Newsletter | #938 What's On this Week |
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 17th December 2024 - Tuesday 24th December 2024
Featured This Week
Adam Elliot: Making Memoir of a Snail
Candlelight: A Night of Christmas Classics
Celebrate New Year's Eve on Melbourne's Yarra River
Chocolate Starfish presents Christmas Extravaganza
Christmas Cinema: Melbourne Christmas Festival
Club Palisades NYE x Francesca's Bar
Darkfield: SEANCE + FLIGHT
Dear Evan Hansen
H2o - New Years Eve - Sunset on the Yarra
Impossible Occurrences! Melbourne Magic Show
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Linden Postcard Show
Love Actually in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra
Melbourne Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Melbourne's Carols By Candelight
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
Melbourne's Christmas Markets
Myer Christmas Windows
New Year's Eve - Fireworks - City Of Melbourne
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Pentridge Makers Market
SENSAS - Multi-Sensory Journey
Sightseeing | Golden Hour and City Lights Cruise
Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
The Outsiders Melbourne
The Wind in the Willows
West Side Place | Towers 4 Change
Free Every Tuesday
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.
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.
TOP PICK | Free street art exhibition
The Outsiders Melbourne
Until May 2025 @ Flinders Lane, Melbourne
A ground-breaking exhibition of street art by Sandrew celebrates artists defying the art establishment. Over 100 works by street artists, including locals Rone, Adnate, Vexta, Kaff-eine, Fintan Magee, Sofles and MEGGS + Banksy, Barry McGee, Vhils, Invader, Swoon, Hush, Shepard Fairey, Ron English and ELLE.
Yes, Christmas wishes DO come true! You asked.. and asked.. and asked - so we're delivering. Like Santa, but better.
Chocolate Starfish presents Christmas Extravaganza
Friday 20th December 2024 @ The Palms at Crown
Our third annual Christmas Extravaganza at The Palms at Crown will feature all the things you know and love about a Starfish show, plus special guests, a few surprises and LOTS more Christmas songs. (Yep, we saw that one on your wish list for Santa, too.)
Christmas Markets
Markets are great places to grab those special and unique gifts at bargain prices.
With laughs and surprises, this is interactive theatre at its best
The Wind in the Willows
21st December 2024 - 25th January 2025 @ Royal Botanic Gardens
Celebrating over 35 years, Australia's best-loved affordable family entertainment with plenty of songs laughs and surprises for the whole family to enjoy.
Shakespeare's timeless comedy unlike you have ever seen it before
Melbourne Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
6th - 22nd December 2024 @ St Kilda Botanical Gardens
The perfect outdoor event for families friends and theatre lovers alike Twelfth Night runs for a limited season of just 2 weeks.
34th much-loved annual highlight of Linden's exhibition program
Linden Postcard Show
Until 2nd February 2025 @ Linden New Art - St Kilda
Free entry to view over 1,000 Australian postcard-sized (aprox) master-pieces.
Multi-Sensory Experiences
Darkfield: SEANCE + FLIGHT
Until 16 February 2025 | Arts Centre Melbourne - Theatres Forecourt
Each experience combines binaural (3D) sound and sensory stimuli in complete and utter darkness. DARKFIELD is returning to Melbourne, with SEANCE and FLIGHT taking up residency at the Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt.
Another wonderful FREE exhibition @ ACMI
Adam Elliot: Making Memoir of a Snail
Until 1st November 2026 @ ACMI
Discover the magic behind Adam Elliot's remarkable Claymation style with a display of handmade sets, props and characters from Memoir of a Snail.
Two productions based on the smash hit Christmas movie
Love Actually
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Make every step count
West Side Place | Towers 4 Change
Sunday 30th March 2025 @ West Side Place 250 Spencer Street Melbourne
Register for Towers 4 Change Australia's first four-tower vertical stair climb challenge aiming to raise over $400K.
Tower 1: Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Tower 2: Friedreich Ataxia Research Association (fara Australia) Tower 3: Good Friday Appeal Tower 4: The Victorian Homeless Fund
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Live musical experience by candlelight
Candlelight Concerts
Shows plays and musicals
Theatre
Check out these world-class shows playing now and coming soon..
Called a "breathtaking knockout of a musical" by The New York Times
Dear Evan Hansen
Until 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.
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.
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!
Relive the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
Daily @ Immigration Museum
This is a 3D 360-degree journey through the 850-year history and ongoing restoration after the 2019 fire.
Multi-Sensory Journey
SENSAS
Until 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.
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.
*** 2024 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.
Free Entry 3pm - 10pm ($20 after 10pm)
Club Palisades NYE x Francesca's Bar
Spaced across 2 dance floors Francesca's and Club Palisades combine to host an evening that won't be one to forget.
Tuesday 31st December 2024 @ Francesca's Bar Northcote
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.
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.
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