Newsletter #995 What's On Melbourne

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Monday 26th January 2026 Featured Events Anastasia the Musical Australia Day - Monday 26th January 2026 Australian Open Balloon Story (Last Days) Bottomless Galentine's on the Mountain Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play Festival of Sails Kids Visit For Half Price @ Melbourne Aquarium Maho Magic Bar Midsumma Festival Outdoor Cinema Guide Oz The Cirque Experience Queen Victoria Summer Night Market Saturday Night Fever School Holiday Guide Shop 225: Go Carrot Pizza Tamil Festival Australia The Eagles Story: Another Tequila Sunrise Tour The Pole Shebang UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Valentine's Day | Celebrate Love on the Water WARNE: Treasures of a Legend Women Photographers 1900-1975 Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne The Eagles Story brings one of the greatest rock bands of all time vividly back to life The Eagles Story: Another Tequila Sunrise Tour The show recreates the sound, look, and energy of The Eagles with incredible accuracy, letting you experience legendary hits like "Hotel California, Take It Easy, and Desperado" as if you were there when they first ruled the charts. Sunday 22nd February 2026 @ Warrandyte RSL Saturday 28th February 2026 @ Ararat Town Hall Read More.. Book: theeaglesstory.com.au Round up your girls - Galentine's Day is about to get very spicy. A Spicy Bottomless Galentine's on the Mountain Saturday 14th February 2026 @ Magic Mountain Saloon Join us for our Galentine's Bottomless Lunch featuring authentic Thai dishes, bottomless cocktails, and a red-hot, pink-kissed interior that's basically flirting with you. Read More.. Book Now Dinner Cruise with Melbourne River Cruises Valentine's Day | Celebrate Love on the Water Saturday 14th February 2026 @ Southbank Promenade Whether you're celebrating with your special someone or treating yourself to an evening of indulgence Melbourne River Cruises offers the perfect setting for a memorable Valentine's celebration. Read More.. Book Now A Grand Slam Slice: Shop 225 Serves 'Go Carrot' dedicated to Tennis Star, Jannik Sinner Shop 225: Go Carrot Special Pizza Limited offer: Sunday 1st February 2026 @ Shop 225 - Pascoe Vale South During the Australian Open, until the 1st of February, Shop 225 invites guests to experience its delectable limited-edition pizza, 'Go Carrot,' dedicated to Italian tennis star, Jannik 'Carrot' Sinner. Read More.. Order 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 Tickets Australia Day 2026 The national public holiday is on Monday 26th January 2026 Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. It marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in New South Wales, and the raising of the British flag at Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip. Melbourne Events 21 Gun Salute at the Shrine of Remembrance Australia Day @ Fed Square BBQ Day Festival of Sails Government House Open Day Hanging Rock Cup Invasion Day Rally Official Flag Raising Ceremony Share The Spirit Whitehorse Australia Day Concert Summer School Holiday Guide Saturday 20th December 2025 - Monday 26th January 2026 Our summer guide to keep the kids busy over Christmas and New Year. Our Picks 123Boom! Real-Life Arcade Game Experience Andy And The Odd Socks ArtVo Trick Art Balloon Story Elephant and Waterhole Trails @ Werribee Zoo FEVER School Holiday Activities Funfields Family Park Game Worlds @ ACMI Harry Potter: The Exhibition Hidden: Seven Children Saved I-Spy @ Fitzroy Gardens Imaginator Kids Movies Guide Kids' All-Day Adventures LEGO Summer of Play Monopoly Dreams Our Wondrous Planet Pixar Putt at Marvel Stadium Saboteurs SENSAS Silvers Circus Spectacular - Rosebud Small Ideas Holiday Activities SpongeBob Underworld Adventure Spotswood Pumping Station Tours Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker Tinkertown @ Scienceworks Train Rides Tycho Goes to Mars VR Game Experience See School Holiday Guide.. Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let's Play Saturday 24th January 2026 - Sunday 25th January 2026 @ Plenary | Melbourne Convention Centre Mickey Mouse is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the iconic Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with all his favourite pals, including Minnie, Goofy, Ariel, the Puppy Dog Pals, and Ginny and Bitsy from SuperKitties. But when mysterious green weather keeps interrupting all the fun, Team Spidey from Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends must step in to help save the day - and their playdate. Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au Kids Visit For Half Price @ Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium 12th - 30th January 2026 @ SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium For a limited time guests can purchase General Admission child tickets at 50% off the standard price when booking online in advance - at a flat rate of $19.50 throughout the promotional period. Read More.. Buy Now A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland Balloon Story 4th - 31st January 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Experience the magic of larger-than-life balloon sculptures that defy imagination transforming into art at every turn. Dive into interactive exhibits and whimsical creations where adventure inflates with eco-friendly wonders sculpted into everything imaginable. Read More.. Book Now: Fever The start of the sporting year in Melbourne means only one thing - the Australian Open Australian Open 12th January - 1st February 2026 @ Melbourne Park With the world's top tennis players fighting it out for the first Grand Slam title of the year there's no better place to be. Read More.. Book Now: Ticketmaster.com.au Australia's premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience returns Midsumma Festival 2026 18th January - 8th February 2026 Midsumma presents a jam- packed calendar with about 200 events celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community across Naarm/Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our Picks Amplio Rocks! Deaf Club & Dance Party By Theatre Works: Australian Open FREAK OUT! THE AFTERPARTY Kiki House of Furia: The Fantasy Ball Library Up Late x Creative Acts Midsumma Pride March Sunday Sizzle: Pride March Rooftop Party The Ironing Maidens: Hot & Heavy The Pole Shebang Victoria's Pride Street Party Read More.. Program A festival for everyone - all-day fun for the whole family Tamil Festival Australia Sunday 25th January 2026 @ Caribbean Park Celebrate culture, community, and togetherness at a vibrant multicultural carnival inspired by Thai Pongal and Tamil heritage, and proudly shared with all of Victoria. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a full day of colour, music, food, and fun in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Read More.. Get FREE Tickets Enjoy a season of films beneath the open sky Outdoor Cinema Guide 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. Melbourne Outdoor Cinema's Cameo Outdoor Cinema Classic Rooftop Cinema Lido on the Roof Moonlight Cinema @ Royal Botanic Gardens Sun Williamstown @ Seaworks Sunset Cinema | Abbotsford Sunset Cinema | St Kilda Read Guide.. 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 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 Daily until 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 Performing Arts Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination.. All final tickets are now just $89!! Don't miss out!! Saturday Night Fever 8th - 25th January 2026 @ Athenaeum Theatre SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is the ultimate celebration of the 1970s disco phenomenon that defined a generation and includes the Bee Gee's hits 'Stayin' Alive' 'Night Fever' 'More Than A Woman' and 'How Deep Is Your Love'. Read More.. Book Now: ticketmaster.com.au Adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film Anastasia the Musical Until 15th February 2026 @ Regent Theatre This dazzling production by the Tony Award winning team Terrence McNally Stephen Flaherty Lynn Ahrens and Darko Tresnjak transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of 1920s Paris. Read More.. Book: ticketek.com.au 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 beyond the rainbow and into a world where dreams defy gravity! Oz The Cirque Experience 16 - 24 January 2026 @ 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 Shows & Musicals Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne.. View Shows.. One-stop shop | 14K products under one virtual roof Furniture Masters - Superstore Furniture & Homewares - Every room of the house.. kitchen lounge dining bedroom bathroom hallway family home office deck backyard and garage. Stores: Bedzy Bing Lee Costway Fantastic Furniture Kitchenaid Momentous Living Onebed RenovatorStore The Good Guys UpDown Desk www.fmhc.com.au Heads Up.. Always Modern | The Heide Story Blitz Golf | Golf x Music @ Yarrawonga Boney M Feat. Maizie Williams - The Final Curtain Tour Box Hill New Year Festival Candlelight: Best of 80s Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special Cirque Nouvelle Crowne Plaza Geelong Festival of Sails ITZY | 3rd World Tour < Tunnel Vision Lunar New Year at QV Melbourne Mater Lotteries: WIN $476K First Prize Package Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures Silvers Circus - Mornington The Classics Opera The Pole Shebang UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell - Big Love World Tour WARNE: Treasures of a Legend Women Photographers 1900-1975 Wu Tang Clan | The Final Chamber See More.. Weekend Markets Akoonah Park Market Camberwell Sunday Market Club Italia Markets - Geelong Craft & Food Market at Marnong Hastings Street Market Kingsbury Drive Market Laverton Market Little Beauty Market - Frankston Melbourne Book Market Mt Martha South Beach Market Oakleigh Rotary Sunday Market Pipeworks Market Portarlington Lions Market Portarlington Makers Market Rose Street Artists' Market St Andrews Market St Leonards Foreshore Market Sunshine Street Market The Fitzroy Market The Sunday Market @ Southgate Tootgarook Community Market Weekend Markets held 4th Saturday & Sunday of the month ~ if travelling long distance please check as some markets say "every" month of the year but not in January. View Markets Open This Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #995 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year