Newsletter #988 What's On Melbourne |
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Monday 8th December 2025
Featured This Week
Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Water
Christmas Lights Cruise
Crown Australian Open
Jamaican Music And Food Festival
Lady Gaga | The MAYHEM Ball Tour
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Maho Magic Bar
Melbourne's Carols
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
New Years Eve h2o
NYD FUNHOUSE 2026
Run2Cure
Save Our Ships
Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
Sun Deck Saturday's
The Jazz Room: Tribute to Soul
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Vaudeville Smash'd
Victorian Miniature Railway
Whoop Dee Doo Revue
+ New Year's Eve Parties
+ Heads Up.. this weekend
+ Weekend Markets
Free Every Week
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 - Monday 8th December 2025
Featured This Week
Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Water
Christmas Lights Cruise
Crown Australian Open
Jamaican Music And Food Festival
Lady Gaga | The MAYHEM Ball Tour
Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences
Maho Magic Bar
Melbourne's Carols
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
New Years Eve h2o
NYD FUNHOUSE 2026
Run2Cure
Save Our Ships
Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
Sun Deck Saturday's
The Jazz Room: Tribute to Soul
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Vaudeville Smash'd
Victorian Miniature Railway
Whoop Dee Doo Revue
+ New Year's Eve Parties
+ Heads Up.. this weekend
+ Weekend Markets
Free Every Week
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Step aboard and watch the Yarra come alive with festive magic
Christmas Lights Cruise featuring the Crown Christmas Fountain Show
7th - 24th December 2025 boarding @ Southbank Promenade
As the night falls be mesmerized by the breathtaking Crown Christmas Fountain Show of dancing water music and lights. Take in Melbourne's iconic skyline as the city shimmers in festive colours Southbank buzzes with holiday energy and the Yarra River reflects it all in its dazzling brilliance!
FINAL 2025 SHOW ALERT!
Whoop Dee Doo Revue
Thursday 4th December 2025 @ VIVA Melbourne
Get ready for a full evening of entertainment with "Whoop Dee Doo" a double show event that takes you on a journey from the golden age of burlesque to the cutting edge of neo performance art.
7PM: A BURLESQUE REVUE
Step back in time where the spirit of the golden age of mid century burlesque clubs comes alive in a dazzling display of striptease jazz and classic charm.
10PM: ANOTHER LATE NIGHT REVUE
Expect the unexpected as a rotating lineup of bold and daring performers take the stage pushing the boundaries of burlesque in thrilling and imaginative ways.
Summer is officially here, and we're kicking off the festive season in full tropical style!
Sun Deck Saturday's: Tropical State of Mind
Saturday 6th December 2025 @ Marina Complex, 42B Marine Parade, Elwood
Expect a fresh wave of rhythm, culture, and good vibes as Wild Faaji brings their unique flavour to the deck - a perfect fusion of Amapiano, Afro House, 3-Step, Afrofusion, and island-style energy that captures the essence of summer.
Mind-blowing magic right before your eyes - Dinner & Show
Impossible Occurrences
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.
Melbourne will jingle all the way to Christmas Day
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
See the city light up with dazzling decorations festive events and family-friendly activities! Traditional favourites like the giant Christmas tree at Fed Square and the Myer Christmas Windows draw visitors from near and far.
Every jingle every bell and every HO HO HO will create the most wonderful family memories.
Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland
28th November 2025 - 24th December 2025 @ Caulfield Racecourse
Melbourne's Christmas Wonderland is an immersive walk-through experience where every moment of Christmas has been beautifully brought to life.
Celebrate a 70 year old Melbourne tradition
Myer Christmas Windows
10am - 8pm daily until 6th January 2026 @ Myer Bourke St Mall
Visiting the Myer Christmas Windows has been a much-loved Australian tradition Myer's gift to the City of Melbourne now attracts an estimated 1.4 million visitors each year. This year's windows follow the magical journey of a child's Christmas letter from Melbourne to Santa's North Pole workshop.
It's CAROLS time
Melbourne's Carols
It's that wonderful time of year when families rug up, head out into the night air, and gather for a good old-fashioned round of Christmas carols. There's something timeless about standing together, singing the songs we all grew up with, and watching the kids' faces light up as the music carries across the park..
Get ready for an exciting Free Asian foodies experience
Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Thursday 4th December 2025 - Sunday 7th December 2025 @ Alexandra Gardens
Stroll through a culinary wonderland featuring over 40 passionate street food vendors offering authentic dishes that showcase the rich traditions of Asia.
Are you ready for the ultimate Jamaican experience?
Jamaican Music And Food Festival
Saturday 6th December 2025 @ Seaworks | Williamstown
Island food, Iconic sound systems, Culture, colour & community, Family friendly vibes by the bay
ONE DAY. ONE LOVE. ONE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
The MAYHEM Ball Tour
Lady Gaga
Friday 5th December 2025 + Saturday 6th December 2025 @ Marvel Stadium
14-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga long-awaited return and her first dates in Australia since 2014's ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball.
Walk or run for children's cancer research
Run2Cure
Sunday 7th December 2025 @ Albert Park
Join Neuroblastoma Australia for Run2Cure a vibrant community fun run raising funds for research into neuroblastoma - a rare and aggressive childhood cancer affecting young children.
The Japanese magic bar is back with a fresh line-up of tricksters illusions and cocktails
Maho Magic Bar
Nightly until February 2026 @ Spiegel Haus Melbourne
Be transported to downtown Tokyo for a neon-lit night of mischief magic laughter and cocktails with the ultimate line-up of sleight-of-hand superstars direct from Japan.
Australia's BIGGEST Miniature Railway
Victorian Miniature Railway
Grand opening: Saturday 6th December 2025 + Sunday 7th December 2025 @ Harcourt
2.7km track with a variety of steam and diesel locomotives. Come down see the variety of trains and watch the world go by travelling around the track.
Unforgettable summer evenings at Queen Victoria Market
Summer Night Market
Wednesday nights @ Queen Victoria Market
Global street food cooling cocktails artisan shopping and live entertainment under Melbourne's glittering twilight skyline. Free entry.
Experience the past present and future of Formula 1
F1 The Exhibition - Formula 1 Exhibition
29th November 2025 - 19th 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.
Live musical experience by candlelight
Candlelight Concerts
Melbourne's most quietly beautiful night out is a Candlelight Concert by Fever.
Our Picks
Playable Videogames Exhibition
Game Worlds
Daily until 8th February 2026 @ ACMI - FedSquare
Spanning over 50 years of play Game Worlds features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today with 44 playable moments original builds rare design materials and hands-on prototypes you won't find anywhere else. Explore major titles like Minecraft Final Fantasy XIV Online The Elder Scrolls Online SimCity and Stardew Valley joining iconic titles including World of Warcraft The Sims Neopets and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Discover a world four billion years in the making. You'll come face to face with animals from around the world
Our Wondrous Planet
Daily @ Melbourne Museum
Become part of Earth's incredible living systems: ride the swirling currents of the ocean connect with intriguing creatures and vast root networks beneath the soil and join in the magical moment when a coral reef starts its life cycle.
Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover the unique and mysterious treasure trove of Viking-age treasures
Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard
Daily @ Melbourne Museum
Buried around AD 900 and discovered in 2014 by metal detectorists the Galloway Hoard brings together a stunning variety of materials and treasures from the early medieval kingdoms of Britain and Ireland mainland Europe and as far away as Central Asia.
Dive into an immersive hands-on journey through the galaxy's first LEGO Star Wars exhibition
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Daily @ Melbourne Museum
Over eight million LEGO bricks will transform Melbourne Museum into a tribute to George Lucas's beloved space saga.
Performing Arts
Shows that make Melbourne one of the world's premiere theatre destinations...
Shows & Musicals
Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne..
Step beyond the rainbow and into a world where dreams defy gravity
Oz - The Cirque Experience
Friday & Saturday @ The Alex Theatre St Kilda
Oz The Experience is a spellbinding fusion of circus theatre and fantasy - an immersive adventure that brings the Land of Oz to life like never before. Be swept up in dazzling illusions breathtaking acrobatics and unforgettable characters.
The most Tony Award-winning new musical of the season
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical
Extended until March 2026 @ Her Majesty's Theatre
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry is startin' somethin' in Melbourne in the multiple Tony Award-winning MJ the Musical.
Step inside the velvet-draped world of Blanc de Blanc
Blanc De Blanc Encore
Wed 7pm Thu 7pm Fri 6pm & 845pm Sat 4:30pm & 7:30pm Sun 6pm @ Spiegel Haus Melbourne
This adults-only spectacle delivers world-class acrobatics sultry burlesque and outrageous humour all set to a pulsing soundtrack of vintage jazz and contemporary beats. From jaw-dropping aerial acts to cheeky champagne-fuelled antics Blanc de Blanc Encore is a hedonistic night of high-end entertainment that bubbles with energy sensuality and style.
Coming Soon
An intimate evening of conversation reflection and inspiration
Oprah Winfrey in Conversation Melbourne
Thursday 11th December 2025 @ Plenary | Melbourne Convention Centre
In a moderated conversation Oprah will share powerful lessons from her own life explore the universal themes that connect us all - resilience happiness growth and purpose - and invite attendees to imagine what's possible no matter where they are on their journey.
New Year's Eve Parties
Parties with front-row seats to Melbourne's fireworks
Breathtaking panoramic views and front-row seats to the Melbourne fireworks
New Years Eve h2o - Sunset on the Yarra
Wednesday 31st December 2025 @ Metropolis
Celebrate New Year's Eve in ultimate style at the prestigious Metropolis on Southbank overlooking Melbourne's iconic Yarra River
Ring in 2026 with a memorable evening aboard one of our exclusive New Year's Eve cruises
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Water
Wednesday 31st December 2025 @ Southbank Promenade
Ring in 2026 with a memorable evening aboard one of our exclusive New Year's Eve cruises.
Whether you're looking to dance the night away enjoy a more relaxed evening or witness breath taking fireworks we have the perfect cruise for you!
- NYE Party Cruise
- NYE Party Cruise Over 40s
- NYE Midnight Fireworks Cruise
- NYE Early Fireworks Cruise
Book Now
Book your place online or call (03) 8610 2600 (tell them we sent you!)
New Year's Day
3 Levels. 3 Sounds. One Unforgettable Vibe.
NYD FUNHOUSE 2026 feat Shakes + Les & Jessica Mashaba
Thursday 1st January 2026 @ The Emerson - South Yarra
A multi-sensory takeover across three levels of music, culture, dance, and food, we're setting The Emerson ablaze with energy, elegance, and unforgettable vibes.
One-stop shop for furniture office and homewares. 20 Stores under one virtual roof
FM | Furniture Masters - Superstore
Furniture & Homewares - Every room of the house.. kitchen lounge dining bedroom bathroom hallway family home office deck backyard and garage.
Stores: Fantastic Furniture Momentous Living Costway The Good Guys Bing Lee Kitchenaid RenovatorStore Wheel&Barrow Designer Plants Rinkit Australia AURA Home Manchester Factory Sit Back and Relax UpDown Desk
Heads Up..
Weekend Markets
Weekend Markets held 1st Saturday & Sunday of the month
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