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What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 29th April 2025 - Monday 5th May 2025
Featured This Week
Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust
Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett
Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival
City Highlights Express Cruise
Day of Immunology: FREE Public Lecture
Day of Immunology 2025: Science Discovery Tours
Federal Election: Saturday 3rd May 2025
Free Comic Book Day
Gluten Free Lifestyle Show
Grampians Grape Escape | Wine Food & Music Festival
Jazz Festival - Newport
Kalorama Chestnut Festival
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Meguiar's MotorEx:
Monster Truck Mania Live
Mother's Day Lunch Cruise
The Bubbles Festival
Warrnambool Racing Carnival
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!
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ASI has been celebrating the Day of Immunology in since 2009.
Day of Immunology 2025
Celebrate your amazing immune system on the 29 April 2025 by attending events around Australia and New Zealand.
See behind the scenes as we tackle diseases like infection cancer and auto-immunity.
Melbourne FREE Public Lecture
Melbourne Science Discovery Tours
Up and Down River
City Highlights Express Cruise
Daily: 10:00am - 5:00pm - This 45-minute round-trip cruise takes you both upstream and downstream along the Yarra River.
Departing from Federation Wharf this round-trip cruise showcases key Melbourne sights including Flinders Street Station Southbank Docklands Birrarung Marr and views of the MCG.
Melbourne
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.
Melbourne
The perfect way to spoil Mum this Mother's Day
Mother's Day Lunch Cruise
Sunday 11th May 2025 departs Southbank Promenade
Imagine breathtaking views of Melbourne's iconic skyline while indulging in a delicious three-course meal complete with unlimited beverages!
Dive into an immersive, hands-on journey through the galaxy's first LEGO Star Wars exhibition
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
4th May 2025 - 26th January 2026 @ Melbourne Museum
Over eight million LEGO bricks will transform Melbourne Museum into a tribute to George Lucas's beloved space saga.
Opens with the Light It Up Opening Ceremony
Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival
2nd - 4th May 2025 @ Golden Square
One of Victoria's most beloved and popular multicultural festivals the Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival returns to Golden Square for three uplifting days of arts culture mindfulness and community connection.
Get up close to authentic props and costumes this unforgettable experience.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Daily until 9th June 2025 @ Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre
Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favorite moments characters locations and beasts from the film series as well as the extended Harry Potter universe.
The Gluten Free Show promises to be an unforgettable experience for all
Gluten Free Lifestyle Show
Saturday 3rd May 2025 + Sunday 4th May 2025 @ Moonee Valley Racecourse
Dedicated to showcasing Australia's leading Gluten Free Vendors featuring a vibrant Gluten Free Market Hall filled with dining options Food Truck park live cooking demonstrations, seminars, masterclasses, over 15 presenters and 4 stages across the weekend.
Wine Food & Music Festival
Grampians Grape Escape
Friday 2nd May 2025 - Sunday 4th May 2025 @ Grampians National Park - Halls Gap
An iconic festival set in the heart of the stunning Grampians National Park (Gariwerd), Grampians Grape Escape is a celebration of Western Victoria's finest wine, food, and music. The journey there is just as memorable, with some of Australia's most breathtaking scenery along the way.
Visit a participating comic shop on FCBD for FREE COMICS and fun!
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday 3rd May 2025
Free Comic Book Day is a single day when comic book shops around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.
Buckle up and get ready for a spectacular afternoon of family fun as our army of massive machines entertain audiences both young and old.
Monster Truck | Mania Live
Saturday 3rd May 2025 + Sunday 4th May 2025 @ Rod Laver Arena
Buckle up and get ready for a spectacular afternoon of family fun as our army of massive machines entertain audiences both young and old.
Three days of fantastic jazz music - you won't want to miss it
Newport Jazz Festival
Friday 2nd May 2025 - Sunday 4th May 2025 @ Various Venues
Melbourne Jazz Jammers presents the 2025 Newport Jazz Festival Australia.
Experience the famous three-day May Racing Carnival at The 'Bool
Warrnambool Racing Carnival
Tuesday 29th April 2025 - Thursday 1st May 2025 @ Warrnambool Racecourse
Held at the Warrnambool Racing Club, the three-day Carnival attracts thousands of racing enthusiasts every year to view Australasia's premier jumps horses, immerse in the thrill of country racing, be inspired by autumn race fashions, and enjoy unmatched local hospitality. This is Australian grass-roots racing at its finest!
Melbourne Brierly Day - Tuesday 29th April 2025
Melbourne Galleywood Day - Wednesday 30th April 2025
Melbourne Grand Annual Day - Thursday 1st May 2025
Come and join us for day of family fun on the mountain, savour the abundant chestnuts gourmet food Chai tea coffee and mulled wine.
Kalorama Chestnut Festival
Sunday 4th May 2025 @ Kalorama Memorial Reserve - Free Family Event
The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is a cherished annual community festival featuring family entertainment, handicraft and food stalls, workshops, and local musical talent.
Embark on an automotive journey!
Meguiar's MotorEx
Saturday 3rd May 2025 - Sunday 4th May 2025 @ Melbourne Showgrounds
Explore the power of Street Machine World, the ambitious Car Builders, 4X4 World, the innovation of Mobil 1 Performance World, and the global diversity of Exotics, JDM, Euro and more! From epic show builds and tough street machines to drifting demos and live stunt shows, MotorEx #23 will unite Australia's car scene like never before!
A celebration of all things sparkling
The Bubbles Festival
Saturday 3rd May 2025 @ River's Edge
Join us to meet the importers and producers and enjoy tastings at this stylish event.
An exhibition of paintings by Australian artist Sidney Nolan
Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust
1st May 2025 - 29th June 2025 @ Melbourne Holocaust Museum - Elsternwick
The collection includes 56 works of Nolan's 1961 paintings of Auschwitz victims and exhibited for the first time his later works depicting the Ravensbruck women's Holocaust camp.
Fever Experience
Melbourne
Melbourne's most exciting immersive gaming experience!
123Boom! Immersive Team Challenge
Daily @ 551 Little Collins St Melbourne
Grab your friends and tackle a series of adrenaline-pumping challenges in 6 game rooms. Dive into an action-packed adventure where teamwork meets explosive fun! Experience immersive arcade-style challenges that blend mental and physical tasks. Dodge lasers solve puzzles and race through unique rooms designed for unforgettable moments and endless laughs!
Melbourne
Experience the beauty wonder and urgency of ocean conservation
Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Daily until 6th July 2025 @ Seaworks
Featuring 118 extraordinary images by world-renowned photographers this exhibition celebrates the wonders of our oceans and highlights the urgent need for their protection.
Official Tickets: Fever
Melbourne
Live musical experience by candlelight
Candlelight Concerts
Upcoming Concerts
Melbourne Candlelight: A Tribute To Coldplay
Melbourne Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift
Melbourne Candlelight: Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA
Melbourne DroneArt Show: A Music Concert and Drone Show
Melbourne We call it Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Melbourne
This ART blockbuster returns for a limited summer season
Van Gogh: The Lume Melbourne
Daily @ THE LUME Closes (permanently) June 2025
Immerse in the vivid emotional brilliance of one of the world's most influential artists.
Official Tickets: Tiqets
Melbourne
Free street art exhibition
The Outsiders Melbourne
Daily until 31st 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.
Theatre
Featured Show
Melbourne
Don't miss your chance to see this unmissable musical
Jesus Christ Superstar
Until 8th June 2025 @ Princess Theatre
This must-see musical features one of Australia's most well-respected musicians and acclaimed recording artist Michael Paynter as Jesus the dynamic musical theatre star Javon King as Judas and soul and blues powerhouse Mahalia Barnes as Mary.
The global smash hit, Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett, comes to Melbourne with an all new jaw-dropping spectacular!
Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett
Until Sunday 11th May 2025 @ Meat Market
Join the deliciously salacious, utterly hilarious, uber-award winning Bernie Dieter, as her gin soaked haus band soundtracks a night of breathtaking circus, gender-bending aerial and fire-breathing sideshow at its most provocative and hilarious best.
Melbourne
Shows plays and musicals
Theatre
Check out these world-class shows playing now and coming soon..
Sponsored Partner
Melbourne
Multi-Sensory Journey
SENSAS
Daily until 30th June 2025 @ 6 Garden Street 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.
Melbourne
Make the most of Melbourne
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Sponsored Partner
Eating while blindfolded heightens your senses of taste and smell
Dining In The Dark
Selected dates = 30/4. 14/5 @ Cha Ching - 348 Flinders Lane Melbourne
A secret 3-course menu that includes appetizer main and dessert for you to discover on the evening. With a blindfold as a gateway taste and aroma intensify transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure.
Sponsored Partner
Melbourne
For food lovers or just in for a fun tipsy boat ride
Bottomless Brunch Afloat Cruise
Weekends @ Southbank Promenade
Board now Melbourne River Cruises for an unforgettable bottomless brunch cruise that'll float your boat.
Sponsored Partner
Melbourne
Kings of Comedy's Melbourne Showcase Special with Dinner and Drink
Kings of Comedy | Dinner and Show
Saturday nights @ The Colonial Hotel
Your evening will begin with a delicious meal and a complimentary drink then a 90-minute show of Australia's best new talent supported by celebrity headline acts.
Melbourne
$$$ Saver
Powerpal | Free Electricity Monitor
Powerpal connects a smart phone to your electricity meter and shows power usage in real-time helping you to make better decisions about the way you use energy. No catch no fees simply free useage data to save you money.
An Epic Cinematic Journey with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
MSO: Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience
Thursday 16th October 2025 - Saturday 18th October 2025 @ Hamer Hall
It's time for fans - new and old - to assemble and relive every iconic moment from this defining canon of films all accompanied by the MSO.
Weekend Markets
Melbourne Aireys Inlet Market
Melbourne Bright Rotary Markets - Gala Day
Melbourne Cheeky Monkey Market | Keysborough
Melbourne Cheeky Monkey Market | Sanctuary Lakes
Melbourne City Corner Market
Melbourne Handmade Design Market - Mother's Day Market
Melbourne Laverton Rubble & Riches Market
Melbourne Menzies Creek Market
Melbourne Paddy's Market 2025 - Eltham
Melbourne Piccadilly Market | Geelong
Melbourne Pipeworks Market
Melbourne Portarlington Makers Market
Melbourne Rose Street Artists' Market
Melbourne The Corner Market - Cranbourne South
Melbourne The Fitzroy Market
Melbourne The Sunday Market @ Southgate
Melbourne Yarrabah Community Market - Aspendale
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