Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 7 - 13 July 2026

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 7th June 2026 - Monday 13th July 2026 Featured This Week Abbie Chatfield Loves Men Aboriginal Comedy Allstars Bastille Day French Festival CARTIER | Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest Electric Wonderland - Bendigo ENCORE! 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection. Grazeland's Winter Wonderland Greatest of the Mall Lightscape - Royal Botanic Gardens Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Malvern East Chamber Music Festival Melbourne Magic Festival Pride & Prejudice (Sort Of) Musical Comedy School Holiday Guide Smithsonian Starstruck Stay Kind July The Book of Mormon | Last Shows The Finders Keepers: Design Market Victorian Association of Miniature Enthusiasts: Fair & Exhibition Waitress WinterLIVE World Chocolate Day Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne One pledge of one act of kindness by each of us would be 28 million acts of kindness in Australia. Stay Kind July 1st - 31st July 2026 Imagine being that person who makes the world a kinder place. You can be that person. That's why the Stay Kind movement is encouraging you to join us in July to do something kind each day. Read More.. Pledge Kindness 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 Now Step Into Space with Smithsonian Starstruck STARSTRUCK Daily until 30th September 2026 @ 206 Bourke Street This immersive Melbourne experience blends cutting-edge technology authentic science and cinematic storytelling to bring the wonders of the universe vividly to life. Read More.. Book: Fever This Weekend Swap your beanie for a beret and rendezvous @ Queen Victoria Market Bastille Day French Festival Saturday 11th July 2026 - Sunday 12th July 2026 @ Queen Victoria Market Browse the bustling market brimming with local French-Australian producers, indulge in mouth-watering cuisine; think flaky croissants, melting raclette, and a very good vin chaud and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of dazzling live performers. Read More.. 2026 is our 18th year of making market magic The Finders Keepers: Design Market Friday 10th July 2026 - Sunday 12th July 2026 @ Royal Exhibition Building Enjoy the ultimate creative day out supporting brand-new and established designers artists makers musicians and foodies all in one jam-packed event. 260+ of our craftiest friends plus yummy food and drinks. Read More.. Book Now 400+ performances 59 shows 2 magic weeks! Melbourne Magic Festival 29th June 2026 - 11th July 2026 Recognised as the largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and attracts magicians and magic fans from all over the country and beyond! Shows for kids families and adults and magic classes for all ages! Read More.. View Festival Program Grazeland is back serving up a sizzling mix of food, fiery entertainment and festive displays to warm the winter nights! Grazeland's Winter Wonderland Friday Saturday and Sunday night @ Grazeland Spotswood Grazeland will transform into a glowing winter escape complete with neon lights falling snow live music and a feast of seasonal food and drinks to beat the chill. Read More.. An enchanting sound and light show, interactive exhibits, immersive light installations and magical projections Electric Wonderland Until Sunday 12th July 2026 @ Rosalind Park, Bendigo The much-loved light show promises to shine brighter than ever as it delivers even more exciting hands-on experiences and breathtaking photo opportunities. Read More.. Book Now 1000s of Free Bespoke Doughnuts Are Coming Greatest of the Mall 17 June to 12 July @ Bayside Frankston, Broadmeadows Central, The Glen, Box Hill Central Vicinity Centres and Melbourne Food & Wine have teamed up with Melbourne food legend Raph Rashid (founder of Beatbox Burger, Taco Truck, and All Day Donuts) to bring you their biggest, most delicious collaboration yet-and it is completely free to attend. Read More.. Abbie Chatfield returns with a brand-new show dedicated to men Abbie Chatfield Loves Men Sunday 12th July 2026 @ Palais Theatre In a night of sharp comedy and cultural commentary Abbie tackles modern masculinity dating delusions podcast philosophers and the curious phenomenon of men explaining .. well .. everything. Read More.. Book: ticketmaster.com.au Ballarat embraces the chill each winter with a festival packed full of family entertainment Ballarat Winter Festival 2026 27th June 2026 - 19th July 2026 The festival offers three weeks of winter-themed experiences from ice skating and dazzling light displays to medieval adventures and an impressive trail of gourmet hot chocolates. Read More.. View Program Malvern East Chamber Music making concerts accessible, affordable, and at the heart of the community Malvern East Chamber Music Festival 9th July 2026 - 12th July 2026 @ St John's Anglican Church | Malvern East The Malvern East Chamber Music Festival is a new classical music festival bringing world-class chamber performances to Melbourne's south-east suburbs. Read More.. Book Now VAME - Victorian Association of Miniature Enthusiasts Miniature Enthusiast Fair & Exhibition Saturday 11th July 2026 - Sunday 12th July 2026 @ Mount Waverley Community Centre This delightful event promises to transport visitors into intricate worlds created by passionate artisans. See remarkable handmade displays of tiny food, gardens and rooms in different eras in scales from one twelfth to tiny. Read More.. As if we need a reason to eat more chocolate... World Chocolate Day Tuesday 7th July 2026 World Chocolate Day is an annual celebration of chocolate. Every year on July 7th World Chocolate Day allows chocolate lovers around the world to indulge in their favorite treat without any guilt. Read More.. Coming Soon Back by Popular Demand Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest 10th September 2026 - 25th October 2026 @ Princess Theatre Following a sold-out season in London and a record-breaking tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2025, the critically acclaimed ballet Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest returns to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au Ongoing Keep the kids entertained during the school holidays School Holiday Guide 27th June 2026 - 12th July 2026 - Week 2 It's not only Melbourne's biggest list of things on for kids it's Melbourne's favourite list for mums and dads. Our Picks 123Boom! Real-Life Arcade Game Experience ACMI: School Holidays Adventure Park's Winter Glow AFL Kids Go Free | Rounds 16-19 ArtVo Trick Art Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience Dinos at the Zoo @ Healesville Dinos at the Zoo @ Melbourne Zoo Dinos at the Zoo @ Werribee Imaginator: Walk Through Experience Kids Go Free! Kids Movies Guide Kids' All-Day Adventures Knights Of Fire - Kryal Castle LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Luna Park | Open Hours & Tickets Melbourne Magic Festival Metartworld Our Wondrous Planet Play School: Come and Play! Prison Island | Escape-Room Style Experience Saboteurs: Play in Real Life School Holidays @ The District Docklands Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Family Ticket SENSAS - Multi-Sensory Journey Small Ideas | School Holiday Activities Spotswood Pumping Station Tours Starry Sky Exhibition Train Rides For Kids TreeTops Challenge VR Game Experience What's Showing @ IMAX See Full Guide.. The gum tree is a dominant feature of many of Australia's diverse environments, connecting us to this land and shaping our cultural and personal identities. Ngarn Wa'ngal - Art of the gum tree 10th July 2026 - 21st November 2026 | Free @ Potter Museum of Art Drawing upon the University of Melbourne's collections as its foundation, this exhibition brings together historical and contemporary connections to these iconic trees and is designed to be a catalyst for wider discussions including Indigenous sovereignty, Australian identity, climate challenges, economics and ecology. Read More.. East Gippsland comes alive in a festival of light food music art & culture. East Gippsland Winter Festival 19th June 2026 - 19th July 2026 Experience HOW WE WINTER in East Gippsland as the region comes alive in a month-long festival of luminous art epic winter feasts trestle bridge soirees lively music dark skies roaring fires and cold plunges. Read More.. Book Now Live Music & Art + CARTIER NGV Friday Nights Friday night's @ NGV International After dark at NGV with weekly curated experiences featuring live music residencies pop-up performances and activations alongside drinks dining and unlimited entry to the CARTIER exhibition. CARTIER NGV Friday Nights.. Book Now Brings together some of Cartier's most iconic pieces Cartier | Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Until 4th October 2026 @ NGV International A landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects - from precious jewels and historic gemstones to iconic watches and clocks - that trace the evolution of Cartier's enduring legacy in art design and craftsmanship. Read More.. NGV Friday Nights Book Now New installations. New artists. A breathtaking NEW journey. Lightscape @ Royal Botanic Gardens Until 2nd August 2026 @ Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne's award-winning immersive light experience with a spectacular collection of brand-new installations created by leading artists from around the world including exceptional Australian and First Peoples talent - creating a magical after-dark experience unlike anything else in the city this winter. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection. ENCORE! Until 11th October 2026 @ Australian Museum of Performing Arts Some of the most recognisable pieces in Australian entertainment history are about to step back into the spotlight with Arts Centre Melbourne unveiling a major new exhibition celebrating five decades of the Australian Performing Arts Collection. Read More.. Book Now Winter Wednesday special to keep you warm through the colder months Wine & Dine Wednesdays @ Ludlow Wednesday's @ Ludlow Bar & Dining Room Pappardelle & Pinot - Slow cooked beef ragu whole egg pappardelle + A glass of Cloud St Pinot Noir or Beef & Barossa - Slow braised beef cheek Paris mash wild mushroom Jerusalem artichoke + A glass of Langmeil 'Wild Child' Cabernet Merlot Read More.. Book Now KOOZA delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience in its most exhilarating form Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza Until 19th July 2026 @ Flemington Racecourse A breathtaking return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil KOOZA pays tribute to traditional circus traditions in all its splendor with nail-biting acrobatics and bold slapstick comedy. Read More.. Book: cirquedusoleil.com Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market The Winter Night Market returns every Wednesday until 26 August 2026 Warm up with a rotating line-up of global street food winter comfort eats and hot drinks. Feast on raclette-loaded sandwiches loaded baked potatoes crispy soft shell crab burgers and fried pasta cups. Then cosy up with a mulled wine campfire cocktails hot chocolates and sweet winter treats by the fire. Read More.. Takes you back 450 years ago to the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City Wed-Mon until 31st July 2026 @ 206 Bourke Street Five years in the making this groundbreaking recreation by the world's top 3D modelling specialists lets you explore this Seventh Wonder like never before! Read More.. Book: Fever Immersive Light Show Eonarium Enlightenment Until 5th July 2026 @ Immigration Museum Experience spring summer autumn and winter through rich immersive visuals that blend seamlessly with the interior of Melbourne's Immigration Museum. Read More.. Book: Fever Ready to come inside? Play School: Come and Play! Until 12th July 2026 @ Australian Centre for the Moving Image The perfect outing for two- to five-year-olds little ones have the chance to check out the Rocket Clock meet Big Ted Jemima and Humpty Dumpty sing songs and learn. Kids can play presenter camera operator or director - whatever tickles their fancy. Read More.. Book Now View ancient Roman artifacts and learn about their daily life ROME: Empire Power People Daily until 25th October 2026 @ Melbourne Museum Featuring original statues mosaics frescoes jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome's political cultural and social life. Read More.. Book Now: Tiqets An immersive experience surrounded by bubbles Bubble Planet Daily until 31 August 2026 @ Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre - Brunswick Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology themed rooms fantastical landscapes and even the biggest ball pit you have ever seen. Read More.. Book Now Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the human body Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness Daily until 26th July 2026 @ The District Docklands Embark on a fascinating journey through anatomy and physiology witnessing the impact of disease through stunning full-body plastinates intricate organs and revealing transparent slices. Read More.. Book: Fever Live musical experience by candlelight Candlelight Concerts Melbourne's most quietly beautiful night out is a Candlelight Concert by Fever. Our Picks A Tribute To Taylor Swift Best of the 80s Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran & Coldplay The Best Of Hans Zimmer - Bendigo Tribute To Fleetwood Mac - Bendigo Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Vivaldi Four Seasons See ALL Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne Performing Arts Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination.. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn't be higher when it comes to romance Pride & Prejudice (Sort Of) Musical Comedy Ends Saturday 11th July 2026 @ Athenaeum Theatre Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story. Read More.. Book Now Broadway's smash-hit musical Waitress Until 19th July 2026 (extended) @ Her Majesty's Theatre Starring acclaimed powerhouse Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Jenna alongside show-stopping Gabriyel Thomas as Becky theatre favourite Mackenzie Dunn as Dawn charismatic stage and screen star Rob Mills as Dr Pomatter and legend of Australian entertainment John Waters as Joe. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au Australia's best ever musical comedy The Book of Mormon | Last Shows Tuesday - Sunday | must end 19th July 2026 @ Princess Theatre This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone the award-winning creators of South Park and two-time EGOT winner Robert Lopez THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Read More.. Book: ticketek.com.au Shows & Musicals Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne in our spanking new Theatre Guide. Theatre Guide.. 20+ Stores | 35K+ Products under one roof Furniture Masters - Online Superstore One-stop online shop for every room of your home including office and outdoors. Browse: www.fmhc.com.au Heads up on fuel price apps and websites Where To Get Cheap Petrol Updated! Compare petrol prices on APP's websites U-GO and membership-based Costco Fuel and LMCT+and find the cheapest fuel near you. Where To Get Cheap Petrol.. Step into the vibrant streets of Melbourne as the lead detective in a chilling murder mystery Melbourne Murder Mystery: Self-Guided Detective Walk Armed only with your phone you'll unlock puzzles gather evidence and follow a gripping storyline that leads you through Melbourne's streets and landmarks. Along the way you'll examine alibis interrogate suspects and uncover the dramatic circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a famous travel blogger. The suspects all have secrets-can you identify the guilty one before they strike again? Learn More.. Buy Now: viator.com Return Cruise to Williamstown Melbourne to Williamstown Cruise Hop on board this two hour cruise that ventures out into Port Phillip Bay to Williamstown. Departing from Southbank Promenade you will gently meander down the Yarra River passing by a number of city highlights including Crown Casino Westgate Bridge Exhibition Centre and Polly Woodside. After approximately 45 to 60 minutes of travelling you'll arrive in the charming and historic town of Williamstown. View this early colonial settlement from the water characterised by buzzing restaurants cafes and galleries amongst picturesque gardens. Stay for lunch. Then sit back and relax as your captain takes you back to Southbank a great opportunity to witness the stunning Melbourne skyline. Read More.. Official Tickets: RedBalloon Keep Looking.. Heads Up.. Aboriginal Comedy Allstars Australia Wind Energy Choir of Hard Knocks: 20th Anniversary Concert Comedy Christmas Feast (in July) DOLLY: I Will Always Love You Live at Toorak: Maayan Licht, Coloratura Queen Storytime Ballet: Cinderella The Q Train Steam Locomotive Dining Experience World Of The Book Ziebell's Farmhouse: Open House Melbourne Weekend See More.. Weekend Markets Check out these markets open this weekend Aireys Inlet Market Belgrave Big Dreams Market Blackburn Art & Craft Market Carisbrook Town Hall Market Christmas in July Market | Werribee Racecourse Clunes Farmers' & Makers Market Computer Market - Keysborough Corinella Community Market Cowes Island Craft Market Crib Point Community Market Dimboola Tower Park Market Docklands Community Market Echuca Hopwood Gardens Market Heart Community Market - Rosebud Heide Makers' Market Inglewood Lions Country Market Kyneton Community Market Lara Community Market Loch Village Market Maldon Market Mount Waverley Village Market Point Lonsdale Market Port Fairy Community Market Rosedale Country Market Skipton Market Somerville Saturday Market The Finders Keepers: Design Market The Lost Woods Market - Emerald Urban Markets @ Truganina Vic West Community Market - Albion Violet Town Market Wallan Market Yarra Junction Community Market View every market open this Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #1020 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year