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.
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Happens: Saturday, Sunday
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Melbourne Celtic Festival 2026 - St Patrick's Day
Another Tequila Sunrise Tour 2026 - The Eagles Story
Dine, Sip & Soak in the Views Along the Yarra River
Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift
Women Photographers 1900-1975: A Legacy of Light
Blanc De Blanc Encore | The Greatest Magic Show
Museum of Australian Photography
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Piper's Playhouse
The Story of the Moving Image
Cut Copy | Live At The Garden
Euphoria Social: A Peer-Led LGBTQIAPN+ Mental Health and Awareness Day Community Event
Legends & Tributes Family Outdoor Festival
Wine & Cheese Fest 2026
AFL Round #1: 2026 Toyota Premiership Season
Aireys Inlet Music Festival 2026
Bliss n Eso | Live At The Garden
City of Whittlesea Community Festival 2026
Cluedo
Melbourne CBD Holi Festival of Colours 2026
Melbourne Shakespeare Company: The Taming of the Shrew
Shen Yun | Classical Chinese Dance - 2026 Australian Tour
SunFest 2026 | Sunbury Community Festival
The Game Expo 2026
Balloon Story - Extended by popular demand
Pick Your Own Sunflowers 2026 - Dunnstown
Mad March in Melbourne: Featured Events
The Diary of Anne Frank
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
F1 The Exhibition
Westwood | Kawakubo
DIVA | opera stars to pop icons
The Book of Mormon 2026
Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness
WARNE: Treasures of a Legend
When: Every Friday
Venue: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
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..
Melbourne Celtic Festival 2026 - St Patrick's Day
When: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Venue: Mission to Seafarers
After sold-out runs in 2023 2024 and 2025 Melbourne Celtic Festival returns on St Patrick's Day 2026 - and it's taking over one of the city's most atmospheric venues for a full day.. Show More..
Another Tequila Sunrise Tour 2026 - The Eagles Story
When: Sunday 22nd February 2026 to Saturday 28th March 2026
Address: Australia
Get ready for 2026 - Another Tequila Sunrise Tour from The Eagles Story across Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
The Eagles Story brings one of the greatest rock bands of.. Show More..
Dine, Sip & Soak in the Views Along the Yarra River
When: Friday 20th February 2026 to Tuesday 31st March 2026
Venue: Southbank Promenade
Ready to fall in love with Melbourne all over again this year?
Step aboard the Spirit of Melbourne for a warm, cosy, and unforgettable cruise along the iconic Yarra River!
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Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift
When: Friday 10th April 2026
Venue: Collingwood Town Hall
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 no.. Show More..
Women Photographers 1900-1975: A Legacy of Light
When: Friday 28th November 2025 to Sunday 3rd May 2026
A Legacy of Light celebrates the wide-ranging photographic practices of more than eighty women artists working between 1900 and 1975.
Featuring prints, postcards, photobooks a.. Show More..
Blanc De Blanc Encore | The Greatest Magic Show
When: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Venue: Spiegel Haus Melbourne
THE SHOW THAT POPS YOUR CORK!
Step inside the velvet-draped world of Blanc de Blanc at Spiegel Haus Melbourne!
This intoxicating blend of circus, cabaret, comedy and risqué.. Show More..
Museum of Australian Photography
Address: 860 Ferntree Gully Rd,, Wheelers Hill 3150
MAPh: the Australian home of photography and the William & Winifred Bowness Photography Prize
MAPh is Australia's leading public art museum devoted to the collection and exhibit.. Show More..
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Address: Melbourne 3001
What could be better than spending an evening watching classic movies under the stars at one of Melbourne's outdoor cinemas?
Summer is back, and so is one of Melbourne's most be.. Show More..
Piper's Playhouse
When: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Venue: Crown Entertainment Complex
Parisian cabaret club Piper's Playhouse debuts within Crown Melbourne.
Launching this summer, step behind the velvet curtains of Piper's Playhouse, a new bespoke built Parisian.. Show More..
The Story of the Moving Image
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Open daily | 10am - 5pm
Gallery 1 Ground Floor - ACMI Fed Square
FREE entry
ACMI presents The Story of the Moving Image.
Journey through the past present and future of .. Show More..
Cut Copy | Live At The Garden
When: Friday 13th March 2026
Get ready for a hometown dancefloor takeover when Melbourne's own CUT COPY bring their euphoric blend of synth-pop and indie electronica to the Gardens on Friday 13 March.
The G.. Show More..
Euphoria Social: A Peer-Led LGBTQIAPN+ Mental Health and Awareness Day Community Event
When: Saturday 14th March 2026
Venue: Edinburgh Gardens
A Peer-Led LGBTQIAPN+ Mental Health Community Event - by EUPHORIA SOCIAL - 314 Movement Launch
3 Gratitudes. 1 Support. 4 Breaths.
One simple check-in. One powerful communit.. Show More..
Legends & Tributes Family Outdoor Festival
When: Saturday 14th March 2026
Venue: Seaworks | Maritime Precinct
Legends & Tributes Family Outdoor Festival: Fun for All Ages!
Get ready for a spectacular day of community, music, and delicious food at the Legends & Tributes Family Outdoor F.. Show More..
Wine & Cheese Fest 2026
When: Saturday 14th March 2026
Venue: The Timber Yard
One of the most delicious festivals - Wine & Cheese Fest - will return to The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on Saturday 14th of March, giving everyone the chance to taste and buy t.. Show More..
AFL Round #1: 2026 Toyota Premiership Season
When: Thursday 12th March 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Australia
Welcome to Round #1 of the 2026 AFL Toyota Premiership Season.
Round One kicks off on Thursday night between Carlton and Richmond at the MCG.
Round #1
Thursday, March 12
Ca.. Show More..
Aireys Inlet Music Festival 2026
When: Friday 13th March 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Aireys Pub, Great Ocean Rd,, Aireys Inlet 3231
The Aireys Inlet Music Festival is a three-day celebration of live music, community, and coastal culture, held each March in the beautiful seaside town of Aireys Inlet on Victoria'.. Show More..
Bliss n Eso | Live At The Garden
When: Sunday 15th March 2026
Aussie hip hop heavyweights BLISS N ESO bring the series to a dynamic close on Sunday 15 March.
Five ARIA number one albums, two ARIA Awards and more than half a billion streams.. Show More..
City of Whittlesea Community Festival 2026
When: Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
City of Whittlesea Community Festival
Sunday 15 March, 11am to 5pm
Civic Centre precinct, Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
Free
Get ready for a free community event packed .. Show More..
Cluedo
When: Saturday 7th February 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
Venue: Comedy Theatre
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they'll never forget!
Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or wa.. Show More..
Melbourne CBD Holi Festival of Colours 2026
When: Saturday 14th March 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
Venue: Treasury Gardens
Get ready to be covered in vibrant colors and dance to lively music at the Melbourne CBD Holi Festival - it's going to be a blast!
MELBOURNE CBD HOLI - FESTIVAL OF COLORS 2026!
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Melbourne Shakespeare Company: The Taming of the Shrew
When: Friday 27th February 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
Venue: Central Park | Malvern East
This March, Melbourne Shakespeare Company kicks off their 2026 season with a vibrant outdoor musical production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.
Set against the picture.. Show More..
Shen Yun | Classical Chinese Dance - 2026 Australian Tour
When: Friday 6th March 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
The world's premier classical Chinese dance company Shen Yun brings to life a lost culture through profoundly beautiful art.
The Beauty of Divine Beings Dancing
The gong reso.. Show More..
SunFest 2026 | Sunbury Community Festival
When: Saturday 14th March 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Corner Oshanassy Street and Brook Street, Sunbury 3429
50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!
Saturday 14th March 2026 + Sunday 15th March 2026
Sunbury Village Green
SunFest will return in 2026 bigger and better than ever, for our 50TH YEAR!
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The Game Expo 2026
When: Saturday 14th March 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
The Game Expo is THE event dedicated to gaming, TGX is all about YOU, and everyone who loves video games.
TGX is for ALL ages, providing an inclusive and welcoming space for any.. Show More..
Balloon Story - Extended by popular demand
When: Sunday 4th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd March 2026
A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland.
After its fly-away success in New York, Balloon Story lands in Melbourne's iconic MCEC this summer!
Embark on a journey th.. Show More..
Pick Your Own Sunflowers 2026 - Dunnstown
When: Sunday 1st March 2026 to Sunday 22nd March 2026
Address: Navigator-Dunnstown Rd, Dunnstown 3352
Pick Your Own Sunflowers at the Original Sunflower Farm @ Dunnstown near Ballarat
Come and enjoy a fun day out amongst the Sunflowers in the Original Sunflower Farm.
Before .. Show More..
Mad March in Melbourne: Featured Events
When: Sunday 1st March 2026 to Tuesday 31st March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
There's really no better time than Autumn to be out and about, enjoying Melbourne.
From galleries to gigs, there's lots to see and do in March.
The Age has compiled a list o.. Show More..
The Diary of Anne Frank
When: Wednesday 4th March 2026 to Thursday 2nd April 2026
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre
Award winning producers Drew Anthony Creative are continuing their 2026 east coast season with the announcement of a powerful stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning play, T.. Show More..
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
When: Thursday 16th October 2025 to Sunday 5th April 2026
Venue: Immigration Museum
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Immigration Museum
Hungry for more than just a meal?
Step into Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures, the Immigration Museum's newes.. Show More..
F1 The Exhibition
When: Saturday 29th November 2025 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Experience the past, present and future of Formula 1®
For the very first time, Australia is hosting the internationally acclaimed Formula 1® Exhibition - an unmissable, immers.. Show More..
Westwood | Kawakubo
When: Sunday 7th December 2025 to Sunday 19th April 2026
This major international exhibition pairs the work of two of the most influential fashion designers in recent history, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons.
B.. Show More..
DIVA | opera stars to pop icons
When: Thursday 11th December 2025 to Sunday 26th April 2026
Celebrating some of history's most provocative and powerful divas, DIVA, an acclaimed international exhibition developed by London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), will open the.. Show More..
The Book of Mormon 2026
When: Friday 6th February 2026 to Thursday 30th April 2026
Venue: Princess Theatre
Australia's biggest ever musical comedy is coming back to the Princess Theatre
Tuesday - Sunday | 6th February 2026 - 30th April 2026 (extended) @ Princess Theatre
This out.. Show More..
Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness
When: Friday 27th March 2026 to Sunday 26th July 2026
Venue: The District Docklands
Body Worlds is coming BACK to Melbourne, by popular demand.
Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the human body!
Join the millions captivated by this world-famous exhi.. Show More..
WARNE: Treasures of a Legend
When: Tuesday 16th December 2025 to Sunday 9th August 2026
Venue: Australian Sports Museum
A special exhibition celebrating Shane Warne, and the moments that saw him crowned the 'King of Spin', is now open at the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG.
The Australian Spo.. Show More..
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