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What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 2nd April 2024 - Monday 8th April 2024
Featured This Week
An Evening with Aravinda
Australian Distillers Festival
Bald Archy Prize Exhibition
BBC Earth Experience
Circus Latino @ Dingley Village
Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA
Code Camp - The Best School Holidays Ever
Daylight Saving Ends on Sunday 3am to 2am
Express Move Me and Scratch Arts: Moist
Find your DRAGON POWER @ LEGOLAND
Groundhog Day | The Musical
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Impossible Occurrences! Melbourne Magic Show
Joy @ Immigration Museum
Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years Of Genius
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Marshmallow Laser Feast
Melbourne by River and Sky
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Mother's Day Lunch Cruise
NGV Triennial
Riverdance - 25th Anniversary Show
School Holidays Guide
Steve McCurry ICONS
Little Food Festival
The Makers and Shakers Market
Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition
Free Every Tuesday
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!
Mother's Day Lunch Cruise
Sunday 12th May 2024 @ Southbank Promenade
Treat your mum to an unforgettable Mother's Day experience with our luxurious Mother's Day lunch cruise on the picturesque Yarra River. Our skilled chefs have curated a delectable three-course meal ensuring every bite is a delight. Show your appreciation for Mum with this special and indulgent experience courtesy of Melbourne River Cruises.
An Evening with Aravinda
Saturday 25th May 2024 @ Box Hill Town Hall
The dinner / dance / Q&A will celebrate former international cricketer Mr Aravinda De Silva, a Sri Lankan cricket icon who was recently inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Hall of Fame.
Possum Magic | The Musical
Featuring spellbinding magic puppetry and original music Monkey Baa's award-winning team has turned the whimsical world of the book into an exciting live experience for audiences aged 3-8 and their families.
Possum Magic @ Alexander Theatre 5-7 April 2024 Possum Magic @ Geelong Arts Centre - 12+13 April 2024
Melbourne by River and Sky
Experience breathtaking views from Melbourne Skydeck and tranquil beauty on Melbourne River Cruises.
Discover Melbourne's best with our By River and Sky packages.
Package: Ports & Docklands
Package: Parks & Gardens
Code Camp - The Best School Holidays Ever
Let Code Camp inspire your children to get creative with technology these autumn holidays, learn some valuable new skills have fun and make new friends.
Choose from beginner to advanced coding camps robotics stop-motion animation DJing video production and so much more!
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.
The Makers and Shakers Market
Saturday 6th April 2024 + Sunday 7th April 2024 @ Royal Exhibition Building
A unique makers market featuring over 150 stalls showcasing 100 percent Australian-made, whether it's homewares, sustainable fashion, and delicious food and drinks.
Riverdance - 25th Anniversary Show
Saturday 6th April 2024 - Monday 8th April 2024 @ Margaret Court Arena
Experience the captivating music and dance of Riverdance once more and fall in love with its magic all over again cherished by fans of all ages.
Off-Grid Living Festival
One of Australia's biggest sustainability events, returns to Chiltern Racecourse and Recreation Reserve on Sunday 7th April 2024 with 10 festival focus areas, 250 exhibitors and surprises around every corner!
Bald Archy Prize Exhibition
Daily until 21 April 2024 @ Arts Mansfield
The Bald Archy Prize - Australia's premier satirical art prize is judged by Professor Maude Cockatoo the world's only avian art critic.
Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA
Until Sunday 26th May 2024 @ Under the Big Top Flemington Racecourse
Join us as we take you on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA set in a make-believe Mexico where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances.
School Holidays Guide
Friday 29 March 2024 - Sunday 14 April 2024 - Autumn
Our guide to keep the kids busy during the autumn school holidays.
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Nine villages, one festival
Unearth autumn in the Macedon Ranges this April. Enjoy a month-long program of vibrant farmers markets, curated trails and itineraries, open gardens, foodie experiences, artisan workshops and events across nine colourful, historic villages.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024
Wednesday 27th March 2024 - Sunday 21st April 2024
The 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival turns 38 celebrating with its biggest festival with more shows and venues than ever becoming one of the world's largest and most respected comedy festivals.
Featured Shows
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Saturday 6th April 2024 - Sunday 19th May 2024 @ The Briars Community Forest - Mount Martha
Step Into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and embark on a nighttime trail filled with magic. Walk into the depths of a dark forest and discover fantastic beasts and iconic Wizarding World moments illuminated like never before.
Express Move Me and Scratch Arts: Moist
4 - 13 April 2024 @ Dancehouse
Dive headfirst into Moist Circus & Comedy, a neon-infused spectacle that's part dazzling circus, part physical theatre and all parts uproarious fun! Strictly 18+
Australian Distillers Festival
Saturday 6th April 2024 + Sunday 7th April 2024 @ Abbotsford Convent
Sip on some of Australia's best craft liquor from over 30 of the country's best distilleries. While you sample, grab a meal from a local food truck and relax to live music.
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Daily until Sunday 21st April 2024 @ Tesselaar Tulip Farm
Visit KaBloom in the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges to enjoy a most extraordinary day out.
Joy @ Immigration Museum
Get nostalgic at a retro video store replica. Play with a gigantic bunny. Check out massive glowing sculptures. And yep, kids go free!
Joy brings the Immigration Museum to life with an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces to take you on a transformative journey.
Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years Of Genius
â€Daily @ The Lume
Step inside the mind of a creative and scientific genius at the Lume's latest immersive experience.
Candlelight Concerts
Enjoy a musical experience illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of Melbourne's most iconic venues.
Groundhog Day | The Musical
Until 20th April 2024 @ Princess Theatre
The Olivier award-winning Groundhog Day the Musical will make its Australian Premiere at the Princess Theatre in January for an exclusive Melbourne only season!
WICKED | The Musical
Until Sunday 30th June 2024 @ Regent Theatre
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz has won over 100 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle.
Theatre & Musicals
Get in quick for these world-class shows now and coming soon..
Steve McCurry ICONS: Photography Exhibition
Daily until 20th April 2024 @ Seaworks Williamstown
With more than 100 large-format photographs ICONS is one of the most complete retrospectives of the career of Steve McCurry one of the main international figures in the world of photography over the last 40 years.
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience
Until Sunday 14th April 2024 @ Fever Exhibitions Hall - Brunswick
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue. Walk alongside the massive creatures that roamed our world millions of years ago!
Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature at ACMI
Until Sunday 14th April 2024 @ ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature illuminates the hidden forces surrounding us revealing the sublime through sensory journeys beyond our everyday perception. From the roots of a majestic Amazonian tree to the unseen branches of the body and the birth of galaxies this hypnotic immersive experience explores the rhythm that cultivates and connects all life - breath.
Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition
Until Sunday 14th April 2024 @ Melbourne Museum
One of the most famous tragedies in modern history the story of the Titanic and its ill-fated maiden voyage continues to enthral educate and break hearts more than 110 years since she sank to the bottom of the ocean.
This is the only exhibition in Australia to feature more than 200 real artefacts recovered directly from the wreck site. Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition focuses on the voyage's compelling human stories taking visitors on a memorable journey through the events of that fateful night.
NGV Triennial
Closing this Sunday 7th April 2024 | Free @ NGV
If you only see one exhibition this year this is it! A wonderful opportunity to see the fantastic water wall, stained glass ceiling plus this amazing free exhibition.
NGV Triennial is a powerful and moving snapshot of the world today as captured through the work of 100 artists designers and collectives at the forefront of global contemporary practice. On your way in, stop at Mecca and Diptyque's new pop-up cafe, from Andrew McConnell's Morning Market.
Rain Room
Daily until Sunday 14th April 2024 @ Jackalope Pavilion - St Kilda
A 100 square metre field of continuous rainfall Rain Room is a responsive environment engaging all the senses allowing you to be fully immersed in the rain while simultaneously protected from it.
Unko Museum: Poop Experience
Daily until Sunday 14th April 2024 @ 360 Bourke St Melbourne
A fun and interactive exhibit with adorable and colorful poop decor! A Kawaii experience from Japan is coming to Melbourne!
The installations displays and immersive attractions within the museum revolve around the theme of 'adorable poop' creating a world where this unlikely subject becomes a work of eccentric genius. Tickets on sale now!
BBC Earth Experience
Until 28th April 2024 (extended) @ Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Exclusive to Melbourne - a 360-degree walk-through audiovisual event which draws upon footage from Seven Worlds One Planet. Travel the natural world and journey across the seven continents in one epic experience narrated by David Attenborough.
Ready-Made Meals Guide - Home Delivered
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
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.
Live Music | This Week
Melbourne's dynamic music scene delivers live performances every night of the week, spanning across hotels, pubs, bars, and dedicated live music venues.
Weekend Markets
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