What's on in June

3 Jun

Mabo Day Concert

Join a celebration of Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture.

7 – 18 Jun

RISING

A festival that you do, in a city that does it best.

The ultimate guide to RISING

Everything you need to do at RISING this year.

1 Jun – 8 Jul

The Rink at RISING

Strap in and get orbital with riverside ice-skating under a galactic big top.

16 Jun – 6 Aug

Lightscape

The extraordinary after-dark experience returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

9 Jun – 8 Oct

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Presenting the iridescent paintings of Bonnard with immersive scenography by India Mahdavi.

Until 11 Jun

The Raclette Igloo Experience

Melt into a winter wonderland of French cheese and wine in your own private igloo.

Until 8 Oct

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

Until 29 Jul

& Juliet

The award-winning musical of the greatest love story ever remixed.

7 Jun – 30 Jul

Shadow Spirit

An exhibition of First Peoples’ spirits, time travel and memory within Flinders Street Station.

What's free and what's open on the June long weekend

Free events, winter markets, family-friendly activities and more.

Until 18 Jun

Mary Poppins

The world’s favourite nanny comes to life in a spectacular and unforgettable production.

Until 23 Jul

The Rocky Horror Show

One of the world's favourite musicals is coming to Melbourne this May.

23 Jun – 18 Jul

Midnight The Musical

A major new musical that is sure to delight audiences young and old.

Until 24 Jun

Jacky

A sharp-witted play from a fresh Aboriginal voice on the cost of balancing family, work and culture.

7 Jun – 30 Aug

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market is back at Queen Victoria Market.

10 Jun

10,000 Kazoos

10,000 people playing kazoos for RISING and everyone’s invited.

Until 10 Jul

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

2 – 18 Jun

Euphoria

Two thousand years of greed reimagined as an opulent cinematic experience.

11 Jun

Taste of Portugal

Showcasing food and entertainment from Portuguese-speaking countries.

16 – 17 Jun

Hide the Dog

Friends must outwit Māori gods, palawa spirits and hunters to save the world’s last Tasmanian Tiger.

Melbourne Art Trams

A rolling exhibition of Unapologetically Blak First Peoples’ identity and culture.

7 – 18 Jun

Tracker

A form-defying dance journey into the world of NSW’s first Indigenous sergeant.

7 – 18 Jun

Wallabies

Curious greetings along the riverbank from a big, bright troop of wallabies for RISING.

7 – 18 Jun

Night Trade

Reality bends in St Paul’s Cathedral’s car park of curated chaos and everyone’s invited.

15 – 17 Jun

Oh Deer!

Grilling pop culture, one tissue at a time, from experimental art collective Aphids.

7 – 18 Jun

Anthem by Wu Tsang

Immerse yourself in a cathedral-sized portrait of sonic connection.

10 – 14 Jun

Consort of the Moon

A communal choral ritual that bridges the spaces between day and night.

Until 30 Jul

Nitel: An Exhibition of First Nations Artists

An exhibition of artworks by five women from the Bendigo region on Dja Dja Wurrung country.

3 Jun

Creative Youth Coding Program

Learn how to create your own video game via coding.

10 Jun

Community Gardening Workshop

Join urban agriculture experts Cultivating Community at this 'plough to plate' workshop.

23 Jun – 23 Jul

Replay Festival

Comedy Republic presents a return season of the hit comedy shows you missed or want to see again.

16 Jun

Loraine James and Arushi Jain

James makes hypnotic dance music, while Jain feeds ancient Indian structures through a dreamscape.

Until 9 Jul

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.

Until 4 Jun

THE LUME Melbourne

Enter the world of Monet and Friends – an epic adventure into French Impressionism.

24 Jun – 9 Jul

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

7 Jun – 2 Aug

Chef's Table: Eight-Course Themed Degustation Dinner

Grab your seat for an indulgent 8-course themed feast with Chef Sigrid.

4 Jun

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

An authentic tea ceremony experience led by Harumi Oshitani.

Until 1 Oct

NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom

An outdoor installation in the NGV garden inspired by the The Parthenon.

4 Jun

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other.