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: Queen Victoria Market
Experience the best of Melbourne winter nights with live music, roving performers and family-friendly entertainment.
From cosy piano sessions at Keys to Winter to vibrant perfo.. Show More..
When: 7 Days (Monday - Sunday)
Venue: State Library of Victoria
You Have a New Memory is a tour through the past, present and future of memory at the Library.
You Have a New Memory is a State Library Victoria exhibition that explores how and.. Show More..
Where: Shop 6/152 Elizabeth St, Melbourne 3000
Tickets: Humanitix
Camera House Melbourne CBD is celebrating its first birthday with a full week of free or low-cost, hands-on events.
In-Store Activations
From 24-31 August, the photography spe.. Show More..
Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre
Tickets: Official Tickets
Following outstanding entries in our first round of the Championship Section, twelve of Australia's most exciting school-age chamber ensembles have earned their place in the Strike.. Show More..
When: Saturday 29th August 2026
Where: Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street,, Abbotsford
Tickets: TryBooking
Following its highly successful European Tour, Victoria Chorale returns home to join forces with the innovative Ballarat Wind Orchestra, western Victoria's foremost wind ensemble f.. Show More..
Venue: Royal Exhibition Building
Tickets: Official Tickets
The Affordable Art Fair returns to the Royal Exhibition Building for its sixth edition from 27-30 August.
Affordable Art Fair
Showcasing a selection of galleries from across Au.. Show More..
Venue: The District Docklands
Tickets: Fever
Seen in 175 cities by over 58 million visitors worldwide, BODY WORLDS offers a fascinating look inside the human body through real specimens and groundbreaking science.
Embark o.. Show More..
When: Sunday 30th August 2026
Where: Market Place, Camberwell | 519-523 Riversdale Road,, Camberwell 3124
On Sunday 30 August 2026, the Camberwell Sunday Market will celebrate its 50th birthday.
Created in 1976 by Balwyn Rotary to fund a wide range of charities, the Camberwell Sund.. Show More..
When: Sunday 30th August 2026
Where: Main Road, Hurstbridge 3099
Join us in 2026 for our 22nd birthday on Sunday 30th August 2026, 10am - 4pm, for a day of fun.
Market stalls, kids rides, camels, live music and of course the Steam Train will.. Show More..
Venue: Seaworks | Maritime Precinct
Tickets: Official Tickets
Australia's premier functional fitness event for Masters athletes returns to Melbourne this August, bringing together the nation's fittest competitors aged 30 and over for two days.. Show More..
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre
Tickets: Ticketmaster
A ruined Spanish theatre sets the stage for Verdi's haunting Il Trovatore - a story of love, power and revenge filled with one musical highlight followed by another.
Il Trovato.. Show More..
Where: Carlton
Explore this year's program spanning Art, Ideas, Sound, and Technology with free and ticketed events.
Now Or Never Festival
Wednesday 19th August 2026 - Sunday 30th August 2026.. Show More..
Where: Melbourne
Tickets: Official Tickets
Explore this year's program spanning Art, Ideas, Sound, and Technology with free and ticketed events.
Program
Time Remaining
World Premiere
Chunky Move
Kinetic lasers and li.. Show More..
The Mornington Peninsula Great Ocean Road and Yarra Valley Chocolateries are back for their annual (month-long) festival dedicated to hot chocolate.
31 limited-edition hot choc.. Show More..
Venue: Abbotsford Convent
Tickets: Official Tickets
The Melbourne Ikebana Festival returns from 29 August to 1 September 2026 with an ambitious international program celebrating the evolution of Japanese floral art. Bringing togethe.. 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..
When: Friday 28th August 2026 to Sunday 6th September 2026
More than An Exhibition
A celebration of creativity, community and connection in the heart of Eltham.
- Paintings
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Woodwork
- M.. Show More..
Venue: Australian Music Vault
The Australian Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne is opening a brand-new immersive onsite bar on October 1, 2026.
Music Bar
Melbourne's Australian Music Vault is getting a n.. 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..
Venue: Comedy Theatre
Tickets: Ticketek
The global phenomenon SIX the Musical returns to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre bringing its award-winning blend of history, pop music and spectacular live performance back to Australi.. 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..
Venue: Fed Square
RESET returns to Fed Square in spring 2026 with a free program exploring practical, creative ways to live more sustainably.
The family-friendly sustainability festival brings t.. Show More..
When: Friday 28th August 2026 to Monday 30th November 2026
Where: Bendigo
Bendigo is celebrating the 23rd year in 2026 of its famous Tulip display with over 50,000+ tulips blooming along Pall Mall the Conservatory and various gardens.
Come and explor.. 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: Southbank Promenade
Tickets: Eventbrite
See Melbourne's Now or Never festival the way it was meant to be seen, from the water with Melbourne River Cruises.
River of Light Cruise
This 20-minute after-dark cruise glide.. Show More..
Tickets: RedBalloon
Take the wheel of a powerful V8 race car and experience the thrill of driving at speeds of up to 200km/h around the iconic Sandown Raceway under the guidance of a professional raci.. 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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