Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 2 - 8 June 2026

What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 - Monday 8th June 2026
King's Birthday Long Weekend

Featured This Week

Australian Model Expo
Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett
Big Freeze at the 'G for FightMND
Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Cartier | Melbourne Winter Masterpieces
Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza
Eonarium Enlightenment
Fondue Chalet @ Fed Square
King's Birthday Guide
Lightscape
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Melbourne to Williamstown Cruise
Mind Body Spirit Festival
Mornington Winter Music Festival
National Celtic Festival
National Reconciliation Week
Once - The Musical
Oz Comic-Con
Rising: Melbourne Arts Festival
Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout
Rutherglen Rotary Country Fair
The Book of Mormon
Victorian Snow Season
Waitress | Broadway's smash-hit musical
Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
Woodend Winter Arts Festival
World Environment Day: A Global Call for Climate Action

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Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne

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Impossible Occurrences Magic Show

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This Week

A public holiday on Monday means we have three whole days to play, explore, socialise and relax

King's Birthday Long Weekend Guide

Saturday 6th - Monday 8th June 2026

King's Birthday is a public holiday in Australia as we are a member of the Commonwealth of Nations with the monarch of the United Kingdom being head of state.

King's Birthday Events

Australian Model Expo 2026

Big Freeze at the 'G for FightMND 2026

Independent Music Exchange: Record Fair

Mind Body Spirit Festival 2026

Mornington Winter Music Festival 2026

National Celtic Festival 2026

Oz Comic-Con 2026

Rising 2026: Melbourne Arts Festival

Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout 2026

Rutherglen Rotary Country Fair 2026

Victorian Snow Season | 2026 Launch

Woodend Winter Arts Festival 2026

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Australia's largest health, wellness and spirituality festival

Mind Body Spirit Festival

Friday 5th June 2026 - Monday 8th June 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

With 140+ exhibitors, free seminars, live wellness demonstrations and psychic readings, it's a full four days of discovery for anyone into conscious living, natural beauty and self-care.

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C ebrate the diversity and passion within pop culture fandoms

Oz Comic-Con

Saturday 6th June 2026 - Sunday 7th June 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

It's more than just a con - it's a celebration of the communities we love and the friendships we make along the way. So grab your cape, stack those comics, rally your crew, and get ready to geek out with your favourite stars and fellow fans.

Independent Music Exchange

Saturday 6th June 2026 - Sunday 7th June 2026 @ Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

Across the free two-day event, music fans can browse records, cassettes, test pressings, magazines, merchandise and artist-signed items, with plenty of rare and small-run releases on offer.

Play On, for Neale

Big Freeze at the 'G for FightMND

Monday 8th June 2026 @ Melbourne Cricket Ground

Cheer on a new team of Sliders as they take on the Big Freeze 12 slide all in the name of raising awareness and vital funds for motor neurone disease (MND) research and care programs.

St Kilda Film Festival

Thursday 4th June 2026 - Sunday 14th June 2026

Proudly presented and produced by the City of Port Phillip, St Kilda Film Festival supports the Australian film industry by turning the spotlight on exceptional films by both emerging talent and short works by accomplished industry professionals.

Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market

The Winter Night Market returns every Wednesday from 3 June - 26 August 2026

Warm up with a rotating line-up of global street food, winter comfort eats and hot drinks. Feast on raclette-loaded sandwiches, loaded baked potatoes, crispy soft shell crab burgers and fried pasta cups. Then cosy up with a mulled wine, campfire cocktails, hot chocolates and sweet winter treats by the fire.

A showcase of everything that encompasses plastic modelling

Australian Model Expo 2026

Saturday 6th June 2026 - Monday 8th June 2026 @ Sandown

A national open plastic model competition is conducted during the Expo and covers all categories including aircraft, military models, cars, trucks, and sci-fi. Junior and intermediate modellers are also catered for.

KOOZA delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience in its most exhilarating form

Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza

Until 19th July 2026 @ Flemington Racecourse

A breathtaking return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil KOOZA pays tribute to traditional circus traditions in all its splendor with nail-biting acrobatics and bold slapstick comedy.

Rising 2026

Until 8th June 2026

RISING is for everyone! From visual art performance and public art installations to live music and parties we have all kinds of experiences for you to enjoy whatever you're into.

Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett

Until 7th June 2026 @ Meat Market

Join the deliciously salacious utterly hilarious uber-award winning Bernie Dieter as her gin soaked haus band soundtracks a night of breathtaking circus gender-bending aerial and fire-breathing sideshow at its most provocative and hilarious best.

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Coming Soon

New installations. New artists. A breathtaking NEW journey.

Lightscape @ Royal Botanic Gardens

12th June 2026 - 2nd August 2026 @ Royal Botanic Gardens

Melbourne's award-winning immersive light experience with a spectacular collection of brand-new installations created by leading artists from around the world including exceptional Australian and First Peoples talent - creating a magical after-dark experience unlike anything else in the city this winter.

Cartier | Melbourne Winter Masterpieces

12th June 2026 - 4th October 2026 @ NGV International

A landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects - from precious jewels and historic gemstones to iconic watches and clocks - that trace the evolution of Cartier's enduring legacy in art design and craftsmanship.

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Melbourne's epic free winter festival lights up Docklands for three fiery nights

Firelight Festival

Saturday 4th July 2026 - Monday 6th July 2026 @ Docklands

Featuring dazzling fire performers illuminated sculptures fire pits and flame jets live music and roving entertainers every moment at Firelight Festival is a celebration of fire and light.

Harbour Lights Cruise

Ongoing

Takes you back 450 years ago to the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

Wed-Mon (ends Friday 31st July 2026) @ 206 Bourke Street

Five years in the making this groundbreaking recreation by the world's top 3D modelling specialists lets you explore this Seventh Wonder like never before!

Fondue Chalet @ Fed Square

Until 27th June 2026 @ Fed Square

Featuring 18 private cosy chalets (ski lodges) it's the perfect spot to gather with your loved ones. Let us transport you to a charming French alpine village-sip on mulled wine indulge in traditional French fondue and soak up the warmth of crackling fire pits.

Eonarium Enlightenment

Until 5th July 2026 @ Immigration Museum

Experience spring summer autumn and winter through rich immersive visuals that blend seamlessly with the interior of Melbourne's Immigration Museum.

Play School: Come and Play!

Until 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.

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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.

Bubble Planet

Daily until 31 August 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.

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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.

Candlelight Concerts

Melbourne's most quietly beautiful night out is a Candlelight Concert by Fever.

Our Picks

A Tribute To Taylor Swift

Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

Timeless Composers

Tribute To Fleetwood Mac - Bendigo

Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA

Vivaldi Four Seasons

The Jazz Room: Heart of New Orleans

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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 in our spanking new Theatre Guide.

Theatre Guide..

Broadway's smash-hit musical

Waitress

Until 12th July 2026 @ Her Majesty's Theatre

Starring acclaimed powerhouse Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Jenna alongside show-stopping Gabriyel Thomas as Becky theatre favourite Mackenzie Dunn as Dawn charismatic stage and screen star Rob Mills as Dr Pomatter and legend of Australian entertainment John Waters as Joe.

The Book of Mormon

Tuesday - Sunday | Season extended until 19th July 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.

Sale & Specials

Return Cruise to Williamstown

Melbourne to Williamstown Cruise

Hop on board this two hour cruise that ventures out into Port Phillip Bay to Williamstown. Departing from Southbank Promenade you will gently meander down the Yarra River passing by a number of city highlights including Crown Casino Westgate Bridge Exhibition Centre and Polly Woodside.

After approximately 45 to 60 minutes of travelling you'll arrive in the charming and historic town of Williamstown. View this early colonial settlement from the water characterised by buzzing restaurants cafes and galleries amongst picturesque gardens. Stay for lunch.

Then sit back and relax as your captain takes you back to Southbank a great opportunity to witness the stunning Melbourne skyline.