Newsletter: What's On | 12 - 18 November 2024 |
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Monday 18th November 2024
Featured This Week
AFLW Premiership: Finals Week #2
African Music and Cultural Festival
Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival
Being Human Festival
Bendigo National Swap Meet
Bird Lovers Expo
Brown Brothers Spring Wine & Food Weekend
Celebrate New Year's Eve on Melbourne's Yarra River
Clunes Agricultural Show
DonateLife | Thank You Day
East Malvern Food & Wine Festival
EQUITANA | Melbourne
Garage Sale Trail
Garden DesignFest
Impossible Occurrences! Melbourne Magic Show
Latin Day Festival - Preston Market
Lilydale & Yarra Valley Show
Macedon Open Garden Weekend
Midweek Escape: Enjoy 10% Off All Cruises
Mind Body Spirit Festival
New Year's Eve on Yarra
Shakespeare-In-Between: Romeo & Juliet
Somers Arts Fair
Ted May: Not Only But Also
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell Exhibition
The Vegan Market - Williamstown
Whitehorse Spring Festival
Yayoi Kusama: Dancing Pumpkin
Free Every Tuesday
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!
Get ready for a jam-packed day of fun!
Whitehorse Spring Festival
Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct
Explore over 80 amazing stalls and groove to live music with over 40 local artists and community groups performing on multiple stages.
Meet your favourite superheroes and local legends while you enjoy free craft activities exciting rides and fabulous face painting for kids of all ages. Explore over 80 amazing stalls and groove to live music with over 40 local artists and community groups performing on multiple stages.
Five-time Tony award-winning production and Broadway smash hit
Peter And The Starcatcher
Until 1st December 2024 @ Playhouse Theatre
Experience the joy of this theatrical spectacle with over 100 unforgettable characters, puppetry, live music, and technical wizardry - jump onboard this epic pre-Pan voyage and discover the untold story of Neverland.
This time Verona tells its story...
Shakespeare-In-Between: Romeo & Juliet
12th - 23rd November 2024 @ St Kilda South Port Uniting
A whole new perspective of this classic play about Verona's townsfolk discover new characters and how they have been impacted by our star cross'd lovers.
Treat yourself to a refreshing escape
Midweek Escape: Enjoy 10% Off All Cruises
From Monday to Friday enjoy 10% off on all our fantastic cruises along the beautiful Yarra River.
Cruise Options include Melbourne Highlights Cruise (2 hours) Parks and Gardens Cruise (1 hour) Ports and Docklands Cruise (1 hour) all 10% Off.
A selection of works by Ted May
Ted May: Not Only But Also
2nd November 2024 - 1st December 2024 @ Gallery Elysium - Hawthorn
This body of works is varied and may at first seem awkward but for those who know my work and have a decerning eye will be rewarded for as they navigate the exhibition they may find (I hope) something altogether different happening.
Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show
Impossible Occurrences
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.
Australia's largest health wellbeing and natural therapies event
Mind Body Spirit Festival
Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Learn from over 220+ exhibitors catch free seminars and performances book yourself a psychic reading find just the right gift attend a workshop and taste some delicious health foods!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TNMT: Heroes in a Half Shell Exhibition
Thursday - Monday - Until 23rd December 2024 @ The District Docklands
The exhibition is an immersive experience that boasts five individual galleries that take visitors on a journey through the rich history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. This limited time offering includes a projection and art gallery Vintage Memorabilia Gallery an Arcade Zone and a Pizza-rama Gift Shop!
Experience the rhythms, sounds and tastes of Africa
African Music and Cultural Festival
Friday 15th - Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Fed Square
Join us in celebrating the very best of African culture through incredible music food fashion film dance art and culture - right in the heart of Melbourne.
Small School - BIG ART!
Somers Arts Fair
Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Coolart Homestead
Celebrating 21 years in 2024, our main exhibition at the Somers Arts Fair provides a welcoming space for local and emerging artists to showcase and sell their diverse artworks.
Abundance of Freshness: Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of the Victorian growing season
Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival
Thursday 14th November 2024 - Sunday 17th November 2024
Come, be a part of this delightful festival, and let's usher in the growing season with joy, flavor, and a sense of community.
Explore the festival program and unleash your humanity
Being Human Festival
7th - 16th November 2024 @ The University of Melbourne
This year's theme of 'landmarks' invites us to consider our past, present, and future, as we think about the tension between time and space, and how we, as humans, fit into and affect the world around us.
Formative Sound and Vision
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
14th - 24th November 2024 @ Kino Cinema
Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) returns with a program that celebrates the way sound and vision have been a source of inspiration and transformation for LGBTQIA+ communities the world over.
46th Bendigo National Swap Meet
Bendigo National Swap Meet
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Prince of Wales Showgrounds
Over 1,700 reserved sites - indoor and outdoor. Show and Shine Display Cars. Cars For Sale. Trade and Club Stands. Admission: Saturday $15, Sunday $5
Where we honor our feathered friends
Bird Lovers Expo
Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Hungarian Community Centre - Wantirna
Join us for engaging educational sessions, fantastic bird-themed shopping and connect with rescues, avian veterinarians and expert behaviorists!
Each year many Australian lives are saved through the generosity of organ and tissue donors
DonateLife | Thank You Day 2024
Sunday 17th November 2024
DonateLife Thank You Day is a national day to reflect and say thanks to those generous Australians and their families who make donation possible.
A FREE entry event for all to enjoy
East Malvern Food & Wine Festival
Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Central Park
A wonderful selection of Victorian Wineries, Pop Up Bars, Local craft beer, producers and Live Music. Tasting Ticket Packages starting at $37.50.
Spring Wine and Food Weekend featuring John Course
Brown Brothers Spring Wine & Food Weekend
Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Brown Brothers
The perfect mix of music, food, and wine - with an all-day grazing menu, a Spritz Bar to cool you down, and all your favourite Brown Brothers wines, local beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic tipples ready to sip.
Vegan Food Festival + Dog Friendly
The Vegan Market
Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Seaworks Williamstown
A delicious vegan-food-festival where you can drink while you shop from 100 local local plant-based businesses.
Come see the NGV's iconic polka-dotted symbol
Yayoi Kusama: Dancing Pumpkin
FREE @ National Gallery of Victoria | Federation Court
Dancing Pumpkin is a towering 5-metre-tall bronze sculpture that you can walk under.
Must-attend gathering for equestrians all over the world
EQUITANA | Melbourne 2024
14th - 17th November 2024 @ Melbourne Showgrounds
Over four big days the equestrian community comes together for a unique celebration showcasing all the equestrian disciplines our famous shopping precinct international stars presenting masterclasses and a world-class education program.
Mt Macedon Gardens open their gates to the public
Macedon Open Garden Weekend
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 2024
Amongst these gardens you can find Llamas living in a Chestnut Orchard, aviaries, Japanese gardens with bonsai houses, chicken houses, ducks, geese and a talking parrot. Be prepared though to take a breath and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of these gardens.
Around Melbourne + Mornington Peninsula
Garden DesignFest
Saturday 16th + Sunday 17th November 2024
Australia's premier open garden event featuring leading landscape designers and their gardens.
A day full of Latin celebration
Latin Day Festival @ Preston Market
Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Preston Market
Preston Market will transform into a vibrant Latino party with traditional live entertainment, Latin American delicacies and free kids activities.
161st Annual Spring Show
Clunes Agricultural Show
Saturday 16th November 2024 @ Clunes Showgrounds
Everyone is invited to the 161st Clunes Agricultural Show.
A wonderful family show that is suitable for all ages
Lilydale & Yarra Valley Show
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 2024 @ Lilydale Showgrounds
Join us for a fun-filled weekend with Animals, Art & Craft, Cookery, Food, Photography, Entertainment, Fireworks, Showbags and much more!
A much-loved classic that will fill the hearts of a new generation
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Until February 2025 @ Her Majesty's Theatre
This timeless tale has been brought to life on stage like never before in a breathtaking reimagined production. 4-ticket offer available.
4 teams fighting in week #2
AFLW Premiership: Finals Week #2
4 teams on Saturday 16th November 2024 - exciting women's football.
First semi-final
Adelaide v Fremantle at Norwood Oval, 3.05pm ACDT (3.35pm AEDT)
Second semi-final
Hawthorn v Port Adelaide at Ikon Park, 7.30pm AEDT
All proceeds to Mission to Seafarers Victoria and Stella Maris Seafarer Centre
Port of Melbourne Boat Tours
DATE: Saturday 16 November 2024
Come explore the Port of Melbourne and learn about the history and operations of Australia's largest container and cargo port at our family-friendly Public Boat Tours.
November until mid-January every year
Cherry Picking Season
Cherry picking is a fun family activity. Eat as many as you like while you pick (included in the entry fee). Prices per kilogram vary so check them out before going.
Live Music
Candlelight Concerts
Enjoy a musical experience illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of Melbourne's most iconic venues.
Shows plays and musicals
Theatre
Check out these world-class shows playing now and coming soon..
Experience the inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Tina the Musical
Extended by popular demand until 26th January 2025 @ Princess Theatre
Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs including "Simply the Best" "River Deep - Mountain High" and "Proud Mary" this smash-hit musical is bringing Australian audiences to their feet night after night. With critics calling it "a rock music spectacular" (Limelight) and "breathtakingly exciting" (ArtsHub) this heart-pumping production is guaranteed to raise the roof!
Celebrate New Year's Eve on Melbourne's Yarra River
New Year's Eve on Yarra
Tuesday 31st December 2024 - 8pm - 12:30am
Ring in the New Year with a memorable evening aboard one of our exclusive New Year's Eve cruises. Whether you're looking for a gourmet dining experience lively party atmosphere or a relaxed family evening with stunning views of the fireworks we have the perfect option.
EXPERIENCES...
Solve clues that'll take you on a self-guided journey around Melbourne city's iconic laneways
Mystery Picnic | Melbourne Laneways
Starting with an empty picnic basket collect your gourmet picnic food as you get closer to your picturesque picnic location with every clue solved.
Sponsored Partner
Smash Session @ The Smash Room
40 Minutes @ The Smash Room - Keilor East
Get a taste of how fun smashing stuff really is in this dedicated smash room! You'll throw on some overalls and a face shield grab a baseball bat and smash up a range of breakables such as mugs and plates whilst listening to your favourite tunes on the speakers.
SALE...
Shop or sell at over 10000 garage sales
Garage Sale Trail - Week#2
Saturday & Sunday | 16-17 November 2024
250000 Australians shop or sell over two big weekends. With so many people comes lots of impact and each year over 1.5 million kgs of stuff is sold and saved from landfill.
Fresh and delicious meal kits delivered right to your door
Top 8 Ready-Made Meals
No fuss or simply ready made meals have everyone covered with express home delivery plans diet plans and weekly food plans
FREE $$$ Saver
Powerpal | Electricity Monitor
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.
Sponsored Partner
Multi-Sensory Journey
SENSAS
6th December 2024 - 29th January 2025 @ South Yarra
For two hours switch between pitch-black challenges and vibrant sensory workshops taking on fun wacky tasks that push the limits of your five senses.
Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne
More.. things to see hear & do this weekend
Get out and discover the very best shows festivals dining community exhibitions activities and sport.
Weekend Markets
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