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.
Moonlight Cinema
Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.
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.
Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.
Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.
Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
Free Fitness in the Park: Family Fitness
Stay active with free community fitness classes in parks and gardens across your neighbourhoods.
World of the Book
Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.
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.
Head Thorax Abdomen
Part black comedy, thriller and tragedy, this dark play contemplates life's un-lived possibilities.
A-League Men: Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne Victory take on the Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park.
Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners
Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.
MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.
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.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Free Guided Walk
A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Swinging 60s
Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.
Hany Armanious: Stone Soup
An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.
A-League Men's: Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets
Melbourne Victory take on the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park.
Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light
Celebrates the wide-ranging photographic practices of eighty women artists.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.
Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners
Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.
Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop
Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.
Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour
A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Experience the soul of Melbourne’s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.
Spare a Thought for Jana Wendt
A biting new Australian black comedy that will test the oscillations of your moral compass.
The Grand Tour
An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.
Eucalypts of Hodogaya
An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.
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