What's on in April

Until 5 Apr

Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

25 Mar – 19 Apr

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

Until Dec 2026

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

2 Jan – 17 Apr

NGV Friday Nights

Experience the NGV as it comes alive after dark

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

12 – 19 Apr

The Big Animal Quiz with Kirsty Webeck and Ivan Aristeguieta

A family-friendly live show is an hour of laughs, education and banter about animals.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Until 16 Apr

Best of NGV International Tour

Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.

17 Feb – 15 Dec

Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

Until Dec 2026

Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Until Dec 2026

Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

23 – 26 Apr

Jurassic Park in Concert

Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.

6 Feb – 17 Apr

English Reading Circle

Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North Melbourne Library.

Until 30 Jun

Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

Until 11 Jul

Run the Tan: Run Club

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

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

1 Apr – 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

9 Apr

Aled Jones: My Story, My Songs

Aled Jones returns to Melbourne for the first time since 2018, performing songs and telling stories.

Until 9 Jun

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

Until 30 Jun

History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore Melbourne’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

Until 30 Jun

Comedy at Spleen

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

23 Apr – 10 May

Julius Caesar

A thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s political masterpiece.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

6 Jan – 16 Jun

Underground Comedy

Free underground comedy: raw, unfiltered stand-up every week.

7 – 19 Apr

Rohan Arneil: You Wouldn't Have Cut Me Off...

Rohan brings his new show, You Wouldn’t Have Cut Me Off If I Wasn’t So Sunburnt, to MICF 2026.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

23 – 25 Apr

The Bookbinder

A dark fairy-tale brought to life by inventive puppetry, paper art, shadow play and storytelling.

23 Mar – 5 Apr

Dystopia Simulator 2024

Get ready for the feel-bad show of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

2 Feb – 7 Dec

Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

10 – 11 Apr

Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Concert

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

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

6 Jan – 11 Apr

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

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

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at storytime at Library at The Dock.

Until 21 Jun

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Until 24 Apr

7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

Until Dec 2026

The Sunday Market at Southgate

Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.