Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 30 June - 6 July 2026

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Monday 6th July 2026 Featured This Week Ballarat Winter Festival Family Fiesta Firelight Festival + Harbour Lights Cruise Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Melbourne Magic Festival Melbourne Tartan Festival Mould X Pinot Palooza PBC BABY Expo - Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo Sake Festival School Holiday Guide Starstruck Waitress Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne Melbourne's epic free winter festival lights up Docklands over 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 (and free!). Read More.. Festival Program Harbour Lights Cruise 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 Cow Up a Tree 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. 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 Step Into Space with Smithsonian Starstruck STARSTRUCK Daily until 30th September 2026 @ 206 Bourke Street This immersive Melbourne experience blends cutting-edge technology, authentic science and cinematic storytelling to bring the wonders of the universe vividly to life. Read More.. Book: Fever Keep the kids entertained during the school holidays School Holiday Guide 27th June 2026 - 12th July 2026 It's not only Melbourne's biggest list of things on for kids it's Melbourne's favourite list for mums and dads. Our Picks 123Boom! Real-Life Arcade Game Experience ACMI: School Holidays Adventure Park's Winter Glow AFL Kids Go Free | Rounds 16-19 ArtVo Trick Art Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience Children's International Film Festival Dinos at the Zoo @ Healesville Dinos at the Zoo @ Melbourne Zoo Dinos at the Zoo @ Werribee Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars Family Fiesta: Ian Potter Centre Imaginator: Walk Through Experience Kids Go Free! Kids Movies Guide Kids' All-Day Adventures Knights Of Fire - Kryal Castle LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Luna Park | Open Hours & Tickets Melbourne Magic Festival Metartworld Our Wondrous Planet Play School: Come and Play! Prison Island | Escape-Room Style Experience Saboteurs: Play in Real Life School Holidays @ The District Docklands Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Family Ticket SENSAS - Multi-Sensory Journey Small Ideas | School Holiday Activities Smithsonian Starstruck Spotswood Pumping Station Tours Starry Sky Exhibition Train Rides For Kids TreeTops Challenge VR Game Experience What's Showing @ IMAX See Full Guide.. School Holiday Program - The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts Family Fiesta Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Saturday 4th July 2026 @ Monash University Venues - Clayton Family Fiesta is back at MPAC these July school holidays, inviting children aged 0-12 and their families to step into the forest and discover a world of wonder. Across four days, the MPAC precinct transforms into a lively ecosystem of theatre, dance, music, art and hands-on discovery. Read More.. See What's On 400+ performances 59 shows 2 magic weeks! Melbourne Magic Festival 29th June 2026 - 11th July 2026 Recognised as the largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and attracts magicians and magic fans from all over the country and beyond! Shows for kids families and adults and magic classes for all ages! Read More.. View Festival Program CELEBRATE SCOTTISH CULTURE Melbourne Tartan Festival Sunday 5th July 2026 @ Collins Street Beginning at the Spring Street end of Collins Street at 2pm, approximately 200 pipers, drummers, dancers, clan and society representatives, plus some gorgeous wee Scottie dogs, will parade down Collins Street in celebration of all things Scottish. Read More.. Ballarat embraces the chill each winter with a festival packed full of family entertainment Ballarat Winter Festival 2026 27th June 2026 - 19th July 2026 The festival offers three weeks of winter-themed experiences, from ice skating and dazzling light displays to medieval adventures and an impressive trail of gourmet hot chocolates. Read More.. View Program Mould X Pinot Palooza returns for the biggest cheesiest pinot-perfect party Australia's ever seen Mould X Pinot Palooza Friday 3rd July 2026 - Sunday 5th July 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Get amongst a packed line-up of artisan cheeses and a generous pour of Pinot Noir wines and side hustles with producers pouring chatting and keeping the good times rolling. Read More.. Book Now Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo PBC BABY Expo Saturday 4th July 2026 - Sunday 5th July 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Showcasing BIG brands, BEST prices, EXPERT talks, classes and workshops from our resident midwife and parenting professionals, and the LATEST innovations - all under one roof! Read More.. Book Now A fun-packed Japanese Sake Festival, where visitors can taste Japanese sake and experience its traditional culture Sake Festival Saturday 4th July 2026 - Sunday 5th July 2026 @ Royal Exhibition Building Explore over 100 incredible stalls featuring sake breweries traveling all the way from Japan. Discover and taste more than 400 varieties of sake - all in one unforgettable event! Read More.. Book Now Coming Soon Abbie Chatfield returns with a brand-new show dedicated to men Abbie Chatfield Loves Men Sunday 12th July 2026 @ Palais Theatre In a night of sharp comedy and cultural commentary, Abbie tackles modern masculinity, dating delusions, podcast philosophers, and the curious phenomenon of men explaining .. well .. everything. Read More.. Book: ticketmaster.com.au Ongoing East Gippsland comes alive in a festival of light food music art & culture. East Gippsland Winter Festival 19th June 2026 - 19th July 2026 Experience HOW WE WINTER in East Gippsland as the region comes alive in a month-long festival of luminous art epic winter feasts trestle bridge soirees lively music dark skies roaring fires and cold plunges. Read More.. Book Now Live Music & Art + CARTIER NGV Friday Nights Friday night's @ NGV International After dark at NGV with weekly curated experiences featuring live music residencies pop-up performances and activations alongside drinks dining and unlimited entry to the CARTIER exhibition. CARTIER NGV Friday Nights.. Book Now Come visit Australia's upside down house photo experience at The District Docklands House Down Under Open daily @ The District Docklands Australia's favourite inverted house photo experience House Down Under is bringing topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.< Limited only by their imagination visitors can capture surreal and creative photo memories all while having a laugh with family and friends. Read More.. Book Now Brings together some of Cartier's most iconic pieces Cartier | Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Until 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. Read More.. NGV Friday Nights Book Now New installations. New artists. A breathtaking NEW journey. Lightscape @ Royal Botanic Gardens Until 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. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection. ENCORE! Until 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. Read More.. Book Now Winter Wednesday special to keep you warm through the colder months Wine & Dine Wednesdays @ Ludlow Wednesday's @ Ludlow Bar & Dining Room Pappardelle & Pinot - Slow cooked beef ragu whole egg pappardelle + A glass of Cloud St Pinot Noir or Beef & Barossa - Slow braised beef cheek Paris mash wild mushroom Jerusalem artichoke + A glass of Langmeil 'Wild Child' Cabernet Merlot Read More.. Book Now 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. Read More.. Book: cirquedusoleil.com Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market The Winter Night Market returns every Wednesday until 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. Read More.. Takes you back 450 years ago to the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City Wed-Mon until 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! Read More.. Book: Fever Immersive Light Show 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. Read More.. Book: Fever Ready to come inside? 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. 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 An immersive experience surrounded by bubbles 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. Read More.. Book Now 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. Our Picks A Tribute To Taylor Swift Best of the 80s Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran & Coldplay The Best Of Hans Zimmer - Bendigo Tribute To Fleetwood Mac - Bendigo Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Vivaldi Four Seasons See ALL Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne Performing Arts Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination.. Broadway's smash-hit musical Waitress Until 19th July 2026 (extended) @ 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. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au Australia's best ever musical comedy The Book of Mormon Tuesday - Sunday | 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. Read More.. Book: ticketek.com.au 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.. 20+ Stores | 35K+ Products under one roof Furniture Masters - Online Superstore One-stop online shop for every room of your home including office and outdoors. Browse: www.fmhc.com.au Heads up on fuel price apps and websites Where To Get Cheap Petrol Updated! Compare petrol prices on APP's websites U-GO and membership-based Costco Fuel and LMCT+and find the cheapest fuel near you. Where To Get Cheap Petrol.. 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? Learn More.. Buy Now: viator.com 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. Read More.. Official Tickets: RedBalloon Keep Looking.. Heads Up.. 3MBS Classically Kids: Once Upon a Storytime Australian Art Orchestra: Smoke Between Mountains Beverly - Caulfield Cup Hospitality Experience Bloomsday in Melbourne Festival Claude Monet: Haystacks midday Colin Hay | LIVE Eyes Like Diamonds - Tasmanian Tiger Documentary GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant: High Tea with Prosecco La Main Fonda | Chilean Vibes in Melbourne Melbourne Murder Mystery Melbourne Street Art Tour Mungangga Garlagula (Yarning by the Fire) National Sports & Physical Activity Convention Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre Scarecrow - The Mellencamp Show SWEET (UK) The Final Blitz Tour The Melbourne Fair The Moth StorySLAM: REVENGE Victoria Day Wine & Dine Wednesdays @ Ludlow WinterLIVE | Abbotsford Convent Women in Blues Showcase World Cup Watch Party @ Toorak Hotel High Tea on a vintage tram in Ballarat See More.. Weekend Markets Check out these markets open this weekend Ballan Lions Community Market Boneo Lions Club Market - Rosebud Camperdown Rotary Market Caulfield Food & Craft Market Cheeky Monkey Market | Sanctuary Lakes! Cherry Lake Lions Club of Altona Market Computer & Technology Market - Reservoir Craft Market @ Queen Victoria Market Devenish Market Geelong Waterfront Market Gisborne Olde Time Market Grant Street Market - Alexandra Grantville Market Haven Market Hawthorn Maker's Market Healesville Community Market Heyfield Community Market - Gippsland Jumbunna Bush Market Lakes Entrance Market Longwarry Fire Brigade Market Lygon Street Market Makers and Bakers Market - Rowville Mallacoota Market Mount Beauty Community Market Murrabit Country Market Nagambie Lakes Community Market Ringwood East Community Market Rotary Club of Maffra Community Market Rye Foreshore Market Stawell Show Market The Carrum Downs Market Toora Lions Den Market - 1st Saturday Valley Market Warburton Warrandyte Riverside Market Wonthaggi Market Yarra Glen Racecourse Craft Market Yea Railway Market View every market open this Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #1019 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year