Things to see, hear & do this weekend
Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne with these fabulous events.
No city does it better than Melbourne, so get out and discover the very best shows, festivals, dining, community, exhibitions, activities and sport.
Our picks of the best to see, hear and do in and around Melbourne.
Our Picks
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Happens: Saturday, Sunday
Venue: State Library of Victoria
Tickets: TryBooking
City of Literature - 3 Hour Walking Tour
An exploration of the reasons behind Melbourne's status as a city that has been shaped by writers, readers, publishers and ideas.
Thu.. Show More..
EVOLVING positions queer and trans existence not as deviation, but as adaptation. In a world shaped by rigid binaries, inherited shame, and systems that attempt to discipline dif.. Show More..
When: Sunday 6th September 2026 (1st Sunday of the month)
Piazza Italia - Cnr Argyle & Lygon Streets
LOVINGLY handmade ART & design & MORE in the heart of Carlton -
Set in the heart of Carlton
The Lygon Street Market is a monthl.. Show More..
When: Sunday 9th August 2026 (2nd Sunday of the month)
Venue: Mornington Racecourse
Come and enjoy the atmosphere of the Mornington Racecourse Market. 320 great stalls to experience. Food Craft Plants and much more.
Mornington is one of the Peninsula's most app.. Show More..
When: Sunday 6th September 2026 (1st Sunday of the month)
Venue: Polly Woodside
Tickets: Official Tickets
Come aboard and explore at your own pace or join one of our guided tours.
Each tour is approximately 45 - 60 minutes.
Tours times:
-:- 10:30am
-:- 11:30am
-:- 1.30p.. Show More..
Venue: Old Treasury Building
Step back into the Swinging Sixties and discover how a decade of social change youthful rebellion and cultural revolution transformed Victoria.
Through fashion music protest an.. Show More..
Where: Australia
Twenty-two of Australia's biggest reality TV personalities will battle for trust, deception and a growing silver prize pot when The Traitors Australia returns to Network 10 this Au.. Show More..
Venue: Abbotsford Convent
A pulsing celebration of ritual, reflection and renewal.
Guided by the Wurundjeri seasonal calendar, these energetic gatherings span story, light, movement and sound.
Pro.. Show More..
Where: Australia
National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that they can save a life in the event of a loved one experienci.. Show More..
When: Sunday 9th August 2026
Where: PINK HILL HOTEL, 20 Pink Hill Bld,, Beaconsfield
Come and enjoy an inspiring and relaxing day with stall holders offering a range of services and products to indulge your senses.
FREE Workshops throughout the day including med.. Show More..
Venue: Werribee Racecourse
Tickets: Official Tickets
Get ready for an action-packed 2026 as Spartan returns to Werribee Racecourse with the exhilarating Sprint, Super, and Kids Race-an adventure for all ages!
2026 Melbourne Sparta.. Show More..
When: Thursday 23rd July 2026 to Sunday 9th August 2026
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre
Tickets: Ticketmaster
The beloved film live on stage
The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back - live on stage in a dazzling new Australian produ.. Show More..
When: Tuesday 16th December 2025 to Sunday 9th August 2026
Venue: Australian Sports Museum
Tickets: ExperienceOZ
A special exhibition celebrating Shane Warne, and the moments that saw him crowned the 'King of Spin', is now open at the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG.
The Australian Spo.. Show More..
Venue: Werribee Park
The Werribee Park Heritage Fruit Tree Festival is the largest fruit tree gathering in Australia. It is a day to celebrate growing fruit trees and preserving heritage varieties.
.. Show More..
Where: Merbein 3505
The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph is a celebration of the vanilla slice held on the Murray River each August!
There's a baking competition for professionals and amateur.. Show More..
Venue: Comedy Theatre
Tickets: Ticketek
The global phenomenon SIX the Musical returns to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from July 2026, bringing its award-winning blend of history, pop music and spectacular live performance .. Show More..
Where: Australia
We're excited to announce the Bundle & Save campaign, running from Tuesday, 14 July to Monday, 24 August 2026.
Bundle & Save
This offer applies to all core products, excluding.. Show More..
Venue: Adventure Park | Geelong
Tickets: Official Tickets
Adventure Park Geelong brings its winter offering back with more snow, rides, lights and fun for the family
With snow, theme park rides, dazzling light installations, fire twirl.. Show More..
When: Friday 22nd May 2026 to Monday 31st August 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
Presented by ACMI and Rising, The Vinyl Factory: Reverb is a major new exhibition exploring vinyl culture and music's influence on art, fashion, film and social movements.
Origi.. Show More..
Venue: Princess Theatre
Tickets: Ticketek
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere at Melbourne's Princess Theatre on 5 August 2026, bringing the singer-songwriter's life and extensive .. Show More..
Where: Cuthberts 939 historic restaurant tram 100 Gillies Street North,, Lake Wendouree
Tickets: Eventbrite
Step aboard a beautifully restored 1940s tram and enjoy one of Ballarat's most unique dining experiences. High Tea on Cuthbert's 939 Vintage Tram combines heritage charm, scenic la.. Show More..
When: Friday 12th June 2026 to Sunday 4th October 2026
Tickets: HeadOut
In 2026, the NGV presents Cartier, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects - from precious jewels and historic gemstones to iconic watches and clocks - .. Show More..
Step into a world where imagination takes centre stage as acclaimed Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson transforms the NGV Children's Gallery into an interactive theatrical playgro.. Show More..
When: Thursday 9th July 2026 to Monday 5th October 2026
Kyle Archie Knight is a Wiradjuri queer photographic artist who has been exhibiting his work since 2022 when he completed a Bachelor of Arts (Photography) (First Class Honours) at .. Show More..
When: Wednesday 10th June 2026 to Sunday 11th October 2026
Tickets: Official Tickets
Celebrating 50 years of the Australian Performing Arts Collection.
Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne
Discover fifty fascinating objects from five decades of the Australian .. Show More..
When: Saturday 30th May 2026 to Sunday 18th October 2026
Where: Geelong
Geelong Gallery
Saturday 30 May to Sunday 18 October 2026
Free entry
In Geelong Gallery's 130th anniversary year, this exhibition celebrates the key works that define the.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 15th April 2026 to Friday 30th April 2027
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance
@ Shrine of Remembrance
This exhibition reveals the link between the legendary 480 BC battle and the little-known 1941 stand, where Australian and New Zealand troops faced over.. Show More..
Venue: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Tickets: Official Tickets
Discover Melbourne's Best-Kept Secret - Impossible Occurrences
Step into a world of wonder and watch the impossible happen right before your eyes at Impossible Occurrences - Me.. Show More..
Venue: 206 Bourke Street
Tickets: Fever
Journey beyond the stars with Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, a groundbreaking virtual reality adventure that transports visitors from Earth to the furthest reache.. Show More..
Venue: The University of Melbourne
A celebration of scientific knowledge, innovation and progress.
From public lectures and expert-led masterclasses to lab experiences, games and activities, the festival has some.. Show More..
Venue: Regent Theatre
Tickets: Ticketek
Head to Hollywood with the dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time - Pretty Woman: The Musical.
Bursting with glamour, charm, and all the iconi.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 1st April 2026 to Sunday 25th October 2026
Venue: Melbourne Museum
Tickets: Tiqets
View ancient Roman artifacts and learn about their daily life
Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuo.. Show More..
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