What's on in April

3 Dec – 5 Apr

Moonlight Cinema

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

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 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.

From Nov 2025

The Motley Jazz Jam

Bring your instrument to the Motley Jazz Jam, every Saturday night.

11 Dec – 26 Apr

DIVA

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

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.

Until Nov 2026

Taste of Combat

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

7 Dec – 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

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

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.

8 – 26 Apr

Head Thorax Abdomen

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

Until 30 Apr

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

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

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.

28 Nov – 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 Nov 2026

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.

17 Apr

A-League Men's: Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets

Melbourne Victory take on the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park.

28 Nov – 3 May

Women Photographers 1900–1975: A Legacy of Light

Celebrates the wide-ranging photographic practices of eighty women artists.

Until 30 Apr

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Until 30 Apr

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

Until Dec 2026

Water Marbling Workshop

Learn the art of water marbling and apply it to textiles.

Until 30 Apr

Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.

7 – 12 Apr

Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared

After racking up a million followers, Blake Pavey is making audiences laugh until they cry, irl.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

Until Dec 2026

Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.