1 Apr - 30 Apr

What's on in April

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1 Apr - 30 Apr

Discover things to do in Melbourne in April, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

A bowl of ramen with a side dish of baby corn and a glass of dark beer.

Melbourne’s Must Eats
12 Apr - 9 May
Grab a delicious lunch special for just $30 at one of these iconic city restaurants.
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School holidays
26 Jun - 11 Jul
Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.
Pride march with people carrying large rainbow flags down a road with onlookers on either side.

Midsumma Festival
19 Apr - 5 May
Australia's premier queer arts and cultural experience festival.
Empty interior of the Regent Theatre.

Chess the Musical
22 Apr - 24 Apr
The hit musical, featuring the music of ABBA, plays the Regent Theatre for one night only.
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Melbourne Knowledge Week
26 Apr - 2 May
An annual festival bringing Melbourne together to explore, discuss and spark new ways of thinking.
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Imaginaria

2 Feb - 23 May
An interactive dreamlike landscape where imagination meets futuristic play.
Dancer in feathered costume performing for a crowd of onlookers.

VIDA - Melbourne Latin Festival
30 Apr - 2 May
A weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment from celebrating Latin America.
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Human Rights Arts & Film Festival
22 Apr - 1 May
A festival presenting the best films and artwork from around the world.
Joggers on the Tan Track running under the trees of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Run the Tan
24 Apr
Run the Tan features four key events taking on the challenging Royal Botanic Gardens course.
Outdoor filmgoers sitting with picnics on the grass in front of a huge Moonlight Cinema screen.

Moonlight Cinema
7 Jan - 25 Apr
Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.
Princess Theatre illuminated at night for Harry Potter show.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
25 Feb - 3 Oct
The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.
Woman waist deep in water, holding a blue tarpaulin above her, with dark storm clouds in the sky above.

Refuge Festival
21 Apr - 16 May
Come and find refuge in each other.
T Rex dinosaur at the LEGO Jurassic World.

Jurassic World by Brickman
1 Apr - 31 May
An adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making.
Brightly-coloured mioni golf course.

Pixar Putt
1 Apr - 25 Apr
The immersive pop-up mini-golf experience returns to Melbourne for a limited season.
Victorian-era garment constructed from tissue paper hand printed with possum fur.

Gung: Create, Make, Do, Love
12 Dec - 14 Jun
A stunning new exhibition by Wergaia/Wemba Wemba artist Kelly Koumalatsos.
Audience members sitting in private decks on the lawns of the Myer Music Bowl.

Live at the Bowl
8 Jan - 30 Apr
Spend summer days and autumn nights revelling in Australia's best acts.
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