Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 9 - 15 June 2026

What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 9th June 2026 - Monday 15th June 2026

Featured This Week

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty In A Dazzling Light Show
Cartier | Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2026
Donut Festival - Queen Victoria Market
ENCORE! 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection.
Fondue Chalet @ Fed Square
Firelight Festival Cruise
Lightscape - Royal Botanic Gardens
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
MSO: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
St Kilda Film Festival
State Funeral Service for Neale Daniher
Symphonic Cinema: In the Mood for Love in Concert
The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
Waterfront Sessions: Great Food, Music and Good Vibes
Where To Get Cheap Petrol in Melbourne

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Featured

Experience Melbourne from the water this winter with Melbourne River Cruise's special Firelight Festival Harbour Lights Cruise

Firelight Festival - Harbour Lights Cruise

Friday 3 July | Saturday 4 July | Sunday 5 July sailing from Southbank Promenade

Come on board for a fun 30-minute Harbour Lights Cruise through Docklands and Victoria Harbour as the city comes alive with fire pits, lights, flames, entertainment and winter vibes.

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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.

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This Week

Brand-new Docklands event brings together food, music and good vibes

Waterfront Sessions: Great Food, Music and Good Vibes

Saturday 13th June 2026 - Sunday 14th June 2026 @ Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

Docklands will host a curated lineup of the city's favourite food trucks, serving up crowd-favourite street eats and sweet treats throughout the weekend.

Melbourne Donut Festival

Saturday 13th June 2026 - Sunday 14th June 2026 @ Queen Victoria Market

This FREE two-day festival will showcase some of Melbourne's top donut creators and bakers, where you can make your way through the Market one donut at a time.

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty

Saturday 13th June 2026 @ The Capitol

Classical ballet and modern technology come together to create an artistic masterpiece like no other where exquisite dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes.

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

6th - 16th June 2026 @ Regent Theatre

With its compelling storytelling that always hits the heart, Cranko's Romeo and Juliet is a majestic vision of Shakespeare's play, performed by The Australian Ballet's exceptional company of dancers.

Symphonic Cinema: In the Mood for Love in Concert

Saturday 13th June 2026 @ Plenary | Melbourne Convention Centre

In The Mood For Love in Concert, the Wong Kar Wai masterpiece brought to life in stunning full HD on the big screen accompanied by a live symphony orchestra performing the soundtrack in perfect sync.

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Australia's Top Short Film Competition showcasing the finalists in the Festival program

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.

ENCORE!

Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Sunday 11th October 2026 @ Australian Museum of Performing Arts

Some of the most recognisable pieces in Australian entertainment history are about to step back into the spotlight with Arts Centre Melbourne unveiling a major new exhibition celebrating five decades of the Australian Performing Arts Collection.

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Brings together some of Cartier's most iconic pieces

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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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.

MSO: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Saturday 13th June 2026 @ Hamer Hall

This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in high-definition, on a giant screen, while the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams' unforgettable score.

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Coming Soon

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

Firelight Festival

Friday 3 July | Saturday 4 July | Sunday 5 July @ 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.

Ongoing

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.

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.

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

Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

Long Live The Rock Legends - Ballarat

The Best Of Hans Zimmer - Ballarat

Timeless Composers

Tribute To Fleetwood Mac - Bendigo

Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA

Tribute To Taylor Swift

Vivaldi Four Seasons

The Jazz Room: Heart of New Orleans

See ALL Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne

Performing Arts

Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination..

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.

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..

Sale & Specials

Heads up on fuel price apps and websites

Where To Get Cheap Petrol in Melbourne

While membership-based fuel discounts from Costco Fuel and LMCT+ can offer savings, there are a range of fuel price apps and websites that make it easy to compare petrol prices and find the cheapest fuel near you.

Cheap Petrol Apps..

Step into the vibrant streets of Melbourne as the lead detective in a chilling murder mystery

Melbourne Murder Mystery: Self-Guided Detective Walk

Armed only with your phone, you'll unlock puzzles, gather evidence, and follow a gripping storyline that leads you through Melbourne's streets and landmarks. Along the way, you'll examine alibis, interrogate suspects, and uncover the dramatic circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a famous travel blogger. The suspects all have secrets-can you identify the guilty one before they strike again?

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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.