Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 14 - 20 July 2026

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 14th June 2026 - Monday 20th July 2026 Featured This Week Bring It On - The Musical Candlelight: Best of the 80s Lightscape - Royal Botanic Gardens Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Metro Comic Con Smithsonian Starstruck Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights The Book of Mormon | Last Shows The Jury Experience: The 20 Million Dollar Heist The Little Food MarketWorld of the Book Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne 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 This Weekend KOOZA delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience in its most exhilarating form Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza (final week) 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: headout.com Creating an intimate atmosphere, the event will bring culinary creators from all corners of Australia where visitors can taste, purchase, and discover. The Little Food Market Friday 17th July 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026 @ Royal Exhibition Building Back for another year, The Winnings Food Experience Stage at The Little Food Market is your front-row seat to culinary creativity. From fresh pasta and fermentation to the art of a next-level cheeseboard, it's all about real skills, great food, and good vibes. Read More.. Book Now Discover 4000+ years of storytelling at World of the Book World of the Book Daily & Free @ State Library of Victoria Returning for its 21st year *World of the Book* is Australia's longest-running and most celebrated exhibition dedicated to books and the history of writing. Featuring more than 400 rare remarkable and historically significant treasures from the State Collection the exhibition spans almost four millennia with many items on public display for the very first time. Read More.. A new world of adventure for fans of pop-culture. Metro Comic Con Saturday 18th July 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre A place of excitement and fun, Metro Comic Con is your destination for film, TV, animation, gaming, cosplay, collectables, publishing and, of course, comics! Meet amazing special guests; actors, artists, creators, cosplayers and much, much more! Read More.. Book Now Examine the evidence, hear witness testimony and deliver the final verdict The Jury Experience You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide.. guilty or not guilty? The 20 Million Dollar Heist Saturday 18th July 2026 @ St Kilda Town Hall Read More.. Book Now Experience a glittering wonderland! Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights Friday 26th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026 @ Sovereign Hill By day wander historic streets stroll under faux snow and enjoy the classic Sovereign Hill experiences - hop on a coach ride try your hand at gold panning and more. Then as night falls the real magic happens. Sovereign Hill comes alive with stunning light projections music wintry treats and a magical winter glow. Read More.. Book Now Coming Soon Back by Popular Demand Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest 10th September 2026 - 25th October 2026 @ Princess Theatre Following a sold-out season in London and a record-breaking tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2025 the critically acclaimed ballet Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest returns to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au Ongoing Ballarat embraces the chill each winter with a festival packed full of family entertainment Ballarat Winter Festival 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 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 One pledge of one act of kindness by each of us would be 28 million acts of kindness in Australia. Stay Kind July 1st - 31st July 2026 Imagine being that person who makes the world a kinder place. You can be that person. That's why the Stay Kind movement is encouraging you to join us in July to do something kind each day. Read More.. Pledge Kindness The gum tree is a dominant feature of many of Australia's diverse environments connecting us to this land and shaping our cultural and personal identities. Ngarn Wa'ngal - Art of the gum tree 10th July 2026 - 21st November 2026 | Free @ Potter Museum of Art Drawing upon the University of Melbourne's collections as its foundation this exhibition brings together historical and contemporary connections to these iconic trees and is designed to be a catalyst for wider discussions including Indigenous sovereignty Australian identity climate challenges economics and ecology. Read More.. 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 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 Melbourne's favourite winter ritual has returned to Queen Victoria Market Winter Night Market Every Wednesday until 26 August 2026 @ Queen Victoria Market 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 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 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 Tribute To Taylor Swift Vivaldi Four Seasons See ALL Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne Performing Arts Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination.. A turbo charged, beat dropping, high flying explosion of music, movement and attitude Bring It On - The Musical Saturday 11th July 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026 @ National Theatre Inspired by the hit film Bring It On, this electrifying Broadway smash throws you straight into a world of fierce rivalries, killer choreography and next level talent. With an all star creative team led by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Kitt, Amanda Green and Jeff Whitty, the score hits hard, the comedy lands fast and the energy never lets up. Read More.. Book Now 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 | Last Shows Tuesday - Sunday | must end 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.. Bonnie and Clyde Boyz II Men Salt-N-Pepa + Bell Biv DeVoe are returning to Australia in 2026 Bryan Adams Returns to Australia and New Zealand with Roll With The Punches Tour 2027 Christmas in July Cold Dip at St Kilda Beach for Sacred Heart Mission Comedy Christmas Feast (in July) at Morris House Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration Geelong Folk Festival returns after more than 30 years Jackie Bornstein: Light, Hope, Love Jeremy Loops - July 2026 Tour Jody Sternberg & David Lewis: French In Jazz Little Lifely Launch with Dr. Golly Mike Vee: Forever Farnham World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 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 Bohemian Bulla Market Boneo Community Market Bright Markets | Make it. Bake it. Grow it. Cheeky Monkey Market | Wendoree Creswick Market Darley / Bacchus Marsh Market Drouin Craft and Produce Market Emerald Market Fitzroy Street Foodie Fare Kensington Market Lardner Park Craft & Food Market Lions Club Merbein Market Little Birdie Market Millgrove Market Montrose Community Craft Market On The Lawn Market - Newhaven Park Orchards Market Round She Goes Preloved Fashion Market Rushworth Market - Art & Crafts St Andrews Market Treasures & Tastes @ Trinity Market Warragul Arts & Makers Market Williamstown Craft Market Wyndham Makers and Farmers' Market Yarck Country Market Younghusband Rose Street Market View every market open this Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #1021 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year