What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Until 30 Nov

Le Petit Chef at The Langham, Melbourne

An immersive, theatrical dining experience with the world's tiniest chef.

Dreamskape

Explore the District Dockland's multi-media sensory entertainment complex.

Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

Until 12 Oct

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Until 6 Oct

Beings by Universal Everything

Move, dance and play in this interactive exhibition that will surprise and delight all ages.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Until 31 Jan

Barista Basics

Craft and perfect your coffee skills.

Until 8 Dec

Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.

Until 31 Oct

Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Until 24 Sep

Oscar

A new ballet by Christopher Wheeldon based on the life and writings of Oscar Wilde.

Until 27 Oct

History and Donuts Walking Tour

Discover the sweeter side of Melbourne on this walking tour.

Until 6 Oct

Pharaoh

A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Until 21 Dec

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

21 Sep – 26 Oct

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Melbourne’s most iconic Oktoberfest is back in the heart of Chinatown at Hofbrauhaus.

Until 25 Jan

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Until 22 Dec

Chocolate Painting Workshops

Take part in a chocolate painting workshop that appeals to all the senses.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Until 25 Sep

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Until 11 Oct

Spring Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for spring sunset cocktails.

Until 26 Oct

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Until 12 Jan

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Until 30 Nov

Saboteurs

An immersive, interactive space-themed game with a Moon base-themed play space.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Until 20 Dec

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 14 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

Until 16 Nov

Local Lunch Club

Enjoy a gardening workshop, live music and a free lunch cooked on-site using surplus food.

Until 22 Sep

The Art of Banksy: Without Limits

A stunning street art exhibition of museum quality, featuring over 180 Banksy artworks.

Until 4 Oct

NGV Friday Nights: Pharaoh

NGV Friday Nights brings music, mystique and more with Pharaoh after hours this winter.

Until 6 Oct

Ancient Egypt for Kids

A free exhibition for kids with objects, hands-on activities, and cinematic screenings.

Until 6 Oct

Africa Fashion

The most comprehensive exhibition of fashion from the African continent ever mounted in Australia.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Until 20 Oct

Victoria the T. Rex

An interactive exhibition starring the fossil skeleton of Victoria, a 66-million-year-old T. rex.

Until 2 Oct

Site Specific

Exhibiting as part of Radiant Pavilion Naarm/Melbourne Contemporary Jewellery and Object Biennial.

Until 30 Mar

The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

21 Sep – 27 Oct

Raise a Stein for Oktoberfest

Immerse yourself in a celebration that's all about bier, platters and fun.

Until 3 Oct

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until 27 Oct

Scott McKernan: Sensual Sheets and Natural Textures

An exhibition of anamorphic stipplings featuring local flora, and everyday objects.

Until 21 Dec

Kabarisqué

A monthly cabaret show with a cast of circus and burlesque artists.

21 Sep – 6 Oct

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

21 Sep – 29 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.