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After captivating millions of Bridgerton fans worldwide, Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings is making its grand return to Melbourne! Dearest reader, Lady Whistledown extends an exclusive invitation to a most enchanting affair. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, l | Read More..
In this special event to kick off our 2026 season, we will meet on the banks of the Birrarung at Abbotsford Convent. Here we will converse about human beings and our obligations to our kin in the natural world. Should we think of rivers as legal persons with rights? And what | Read More..
The Sophia Club is a program of cultural events in New York, London and Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne. Our events showcase Live Philosophy, which takes the audience on an immersive journey into ideas and the arts. At the Sophia Club, you'll enjoy spirited conversation between gue | Read More..
Recent Abstracts from Melbourne Artist, John Louis Lloyd Melbourne abstract artist, John Louis Lloyd, utilises a range of mixed media and substrates while creating his abstract painting series . The background influences that inform the abstract compositions include concepts that | Read More..
"Tilly Harrison Can't Lie" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Fresh off the stages of Edinburgh and Adelaide, 2026 RAW Comedy Finalist and Adelaide Native Tilly Harrison makes her Melbourne Debut with her new comedy hour, 'Tilly Harrison Can't Lie' at Melbourne's Trainsce | Read More..
Choral Edge presents: Y.U.M. (You. Us. Me) How do we form connections? How do we make friends? Where are all the places we used to be able to just "be" in community together. In this innovative physical theatre work melding choral music and dance, voices and bodies collide to expl | Read More..
The City of Stonnington's much-loved Pets in the Park event returns to Central Park in Malvern East on Sunday 22 March 2026. This annual celebration of all things pets is the purrfect day out for you and your animal friends, with presentations, demonstrations, competitions, activitie | Read More..
Fujifilm House of Photography is coming to Melbourne for the first time, popping up at Chadstone from 3-22 March. To celebrate its debut in Australia's fashion capital, the pop-up will be hosting a series of complimentary 'Shoot Your Style' fashion photography sessions on Saturday 14 | Read More..
For this exhibition David Jolly delves back through his thirty-year practice to showcase long forgotten paintings from unexpected collections. This exploration of the archive will be complemented by new works that reinvigorate his previous subjects, and a series of watercolours takin | Read More..
For over fifty years, Aleks Danko has shown an unwavering interest in the ways people interact with art. Now in his mid-seventies, Danko's observations of the absurdities of the art world and contemporary life are as fresh and provocative as those of his early career, his focus and wit r | Read More..
Tame Impala announces Deadbeat AUS Tour with special guest Ninajirachi Kevin Parker stands as one of the most influential voices of the last decade. He launched a bold new musical chapter with Deadbeat, which arrived in late 2025, led by three killer singles: "Loser," "End of Summ | Read More..
The voice. The soul. The songs that hit you right in the chest. Josh Tatofi brings his smooth island R&B soul to Melbourne for one very special night. With deep roots in Pacific music and a sound that blends soul, reggae and R&B, Josh Tatofi has become one of the most respected vo | Read More..
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology themed rooms fantastical landscapes and even the biggest ball pit you have ever seen. Jump from one immersive s | Read More..
Grab your bouquets, Married At First Sight officially returns in 2026! It has been more than a decade since the reality juggernaut began in 2015, and now its back with a bew season of brides and grooms looking for their ever more. MAFS 2026 experts The trio of experts retur | Read More..
For its epic 12th season, Australian Survivor is offering 24 castaways a rare shot at one thing they are all hungry for: Redemption. This year, players each enter with a personal mission, something to prove or a regret to make right. They are not just playing for the title of Sole Sur | Read More..
What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Monday 2nd March 2026 Featured Events Balloon Story Clean Up Australia Day Dine, Sip & Soak in the Views Along the Yarra River Fed Square Holi Festival of Colours Hola Tequila | Progressive Tasting Event Kno | Read More..
The Prosecco Festival is returning for its 9th year on Saturday 28th February 2026 at Abbotsford Convent! Explore a great selection of quality bubbles and meet the winemakers and importers at the NINTH annual festival dedicated to Prosecco! Join us for the 9th annual Prosecco fest | Read More..
The 38th Antipodes Festival - Melbourne's largest celebration of Greek culture arts food and entertainment. The Antipodes Festival celebrates Greek culture and community bringing together local and international performers children's activities and food for a weekend of fun and feast | Read More..
Sunday 1st March 2026 @ Sydney Road Brunswick This massive free one-day festival takes over Brunswick's main strip - also the longest continuous shopping strip in the southern hemisphere. 6 hours of Brunswick doing what it does best! Sydney Road Street Party returns on | Read More..
Relive the most intense moments of the "One Piece" anime series together with the most famous music from the TV show performed on piano for an exceptional cine-concert - ONE PIECE Piano Symphony! ONE PIECE Piano Symphony is a new "cine-concert" format, with a pianist performing the m | Read More..
One of the most distinctive additions to this year's line-up is Jack's Bus - the city's first and only moving race-week celebration, turning travel between venues into part of the experience. Parked at Middle Park Hotel during the day from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, the bus will host intimate | Read More..
The Jack Daniel's race week events will officially kick off on Thursday evening with an unofficial Warm-Up Party for fans at Middle Park Hotel's marquee, featuring a surprise guest for McLaren fans. From 7:00pm, fans are invited to gather for merchandise giveaways and party playlists, | Read More..
The Wacky Wizard is back these School Holidays with her hilarious hijinks for 4-400 year olds, at the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2026. A laugh-out-loud comedy adventure for kids, bursting with songs, silliness and of course a little magic! When Winni is left in charge of her parent | Read More..
Multiple award winning comedian Andy Balloch is back with a hilarious corporate onboarding for the End of Days. Chief officer of recruitment, admissions & retention, a fabulously unhinged demon called 'Ramone' (Satan's employee of the month and part time volleyball champion) will tak | Read More..
Drama! Evil twins! Double crosses! And plenty of champagne!? Multiple award winning comedian Andy Balloch, and Justin Porter, the award nominated team behind 'Cher & Retweet' (Australian Podcast Awards- Best Comedy Podcast), play every character in 'Gays of our Lives' - a completely | Read More..
Across race week, Jack Daniel's will take over The Espy in St Kilda, transforming the entire venue into Jack's Garage - the city's after-dark headquarters for race fans. Each night from 7:30pm, free live music performances will take place in the venue's iconic Gershwin Room, with an a | Read More..
A Full Day of Fun, Food & Live Entertainment The South Gippsland Garlic Festival (formerly the Meeniyan Garlic Festival) is Victoria's biggest celebration of Australian garlic! Come and join us for a fun filled day out and learn about, taste, and purchase the huge array of garlic | Read More..
Born from a love of blues music and our hometown, the St Kilda Blues Festival is a free, venue-based event showcasing the best of local talent with a mix of international acts. Taking place throughout St Kilda, this festival brings together over 20 iconic venues and features 45+ band | Read More..
TOPshots is an annual celebration of emerging photo-media artists selected from a large pool of entries. 2026 marks the 18th anniversary of this award and exhibition, which showcases exceptional photographic work produced by students who have completed the Victorian Certificate of Ed | Read More..
In 2026 the Museum of Australian Photography presents a major commission by Brook Andrew, one of Australia's most influential and internationally recognised artists. Working across visual art, research and long-term collaboration, Andrew's practice reveals and reimagines the legacies | Read More..
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 you visit... - Children under 5 are free and do not require a ticket - Your ticket covers your en | Read More..
Get ready to feel the heat! Frontier Touring are pleased to announce the return of euphoric Manchester alt rock force Hot Milk, performing in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane (their first headline show in QLD) this May. The incendiary duo of Hannah Mee and Jim Shaw are headed back down | Read More..
Free Art @ Gallery at City Library Level 1 253 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000 The exhibition has been inspired by research into biology and microscopy through psychology and neuroscience. Located at the intersection of art and science, Sean's work builds on the history and languag | Read More..
Free Art @ Gallery at City Library Level 1 253 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000 Stories of Blessing: Modern Echoes of Minhwa by Minhwa Group Artists: Okhee Choi, Ji Young Kim, Tina Park, HeeJin Lee, Jongchan Hong, Jisu Hong, Keunhee Shin, Bomi Park, Hannah Yoo, Miyoung Kim. Mi | Read More..
Most people have an unbelievable, fantastical story from their life - the kind that makes others question if that really, truly, happened. Thanks to an unconventional life, Lucy Best has collected more than most. In her latest intimate one-woman storytelling show, Lucy unpacks a t | Read More..
Melbourne International Comedy Festival proudly presents THE BIG FOUR-OH! APPLAUDING 40 YEARS OF FUNNY! A massive line-up of comedy superstars past, present and future on the Regent Theatre stage. This will be a show to remember, an epic night for long-time and new comed | Read More..
Louis Hanson's debut one-man show has arrived. Last year, Louis made a certain discovery that prompted him to take a walk down memory lane, metaphorically hold a mirror up to his face, and ask himself "how did I end up here?" (Sounds daunting, right?) (Cue the pensive, orchestral mu | Read More..
I had breast reduction surgery, but they took them all. I didn't want them, they were big and heavy and I wanted it to be easier to find clothes that would fit. I wanted to be ready to evacuate in the middle of the night and not think I would die in a fire with one arm stuck in a | Read More..
Helloooo, poppets! MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the feel-good comedy musical based on the beloved film, arrives at the Princess Theatre this November. Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny | Read More..
Sandstorm Events invites you to enter a world of fantasy, wonder and imagination – crafted entirely from sand! Enter a world of fantasy where over 400 tonnes of sand is transformed into 'The Enchanted Realm' Across seven magical days, the world's leading sand sculptors will compete | Read More..
A significant new exhibition at Fed Square is set to highlight contemporary First Peoples fashion and textile practice. Treading Lightly, presented by the Koorie Heritage Trust, features more than 38 garments, textile pieces and accessories created by seven Victorian First Peoples art | Read More..
MOMO Fest is BACK! Not since 2019, but back after popular demand. MOMO Fest is Australia's biggest celebration of Nepali dumplings, MOMO. First launched in Melbourne in 2017, the festival was delivered successfully in 2017, 2018 and 2019, quickly becoming a much-loved multicultur | Read More..
Something new is cruising in 2027.. Featuring iconic artists from Rock The Boat, Cruisin' Country, and Flashback all on board this new spectacular 2027 voyage - A Celebration of Australian Music. Great Southern Sounds is a 6-Night cruise from Thursday January 21 - Wednesday January 27 | Read More..
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21st - it's CERES Harvest Festival time! We're throwing a big bash to say thanks to the good Earth, our awesome farmers, and the changing seasons. Get ready for a day of pure fun - live music, farm tours, cultural workshops, local goodies, a | Read More..
UK's Freya Skye announces all new "Stars Align" Australian tour dates in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Freya's February dates of the "Stars Align" tour sold out in mere seconds, just as her hit single, "silent treatment," was climbing the radio charts in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Fran | Read More..
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 community. Join us on March 14 at Edinburgh Gardens for the launch of the 314 Movement - a peer-led LGBTQIAPN+ m | Read More..
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! With indoor dining, stunning views, and indulgent food and drinks, it's the perfect way to enjoy the city! | Read More..
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 the best wines, cheeses and artisan produce! Along with meeting the producers, there's unlimited tastings | Read More..
Icelandic favourites, Of Monsters and Men return to Australia for The Mouse Parade Tour 2026! Joined by Gordi Marking over six years since their last visit to Australia, the band also celebrate their first full-length project in six years, All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade. | Read More..
BORDER Caravan & Camping LEISUREFEST Wodonga Racecourse 27 - 29 March 2026 Get ready for the 2026 Border Caravan & Camping Leisurefest! Join us from the 27 - 29 March at Wodonga Racecourse for northern Victoria's BIGGEST & BEST caravan show. We can't wait to see you there! Ge | Read More..