Newsletter #988 What's On Melbourne

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Monday 8th December 2025 Featured This Week Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Water Christmas Lights Cruise Crown Australian Open Jamaican Music And Food Festival Lady Gaga | The MAYHEM Ball Tour Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Maho Magic Bar Melbourne's Carols Melbourne's Christmas Festival New Years Eve h2o NYD FUNHOUSE 2026 Run2Cure Save Our Ships Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market Sun Deck Saturday's The Jazz Room: Tribute to Soul The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case The Picture Of Dorian Gray Vaudeville Smash'd Victorian Miniature Railway Whoop Dee Doo Revue + New Year's Eve Parties + Heads Up.. this weekend + Weekend Markets Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne Step aboard and watch the Yarra come alive with festive magic Christmas Lights Cruise featuring the Crown Christmas Fountain Show 7th - 24th December 2025 boarding @ Southbank Promenade As the night falls be mesmerized by the breathtaking Crown Christmas Fountain Show of dancing water music and lights. Take in Melbourne's iconic skyline as the city shimmers in festive colours Southbank buzzes with holiday energy and the Yarra River reflects it all in its dazzling brilliance! Read More.. Book Now FINAL 2025 SHOW ALERT! Whoop Dee Doo Revue Thursday 4th December 2025 @ VIVA Melbourne Get ready for a full evening of entertainment with "Whoop Dee Doo" a double show event that takes you on a journey from the golden age of burlesque to the cutting edge of neo performance art. 7PM: A BURLESQUE REVUE Step back in time where the spirit of the golden age of mid century burlesque clubs comes alive in a dazzling display of striptease jazz and classic charm. 10PM: ANOTHER LATE NIGHT REVUE Expect the unexpected as a rotating lineup of bold and daring performers take the stage pushing the boundaries of burlesque in thrilling and imaginative ways. Read More.. Book Now Summer is officially here, and we're kicking off the festive season in full tropical style! Sun Deck Saturday's: Tropical State of Mind Saturday 6th December 2025 @ Marina Complex, 42B Marine Parade, Elwood Expect a fresh wave of rhythm, culture, and good vibes as Wild Faaji brings their unique flavour to the deck - a perfect fusion of Amapiano, Afro House, 3-Step, Afrofusion, and island-style energy that captures the essence of summer. Read More.. Book Now Mind-blowing magic right before your eyes - Dinner & Show Impossible Occurrences 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 Tickets 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! Traditional favourites like the giant Christmas tree at Fed Square and the Myer Christmas Windows draw visitors from near and far. A Christmas Carol Carols by Candlelight 2025 Christmas Cinema: Melbourne Christmas Festival Christmas Square @ FedSquare Crown Christmas River Show Geelong's Floating Christmas Tree 2025 Melbourne Town Hall Projections Melbourne's Christmas Decorations Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland Myer Christmas Windows 2025 North Pole + Pixar Putt @ Marvel Stadium Santaland | Myer Read More.. Every jingle every bell and every HO HO HO will create the most wonderful family memories. Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland 28th November 2025 - 24th December 2025 @ Caulfield Racecourse Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland is an immersive walk-through experience where every moment of Christmas has been beautifully brought to life. Read More.. ticketmaster.com.au Celebrate a 70 year old Melbourne tradition Myer Christmas Windows 10am - 8pm daily until 6th January 2026 @ Myer Bourke St Mall Visiting the Myer Christmas Windows has been a much-loved Australian tradition Myer's gift to the City of Melbourne now attracts an estimated 1.4 million visitors each year. This year's windows follow the magical journey of a child's Christmas letter from Melbourne to Santa's North Pole workshop. Read More.. It's CAROLS time Melbourne's Carols It's that wonderful time of year when families rug up, head out into the night air, and gather for a good old-fashioned round of Christmas carols. There's something timeless about standing together, singing the songs we all grew up with, and watching the kids' faces light up as the music carries across the park.. Carols At Como Park - Sunday 14th December 2025 Carols by Candlelight - Wednesday 24th December 2025 Carols in Canterbury Gardens - Sunday 7th December 2025 Carols in the Park: Diamond Creek - Wednesday 24th December 2025 Christmas Carols: City of Casey - Sunday 14th December 2025 Family Christmas At Central Park - Sunday 7th December 2025 Knox Carols by Candlelight - Saturday 13th December 2025 Whitehorse Carols - Saturday 13th December 2025 Read More.. Get ready for an exciting Free Asian foodies experience Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra Thursday 4th December 2025 - Sunday 7th December 2025 @ Alexandra Gardens Stroll through a culinary wonderland featuring over 40 passionate street food vendors offering authentic dishes that showcase the rich traditions of Asia. Read More.. Are you ready for the ultimate Jamaican experience? Jamaican Music And Food Festival Saturday 6th December 2025 @ Seaworks | Williamstown Island food, Iconic sound systems, Culture, colour & community, Family friendly vibes by the bay ONE DAY. ONE LOVE. ONE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. Read More.. Book Now The MAYHEM Ball Tour Lady Gaga Friday 5th December 2025 + Saturday 6th December 2025 @ Marvel Stadium 14-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga long-awaited return and her first dates in Australia since 2014's ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball. Read More.. ticketmaster.com.au Walk or run for children's cancer research Run2Cure Sunday 7th December 2025 @ Albert Park Join Neuroblastoma Australia for Run2Cure a vibrant community fun run raising funds for research into neuroblastoma - a rare and aggressive childhood cancer affecting young children. Read More.. Sign Up The Japanese magic bar is back with a fresh line-up of tricksters illusions and cocktails Maho Magic Bar Nightly until February 2026 @ Spiegel Haus Melbourne Be transported to downtown Tokyo for a neon-lit night of mischief magic laughter and cocktails with the ultimate line-up of sleight-of-hand superstars direct from Japan. Read More.. Book: Ticketmaster.com.au Australia's BIGGEST Miniature Railway Victorian Miniature Railway Grand opening: Saturday 6th December 2025 + Sunday 7th December 2025 @ Harcourt 2.7km track with a variety of steam and diesel locomotives. Come down see the variety of trains and watch the world go by travelling around the track. Read More.. vmr.com.au Unforgettable summer evenings at Queen Victoria Market Summer Night Market Wednesday nights @ Queen Victoria Market Global street food cooling cocktails artisan shopping and live entertainment under Melbourne's glittering twilight skyline. Free entry. Read More.. Experience the past present and future of Formula 1 F1 The Exhibition - Formula 1 Exhibition 29th November 2025 - 19th April 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre The exhibition offers fans up-close encounters with legendary F1 cars spanning multiple eras along with state-of-the-art racing simulators that let visitors test their skills on the iconic Albert Park track. Interactive installations and hands-on displays highlight F1 technology while exclusive archival footage interviews and historic memorabilia bring the sport's greatest moments to life. Read More.. Book Now: Ticketek.com.au Live musical experience by candlelight Candlelight Concerts Melbourne's most quietly beautiful night out is a Candlelight Concert by Fever. Our Picks Candlelight: A Tribute To Coldplay Candlelight: A Tribute To Metallica Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran Candlelight: Timeless Composers Candlelight: Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Candlelight: Vivaldi Four Seasons The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans Read More.. See ALL Candlelight Concerts Playable Videogames Exhibition Game Worlds Daily until 8th February 2026 @ ACMI - FedSquare Spanning over 50 years of play Game Worlds features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today with 44 playable moments original builds rare design materials and hands-on prototypes you won't find anywhere else. Explore major titles like Minecraft Final Fantasy XIV Online The Elder Scrolls Online SimCity and Stardew Valley joining iconic titles including World of Warcraft The Sims Neopets and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. Read More.. Book Online: Ticketek.com.au Discover a world four billion years in the making. You'll come face to face with animals from around the world Our Wondrous Planet Daily @ Melbourne Museum Become part of Earth's incredible living systems: ride the swirling currents of the ocean connect with intriguing creatures and vast root networks beneath the soil and join in the magical moment when a coral reef starts its life cycle. Read More.. Book Now Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover the unique and mysterious treasure trove of Viking-age treasures Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard Daily @ Melbourne Museum Buried around AD 900 and discovered in 2014 by metal detectorists the Galloway Hoard brings together a stunning variety of materials and treasures from the early medieval kingdoms of Britain and Ireland mainland Europe and as far away as Central Asia. Read More.. Book Now Dive into an immersive hands-on journey through the galaxy's first LEGO Star Wars exhibition LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition Daily @ Melbourne Museum Over eight million LEGO bricks will transform Melbourne Museum into a tribute to George Lucas's beloved space saga. Read More.. Book Now: tiqets.com Performing Arts Shows that make Melbourne one of the world's premiere theatre destinations... Shows & Musicals Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne.. View Shows.. Step beyond the rainbow and into a world where dreams defy gravity Oz - The Cirque Experience Friday & Saturday @ The Alex Theatre St Kilda Oz The Experience is a spellbinding fusion of circus theatre and fantasy - an immersive adventure that brings the Land of Oz to life like never before. Be swept up in dazzling illusions breathtaking acrobatics and unforgettable characters. Read More.. Book Now The most Tony Award-winning new musical of the season MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical Extended until March 2026 @ Her Majesty's Theatre He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry is startin' somethin' in Melbourne in the multiple Tony Award-winning MJ the Musical. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au Step inside the velvet-draped world of Blanc de Blanc Blanc De Blanc Encore Wed 7pm Thu 7pm Fri 6pm & 845pm Sat 4:30pm & 7:30pm Sun 6pm @ Spiegel Haus Melbourne This adults-only spectacle delivers world-class acrobatics sultry burlesque and outrageous humour all set to a pulsing soundtrack of vintage jazz and contemporary beats. From jaw-dropping aerial acts to cheeky champagne-fuelled antics Blanc de Blanc Encore is a hedonistic night of high-end entertainment that bubbles with energy sensuality and style. Read More.. Book Now: ticketmaster.com.au Coming Soon An intimate evening of conversation reflection and inspiration Oprah Winfrey in Conversation Melbourne Thursday 11th December 2025 @ Plenary | Melbourne Convention Centre In a moderated conversation Oprah will share powerful lessons from her own life explore the universal themes that connect us all - resilience happiness growth and purpose - and invite attendees to imagine what's possible no matter where they are on their journey. Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au New Year's Eve Parties Parties with front-row seats to Melbourne's fireworks Breathtaking panoramic views and front-row seats to the Melbourne fireworks New Years Eve h2o - Sunset on the Yarra Wednesday 31st December 2025 @ Metropolis Celebrate New Year's Eve in ultimate style at the prestigious Metropolis on Southbank overlooking Melbourne's iconic Yarra River Read More.. Book Now Ring in 2026 with a memorable evening aboard one of our exclusive New Year's Eve cruises Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Water Wednesday 31st December 2025 @ Southbank Promenade Ring in 2026 with a memorable evening aboard one of our exclusive New Year's Eve cruises. Whether you're looking to dance the night away enjoy a more relaxed evening or witness breath taking fireworks we have the perfect cruise for you! - NYE Party Cruise - NYE Party Cruise Over 40s - NYE Midnight Fireworks Cruise - NYE Early Fireworks Cruise Book Now Book your place online or call (03) 8610 2600 (tell them we sent you!) New Year's Day 3 Levels. 3 Sounds. One Unforgettable Vibe. NYD FUNHOUSE 2026 feat Shakes + Les & Jessica Mashaba Thursday 1st January 2026 @ The Emerson - South Yarra A multi-sensory takeover across three levels of music, culture, dance, and food, we're setting The Emerson ablaze with energy, elegance, and unforgettable vibes. Read More.. Book Now One-stop shop for furniture office and homewares. 20 Stores under one virtual roof FM | Furniture Masters - Superstore Furniture & Homewares - Every room of the house.. kitchen lounge dining bedroom bathroom hallway family home office deck backyard and garage. Stores: Fantastic Furniture Momentous Living Costway The Good Guys Bing Lee Kitchenaid RenovatorStore Wheel&Barrow Designer Plants Rinkit Australia AURA Home Manchester Factory Sit Back and Relax UpDown Desk www.fmhc.com.au Heads Up.. Atomic: The Songs Of Blondie - Live At Kindred Bandroom Avatar: Fire and Ash Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show Choristry: A Choristry Christmas - Church of All Nations Crown Australian Open High Tea at Rippon Lea Estate International Day of People with Disability 2025 Made to Move | Australian Jewellery 1960-2020 Melbourne's Best New Restaurants Midsumma Carnival 2026 Midsumma Pride March Oxi Tea Room: afternoon tea: Victoria - the place to be Parcels | Australia Live '25 ROME: Empire, Power, People Save Our Ships | Day of Action The Jazz Room: Tribute to Soul The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case The Picture Of Dorian Gray The UGG Shop | Christmas Free Gift Campaign Victoria's Pride Street Party Viva La Fiesta NYE @ Spiegel Haus Melbourne See More.. Weekend Markets Caulfield Food & Craft Market Cockatoo Country Market CRFT* WRK | Craft Market @ Queen Victoria Market Devenish Market Elwood Community Market Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market Gisborne Olde Time Market Haven Market Hawthorn Maker's Market Hill & Ridge Community Market Kangaroo Flat Handmade Market Lygon Street Market Makers and Bakers Market - Rowville Melbourne Book Market at Queen Victoria Market Point Lonsdale Market Portarlington Makers Market Ringwood East Community Market Seasons in the Glade: Summer Terang Market Woodend Lions Community Market Yarra Glen Racecourse Craft Market Weekend Markets held 1st Saturday & Sunday of the month View Markets Open This Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #988 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year