What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend
What's better than a three-day weekend? That would be a four-day weekend! Take your Easter break to the next level with the city's best comedy shows, exhibits, theatre and more.
When are the Easter long weekend public holidays?
In 2025, Good Friday falls on 18 April and Easter Monday falls on 21 April.
When do the Easter school holidays start?
The Easter school holidays start on Saturday 5 April and end on Sunday 20 April 2025.
What’s free on the long weekend
Int. Spaceship – Night
An immersive, text-based role-playing game experience inspired by cinema and ACMI's exhibitions.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Some of the best events on during the long weekend
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.
Yayoi Kusama
From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.
RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday
Let the good times roll — RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday show is back!
Pierre Novellie: Must We?
A masterful blend of intelligent observation and storytelling from a compelling voice.
Amy Annette, Emmanuel Sonubi and Paddy Young: New Order
Hot from the UK – the ones to watch this Festival.
Flo & Joan: The Joan & Flo Show
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are taking to the stage for five shows only.
Taylor Griffiths: Sublime Avenue
A solo sketch character show that will make you feel nostalgic for a street you never lived on
Paul Foot: Dissolve
Comedian Paul Foot returns with his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever.
Carl Donnelly: Another Round
One of the UK’s finest comedians returns with a brutally funny dive into a year like no other.
Elf Lyons: Horses
The first comedy show performed by a horse. Made by award-winning Elf Lyons, performed by Treacle.
Family activities during the long weekend
House Down Under
Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top Melbourne attraction.
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