Things to see, hear & do this weekend
Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne with these fabulous events.
No city does it better than Melbourne, so get out and discover the very best shows, festivals, dining, community, exhibitions, activities and sport.
Our picks of the best to see, hear and do in and around Melbourne.
Our Picks
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Happens: Saturday, Sunday
Venue: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Tickets: Official Tickets
Discover Melbourne's Best-Kept Secret - Impossible Occurrences
Step into a world of wonder and watch the impossible happen right before your eyes at Impossible Occurrences - Me.. Show More..
Venue: 206 Bourke Street
Tickets: Fever
Journey beyond the stars with Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, a groundbreaking virtual reality adventure that transports visitors from Earth to the furthest reache.. Show More..
When: Friday 3rd July 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026
Venue: John Kelly: Cow Up a Tree
Tickets: Eventbrite
See Melbourne's spectacular Firelight Festival from a unique perspective on the water with a special winter cruise through Victoria Harbour and Docklands, surrounded by lights, fla.. Show More..
When: Friday 12th June 2026 to Sunday 2nd August 2026
Tickets: Ticketek
Step into a winter wonderland as Lightscape returns to Royal Botanic Gardens.
New installations. New artists. A breathtaking NEW journey.
Whether it's your first visit or a r.. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Venue: The District Docklands
Tickets: Viator
Daily under the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
The District Docklands
440 Docklands Dr, Docklands 3008
Come visit Australia's upside down house photo experience at The Di.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 1st July 2026 to Saturday 4th July 2026
Venue: Monash University Venues
Family Fiesta heads to the Forest in 2026!
Family Fiesta is back at MPAC these July school holidays, inviting children aged 0-12 and their families to step into the forest and d.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 20th May 2026 to Sunday 19th July 2026
Venue: Flemington Racecourse
Tickets: Official Tickets
A Cirque du Soleil production featuring Acrobatics and the Art of clowning that has audiences on the edge of their seats.
KOOZA delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience.. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Melbourne
Tickets: Viator
Step into the vibrant streets of Melbourne as the lead detective in a chilling murder mystery.
This outdoor escape game transforms the city into your personal crime scene, wher.. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Where: Federation Square, Melbourne
Tickets: Viator
Get an in-depth look at Melbourne's street art scene during this walking tour.
Led by a street artist, this tour allows a peek into the underground art scene, including a visit .. Show More..
Tickets: Official Tickets
Each Friday, we're open late.
Experience the NGV as it comes alive after dark - think fashion, art, icons and beats.
6-10PM, EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 12 JUN - 2 OCT
Experience.. Show More..
When: Every Friday, Saturday
Where: 5 Rankins Lane, Melbourne 3000
Tickets: TryBooking
Wondering what's on in Melbourne?
At last Melbourne has an intimate and bespoke cabaret club dedicated to magic and some extra cabaret surprises.
Created and founded by int.. Show More..
When: Every Wednesday
Venue: Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
Tickets: Official Tickets
Winter Wednesday special to keep you warm through the colder months. From 5pm.
Wednesday Winter Wine & Dine
Choice of a main with a glass of selected wine $35
Pappardelle & .. Show More..
Venue: Abbotsford Convent
A pulsing celebration of ritual, reflection and renewal.
Guided by the Wurundjeri seasonal calendar, these energetic gatherings span story, light, movement and sound.
Pro.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Venue: Abbotsford Convent
Tickets: Official Tickets
Once Upon a Storytime by Eliza Shephard
Join 3MBS Classically Kids this July for Once Upon A Storytime-an interactive musical adventure created and performed by flautist extrao.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Venue: Howler Bar
Tickets: Ticketmaster Australia
The Moth StorySLAM is a monthly open-mic storytelling event, where everyday people share personal, true stories on stage, without notes.
The theme for this month's slam is REVEN.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Where: Melbourne 3001
Wednesday 1st July 2026
We celebrate the Anniversary of the Separation of Victoria and New South Wales which occurred on 1 July 1851 on Victoria Day, the 1st of July each year .. Show More..
When: Wednesday 1st July 2026 to Thursday 2nd July 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
Returning on 1-2 July 2026 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention is the leading knowledge-sharing event for the entire.. Show More..
When: Friday 3rd July 2026
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre
Tickets: Fever
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Get your tickets now to discove.. Show More..
When: Saturday 4th July 2026
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre
Tickets: Fever
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.
Buy your tickets now.. Show More..
When: Saturday 4th July 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
A collaboration in music, sound and storytelling by renowned musicians Mark Atkins and Erkki Veltheim, Mungangga Garlagula (Yarning by the Fire) is a roadmap to the shadowlands of .. Show More..
When: Saturday 4th July 2026
Venue: Yarraville Club
Tickets: TryBooking
Celebrate America's 250th birthday in true heartland style, with Scarecrow-The Mellencamp Show, this 4th of July.
This special Independence Day performance brings the timeless .. Show More..
When: Saturday 6th June 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026
Where: Melbourne
Tickets: Official Tickets
Welcome to the 2026 edition of the Children's International Film Festival!
This year, CHIFF presents their biggest festival ever, with 30 brilliant kids films from around the wo.. Show More..
When: Friday 3rd July 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026
Where: New Quay Promenade, Harbour Esplanade and Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands
Melbourne's epic free winter festival lights up Docklands for three fiery nights.
Featuring dazzling fire performers illuminated sculptures fire pits and flame jets live music a.. Show More..
When: Sunday 5th July 2026
Where: Corner Collins Street and Spring Street, Melbourne 8006
CELEBRATE SCOTTISH CULTURE
The Melbourne Tartan Festival is a joint initiative of the Victorian Scottish Heritage Cultural Foundation and Scots of Victoria Co-ordinating Group... Show More..
When: Friday 3rd July 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA returns in 2026 for the biggest cheesiest pinot-perfect party Australia's ever seen!
Vino-lovers and curd-nerds rejoice! Australia's biggest cheese and win.. Show More..
When: Saturday 4th July 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
The PBC BABY Expo is Australia's LARGEST and the WORLD'S longest running early parenting event!
Showcasing BIG brands, BEST prices, EXPERT talks, classes and workshops from our.. Show More..
When: Saturday 4th July 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026
Venue: Royal Exhibition Building
Tickets: Official Tickets
A fun-packed Japanese "Sake Festival," where visitors can taste Japanese sake and experience its traditional culture, will be held at the Royal Exhibition Building from Saturday, 4.. Show More..
When: Friday 12th June 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026
Where: South Yarra 3006
Tickets: Official Tickets
The heat will be turned up as the 2026 HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival arrives back for its 29th year in Australia this winter with a carefully selected line up of over.. Show More..
Where: Melbourne 3001
Keep the kids entertained during the school holidays with Melbourne's best guide.
It's not only the biggest list of things on for kids, it's Melbourne's favourite list for mums .. Show More..
Where: Ballarat
Ballarat embraces the chill each winter with a festival packed full of family entertainment, spectacular attractions and plenty of delicious ways to warm up. Returning from 27 June.. Show More..
When: Friday 19th June 2026 to Sunday 19th July 2026
Where: Bairnsdale
Tickets: Official Tickets
The region comes alive in a festival of light, food, music, art & culture.
Friday 19th June 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
Experience HOW WE WINTER in East Gippsland as the r.. Show More..
When: Friday 1st May 2026 to Sunday 19th July 2026
Venue: Her Majesty's Theatre
Tickets: Ticketek
Everyone deserves a slice of happiness!
Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS is now playing in Melbourne! Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film and brought to life by a tr.. Show More..
When: Friday 12th June 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
In 2026, the NGV presents Cartier, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects - from precious jewels and historic gemstones to iconic watches and clocks - .. Show More..
When: Wednesday 10th June 2026 to Sunday 11th October 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
Celebrating 50 years of the Australian Performing Arts Collection.
Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne
Discover fifty fascinating objects from five decades of the Australian .. Show More..
Where: Australia
The End of Financial Year Sales are here, bringing some of the biggest retail discounts of the year across fashion, electronics, furniture, homewares, travel, appliances and more.
.. Show More..
When: Saturday 22nd November 2025 to Friday 19th November 2027
Venue: Geelong Gallery
Geelong Gallery
Saturday 22 November 2025 to Friday 19 November 2027
Free entry
In 1890 Monet purchased his home at Giverny where he began the celebrated Haystacks series. .. Show More..
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