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 2024, Good Friday falls on 29 March and Easter Monday falls on 1 April.
When do the Easter school holidays start?
The Easter school holidays start on Friday 29 March and end on Sunday 14 April 2024.
What’s free on the long weekend
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes
An retrospective exhibition of paintings featuring ocean landscapes and well-known urban vistas
The Oracle
Take part in an ancient tradition, brought to life in a free interactive artwork powered by AI.
Some of the best events on during the long weekend
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
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.
Venues open all long weekend
Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe
North Melbourne’s hub for coffee: expert roasting, gourmet food and hands-on experiences.
Botanical Hotel
The Botanical Hotel is known for its welcoming atmosphere, fine food and wine store.
Gin Palace
Late-night cocktail bar specialising in the juniper-based spirit, with a selection of over 330 gins.
Bijou Bottle Store & Bar
A bottle store and bar with a large selection of boutique wine and spirits.
Last updated on Thu 28 Mar 2024
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