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 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 Dec 2026

Cabaret Ridiculous

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

11 Dec – 26 Apr

DIVA

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

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 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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

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.

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 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 31 May

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of Melbourne's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

8 Apr

Free Fitness in the Park: Family Fitness

Stay active with free community fitness classes in parks and gardens across your neighbourhoods.

Until 17 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

27 Apr

The 60 Four: Hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s

Relive a defining era of music history as The 60 Four bring the biggest '60s and '70s hits to life.

16 Feb – 15 Jun

Japanese Storytime

Visit City Library for immersive Japanese language storytime.

23 Feb – 2 May

Silent Hand Catches Silver Bell

An exhibition showcasing 25 years of Speak Percussion’s boundary-defying experimentation.

8 – 26 Apr

Head Thorax Abdomen

Part black comedy, thriller and tragedy, this dark play contemplates life's un-lived possibilities.

4 Mar – 12 Jul

Play School: Come and Play

A hands-on, playful exhibition where families can discover how the beloved TV show comes to life.

Until 30 Apr

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

4 Jan – 26 Jul

Dungeons and Flagons

Forge friendships through adventure at Dungeons and Flagons at Fortress.

5 Apr

A-League Men: Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix

Melbourne Victory take on the Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park.

Until 30 Apr

Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners

Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.

Until 3 May

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

26 Mar – 19 Apr

Sashi Perera: Pear Tree

A stand-up comedy show about pear shaped events between Sri Lanka and Australia.

Until 1 Apr

MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi

Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu

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

Until 1 May

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from state archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Until 1 Nov

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Until 30 Jun

Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Until Dec 2026

Swinging 60s

Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.

Until 30 Apr

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.