Tag: Events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

15 Mar

The Devils' Violin

Virtuoso Ilya Gringolts directs the ACO in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.

23 – 28 Mar

Little Miss Typecast

A coming-of-age story – from child star to...adult child star?

4 Mar

In Lagos, A Tyre Never Dies

A talk that tracks the social and material lives of tyres in urban Nigeria.

10 – 11 Apr

Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Concert

Experience this spellbinding story backed by the full might of the MSO.

6 Mar

Royal Park BioBlitz with Invertebrates Australia

Visit Royal Park for an insect BioBlitz walk with Invertebrates Australia.

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

Featuring musical theatre, magic shows and more.

13 – 15 Mar

Trans-Tasman Ice Hockey Challenge

Australia play New Zealand in an epic ice hockey battle.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events

Seek out Christmas movies, festive pop-ups, glittering decorations and more.

Until 10 Mar

Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience

Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.

26 Mar – 19 Apr

Luke McQueen: Comedian's Comedian

Critically acclaimed comedy maverick Luke McQueen makes his Australian debut.

15 Mar

Corpus Medicorum: Concert 1

The Tour de Force 2026 concert series begins with Sergei Rachmaninov's epic third Piano Concerto.

9 May

Electrifying 80s

Grab your crew and don't miss an unforgettable night with this dynamic live concert experience.

26 Mar – 19 Apr

David O'Doherty: Highway To The David Zone

A new opus from the hairy Enya, the Ryanair Bublé, the nine volt battery-powered Beethoven.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

9 – 19 Apr

Carmelo Costa: Near the Knuckle

A new hour of standup comedy by the Melbourne comedian.

Until 11 Apr

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.

Until 3 May

Polly Woodside Open Day

Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.

The best free Christmas events in Melbourne

Find free Christmas markets, street parties, family-friendly events and more.

Until 16 Mar

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

See how ants, bees and other insects help grow our food and keep ecosystems healthy.