Newsletter #1028 What's On Melbourne

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Monday 7th September 2026 Next Week Featured This Week Afloat Melbourne: Floating Bar on the Yarra River Bendigo Bloom CURIOSITY - LEGO Exhibition Father's Day Guide FREE STEM school holiday program Full Moon Cultural & Music Festival FUSE Festival Goodbye Lassiters Heads Up Kindred People Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences MaRLo ALTITUDE Melbourne Cheer Challenge Punting on the Lake - Royal Botanic Gardens Reset: FedSquare Sustainability Festival Weekend Markets Guide Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne A FREE 4 day program for Grades 4-7 students FREE STEM school holiday program Tuesday 29th September 2026 - Friday 2nd October 2026 @ Cairnlea Community Hub Students will learn 3D design with immersive VR and robotics as they develop their problem solving and collaboration skills. Students will also hear from STEM experts and explore future pathways. Read More.. Apply Now 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 THIS WEEK Time to think about Dad! Father's Day Sunday 6th September 2026 It's the special day to appreciate your father and let him know how much you care with a Father's Day gift to remember! Best Gift Cards: Father's Day Gift Card Father's Day Alfred Appeal Father's Day Gift Idea's An Indigenous-led gathering of global First Nations artists, Elders, Knowledge Holders, students and community Kindred People 1st - 5th September 2026 across Monash campuses Guided by culture, the festival centres Indigenous knowledges, creativity and connection through ceremony, performance, dialogue and time spent together on Country. It is a space to listen deeply, to learn, and to experience Indigenous creativity as living, relational and grounded in place. Read More.. Program Honouring the legacy of Australia's most influential TV exports: NEIGHBOURS Goodbye Lassiters Saturday 5th September 2026 @ TV City Before the bulldozers move in and demolish the legendary Lassiters set, TV City is giving YOU the keys to the kingdom. This is your final chance to step past the screen and onto the grounds of TV royalty. Read More.. Book Now Yamas Greece Floating Bar on the Yarra River Afloat Melbourne Until June 2027 @ Arbory Bar & Eatery Melbourne's best-known floating seasonal bar returns for the 2026-27 spring and summer season as Yamas Greece. Read More.. Book Now Celebrate the Full Moon Festival Under a Giant Glowing Moon at Burwood Brickworks Full Moon Cultural & Music Festival Saturday 5th September 2026 @ Burwood Brickworks For one day only, the rooftop will transform into an enchanting festival space inspired by one of Asia's most cherished celebrations. Expect romantic styling, fairy lights, a giant glowing moon and plenty of places to settle in while enjoying the entertainment. Read More.. Book Now Sit back and enjoy a unique view of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne on a chauffeured cruise around the Ornamental Lake Punting on the Lake Daily @ Royal Botanic Gardens Your professional punter will guide you around the picturesque islands and bays of the lake in your traditional wooden punt (boat) and tell you about the history wildlife and plants of one of the world's most stunning botanic gardens. Read More.. Book Now Embark on an extraordinary journey of curiosity, creativity, and discovery CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO Bricks Until November 2026 @ Discovery Centre | Bendigo Designed and created by one of the world's leading LEGO brick artists and only LEGO Certified Professional (LCP) in the southern hemisphere, Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught and his team. CURIOSITY welcomes family, kids, and adults alike to embark on an exhilarating exploration of knowledge and creativity. Read More.. Book Now Melbourne is set to kick off NFL Game Week with an unforgettable attempt to make history at Fed Square. Melbourne Cheer Challenge | Be part of the world's biggest cheer Sunday 6th September 2026 @ Fed Square Join the legendary San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders as they lead Victorians in an attempt to break the world record for the largest cheerleading dance. Learn More NFL: Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers @ MCG (SOLD OUT) 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 Step Into Space with Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience 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 Live musical experience by candlelight Candlelight Concerts Melbourne's most quietly beautiful night out is a Candlelight Concert by Fever. Our Picks Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Tribute To Taylor Swift Vivaldi Four Seasons See ALL Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne A celebration of creativity community and connection in the heart of Eltham Rotary Eltham Art Show Friday 28th August 2026 - Sunday 6th September 2026 @ Eltham Community and Reception Centre Artist collector or art lover this is your invitation to experience Rotary Eltham Art Show 26. Read More.. elthamartshow.org.au Come and explore our beautiful city and enjoy food and wine events that celebrate spring Bendigo Bloom | Spring Flower Festival August - November 2026 @ Bendigo is celebrating the 23rd year in 2026 of its famous Tulip display with over 50000+ tulips blooming along Pall Mall the Conservatory and various gardens. Read More.. Program A Three-Tiered Journey Reimagined Through Cheese High Cheese at The Westin Melbourne Until 17 October 2026 @ Allegro Restaurant Executive Chef Apoorva Kunte unveils a bold new menu inspired by the elemental themes of Fire & Water where heat spice cooling textures and luxurious creaminess come together in a dramatic progression of flavour. Read More.. Book Now Step into a world where imagination takes centre stage as the NGV Children's Gallery into an interactive theatrical playground filled with storytelling creativity and performance. Ragnar Kjartansson: Children's Gallery Until 4th October 2026 @ Free at NGV International Inspired by the grand theatrical feasts of the Middle Ages and the lavish celebrations of Europe's Rococo courts Ragnar Kjartansson has created a unique exhibition that invites children and families to become part of the performance. Read More.. 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 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 Melbourne's favourite winter ritual Winter Night Market Wednesday Night's to 9th September 2026 @ Queen Victoria Market 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 30th September 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 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 30th November 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 PERFORMING ARTS Once a wildcat always a Wildcat! High School Musical 3rd - 13th September 2026 @ National Theatre - St Kilda Disney’s High School Musical is heading back to East High in Melbourne, with James Terry Collective staging a new production at The National Theatre in St Kilda. Read More.. Book Now A Beautiful Noise explores the ambition personal struggles and creative drive behind one of popular music's most recognisable careers A Beautiful Noise | The Neil Diamond Musical Until 7th November 2026 @ Princess Theatre The musical traces Diamond's path from a Brooklyn childhood to international fame with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian production as the younger Neil Diamond. Reviews: Absolutely fabulous! You don't have to be a Neil Diamiond fan to love this show. Read More.. Book Now The global phenomenon SIX the Musical returns with its award-winning blend of history pop music and spectacular live performances SIX the Musical Extended by popular demand until October 2026 @ Comedy Theatre Following worldwide success SIX the Musical returns to Melbourne transforming one of history's most famous royal stories into a dazzling pop concert packed with powerhouse vocals infectious songs and unforgettable performances. Read More.. Book Now Head to Hollywood with the dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time - Pretty Woman Pretty Woman: The Musical Extended until 13th September 2026 @ Regent Theatre Bursting with glamour charm and all the iconic moments you know and love this joyous musical hit is playing at the Regent Theatre Read More.. Book Now 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.. COMING TO MELBOURNE One of Australia's most beloved films makes its long-awaited journey to the stage in a brand-new theatrical production filled with heart humour and the unforgettable charm of the Kerrigan family. The Castle (the play) 23rd March 2027 - 25th April 2027 @ Her Majesty's Theatre Based on the iconic Australian comedy The Castle follows Darryl Kerrigan and his family as they take on an unlikely fight to protect the home they love. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments memorable characters and the enduring spirit of the Aussie battler the stage adaptation celebrates family community and the timeless pursuit of "serenity". Read More.. Tickets Onsale Now EXPERIENCES Think you know Melbourne? Melbourne Experiences, Tours & Activities Experience the very best of Melbourne and Victoria Melbourne offers an incredible range of experiences, tours and activities, from interactive theatre and immersive adventures to live entertainment, indoor attractions and unique things to do across the city. Let's Go Experiences.. Sponsored Partner 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 Sponsored Partner You are part of an amazing community funding life-changing research and exceptional patient care. Mater Lotteries By purchasing Mater Prize Home lottery tickets you are playing a vital role in keeping Mater at the forefront of research education and healthcare both in Australia and across the world. This leads to breakthroughs in healthcare that benefit not just Australians but contribute to the improvement of health outcomes globally. 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