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What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 10th December 2024 - Monday 16th December 2024

Featured This Week

Adult Night @ LEGOLAND®
Bonza Christmas Cruise
Celebrate New Year's Eve on Melbourne's Yarra River
Coburg Night Market
Dear Evan Hansen
H2o - New Years Eve - Sunset on the Yarra
Impossible Occurrences! Melbourne Magic Show
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Love Actually - The Musical Parody
Melbourne's Carols By Candelight
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland
Merry Swiftmas | Taylor Swift Christmas Tribute Concert
Moonlight Cinema @ Royal Botanic Gardens
Myer Christmas Windows
New Year's Eve - Fireworks - City Of Melbourne
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
Oddities and Curiosities Expo
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars
Seasonal Markets: Christmas & Summer
SENSAS
Sightseeing | Golden Hour and City Lights Cruise
Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
The Holiday: Live In Concert
We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty

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Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!


Enjoy a twilight or sunset cruise!
Sightseeing | Golden Hour and City Lights Cruise
Gain a new perspective on the city you love from the deck of a Melbourne River Cruises vessel at sunset enjoy a cruise at twilight or in the sunset combining both our River Gardens and Port & Docklands cruise to enjoy the complete river cruising experience.
Golden Hour Cruise - Step aboard our elegant river cruise vessel and embark on a breath-taking journey that showcases Melbourne's stunning scenery at its most radiant and captivating time of day.
City Lights Cruise - Prepare to be dazzled by the stunning sights and vibrant atmosphere while enjoying the convenience of a fully equipped on-board bar creating an unforgettable experience.
Read More.. melbcruises.com.au


Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show
Impossible Occurrences
Mind blowing magic right before your eyes. Every Friday night witness 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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Two days of wonder intrigue and all things bizarre
Oddities and Curiosities Expo
Saturday 14th December 2024 - Sunday 15th December 2024 @ Melbourne Showgrounds
The expo invites guests of all interests to explore connect with artists and vendors and immerse themselves in the world of the unusual. Shoppers can browse an array of items including animal skulls bones dark artworks metaphysical items and funeral collectibles. Beyond the marketplace attendees can enjoy sideshow performances tarot readings and interactive photo opportunities.
Read More.. ticketbooth.com.au


Two productions based on the smash hit Christmas movie
Love Actually
Love Actually in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra
21 - 22 December 2024 @ Hamer Hall
A live orchestra will perform the evocative hit soundtrack live with the film being projected onto a huge screen.
Read More.. ticketek.com.au
Love Actually: The Musical Parody
6th - 23rd December 2024 @ Athenaeum Theatre
A hilarious sendup of the iconic romantic comedy and Christmas movie Love Actually, will make its Melbourne debut this holiday season.
Read More.. ticketmaster.com.au


Christmas experience 'The Holiday' - Film with Live Orchestra
The Holiday: Live In Concert
Saturday 14th December 2024 @ Plenary | Melbourne Convention Centre
Don't miss Beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday (2006) presented live in concert this festive season with the film's legendary Hans Zimmer score played live-to-film by Southern Cross Symphony.
Read More.. ticketmaster.com.au


Coburg's favourite festival of food, music, and shopping
Coburg Night Market
Friday 13th - Sunday 15th December 2024 @ Bridges Reserve
a celebration of community where families, young and old, come to enjoy food, music, family activities, and unique local products
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Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show
We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Until Sunday 15th December 2024 @ 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.
Read More.. Book Now


An Irwin's Christmas Story - Australia Zoo
Myer Christmas Windows
Until 5 January 2025 | 7:30am - 10pm @ Myer - Bourke Street Mall
Myer's 69th Christmas Windows have been transformed into a magical journey featuring Australia's favourite Wildlife Warriors, the Irwin family! This year's windows, titled An Irwin's Christmas Story, follow Ace the Eagle across a thrilling six-part journey, blending holiday magic with the heart of the outback.
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Melbourne will jingle all the way to Christmas Day
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
See the city light up with dazzling decorations festive events and family-friendly activities!
A Christmas Carol
Carols by Candlelight @ Myer Music Bowl
Christmas at Queensbridge Square
Christmas Carnival @ Alexandra Gardens
Christmas Cinema
Christmas Square @ FedSquare
Crown Christmas River Show
Geelong's Floating Christmas Tree 2024
Melbourne Town Hall Decorations
Melbourne's Christmas Decorations
Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland
Myer Christmas Windows 2024
North Pole @ Marvel Stadium
QV Melbourne Sculptural Christmas Tree 2024
Santa's Festival - District Docklands
Santaland | Myer
Shop to Win: Melbourne Christmas Festival
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Experience the wonder, joy, and magic
Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland
Until Tuesday 24th December 2024 @ Caulfield Racecourse
Join us for this immersive walk-through adventure where every moment of Christmas comes to life, creating wonderful memories and reigniting the joy of the season.
Read More.. ticketmaster.com.au


Carols by Candlelight is a Christmas tradition that originated in Melbourne and has now spread around the world.
Melbourne's Carols By Candelight
No festive season is complete until we've sung carols at one of Melbourne's many local Carols By Candelight.
Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park
Candlelight: A Night of Christmas Classics
Carols by Candlelight | Vision Australia
Carols in the Park: Diamond Creek
Christmas Carols: City of Casey
Knox Carols by Candlelight
Manningham Carols by Candlelight
Yarraville Carols in the Gardens
Did you know.. the very first Carols by Candlelight (ever) was held right here in Melbourne in 1938. Today, Carols by Candlelight has now spread around the world.
Read More.. Read History


Get ready, Swifties! This Christmas season, the ultimate Taylor Swift Christmas Tribute Concert
Merry Swiftmas
13th - 14th December 2024 @ Athenaeum Theatre
Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate the holidays with all your favourite Taylor Swift hits including her beloved Christmas classics like "Christmas Tree Farm" and "Last Christmas." From "Love Story" to "Shake It Off," with a festive twist, this concert will have you singing, dancing, and feeling all the holiday cheer.
Read More.. ticketmaster.com.au


Celebrate Christmas on Melbourne's largest cruise vessel, the Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat.
Bonza Christmas Cruise
Friday & Saturday nights
Once greeted by the captain with an ice-cold beer, wine or sparkling, roving waiters will serve unlimited food and drinks. Dance the night away to a live DJ, relax in the lounge area or enjoy stunning views from the deck.
Read More.. Book Now


Movies under the stars
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Summer is back, and so is one of Melbourne's most beloved traditions-outdoor cinema! Enjoy a season of films beneath the open sky.
Relax in a deckchair, sink into a beanbag, or have a picnic on the grass as you soak in the fresh night air and the magic of the big screen.
Cameo Outdoor Cinema: What's On
Classic Rooftop Cinema: What's On
Lido on the Roof: What's On
Moonlight Cinema @ Royal Botanic Gardens
Now Showing @ Dromana Drive-In
Sunset Cinema | St Kilda
Outdoor Cinema Guide


2024 wraps up with a brick-tastic Adult Night
Adult Night @ LEGOLAND
Friday 13th December 2024 @ LEGOLAND
A Santa soiree packed with brick'tastic holiday-themed fun with plenty of chances to win LEGO® prizes. Guests can take part in exclusive workshops led by the Master Model Builders and even compete to create the ultimate LEGO® tree topper for the grand LEGO� Christmas tree.
Read More.. Book Now


Unforgettable summer evenings
Summer Night Market
Wednesday's 5pm - 10pm @ Queen Victoria Market
Explore the sheds that will transform into a vibrant hub of flavourful street food refreshing drinks unique shopping and captivating entertainment.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TNMT: Heroes in a Half Shell Exhibition
Thursday - Monday - Until 23rd December 2024 @ The District Docklands
The exhibition is an immersive experience that boasts five individual galleries that take visitors on a journey through the rich history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. This limited time offering includes a projection and art gallery Vintage Memorabilia Gallery an Arcade Zone and a Pizza-rama Gift Shop!
Read More.. Book Now


Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Until 10th February 2025 @ Fever Exhibition Centre - Brunswick
Walk through the Jurassic World iconic gates as an honoured guest and gaze in wonder at a towering Brachiosaurus; come face-to-face with a Velociraptor; and get a rare up-close look at the most vicious dinosaur of them all Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Read More.. fever.com


Come see the NGV's iconic polka-dotted symbol
Yayoi Kusama: Dancing Pumpkin
FREE @ National Gallery of Victoria | Federation Court
Dancing Pumpkin is a towering 5-metre-tall bronze sculpture that you can walk under.
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Live musical experience by candlelight
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Christmas Special: A Night Of Christmas Classics
Candlelight: A Night of Christmas Classics
Candlelight: A Night Of Christmas Classics
Candlelight: A Tribute To Coldplay
Candlelight: A Tribute To Coldplay
Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift
Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift
Candlelight: Rings & Dragons
Candlelight: The Best Of Bollywood And Tollywood On Strings
Candlelight: The Sounds Of Soul
Candlelight: Tribute To Queen & The Beatles
View All Candlelight Shows..


Shows plays and musicals
Theatre
Check out these world-class shows playing now and coming soon..
View Upcoming Shows..


Called a "breathtaking knockout of a musical" by The New York Times
Dear Evan Hansen
13th December - 16th February 2025 @ Playhouse Theatre
The raw and exhilarating story of a boy who, through a brazen deception, weaves his way into the fabric of a grief-stricken family and invents an important role for himself in tragic circumstances.
Read More.. ticketek.com.au


A much-loved classic that will fill the hearts of a new generation
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Until February 2025 @ Her Majesty's Theatre
This timeless tale has been brought to life on stage like never before in a breathtaking reimagined production. 4-ticket offer available.
Read More.. Tickets: ticketek.com.au


Experience the inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Tina the Musical
Extended by popular demand until 26th January 2025 @ Princess Theatre
Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs including "Simply the Best" "River Deep - Mountain High" and "Proud Mary" this smash-hit musical is bringing Australian audiences to their feet night after night. With critics calling it "a rock music spectacular" (Limelight) and "breathtakingly exciting" (ArtsHub) this heart-pumping production is guaranteed to raise the roof!
Read More.. ticketek.com.au


Relive the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
From Friday 6th December 2024 @ Immigration Museum
This is a 3D 360-degree journey through the 850-year history and ongoing restoration after the 2019 fire.
Read More.. Book Now

New Year's Eve


City Of Melbourne
New Year's Eve 2024 - Fireworks
Tuesday 31st December 2024
Melbourne's sky will light up twice, with family-friendly fireworks at 9.30pm in our Celebration Zones, and a Midnight Moment of rooftop fireworks and laser display.
Read More.. nye.melbourne.vic.gov.au


Melbourne's most anticipated Riverside event
H2o - New Years Eve - Sunset on the Yarra
Tuesday 31st December 2024 @ Metropolis
H2o's - "Sunset on the Yarra" offers an unforgettable night of Melbourne entertainment & celebration at the exclusive Metropolis perfectly located along the vibrant Southbank Promenade.
Read More.. Book Now


Celebrate New Year's Eve on Melbourne's Yarra River
New Year's Eve on Yarra
Tuesday 31st December 2024 - 8pm - 12:30am
Ring in the New Year with a memorable evening aboard one of our exclusive New Year's Eve cruises. Whether you're looking for a gourmet dining experience lively party atmosphere or a relaxed family evening with stunning views of the fireworks we have the perfect option.
Read More.. Book Now


RedBalloon Experience
Lamborghini Joyride Experience
The experience starts in Dromana where you can enjoy the stunning views across Port Phillip Bay and the Mornington Peninsula. Then turn around and admire the bright yellow pearlescent Lamborghini that you're about to experience.
Read More.. Availability & Book


RedBalloon Experience
Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator
Daily @ Flight Experience - Docklands
Take command of the world's most popular jet airliner the Boeing 737! Sit in the Captains seat and take-off cruise and land your Boeing plane at one of thousands of airports to choose from including Rome Paris and New York.
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Multi-Sensory Journey
SENSAS
6th December 2024 - 29th January 2025 @ South Yarra
For two hours switch between pitch-black challenges and vibrant sensory workshops taking on fun wacky tasks that push the limits of your five senses.
Read More.. Book Now - Fever


Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne
More.. things to see hear & do this weekend
There are so many things on this weekend we can't fit them all here so check out More on this weekend.
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Seasonal Markets: Christmas
Markets are great places to grab those special and unique gifts at bargain prices.
Ambleside Christmas Fair & Craft Market
CherryHill Orchards Christmas Market
Christmas Makers Market at The District Docklands
Christmas Market @ Prahran Square - Twilight
Essendon North Craft Market
Heide Makers' Market - Xmas
Main Street Mornington Christmas Market
Northcote Night Market
Rialto Christmas Markets
Warrnambool Christmas Markets
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Just announced..
A Caulfield Kind of Christmas
Baby Village | Baby & Kids Store
Best of the Edinburgh Fest 2025
Best Restaurants Gift Card: Festive Flash Sale
Boiler Room Sugar Mountain 2025 - Music Festival
Christmas High Tea @ Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
Circoloco - Melbourne
Opera Australia: BMW Opera For All
Peninsular Craft Beer Fest 2025 - Mornington
Quiz Room Melbourne - Australia's 1st Immersive Quiz Game
Summer Fun Fest 2025 | Yarra Valley
The Prosecco Festival 2025
Tom Cashman: 2 Truths 1 Lie & 17 Slight Exaggerations
See All New Events..


What's on the following week
16th - 22nd December 2024

A Caulfield Kind of Christmas
Ben Abraham - Christmas Special - Melbourne
Candlelight: A Night of Christmas Classics
Chocolate Starfish presents Christmas Extravaganza
Christmas Cinema: Melbourne Christmas Festival
Dami Im - Christmas Songbook Tour
Group Candlelit Sound Healing Meditation
Hangman's Night Tour: Old Melbourne Gaol
Love Actually in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra
Melbourne Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Mindful Glow: Candlelit Sound Bath
Pentridge Makers Market
Rick Matear's Freecycling & Art Class Exhibition
V8 Hot Lap @ Sandown
Warrnambool Christmas Markets 2024
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