Things to see, hear & do this weekend
Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne with these fabulous events.
No city does it better than Melbourne, so get out and discover the very best shows, festivals, dining, community, exhibitions, activities and sport.
Our picks of the best to see, hear and do in and around Melbourne.
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Happens: Saturday, Sunday
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before!
Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology themed .. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Venue: Southbank Promenade
Williamstown and Sightseeing Cruises Departing Regularly with Melbourne River Cruises
Don't know what to do these school holidays? Melbourne River Cruises has you covered!
W.. Show More..
When: Every Friday
Venue: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Discover Melbourne's Best-Kept Secret - Impossible Occurrences
Step into a world of wonder and watch the impossible happen right before your eyes at Impossible Occurrences - Me.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 25th March 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
It's the last week of the Comedy Festival, so let's go out with a bargain!
Happy Hour returns, and from 5pm 'til 9pm on Monday 13 Apr, you'll be able to grab 2-for-1 tickets acr.. Show More..
When: Saturday 18th April 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Williamstown
Explore the harbour of Williamstown on board this one hour tall ship cruise.
Experience life on board a 19th Century merchant vessel and discover the fascinating history of how.. Show More..
When: Thursday 23rd July 2026
Venue: Collingwood Town Hall
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 no.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 1st April 2026 to Sunday 25th October 2026
Venue: Melbourne Museum
View ancient Roman artifacts and learn about their daily life
Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuo.. Show More..
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Venue: Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne's best Asian night market returns to Queen Victoria Market this Autumn.
From 8 April to 6 May, the Hawker 88 Night Market transforms the open-air sheds into a vibrant .. Show More..
When: Saturday 18th April 2026
Venue: Bellarine Estate
The inaugural 100 Acres Festival at Bellarine Estate has announced the addition of internationally acclaimed soul powerhouse, The Meltdown to its impressive line-up, bringing the s.. Show More..
When: Saturday 18th April 2026
Welcome to our new antiques and collectables fair for 2026.
Make a day of it and enjoy the gardens whilst you are there.
There is ample parking available and wheelchair access.
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When: Saturday 18th April 2026
Venue: Guide Dogs | Victoria
Be part of a day that throws open the doors to our campus, brings the community together, and lets you see the impact of Guide Dogs Victoria up close.
Whether you're visiting w.. Show More..
When: Saturday 18th April 2026
High Tea at Rippon Lea Estate presented by Showtime Event Group
Join us at the beautiful and iconic Rippon Lea Estate for a sumptuous high tea experience.
Indulge in our NEW.. Show More..
When: Saturday 18th April 2026
Address: Australia 3001
Celebrate your local record store!
Saturday 18th April 2026 - put the date in your diary for the next Record Store Day Australia.
Record Store Day highlights the unique expe.. Show More..
When: Friday 17th April 2026 to Saturday 18th April 2026
Address: Alpine Park, White Star Road, Wandiligong 3744
It's that time of year again when we all go a little bit nuts in Wandiligong.
Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Music-nuts and Crazy-as-a-coco-nuts.
Nestled amongst heritage.. Show More..
When: Tuesday 10th March 2026 to Saturday 18th April 2026
Venue: Southbank Theatre
An emotionally charged depiction of the human cost of Australia's worst industrial disaster - the West Gate Bridge collapse of 1970, featuring a stellar cast of cult screen favouri.. Show More..
When: Sunday 4th January 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland.
After its fly-away success in New York, Balloon Story lands in Melbourne's iconic MCEC this summer!
Embark on a journey th.. Show More..
When: Saturday 18th April 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Venue: Riviera Beach Club
Electronic music festival Electric Island recently announced its grand return in 2026 where internationally-acclaimed dance icons meet impeccable beachside locations for the ultima.. Show More..
When: Saturday 29th November 2025 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Experience the past, present and future of Formula 1®
For the very first time, Australia is hosting the internationally acclaimed Formula 1® Exhibition - an unmissable, immers.. Show More..
When: Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: 8 Beverly Hills Drive, Templestowe
Garden designer Jacquie Chirgwin's personal garden will be open on Sunday 7th December and Sunday 19th April 2026.
Be inspired by this unique opportunity to see a professionall.. Show More..
When: Friday 17th April 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
The Home Show returns to Melbourne.
Find your dream home inspiration at Home Show Melbourne
Discover endless possibilities at Australia's longest running home improvement e.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 25th March 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back and in 2026 they're celebrating 40 years of funny.
Get ready for a star-s.. Show More..
When: Thursday 26th March 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne
David Massingham presents, as part of the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit
It's Agatha Christie, improvised!
After sma.. Show More..
When: Sunday 19th April 2026
Venue: Pentridge Coburg
A CRAFT AND FOOD MARKET IN A WONDERFUL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE STEEPED IN HISTORY
A craft and food market in a wonderful public open space steeped in history, the infamous Pentridge P.. Show More..
When: Sunday 19th April 2026
Venue: Taylors Lakes Hotel
Come and enjoy an inspiring and relaxing day with stall holders offering a range of services and products to indulge your senses.
FREE Workshops throughout the day including med.. Show More..
When: Tuesday 7th April 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre
Reuben Kaye is back. Sharper, sexier, and more political than ever. Expect glitter, guts, and the kind of biting comedy only Kaye can deliver.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 | Bes.. Show More..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Our guide to keep the kids busy during the autumn school holidays.
Friday 3 April 2026 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Check back regularly as new events are added daily including c.. Show More..
When: Saturday 21st March 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Venue: Tesselaar Tulip Farm
The ultimate family day out
Enjoy sensational scenery, amazing entertainment, delicious foods, tractor rides and so much more in the glorious autumn weather.
Millions of bloo.. Show More..
When: Saturday 18th April 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Venue: Royal Exhibition Building
The Makers and Shakers Market is back at the iconic Royal Exhibition Building with its biggest lineup yet - 185+ stalls of Australian-made homewares, food, and fashion.
As Victo.. Show More..
When: Saturday 21st February 2026 to Saturday 25th April 2026
Venue: Red Stitch Theatre
1953. For sixteen summers, Roo and Barney have returned to Carlton to share a life of laughter, love and independence with Olive and Nancy.
But this seventeenth summer feels di.. Show More..
When: Saturday 28th March 2026 to Sunday 26th April 2026
Address: Frankston Waterfront, 510N Nepean Highway, Frankston
An enchanting world of giant sand sculptures are taking over Frankston Waterfront in time for the Autumn School Holidays.
Four hundred tonnes of sand. Fifteen solo sculptures. O.. Show More..
When: Thursday 11th December 2025 to Sunday 26th April 2026
Celebrating some of history's most provocative and powerful divas, DIVA, an acclaimed international exhibition developed by London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), will open the.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 1st April 2026 to Thursday 30th April 2026
Address: Woodend Visitor Information Centre, High Street,, Woodend 3441
Nine villages, one festival.
Unearth autumn in the Macedon Ranges every April.
Enjoy a month-long program of vibrant farmers markets, curated trails and itineraries, open ga.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 8th April 2026 to Sunday 3rd May 2026
Venue: Playhouse Theatre
Direct from London and New York, the wickedly funny Heathers the Musical is coming to Melbourne in April.
Welcome to Westerberg High, where Veronica Sawyer is just another of th.. Show More..
When: Friday 24th April 2026 to Sunday 31st May 2026
Venue: Immigration Museum
After captivating more than 2 million visitors worldwide, Eonarium Enlightenment presents a spectacular light and sound show inspired by Vivaldi's masterpiece, "The Four Seasons"... Show More..
When: Wednesday 4th March 2026 to Sunday 12th July 2026
Play School has been captivating little eyes since 1966 and ACMI is giving you the chance to come and explore the set brought to life, for free.
The perfect outing for two- to.. Show More..
When: Friday 27th March 2026 to Sunday 26th July 2026
Venue: The District Docklands
Body Worlds is coming BACK to Melbourne, by popular demand.
Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the human body!
Join the millions captivated by this world-famous exhi.. Show More..
When: Thursday 12th February 2026 to Wednesday 27th January 2027
Venue: State Library of Victoria
From Cleopatra and Mark Antony to Romeo and Juliet, love has often meant breaking the rules. Rebel Heart: Love Letters and Other Declarations is a sweeping new exhibition at the St.. Show More..
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