What's on in April
Dates 
1 Apr - 30 Apr
Discover things to do in Melbourne in April, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
The Outsiders Melbourne
An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.
Yayoi Kusama
From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.
Makers Market at The District
This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.
Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Arts Centre Melbourne Tours
Explore Hamer Hall, the auditoriums, Theatre Building and Public Art Collection.
Something Good: Improv Comedy Show
Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.
Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.
Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.
Lukas Meintjes: If You're From Africa?
A dark satirical mix of clown and standup about growing up gay in Zimbabwe.
Sports Precinct Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
4, 5, 6 Club
Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.
Local Lunch Club
Join this Local Lunch Club and connect with your neighbours at this community gathering.
Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony
Explore seven artisan cheese with a sommelier and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.
Amy Annette, Emmanuel Sonubi and Paddy Young: New Order
Hot from the UK – the ones to watch this Festival.
Flo & Joan: The Joan & Flo Show
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are taking to the stage for five shows only.
Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.
Curator’s Talk: Artists, Writers and the River
Join curator Judith Buckrich in a behind-the-scenes talk about her Yarra Birrarung exhibition.
Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street
Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for Autumn Sunset Cocktails.
Blake Everett: Kindly Remove Your Shoes
Take off your shoes (slippers provided) and step into the cosiest show of the Comedy Festival.
Mercedes Benz Club Victoria Display
See a number of rarely seen cars, spanning many years and models.
Walking Tour: Robin Boyd's Neighbourhood
A walking tour exploring the architectural streetscapes, landscape and local history of South Yarra.
Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social
Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Join the Dawn Service to honour and reflect on the sacrifices of our servicemen and women.
Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football
Learn to play touch footy – rugby – in a supportive environment.
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Major events
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