Melbourne's unmissable blockbuster events

Melbourne’s events calendar is hotter than ever. From stunning art exhibits, to vibrant festivals and unmissable theatre shows. Grab the diary – you’ll want to lock in every one of these major events.

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An art gallery with red walls and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. There is a painting of two people dancing hanging on the wall.

French Impressionism

Until 5 Oct

National Gallery of Victoria’s winter exhibition is back with a French Impressionism showcase. Wander through ten themed sections and discover work by the world’s most famous artists. See Monet’s beautiful waterlilies. Discover colourful still life paintings by Cezanne. And be transported to vibrant Parisian scenes by Renoir. Dive a little deeper into this must-see exhibition with expert talks, after-dark experiences and more.

A mannequin in a gallery wearing a gown made of purple tartan fabric and a tartan veil.

Westwood | Kawakubo

Calling all fashion-lovers! Explore work by Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons at NGV's blockbuster exhibition this summer. See rare garments sourced from private collections. Learn about the history of these two ground-breaking designers. And see vintage photography, film and runway footage. Open from 7 December.

An ornate theatre interior with people milling around before a show.

Unmissable theatre shows

These award-winning productions have taken over the city with iconic songs, dazzling set design and world-class performances. Check out Tony Award-nominated Beetlejuice The Musical and everyone's favourite childhood classic Annie. Or treat your little ones to family-friendly shows like The Jungle Book: The Next Chapter, Cirque du Soleil and Dog Man.