Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 21 - 27 July 2026

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 21st July 2026 - Monday 27th July 2026 Featured This Week Adventure Park's Winter Glow Bendigo Indoor Antiques & Collectables Fair Blackout Card Show Broadsheet: DineOut - Winter Food Festival Christmas in July at Hophaus & P.J.O'Brien's Cold Dip for Sacred Heart Mission Comedy Clothes Swap Craft Destash Market Final Fantasy XIV Heads Up Quickies Immerse | Knox Arts and Culture Festival Leaps And Bounds Music Festival Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Open House Melbourne Weekend Planet Ark's National Tree Day Smithsonian Starstruck The Shuckers' Supper Oyster Event Weekend Markets Guide Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne Celebrate International Oyster Day with an intimate evening dedicated to Australia's world-class oysters The Shuckers' Supper - Oyster Event Wednesday 5th August 2026 @ P.J. O'Brien's - Southbank Celebrate International Oyster Day with a special guided dining experience, where premium Australian oysters take centre stage alongside expertly paired wines and insights from one of the country's leading oyster producers. 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 THIS WEEK GOOD DESIGN MATTERS - Theme: Generous City Open House Melbourne Weekend Friday 24th July 2026 - Sunday 26th July 2026 Open House Melbourne celebrates good design by opening up buildings, places and spaces, inspiring public engagement in conversations about the future of our city. Read More.. Explore Program Featuring Melbourne's brightest chefs, restaurants and hospitality venues Broadsheet: DineOut - Winter Food Festival 20th - 26th July 2026 Broadsheet's much-loved DineOut Winter Food Festival is back serving up an exciting program of exclusive dining experiences across Melbourne. Read More.. Browse Program Bringing the festive cheer early with a cosy Christmas in July celebration Christmas in July Saturday 25th July 2026 @ P.J. O'Brien's Sunday 26th July 2026 @ Hophaus Bar Gather your crew, embrace the winter vibes, dig out your daggy Christmas jumpers and let us serve up all the Christmas craic and favourites. Read More.. Book: Hophaus Bar Book: P.J. O'Brien's SNOW | LIGHTS | FIRE | ICE Adventure Park's Winter Glow Until 29th August 2026 @ Adventure Park | Geelong With snow theme park rides dazzling light installations fire twirling and ice sculpting displays there's something the whole family will love. Read More.. Book Now Winter sounds better in Yarra Leaps And Bounds Music Festival Thursday 16th July 2026 - Sunday 26th July 2026 @ City of Yarra City of Yarra's annual winter music festival returns to a ten-day format championing the venues, artists, DJs, promoters and collectives that make Yarra one of Australia's most important live music communities. Read More.. Leaps And Bounds Record Fair 2026 Program Discover hidden treasures and rare finds Bendigo Indoor Antiques & Collectables Fair Saturday 25th July 2026 - Sunday 26th July 2026 @ Prince of Wales Showgrounds - Bendigo This popular two-day event brings together more than 100 stalls filled with antiques, collectables and memorabilia, making it a must-visit for collectors, bargain hunters and curious browsers alike. Read More.. $5 @ Door A card show for all ages Blackout Card Show Sunday 26th July 2026 @ Melbourne Showgrounds We aim to bring you the highest quality vendors, ranging from Pokemon, Sports, One Piece, Lorcana, Weiss Schwarz and everything in between! Read More.. Book Now Christmas in July Cold Dip at St Kilda Beach for Sacred Heart Mission Cold Dip for Sacred Heart Mission Saturday 25th July 2026 @ St Kilda Beach Hosted by Jimmy O'Neill's Whiskey & Ale House, the event aims to generate much needed funds for SACRED HEART MISSION, to support local St Kilda women and children experiencing homelessness during Melbourne's coldest months. Read More.. Book Now Part comedy show, part clothes swap, Comedy Clothes Swap is the event for people who need a wardrobe refresh and a laugh Comedy Clothes Swap Sunday 26th July 2026 @ Quad Club Brunswick Bring along the clothes that you no longer wear, swap them for something new-to-you and watch a line-up of comedians sharing the stories behind the items of clothing they most desperately need to ditch. Read More.. Book Now Join fellow Warriors of Light for a live community watch of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Berlin Fan Fest keynote Final Fantasy XIV - Berlin Fan Fest Watch Party Australia Saturday 25th July 2026 @ Fortress Melbourne Experience the biggest announcements, reveals, and moments from Fan Fest together with the Australian FFXIV community on the biggest screens, in the best gaming venues in the country. Read More.. Book Now Immerse is a month-long arts and culture event presented across Knox Immerse | Knox Arts and Culture Festival 26th June - 26th July 2026 (Final Days) The program features interactive exhibitions, performances, projections, workshops, bus tours and other creative surprises for all ages. Read More.. 2026 Program 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 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.. 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 Until 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.. 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 Wednesday's 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 30th August 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 Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran & Coldplay The Best Of Hans Zimmer - Bendigo Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Tribute To Taylor Swift Vivaldi Four Seasons See ALL Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne PERFORMING ARTS Head to Hollywood with the dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time - Pretty Woman Pretty Woman: The Musical Tuesday 14th July 2026 - Sunday 30th August 2026 @ Regent Theatre Bursting with glamour, charm, and all the iconic moments you know and love, this joyous musical hit is playing at the Regent Theatre Read More.. Book Now 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 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 READING.. Heads Up.. AusAlert | National Warning System Fiddler on the Roof Bakery Hill Distillery x Doutta Galla Hotel Camp Trivia Craft Destash Market Death of a Salesman Free Fish Burgers and Crispy Flake Garfield's I Hate Mondays Lasagne Bar Horses' Birthday Jackie Bornstein and Hue Blanes: Duets Jackson Combo Acoustic Duo: Hits & Bangers Leaps And Bounds Record Fair Mater Lotteries: Win $5.3 MILLION First Prize Package Morning Post | Melbourne Newsletter Planet Ark's National Tree Day Psychic & Wellbeing Expo | Taylors Lakes ScullyBug Markets - South Melbourne Spiderbait Live The Nutcracker Unwinding: Ceremonial Matcha Making & Sound Bath Movies to Watch at Home This Winter WinterLIVE | Abbotsford Convent See More.. Weekend Markets Check out these markets open this weekend Ballarat Farmers' Market - 4th Saturday Barwon Heads Market Bayside Farmers' Market Bayswater Makers' Market Benalla Farmers' Market Bentleigh Farmers' Market Bumble Bee Market | Berwick Cheeky Monkey Market | Point Cook Cobram Lions Market Craft Destash Market Dromana Community Market Elwood Farmers' Market | 4th Saturday Essendon North Craft Market Gembrook Market Hamilton Farmers' and Craft Market - HIRL Hamilton Institute Farmers' Market Hume Community Market I Wore It Once Market - Mornington Inverloch Community Farmers' Market Jung Market - Horsham Kinglake Market Little Beauty Market - Frankston Makers Market at The District Mansfield Farmers' Market Moama Market Mount Eliza Farmers' Market Myrtleford Farmers' Market Nagambie Farmers' Market @ Tahbilk Nunawading Market Piccadilly Market | Deakin Waterfront Pomonal Village Market - Halls Gap Port Fairy Community Market ScullyBug Markets | Cranbourne Slow Food Farmers' Market - Spotswood Traralgon Farmers' Market Urban Market | Eynesbury Market Urban Market | Mickleham Market Yarragon Craft & Produce Market Yarrawonga Farmers & Craft Market View every market open this Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #1022 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year