What's on this week in Melbourne

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Until 16 Feb

Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container when Darkfled returns for the summer.

Until 2 Mar

Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes

An retrospective exhibition of paintings featuring ocean landscapes and well-known urban vistas

Until 26 Jan

School holidays

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

26 Dec – 30 Apr

Van Gogh

Van Gogh returns to THE LUME for a limited summer season.

Until 5 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Take a magical journey with Australia Zoo's favourite wildlife heroes in An Irwin’s Christmas Story.

Until 29 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Until 25 Mar

Laugh Lab at La La Land

Come watch Melbourne's finest up and coming comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

Until 23 Feb

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

29 Dec – 27 Jan

Tour the Old Treasury Building Museum

Discover early Melbourne, through architecture, art and artefacts, in an iconic gold rush building.

28 Dec

Relax with Max

Enjoy a unique blend of funk, soul, afro-beat, R&B and gospel from these legends.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until Dec 2025

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 23 Feb

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Until 31 Dec

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

29 Dec – 2 Jan

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus

Before passing away in 2023, Ryuichi Sakamoto captured his last performance as a gift for audiences.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

27 Dec

The Migration Office: A Variety Hour Comedy Show

Bringing rich cultural experiences to the table for an hour of stand-up, clowning and improv.

Until 25 Apr

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 29 Dec

Christmas Markets at Southgate

Southgate's popular Sunday Market takes on a Christmas focus during December.

Until 27 Dec

Free Jazz Arvo at The Motley

Enjoy a free afternoon of fantastic jazz and tasty tipples at this Carlton arts hub.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 9 Jun

Polymer Clay Workshop

Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.

Until 22 Mar

MPavilion

MPavilion Season 11 is set to become a summer design destination in Melbourne.

28 Dec

Pro Kabaddi League Melbourne Raid

India's most explosive sport is arriving in Melbourne.

Until 30 Jun

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Until 13 Jan

Art Studio Exhibition

This exhibition showcases the range of artistic practices and mediums taught at the VAS Art School.

Until 25 Jan

The Merry Wives of Windsor

A vibrant and eclectic adaption of the great Sir John Fallstaff’s last stand.

Until 19 Jan

Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

See Australia’s first major survey of Indigenous fashion.

Until 27 Apr

The Future and Other Fictions

Discover the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.

Until 16 Feb

Dear Evan Hansen

Enjoy this brand new production of the Broadway smash-hit musical.

27 Dec

Bang Bang Bhangra

Turn on your wakhra swag and bring back the Bhangra with a big bang.