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What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 31st October 2023 - Tuesday 7th November 2023
Experiences in the world's most liveable city.
Featured This Week
Archibald Prize Exhibition
Blade Runner Live
Comedy Hypnosis Show
Connection: First Peoples' Art
Cup Day Party at Hophaus by the River
Duneira Bluebell Festival - Mount Macedon
Impossible Occurrences! Melbourne Magic Show
Irish Film Festival
ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo
Jimmy Rees - Not That Kinda Viral? Tour
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Live Music | This Week
Local Makers Market
Maho Magic Bar
Melbourne Cup Carnival Cruises
Miss Saigon
New Year's Eve Cruise Packages
Oakleigh Glendi
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Port of Melbourne - Boat Tours
St Michael's Cup Day Fair
The Eighty-Six: Live Music Festival
The Groovin' 60s
Truckies Against Bullying Truck Show
Free Every Tuesday
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2023
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an unequalled world-class event that encompasses the finest racing entertainment fashion culture food and wine all in one place - Flemington.
Be enthralled and swept up in the magic of the celebration that stops a nation ! Held across four days it is unrivalled in its prestige and tradition and is the unmissable social occasion of the year.
Four Days | Flemington
Day 1 Saturday - Victoria Derby Day - 4 November 2023
Day 2 Tuesday - Melbourne Cup Day - 7 November 2023
Day 3 Thursday - Oaks Day - 9 November 2023
Day 4 Saturday - Stakes Day - 11 November 2023
Cup Day Party at Hophaus by the River
Tuesday 7 November 2023 @ Hophaus Bar
You are invited to join us at Hophaus for Melbourne Cup Day at our annual cocktail party on our balcony overlooking our beautiful city and the Yarra River. Enjoy delicious hot cold & sweet canapes and a 3 hour drinks package including beer wine & sparkling from your private bar.
Spirit Of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant
The Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant is renowned as a premier venue on the Yarra River. With its elegant ambiance and panoramic river views it offers a unique dining experience.
Whether for a romantic dinner special occasion or corporate event this floating restaurant provides impeccable service and gourmet cuisine making it the perfect choice for those seeking a memorable dining adventure on the Yarra.
Melbourne Cup Carnival Cruises
Experience the Pinnacle of Elegance at the Melbourne Cup Carnival with Melbourne River Cruises!
Enjoy seamless return transfers from Melbourne City and indulge in a gourmet morning tea and fork buffet showcasing seafood cold platters salads and delectable desserts. Sip on premium Australian Wines Sparkling Beers and Spirits while catching every moment of the races on onboard TV screens. Plus groove to entertainment on your return journey - this is the ultimate way to elevate your race day experience!
The Groovin' 60s
Saturday 11 November 2023 @ St. Stephens Anglican Church - Richmond
Under the sparkling and charasmatic Musical Direction of Mr Adam Przewlocki, two POWERHOUSE choirs DIVINE DIVAS SHOW CHOIR and RAINBOW VOICES LGBTQIA+ CHOIR present a fab and campy romp through the groovy yesteryear!
Local Makers Market
Saturday 18th November 2023 + Sunday 19th November 2023 @ Melbourne Showgrounds
Enjoy an indoor market that is more than just a market! Featuring ONLY Australian designers artists and makers in a stunning light-filled indoor pavilion at the Melbourne Showgrounds - we're saying a big 'NO THANKS' to mass-produced junk this Christmas!
Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show
Mind blowing magic right before your eyes. Every Friday night witness miracles upclose with award-winning magician Luke Hocking at Melbourne's #1 magic & illusion show at the 5 Star Marriott Hotel.
Ritmo Latino: Latin American Festival
Saturday 4th November 2023 @ Abbots Yard - Abbotsford
This outdoor celebration features amazing Latin food drink live music art exhibits and more!
Comedy Hypnosis Show
Thursday 9th November 2023 @ Exford Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne! Join us for an evening of Hilarious Hypnotic Comedy. See Australia's best comic Hypnotist as they let you experience something very special with this Hypno-larious night.
Elvis: A Musical Revolution
Until 31st December 2023 - Athenaeum Theatre
The Icon. The King. The story of a man who gave the world a musical revolution.
Featuring over 40 hit songs Elvis: A Musical Revolution celebrates the extraordinary life of award winning cultural icon Elvis Presley. From his childhood in Mississippi to his triumphant '68 Comeback Special and ascent to become 'The King of Rock 'n' Roll' this brand-new high-energy production explores the pivotal moments in Elvis's life and music career through the perspectives of those who knew him best.
Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access
17th November 2023 - 28th January 2024 @ The Tea House - Southbank
A intimate exhibit of iconic photographs of the world's most famous Princess and never-before-heard stories, as told through the lens of Diana's Official Royal Photographer and friend.
Duneira Bluebell Festival
Saturday 4th November 2023 + Sunday 5th November 2023 @ Duneira Estate - Mount Macedon
Celebrate Spring with us during our annual Bluebell Festival held at Duneira historic house and garden on Mt Macedon!
Oakleigh Glendi
Saturday 4th November 2023 + Sunday 5th November 2023 @ Warawee Park, Oakleigh
The 8th annual Oakleigh Glendi is a free two-day event that celebrates the local community's rich Hellenic culture; including the commemoration of the official Greek National Day known as 'Ohi' and the Patron Saints of Sts Anargiri. We celebrate these while endorsing and promoting the many other cultural identities that are present in Australia.
The Aireys Fair
Saturday 4 November 9am-3pm @ Aireys Inlet Primary School
There are plenty of activities to entertain the whole family including local arts and crafts market stalls face painting delicious coffee and food rides show bags live music and a silent auction with lots of terrific prizes up for grabs.
Archibald Prize Exhibition 2023
Until 5 November 2023 @ Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
An extraordinary display of 57 portraits featuring public figures and cultural identities from all walks of life reflecting the stories of our times.
Maho Magic Bar
Until 30 November @ Daniels Car Park - 217 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
Enjoy a multi-sensory and interactive experience in a glittering Tokyo night setting. This exclusive magic show features charismatic master magicians from Japan.
MAMMA MIA! The Musical
Until 3rd December 2023 @ Princess Theatre
A celebration of love laughter and friendship MAMMA MIA! The Musical is a fabulous night out for all ages! Featuring 22 of ABBA's greatest hits that will have you dancing in aisles.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Until 31 December 2023 @ Regent Theatre
Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth beauty freedom and - above all - love Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.
More to check out: this week
Live Music | This Week
ArtVo Melbourne | Trick Art
ArtVo Melbourne @ Docklands is open 7 days a week
The interactive trick art gallery is your chance to touch the art and strike a pose in front of the mind boggling themed zones. The venue is a fun activity for all ages with over 80 different 3D reality defying artworks and optical illusions to work with across 9 different themed zones.
Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade Tour
Built for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition the Dome Promenade was a key attraction providing visitors the opportunity to view the emerging Melbourne skyline.
Discover the history of this extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage listed building before experiencing views from the dome over Carlton Gardens the city and greater Melbourne.
Connection: First Peoples' Art
Daily @ The Lume Melbourne
Connection features over 550 digital and original artworks from more than 110 visual and musical artists representing the largest collection of First Peoples' art ever assembled.
The Story of the Moving Image
Open daily | 10am - 5pm @ ACMI Fed Square - FREE
Melbourne's "BEST" free exhibition! Discover how inventors innovators and artists at the turn of the 20th century wielded light split time and captured motion heralding a technological revolution that continues today.
MIRROR: New views on photography
Free @ State Library of Victoria
Showcases over 140 photographs from the State Collection alongside creative responses from emerging and established Victorian storytellers to tell fascinating tales of Victoria through a contemporary lens.
Ready-Made Meals Guide
Fresh and delicious meal kits delivered right to your door.
No fuss or simply ready made meals have everyone covered with express home delivery plans diet plans and weekly food plans
COMING SOON
GREASE | The Musical
From 31 December 2023 @ Her Majesty's Theatre
GREASE Is The Word | GREASE is still the word. Featuring dazzling costumes and all those unforgettable songs including: Summer Nights Sandy Hopelessly Devoted to You You're The One That I Want Greased Lightnin' and Grease is the Word.
Powerpal | Electricity Monitor
FREE for every Victorian
Powerpal connects a smart phone to your electricity meter and shows power usage in real-time helping you to make better decisions about the way you use energy.
Weekend Markets
Bright Rotary Markets
Camberwell Sunday Market
Darebin Computer & Technology Market
Inverloch Rotary Market
Jindivick Country Market - Warragul
Laverton Rubble & Riches Market
Moonlight Market | Bendigo
Mt Martha South Beach Market
Promontory Produce & Craft Market | Foster
St Leonards Foreshore Market
St Michael's Cup Day Fair
Taggerty 4 Seasons Market
Tarwin Lower Market
The Fitzroy Market
Warralily Market - Armstrong Creek
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