Newsletter: What's On | 13 - 19 May 2025
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 13th May 2025 - Monday 19th May 2025
Featured This Week
Australian Heritage Festival
Beetlejuice The Musical
Botanica Festival at Rippon Lea Estate
City Highlights Express Cruise
Day of Immunology: Science Discovery Tours
Heart Body Soul Festival
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Melbourne Design Week
Melbourne International Animation Festival
National Walk Safely to School Day
Ninja A-League Grand Final: Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners
Pint of Origin - Beer Festival
Rialto Run Up
Rocky Road Festival of Flavours
Sleep At The 'G
Sleepless Footscray Festival
South Side Festival - Frankston
The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale
The Big Design Market 'Almost Winter'
Free Every Tuesday
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!
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"Almost Winter" is a delightful opportunity to indulge the senses on every level
The Big Design Market 'Almost Winter'
Friday 23rd May 2025 - Sunday 25th May 2025 @ Royal Exhibition Building
Boasting 250+ independent designers, 70+ of the very best artisanal food brands an incredible art installation and a fashion runway show featuring the cream of independent slow fashion.
Nourish Your Heart. Awaken Your Body. Uplift Your Soul.
Heart Body Soul Festival
Sunday 18th May 2025 @ Brunswick Town Hall
Step into a beautifully curated space where all parts of you are welcomed your heart your body your soul.This is more than just an event it's a celebration of wellness wisdom and spiritual awakening.
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.
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.
Climb 1240 'Giant' Steps for Autism on Sunday 18 May 2025.
Rialto Run Up
1240 'giant' steps across 54 floors. Climb once for the thrill or push your limits and ascend as many times as you can.
Get active and make a difference to AUTISTIC children and adults and their families
Dive into an immersive hands-on journey through the galaxy's first LEGO Star Wars exhibition
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Daily until 26th January 2026 @ Melbourne Museum
Over eight million LEGO bricks will transform Melbourne Museum into a tribute to George Lucas's beloved space saga.
Get up close to authentic props and costumes this unforgettable experience.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Daily until 17th August 2025 @ Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre
Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favourite moments characters locations and beasts from the film series as well as the extended Harry Potter universe.
On any given night over 7,600 young Victorians are without a safe place to call home
Sleep At The 'G 2025
Now in its 12th year, the highly anticipated MCM Sleep At The 'G event is set to take place on Thursday 15th May 2025 at the MCG.
Join us for MCM Sleep At The 'G where each year compassionate Victorians come together in support of thousands of young Victorians who are without a safe place to call home.
Travel the world of beer at 23 great Melbourne venues
Pint of Origin - Beer Festival
9th - 18th May 2025 @ 23 venues
Check out the full lineup of venues and brewers plus the program of events and start planning your adventures.
Ninja A-League Grand Final: Women's soccer
Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners
Sunday 18th May 2025 @ AAMI Park
Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners will face off in an epic A-League Grand Final on Sunday 18 May at AAMI Park.
Thrice the fun thrice the flavours... Yarra Valley Chocolaterie Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and the Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie
Rocky Road Festival of Flavours
1st - 31st May 2025
Our European Chocolatiers will be giving the classic Aussie sweet treat a makeover throughout the entire month of May with our annual Rocky Road Festival!
Embark on a captivating journey through the eclectic landscape of arts and culture that defines our beloved community
Sleepless Footscray Festival
2nd - 18th May 2025
Sleepless Footscray Festival is back with a huge line-up of immersive experiences performances and art installations.
Friday 16th May 2025
National Walk Safely to School Day
The initiative raises encourages children to walk to school every day.
Walking regularly benefits children's physical health cognitive development and academic performance.
This is your chance to jump in discover something new and be part of the action
South Side Festival
Frankston's South Side Festival is returning from Thursday 8 May to Sunday 18 May 2025 bringing a packed program of cutting-edge visual arts immersive installations playful performances workshops and live music all showcasing the colourful and creative undertone at Frankston's core.
Theme: Design the World You Want
Design is powered by creativity. Enriching culture and society, design allows us to express, question, propose and test ideas about life, and in the world.
Melbourne Design Week
Thursday 15th May 2025 - Sunday 25th May 2025
The festival celebrates design in an annual 11-day program of talks tours exhibitions launches installations and workshops across Australia's design capital.
MIAF Reaches 25 Years of Animation Celebration in Melbourne
Melbourne International Animation Festival
18th May 2025 - 25th May 2025 @ Treasury Theatre
32 screenings showcasing the best new animations from around the world with a dynamic mix of styles and stories including the Character Study Drill Down Digital Extremes Abstract Showcase Hi-Fi Design and more.
A celebration of our natural environment, gardening and sustainability.
Botanica Festival
Sunday 18th May 2025 @ Rippon Lea Estate
Gather your botanica-loving friends and family for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)'s annual celebration of the natural environment, sustainability and gardening.
Unearthed: Australia's largest community-led celebration of heritage
Australian Heritage Festival
18th April 2025 - 18th May 2025
In 2025, with more than 600 events planned nationwide, it's the perfect time to dive into a vibrant calendar filled with rare experiences, fascinating encounters, and exclusive access to some of Australia's most treasured historic places.
Sleeping Beauty In A Dazzling Light Show
Ballet of Lights
Sunday 18th May 2025 @ The Capitol
Classical ballet and modern technology come together to create an artistic masterpiece like no other where exquisite dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes.
An exhibition of paintings by Australian artist Sidney Nolan
Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust
Daily until 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'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!
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
Live musical experience by candlelight
Candlelight Concerts
Upcoming Concerts
This ART blockbuster returns for a limited summer season
Van Gogh: The Lume Melbourne
Daily @ THE LUME Closes June 2025
Immerse in the vivid emotional brilliance of one of the world's most influential artists.
Official Tickets: Tiqets
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
Shows plays and musicals
Theatre
Check out these world-class shows playing now and coming soon..
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical will play a limited season, exclusively in Melbourne
Beetlejuice The Musical
Until 29th June 2025 @ Regent Theatre
BEETLEJUICE is funnier, more irreverent, more reckless and, frankly, more repellent than ever in this original musical based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film.
Embark on a stunning new journey, as The Lord of the Rings unfolds in a breathtaking and critically acclaimed live stage production to capture hearts and imagination, like never before.
The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale
Shows until 30th May 2025 @ Comedy Theatre
Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be immersed in the world of Middle-earth, in the company of Hobbits, as J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy of books, The Lord of the Rings is brought to life, in an award-winning musical theatre event featuring spectacular world-class theatrics and captivating live music.
The acclaimed musical phenomenon HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN
Thursday 8th May 2025 - Sunday 6th July 2025 @ Her Majesty's Theatre
HADESTOWN is a defiantly hopeful theatrical experience that will take you on a journey to the underworld and back intertwining two mythic love stories - that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. HADESTOWN invites you to imagine how the world could be.
Featured Show
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.
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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.
Make the most of Melbourne
More.. things to see hear & do this week
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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.
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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.
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Powerpal | Free Electricity Monitor
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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.
At Southgate every Sunday | Meet the Makers
The Sunday Market @ Southgate
At Southgate every Sunday 10am - 4pm
After more than two decades positioned around the Arts Centre the Sunday Market is embarking on a new journey; moving next door to the Southgate!
Weekend Markets
Markets open this weekend
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