Newsletter #1005 What's On Melbourne |
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026
Featured This Week
Bendigo Easter Festival
Body Worlds
Bubble Planet
Daylight Saving Ends
Easter Weekend Guide
Experience School Holiday Fun on the Yarra
Good Friday Appeal
Heads Up Guide..
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Moora Working Draught Horse Muster
Rip Curl Pro - Bells Beach
ROME: Empire, Power, People
Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival
School Holidays Guide | Autumn
Stawell Gift
Tarra Festival
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Weekend Markets Guide
Free Every Week
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Next Week
Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 7 - 13 April 2026
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026
Featured This Week
Bendigo Easter Festival
Body Worlds
Bubble Planet
Daylight Saving Ends
Easter Weekend Guide
Experience School Holiday Fun on the Yarra
Good Friday Appeal
Heads Up Guide..
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Moora Working Draught Horse Muster
Rip Curl Pro - Bells Beach
ROME: Empire, Power, People
Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival
School Holidays Guide | Autumn
Stawell Gift
Tarra Festival
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Weekend Markets Guide
Free Every Week
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Next Week
Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 7 - 13 April 2026
The 95th annual Good Friday Appeal brings together the community to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital
Good Friday Appeal
Friday 3rd April 2026
Raises funds to enable The Royal Children's Hospital to provide world class care to our children. Funds support research, equipment, patient centred care and education.
Good Friday Appeal
Williamstown and Sightseeing Cruises Departing Regularly with Melbourne River Cruises
Experience School Holiday Fun on the Yarra
Daily during School Holiday's @ Southbank Promenade
Glide along the river, enjoy the fresh air, take in the stunning city and waterfront views, and create memories the whole family will love.
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.
Daylight Saving Ends Sunday
Sunday 5th April 2026 - 3am
Turn your clocks BACK one hour at 3am to 2am for the end of the 2025/2026 daylight saving period.
Enjoy three thrilling days of racing, fashion, and family fun
Stawell Gift
Saturday 4th April 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026 @ Central Park, Stawell
Witness the 144th running of the iconic Powercor Stawell Gift and see Australia's fastest women vie for the Powercor Women's Gift title.
Don't miss the iconic Gala Parade on Easter Sunday
Bendigo Easter Festival 2026
Friday 3rd April 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026 @ Bendigo
Over the Easter long weekend Bendigo's beautiful Rosalind Park and surrounding streets will be transformed into a vibrant precinct bursting with family-friendly entertainment.
Enjoy a family festival in historic Rushworth on Easter Saturday
Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival
Saturday 4th April 2026 @ High Street High Street, Rushworth
Held on Rushworth's famous High Street and the whole town comes alive with music, entertainment, stalls, food and a Grand Parade. Plus market stalls, live music, free kid's entertainment, great food, raffles, static and moving displays of vintage machinery.
Come to our beautiful town and enjoy all that Rushworth and the surrounding areas have to offer
Moora Working Draught Horse Muster
Sunday 5th April 2026 @ Moora Reserve
Draught horse displays including long-reining and log snigging. Displays of associated crafts include blacksmithing, rope making, harness making and more. There will be music to entertain you and food is available.
Since 1972 | 52nd year - Colours of the Community
Tarra Festival
Thursday 2nd April 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026 @ Yarram & Port Albert
Events throughout Yarram and surrounds include Tarra Festival street parade, with floats, entertainment and markets.
Every surfer wants to ring that bell
Rip Curl Pro 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026 - Saturday 11th April 2026 @ Bells Beach | Torquay
Held annually at Bells Beach over the Easter long weekend, it's an old-school test of power and rail-to-rail surfing for today's progressive athletes.
Celebrating 40 years of funny
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Get ready for a star-studded month of longtime festival faves rising stars international icons family fun and non-stop celebration.
Our Picks
Tim Knight blends absurd storytelling poetic detours and character comedy with his signature mix of wit warmth and emotional honesty.
Tim Knight | Adam Snakes
23rd March 2026 - 5th April 2026 @ The Motley WhereHaus
Comedian and Meisner-trained actor Tim Knight asks the big question: What happens when the job of your dreams is being a barista in a cafe in a petrol station?
Our guide to keep the kids busy during the autumn school holidays
Autumn School Holiday Guide
Friday 3rd April 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Children's activities and care programs, festivals, exhibitions, shows and attractions.
View ancient Roman artifacts and learn about their daily life
ROME: Empire, Power, People
1st April 2026 - 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.
An immersive experience surrounded by bubbles
Bubble Planet
1st April 2026 - 29th June 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.
A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland
Balloon Story
Extended by popular demand (again) until Sunday 19th April 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Experience the magic of larger-than-life balloon sculptures that defy imagination transforming into art at every turn. Dive into interactive exhibits and whimsical creations where adventure inflates with eco-friendly wonders sculpted into everything imaginable.
The ultimate family day out! Millions of blooms! Circus Oz! Fun for all ages!
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Daily until 19th April 2026 @ Tesselaar Tulip Farm
Enjoy sensational scenery amazing entertainment delicious foods tractor rides and so much more in the glorious autumn weather.
Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the human body
Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness
27th March 2026 - 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.
Live musical experience by candlelight
Candlelight Concerts
Melbourne's most quietly beautiful night out is a Candlelight Concert by Fever.
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Enjoy a season of films beneath the open sky
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Relax in a deckchair sink into a beanbag or have a picnic on the grass as you soak in the fresh night air and the magic of the big screen.
Melbourne Outdoor Cinema's
Experience the past present and future of Formula 1
F1 The Exhibition - Formula 1 Exhibition
Daily until 19 April 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The exhibition offers fans up-close encounters with legendary F1 cars spanning multiple eras along with state-of-the-art racing simulators that let visitors test their skills on the iconic Albert Park track. Interactive installations and hands-on displays highlight F1 technology while exclusive archival footage interviews and historic memorabilia bring the sport's greatest moments to life.
A special exhibition celebrating Shane Warne and the moments that saw him crowned the 'King of Spin'
WARNE: Treasures of a Legend
Daily until August 2026 @ Australian Sports Museum
WARNE: Treasures of a Legend invites you to explore Warne's own collection with personal items and memorabilia carefully annotated by the legend himself.
Performing Arts
Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination..
Australia's biggest ever musical comedy is back
The Book of Mormon
Tuesday - Sunday | Until 30th April 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.
Shows & Musicals
Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne..
Indulge in delicious wine beer and food while enjoying breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks
Mornington Peninsula Food & Wine Taste Trail
Come on an amazing adventure with fellow food lovers and experience the mouthwatering wonders of the Mornington Peninsula!
Up to 20% Off Selected Sofas
Fantastic Furniture | Lounge Sale
Ends 20th April 2026
Fantastic Furniture is proud to be Australia's best value furniture and bedding retailer with a 1000 strong passionate team always ready to help.
Heads Up..
Weekend Markets
Heads up: Due to Easter weekend - please call the market before making plans.
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