Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 6 - 12 January 2026

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Monday 12th January 2026 Featured Events Alice In Wonderland Balloon Story Bass Coast Agricultural Show Heart Body Soul Expo (March) Impossible Occurrences Magic Show Kooyong Classic Lorne Pier to Pub Nightjar Festival Pixar Putt at Marvel Stadium Portarlington Mussel Festival Rye Gift & Family Fun Day Saturday Night Fever School Holiday Guide Sunset Safari at Werribee Zoo Two Bays Trail Run Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne Celebrating Women on IWD 2026 ~ Free Event Heart Body Soul Expo Sunday 8th March 2026 @ Queen Victoria Market Heart Body & Soul is more than a wellness event it is a thoughtful gathering focused on wellbeing connection and personal growth. Explore a carefully curated mix of holistic living inspiring conversations creative offerings and conscious businesses designed to support everyday wellbeing. Read More.. Get Free Tix 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 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 18th annual Portarlington Mussel Festival Portarlington Mussel Festival Saturday 10th January 2026 @ WG Little Reserve Food and drink stalls, market stalls, great local musicians playing across five stages, roving entertainers for the kids, plus art shows, cooking demonstrations and local beer and wine tastings, it was a great day out for the whole family! Read More.. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Nightjar Festival in Torquay Nightjar Festival Friday 9th January 2026 @ Torquay Common Nightjar Festival returns with two nights of bold music, live art, and community energy that can't be bottled. Experience mesmerising performances from incredible musicians, vibrant art installations, and a celebration of diverse cultures. Explore market stalls, enjoy a drink at our boutique bars, and indulge in tantalising delights from a wide variety of food vendors. Read More.. 50th Anniversary - 2026 Rye Gift Athletics Carnival & Family Fun Day Rye Gift & Family Fun Day Saturday 10th January 2026 @ RJ Rowley Recreation Reserve The Rye Gift is a wonderful family fun day with attractions, children's rides and market goods. Read More.. An unforgettable evening to fight wildlife extinction Sunset Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo Saturday evenings from 10 January to 21 February 2026 @ Werribee Open Range Zoo Spend an incredible evening out with some of the world's most iconic animals. Adventure onto the savannah for an intimate, extended safari tour and delight in immersive African performances. Enjoy cocktails and snacks or feast on a traditional African braai BBQ. Read More.. Book Now 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 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.. Perfect for all ages Pixar Putt is ideal for family outings date nights and group adventures Pixar Putt at Marvel Stadium Until 18th January 2026 @ Marvel Stadium From Toy Story to Turning Red Monsters Inc. to Lightyear this open-air course brings your favourite characters to life across 9 or 18 holes of whimsical fun. Read More.. Book: ticketmaster.com.au This school holiday tumble down the rabbit hole as the Australian Shakespeare Company presents Lewis Carroll's absurd & wickedly clever classic - Alice in Wonderland Alice In Wonderland 2nd - 18th January 2026 @ The Capitol Brought to life beautifully in Glenn Elston's highly acclaimed production this familiar tale is stunningly lifted right from the pages. Read More.. Book Now Experience the elegance and excitement of the Kooyong Classic 2026 the premier lead-up tournament to the Australian Open Kooyong Classic 13th - 15th January 2026 @ Kooyong Stadium With a rich history and a reputation for attracting top talent the Kooyong Classic offers an unforgettable summer tennis experience for fans of all ages. Read More.. Book: Ticketek.com.au 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 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.. 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 award-winning smash hit musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER comes to the Athenaeum Theatre 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 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 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.. Australian Shakespeare Company: 27 Club Bass Coast Agricultural Show Bloom Art Market Come Alive - The Greatest Showman Circus DIVA | opera stars to pop icons Joy: See it. Share it. Lorne Pier to Pub Maho Magic Bar Melbourne Celtic Festival Melbourne Gin Festival Myer Christmas Windows Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures Playlist Storytellers Summer Art Fest The Church - The Singles Tour Two Bays Trail Run WARNE: Treasures of a Legend Westwood | Kawakubo Women Photographers 1900-1975 ZOOOM See More.. Weekend Markets Blackburn Art & Craft Market Carisbrook Town Hall Market Clunes Farmers' & Makers Market Dimboola Tower Park Market Heart of the Community Market - Rosebud Heide Makers' Market Mornington Racecourse Craft Market Mount Waverley Village Market Oakleigh Rotary Sunday Market Point Lonsdale Market Port Fairy Community Market Port Fairy Community Market Portarlington Makers Market Rosebud Trash N Treasure Market Skipton Market The Fitzroy Market The Lost Woods Market - Emerald Urban Markets @ Truganina Wallan Market Weekend Markets held 2nd Saturday & Sunday of the month View Markets Open This Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #993 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year