Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 7 - 13 April 2026

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 7th April 2026 - Monday 13th April 2026 Featured This Week Australian Sand Sculpting Championships Billie Jean King Cup: Australia -v- Great Britain Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift Candlelight: Best Of Bridgerton On Strings DIVA | opera stars to pop icons Experience School Holiday Fun on the Yarra Heathers the Musical Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 Melbourne Motor Show Momo Fest | Nepalese Dumpling Festival MSO: Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Concert Play School: Come and Play! Rebel Heart: Love letters and other declarations Paul Kelly @ Mornington Racecourse Rip Curl Pro - Bells Beach ROME: Empire, Power, People - Melbourne Museum School Holidays Guide Sea of Light @ Abbotsford Convent Stand Up For Refugees: A Benefit For The ASRC Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers The Jury Experience The Offbeat Sari West Gate Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne Williamstown and Sightseeing Cruises Departing Regularly with Melbourne River Cruises Experience School Holiday Fun on the Yarra Daily during School Holiday's @ Southbank Promenade Glide along the river enjoy the fresh air take in the stunning city and waterfront views and create memories the whole family will love. Read More.. Book Now Mind-blowing magic right before your eyes - Dinner & Show Impossible Occurrences Magic Show Every Friday night witness magic 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 Now Join us to experience this spellbinding story backed by the full might of the MSO MSO: Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Concert Friday 10th April 2026 + Saturday 11th April 2026 @ Hamer Hall Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs the score to Disney's animated film classic Beauty and the Beast live in concert Read More.. Book Now From cutting-edge vehicle debuts to interactive experiences for all ages, this is an event no car enthusiast can afford to miss. Melbourne Motor Show Friday 10th April 2026 - Sunday 12th April 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre The Melbourne Motor Show is returning, bringing together the largest gathering of automotive manufacturers and aftermarket brands in Australia. Read More.. Book Now An enchanting world of giant sand sculptures has taken over Frankston Waterfront Australian Sand Sculpting Championships - The Enchanted Realm Until Sunday 26th April 2026 @ Frankston Waterfront Four hundred tonnes of sand. Fifteen solo sculptures. One colossal 50-tonne hero masterpiece. The Australian Sand Sculpting Championships will transform the Frankston Waterfront into a magical open-air gallery of sand and storytelling. Read More.. Book Now Ready to come inside? Play School: Come and Play! Until Sunday 12th July 2026 @ Australian Centre for the Moving Image The perfect outing for two- to five-year-olds, little ones have the chance to check out the Rocket Clock, meet Big Ted, Jemima and Humpty Dumpty, sing songs and learn. Kids can play presenter, camera operator or director - whatever tickles their fancy. Read More.. Book Now The exhibition brings together handwritten letters, private diaries, rare manuscripts and treasured keepsakes to tell stories of passion, heartbreak and devotion Rebel Heart: Love letters and other declarations Until January 2027 @ 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 State Library that explores love stories from across Australian history - the bold, the forbidden and the deeply personal. Read More.. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide.. guilty or not guilty? The Jury Experience You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Million-Dollar Murder or Web of Lies? Friday 10th April 2026 @ St Kilda Town Hall Read More.. Book: Fever Death by AI: Who Pays the Price? Saturday 11th April 2026 @ St Kilda Town Hall Read More.. Book: Fever Celebrating 40 years of funny Melbourne International Comedy Festival Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026 Get ready for a star-studded month of longtime festival faves rising stars international icons family fun and non-stop celebration. Our Picks Celia Pacquola - Gift Horse Chris Demos: Chips in the Night Club Club at Melbourne International Comedy Festival Dave Hughes | Cooked Diana McLaren is Detached Geraldine Hickey - A Weight Off My Chest Handful of Bugs: Hello Mr Radio Hannah Camilleri Ivan Aristeguieta - Ready to Mambo Jayne Steer - Addickted Jimeoin - Ballyhoo Joanne McNally - PINOTPHILE Joseph Green: Mushroom Lady & Me Katrina Mathers Kitty Flanagan - Glad Game Lawrence Mooney | Full Moon Party Louis Hanson - GOOD BOY! One Night Only Lukas Meintjes: B48Y Maitreyi Karanth: Maitriarchy Mark Silcox - The Successful Gold Trader Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit Noah Szto - MED SCHOOL Richard Mealey: DisUnited States Sarah Francis: Psycho or Psychic Sonia Di Iorio Sonia Di Iorio Sugar Bits: Feminist Trash Tape Face - The Show The Umbilical Brothers Tom Gleeson - Out Of Touch Tommy Little Winni Wizard and Her Magical Smells Read More.. comedyfestival.com.au Our guide to keep the kids busy during the autumn school holidays Autumn School Holiday Guide Friday 3rd April 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026 Children's activities and care programs festivals exhibitions shows and attractions. 123Boom! Arcade Game Experience ACMI: School Holidays ArtVo Trick Art Australian Sand Sculpting Championships Bubble Planet Dinos at the Zoo @ Healesville Sanctuary Dinos at the Zoo @ Melbourne Zoo Dinos at the Zoo @ Werribee Open Range Zoo DinosRoar: Dinosaur Park Elephant and Waterhole Trails @ Werribee Zoo Fun on the Yarra Funfields Family Park Imaginator: Walk Through Experience Kids Movies Guide Kids' All-Day Adventures LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Metartworld Our Wondrous Planet PirateFest - Seaworks Playschool | Live In Concert Saboteurs: Play in Real Life Sea of Light @ Abbotsford Convent SENSAS - Multi-Sensory Journey Silvers Circus Spectacular @ Ballarat Small Ideas Activities Spot | Live On Stage Spotswood Pumping Station Tours Starry Sky Exhibition Super Starter Combo at SuperPark Highpoint The Gruffalo Train Rides For Kids TreeTops Challenge: Yeodene Park Tuff Nutterz VR Game Experience: Virtual Room What's Showing @ IMAX Melbourne Museum Winni Wizard and Her Magical Smells Read Guide.. Children are handed a UV torch and invited to become artists of light Sea of Light @ Abbotsford Convent Thursday 9th April 2026 - Sunday 12th April 2026 @ Abbotsford Convent This April school holidays, families are invited to embark on a journey of light and imagination as Sea of Light, an interactive installation by internationally renowned production company Patch Theatre, transforms Abbotsford Convent's Oratory into an immersive ocean of light. Read More.. Book Now A groundbreaking exhibition celebrating some of history's most provocative and powerful performers DIVA | opera stars to pop icons Thursday 11th December 2025 - Sunday 26th April 2026 @ Australian Museum of Performing Arts Celebrating some of history's most provocative and powerful divas, DIVA, an acclaimed international exhibition developed by London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Read More.. Book Now View ancient Roman artifacts and learn about their daily life ROME: Empire Power People Daily until 25th October 2026 @ Melbourne Museum Featuring original statues mosaics frescoes jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome's political cultural and social life. Read More.. Book Now: Tiqets A FREE exhibition celebrating the contemporary sari The Offbeat Sari Monday 3rd December 0001 - Monday 3rd December 0001 @ Bunjil Place: Community & Civic Centre Featuring more than 50 saris by India's most renowned designers, the exhibition includes highlights such as the glamourous designs of Sabyasachi, Diksha Khanna, Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, and Tarun Tahiliani; innovative garments by Anamika Khanna, Abraham & Thakore, Raw Mango and Rimzim Dadu; and the iconic hot-pink sari of the Gulabi Gang - a powerful symbol of resistance in India. Read More.. The best are back in Melbourne for the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier. Country versus country. National pride on the line. Billie Jean King Cup: Australia -v- Great Britain Friday 10th April 2026 - Saturday 11th April 2026 @ John Cain Arena Get set for electric atmosphere and two days of blockbuster tennis from some of the world's best players. Read More.. Book: ticketek.com.au Every surfer wants to ring that bell Rip Curl Pro 2026 Wednesday 1st April 2026 - Saturday 11th April 2026 @ Bells Beach | Torquay Held annually at Bells Beach over the Easter long weekend it's an old-school test of power and rail-to-rail surfing for today's progressive athletes. Read More.. worldsurfleague.com An immersive experience surrounded by bubbles Bubble Planet Daily until 29th June 2026 @ Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre - Brunswick Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology themed rooms fantastical landscapes and even the biggest ball pit you have ever seen. Read More.. Book Now A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland Balloon Story Last Days until Sunday 19th April 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Experience the magic of larger-than-life balloon sculptures that defy imagination transforming into art at every turn. Dive into interactive exhibits and whimsical creations where adventure inflates with eco-friendly wonders sculpted into everything imaginable. Read More.. Book Now: Fever The ultimate family day out! Millions of blooms! Circus Oz! Fun for all ages! Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers Daily until 19th April 2026 @ Tesselaar Tulip Farm Enjoy sensational scenery amazing entertainment delicious foods tractor rides and so much more in the glorious autumn weather. Read More.. Book: kabloom.com.au Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the human body Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness Daily until 26th July 2026 @ The District Docklands Embark on a fascinating journey through anatomy and physiology witnessing the impact of disease through stunning full-body plastinates intricate organs and revealing transparent slices. Read More.. Book: Fever Live musical experience by candlelight Candlelight Concerts Melbourne's most quietly beautiful night out is a Candlelight Concert by Fever. Most Popular Candlelight Babies: Classical Sounds to Stimulate Little Minds A Tribute To Taylor Swift Best Of Bridgerton On Strings Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran The Lord of the Rings - The Experience Timeless Composers Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Vivaldi Four Seasons The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans Read More.. See ALL Candlelight Concerts Experience the past present and future of Formula 1 F1 The Exhibition - Formula 1 Exhibition Daily until 19 April 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre The exhibition offers fans up-close encounters with legendary F1 cars spanning multiple eras along with state-of-the-art racing simulators that let visitors test their skills on the iconic Albert Park track. Interactive installations and hands-on displays highlight F1 technology while exclusive archival footage interviews and historic memorabilia bring the sport's greatest moments to life. Read More.. Book Now: Ticketek.com.au A special exhibition celebrating Shane Warne and the moments that saw him crowned the 'King of Spin' WARNE: Treasures of a Legend Daily until August 2026 @ Australian Sports Museum WARNE: Treasures of a Legend invites you to explore Warne's own collection with personal items and memorabilia carefully annotated by the legend himself. Read More.. Book Now: experienceoz.com.au Performing Arts Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination.. Shows & Musicals Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne.. View Shows.. An emotionally charged depiction of the human cost of Australia's worst industrial disaster - the West Gate Bridge collapse of 1970 West Gate Until Saturday 18th April 2026 @ Southbank Theatre Award-winning director Iain Sinclair returns to Melbourne Theatre Company to helm this haunting and compassionate new work by Dennis McIntosh - a powerful retelling of a defining moment in Australian history. Read More.. Book Now Extended until Saturday 25th April 2026 Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Until Saturday 25th April 2026 @ Red Stitch Theatre Lauded as a "watershed moment" for Australian theatre, The Doll shattered tradition by telling an Australian story in an Australian voice. Heartbreaking and iconic, it lays bare the fragility of dreams alongside the courage it takes to imagine life differently. Read More.. Book Now Direct from London and New York, the wickedly funny Heathers Heathers the Musical Wednesday 8th April 2026 - Sunday 3rd May 2026 @ Playhouse Theatre Based on the iconic movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers the Musical is wickedly funny, deliciously dark and full of big fun. Set to a killer soundtrack, don't miss this cult classic - where popularity is a matter of life and death. Read More.. Book Now Australia's biggest ever musical comedy is back The Book of Mormon Tuesday - Sunday | Until 30th April 2026 @ Princess Theatre This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone the award-winning creators of South Park and two-time EGOT winner Robert Lopez THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au Indulge in delicious wine beer and food while enjoying breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks Mornington Peninsula Food & Wine Taste Trail Come on an amazing adventure with fellow food lovers and experience the mouthwatering wonders of the Mornington Peninsula! Read More.. Book Now: Fever Up to 20% Off Selected Sofas Fantastic Furniture | Lounge Sale Ends 20th April 2026 Fantastic Furniture is proud to be Australia's best value furniture and bedding retailer with a 1000 strong passionate team always ready to help. fantasticfurniture.com.au Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #1006 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year