeses to flavour-packed sauces, sweets, preserves and more - it's your ultimate tasting tour of Australia's best producers.

Read More.. Book Now



Melbourne is regarded as the largest event in the world

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever


Sunday 20th July 2025 @ Edinburgh Gardens

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever is a wonderful opportunity to gather and recreate Kate Bush's iconic Wuthering Heights film clip, all while having a silly amount of fun and raising money for the incredible work of Safe Steps Victoria.

Read More.. Book Now



Set to dazzle and amaze with an impressive line-up of events

Ballarat Winter Festival


Saturday 5th July 2025 - Sunday 27th July 2025 @

The festival will include more than 40 events and it's anticipated around 100,000 visitors will visit the city during the three-week festival. Pop-Up Ice Rink, Winter Wonderlights, Ukiyo Tent, Hot Choc Showdown, Knights of Fire at Kryal Castle, Harry Potter Treasure Hunt.

Read More.. View Program



Experience a glittering wonderland!

Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights


Step into the glow, 4-27 July 2025 @ Sovereign Hill

By day, wander historic streets, stroll under faux snow, and enjoy the classic Sovereign Hill experiences - hop on a coach ride, try your hand at gold panning and more. Then, as night falls, the real magic happens. Sovereign Hill comes alive with stunning light projections, music, wintry treats, and a magical winter glow.

Read More.. Book Now



Bendigo becomes the epicenter of woollen fashion, fine food and beautiful fibre

Australian Sheep And Wool Show


Friday 18th July 2025 - Sunday 20th July 2025 @ Prince of Wales Showgrounds - Bendigo

The Australian Sheep and Wool Show is the largest show of its type in the world where each year up to 3000 sheep from across Australia with 30 plus breeds compete in the show ring. Added to that are over 400 trade sites covering everything from the finest woollen clothing to large machinery. Shearing and Dog trial competitions are also part of the event as is a Festival of Lamb marquee showcasing how to cut up a carcass and cook food.

Read More.. Book Now



Step into a world of wonder as the all-new Lightscape returns to Royal Botanic Gardens

Lightscape


Nightly until 10th August 2025 @ Royal Botanic Gardens

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey. Whether it's your first visit or a returning tradition Lightscape promises an unforgettable night out.

Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au



SNOW | LIGHTS | FIRE | ICE

Adventure Park's Winter Glow


Nightly until 9th August 2025 @ Adventure Park | Geelong

With snow theme park rides dazzling light installations fire twirling and ice sculpting displays there's something the whole family will love.

Read More.. Book Now



Fun for big and little kids

Riviera Winter Wonderland


Daily until 3rd August 2025 @ Riviera Beach Club (Elwood)

Think ice skating mulled wine hot chocolates toasted marshmallows markets private igloos & plenty more. Enchanting Igloo Dining Enticing Ice Skating Kids' Parties

Read More.. Book Now



Missed the Comedy Festival? Here's Your Encore

Replay Festival


1-31 July 2025 @ Comedy Republic

For four weeks straight the venue lights up again with a stacked roster of over 40 comedians reprising some of the most talked-about acts from the MICF.

Read More.. Book Now



Grazeland's much-loved Winter Wonderland is back for the school holidays

Grazeland's Winter Wonderland


Friday - Sunday until 20 July 2025 @ Grazeland - Festival of Food

Serving up a sizzling mix of food fiery entertainment and festive displays to warm the winter nights! No bookings required.

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With FREE entry you're only required to come hungry and ready for a good time

Winter Night Market


Wednesday nights until 27 August 2025 @ Queen Victoria Market

Wrap up warm and embrace the winter chill as the Market's sheds and laneways come alive with the inviting aromas of delicious food; the sounds of live local musicians; and the vivid spectacle of quirky roving performers promising a fun and not-to-be-missed night for all.

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Melbourne Winter Masterpieces

French Impressionism


From the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Daily until 5th October 2025 @ National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

Drawn from Boston Museum of Fine Arts' rich collection of Impressionist masterworks French Impressionism presents more than 100 paintings by key figures including Claude Monet Pierre-Auguste Renoir Edgar Degas Camille Pissarro Edouard Manet Mary Cassatt Berthe Morisot Paul Signac and Alfred Sisley. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the hallmarks of Impressionism: distinctive brushwork vivid use of colour innovative viewpoints and depictions of subjects and places dear to the artists.

Read More.. Book Now: tiqets.com

NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism

Every Friday night until 3 October 2025 - 6-10pm

Your Friday Nights ticket includes unlimited entry to the French Impressionism exhibition from 6-10pm as well as live music performances.

Read More.. Friday Night Program



Dive into an immersive hands-on journey through the galaxy's first LEGO Star Wars exhibition

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition


Daily @ Melbourne Museum

Over eight million LEGO bricks will transform Melbourne Museum into a tribute to George Lucas's beloved space saga.

Read More.. Book Now: tiqets.com


Melbourne

Live musical experience by candlelight

Candlelight Concerts


Our Picks

Melbourne Candlelight: A Tribute To Coldplay

Melbourne Candlelight: A Tribute To Metallica

Melbourne Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift

Melbourne Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

Melbourne Candlelight: Timeless Composers

Melbourne Candlelight: Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA

Melbourne Candlelight: Vivaldi Four Seasons

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



Witness Mein's intricate and mesmerising works this winter

Annemieke Mein: Nature Revealed


11th July 2025 - 30th August 2025 @ Whitehorse Artspace

Annemieke Mein OAM is one of Australia's most popular artists known for her exquisitely-made and incredibly detailed textile art that represents local fauna and flora.

Read More.. Free exhibition bookings required



Theatre




A grown-up musical for the whole family

Annie


Until 28th September 2025 @ Princess Theatre

It's one of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time. With its iconic score featuring classics like: It's the Hard-Knock Life Easy Street and Tomorrow Annie is truly a timeless musical masterpiece.

Read More.. ticketek.com.au



A rollicking joyous new musical comedy

Here You Come Again - Dolly Parton Musical Comedy


12th - 20th July 2025 @ Comedy Theatre

Here You Come Again is a musical comedy full to the brim with Dolly Parton's hits telling the story of a fan's journey guided by Dolly teaching life lessons.

Read More.. ticketek.com.au



The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical will play a limited season exclusively in Melbourne

Beetlejuice The Musical


Until 31st August 2025 @ Regent Theatre

BEETLEJUICE is funnier more irreverent more reckless and frankly more repellent than ever in this original musical based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film.

Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au


Melbourne

Shows & Musicals


Check out the theatre shows, plays and musicals playing now and coming soon..

View Shows..


Melbourne

Make the most of Melbourne

Even more things to see hear and do this week


There's just too much happening to squeeze it all into this week's newsletter! Make sure to check out the full lineup of events online so you don't miss out on anything exciting. Check out More on this week..

More on this week..



Heads Up.. coming soon!



Coming in September


The most Tony Award-winning new musical of the season

MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical


9th September 2025 - 2nd November 2025 @ Her Majesty's Theatre

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry is startin' somethin' in Melbourne, in the multiple Tony Award-winning MJ the Musical.

Read More.. Ticketek.com.au


Coming in October


An Epic Cinematic Journey with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

MSO: Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience


Thursday 16th October 2025 - Saturday 18th October 2025 @ Hamer Hall

It's time for fans - new and old - to assemble and relive every iconic moment from this defining canon of films all accompanied by the MSO.

Read More.. Book Now: mso.com.au


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Weekend Markets


Melbourne's biggest list of weekend markets.

Melbourne Market Box Hill Record and Comic Fair

Melbourne Market Camberwell Sunday Market

Melbourne Market Creative Society Markets

Melbourne Market Creswick Market

Melbourne Market Esplanade Market St Kilda

Melbourne Market Kensington Market

Melbourne Market Kingsbury Drive Community Market - Bundoora

Melbourne Market Melbourne Book Market at Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne Market Montrose Community Craft Market

Melbourne Market Oakleigh Rotary Sunday Market

Melbourne Market Park Orchards Market

Melbourne Market Pearcedale Market

Melbourne Market Pipeworks Market

Melbourne Market Shoreham Community Market

Melbourne Market St Andrews Market

Melbourne Market That's Mine: Wyndham Makers and Farmers' Market

Melbourne Market The Fitzroy Market

Melbourne Market The Sunday Market @ Southgate

Melbourne Market Trash & Treasure Market - Wantirna

Melbourne Market Trust Makers' Market - Rippon Lea

Melbourne Market Younghusband Rose Street Market - Kensington

Regular Weekend Markets - Saturday, Sunday, 3rd Saturday, 3rd Sunday

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