Newsletter #994 What's On Melbourne |
Newsletter #994 What's On Melbourne
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 13th January 2026 - Monday 19th January 2026
Featured Events
Alice In Wonderland
Anastasia the Musical
Australian Open
Balloon Story
Barbie The Movie | In Concert
Bloom Art Market
Brickvention
Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift
DroneArt Show
Hooked on Portland Festival
Kids Visit For Half Price @ Melbourne Aquarium
Kooyong Classic
Lang Lang Show
Midsumma Festival
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Pixar Putt at Marvel Stadium
Saturday Night Fever
School Holiday Guide
Silvers Circus Spectacular - Rosebud
Valentine's Day | Celebrate Love on the Water
Free Every Week
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Tuesday 13th January 2026 - Monday 19th January 2026
Featured Events
Alice In Wonderland
Anastasia the Musical
Australian Open
Balloon Story
Barbie The Movie | In Concert
Bloom Art Market
Brickvention
Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift
DroneArt Show
Hooked on Portland Festival
Kids Visit For Half Price @ Melbourne Aquarium
Kooyong Classic
Lang Lang Show
Midsumma Festival
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Pixar Putt at Marvel Stadium
Saturday Night Fever
School Holiday Guide
Silvers Circus Spectacular - Rosebud
Valentine's Day | Celebrate Love on the Water
Free Every Week
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Dinner Cruise with Melbourne River Cruises
Valentine's Day | Celebrate Love on the Water
Saturday 14th February 2026 @ Southbank Promenade
Whether you're celebrating with your special someone or treating yourself to an evening of indulgence, Melbourne River Cruises offers the perfect setting for a memorable Valentine's celebration.
Celebrating Women on IWD 2026 ~ Free Event
Heart Body Soul Expo
Sunday 8th March 2026 @ Queen Victoria Market
Heart Body & Soul is more than a wellness event it is a thoughtful gathering focused on wellbeing connection and personal growth. Explore a carefully curated mix of holistic living inspiring conversations creative offerings and conscious businesses designed to support everyday wellbeing.
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.
Summer School Holiday Guide
Saturday 20th December 2025 - Monday 26th January 2026
Our summer guide to keep the kids busy over Christmas and New Year.
Our Picks
Kids Visit For Half Price @ Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
12th - 30th January 2026 @ SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
For a limited time, guests can purchase General Admission child tickets at 50% off the standard price when booking online in advance - at a flat rate of $19.50 throughout the promotional period.
Australia's Premier LEGO Fan Event
Brickvention
Saturday 17th January 2026 - Sunday 18th January 2026 @ Royal Exhibition Building
A dedicated group of LEGO enthusiasts from around the world display their builds in all sorts of themes and genres with hundreds of unique creative models built out of LEGO bricks.
This school holiday tumble down the rabbit hole as the Australian Shakespeare Company presents Lewis Carroll's absurd & wickedly clever classic - Alice in Wonderland
Alice In Wonderland
2nd - 18th January 2026 @ The Capitol
Brought to life beautifully in Glenn Elston's highly acclaimed production this familiar tale is stunningly lifted right from the pages.
Perfect for all ages Pixar Putt is ideal for family outings date nights and group adventures
Pixar Putt at Marvel Stadium
Until 18th January 2026 @ Marvel Stadium
From Toy Story to Turning Red Monsters Inc. to Lightyear this open-air course brings your favourite characters to life across 9 or 18 holes of whimsical fun.
A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland
Balloon Story
4th - 31st January 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.
Music That Lights Up the Night
DroneArt Show
Friday 16th January 2026 + Saturday 17th January 2026 @ Caulfield Racecourse
As night falls, hundreds of illuminated drones take off and create stunning shapes in the sky, moving in time with live classical music. Choreographed perfectly to the music, this open-air concert paints the night with light, color, and wonder, a true concert in the sky.
Experience the elegance and excitement of the Kooyong Classic 2026 the premier lead-up tournament to the Australian Open
Kooyong Classic
13th - 15th January 2026 @ Kooyong Stadium
With a rich history and a reputation for attracting top talent the Kooyong Classic offers an unforgettable summer tennis experience for fans of all ages.
The start of the sporting year in Melbourne means only one thing - the Australian Open
Australian Open
12th January - 1st February 2026 @ Melbourne Park
With the world's top tennis players fighting it out for the first Grand Slam title of the year there's no better place to be.
Get ready for an enchanting experience at Hooked on Portland, the annual Seafood and Fishing Festival!
Hooked on Portland Festival
Friday 16th January 2026 - Saturday 17th January 2026
The festival is presented in collaboration with Glenelg Shire Council and the Victorian Fisheries Authority, promising two days of fun for all ages!
Australia's premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience returns
Midsumma Festival 2026
18th January - 8th February 2026
Midsumma presents a jam- packed calendar with about 200 events celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community across Naarm/Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our Picks
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
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.
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
Daily until 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.
Performing Arts
Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination..
Adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film
Anastasia the Musical
Until 15th February 2026 @ Regent Theatre
This dazzling production by the Tony Award winning team Terrence McNally Stephen Flaherty Lynn Ahrens and Darko Tresnjak transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of 1920s Paris.
The award-winning smash hit musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER comes to the Athenaeum Theatre
Saturday Night Fever
8th - 25th January 2026 @ Athenaeum Theatre
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is the ultimate celebration of the 1970s disco phenomenon that defined a generation and includes the Bee Gee's hits 'Stayin' Alive' 'Night Fever' 'More Than A Woman' and 'How Deep Is Your Love'.
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.
Shows & Musicals
Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne..
One-stop shop | 14K products under one virtual roof
Furniture Masters - Superstore
Furniture & Homewares - Every room of the house.. kitchen lounge dining bedroom bathroom hallway family home office deck backyard and garage.
Stores: Bedzy Bing Lee Costway Fantastic Furniture Kitchenaid Momentous Living Onebed RenovatorStore The Good Guys UpDown Desk
Heads Up..
Weekend Markets
Weekend Markets held 3rd Saturday & Sunday of the month ~ if travelling long distance, please check as some markets say "every" month of the year but not in January.
Newsletter Central
What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #994
Straight to your inbox every Tuesday
Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year
❊ More Information ❊
→
www.onlymelbourne.com.au
❊ Also See.. ❊
➼ Newsletter #993 What's On Melbourne
➼ Newsletter #995 What's On Melbourne
Tags: enjoy,life,love,melbourne,air,auto,expo,garden,history,kids,science,sport,travel,zoo,culture,immersive,nature
Update Page
