What's on this week in Melbourne

12 Apr – 17 May

Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for autumn sunset cocktails.

Until 16 Jun

NGV Architecture Commission: (This is) Air

The NGV 2023 Architecture Commission is a large-scale installation that makes the invisible visible.

Until 19 May

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Go on a vibrant journey through worlds filled with wonders and artistry with Cirque du Soleil.

8 – 12 May

Melbourne Writers Festival

Where intelligence, imagination and inquiry take the stage.

11 Apr – 13 Jun

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Until 9 May

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until 30 Jun

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

Discover unique, handcrafted treasures made by local artisans.

Until 2 Jun

Chicago the Musical

With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.

Until 28 Jul

WICKED the Musical

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED has flown into Melbourne.

Until 23 Nov

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

2 – 8 May

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Until 14 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

Until 31 Jul

Mosaic Lamp Classes

Master traditional Turkish mosaic lamp crafting and take home your unique handcrafted piece.

9 May

Camilla Burrows

Enjoy a repertoire of jazz standards, folk songs and original compositions.

Until 27 Aug

Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

28 Apr – 29 Sep

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

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

10 – 25 May

Homo Pentecostus

Joel Bray invites you to explore queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal church.

Until 6 Jun

Now.Here.This: Live Jazz

Enjoy late-night improvised jazz every Tuesday with the Now.Here.This. All-Star Band and guests.

Until 26 May

April/May Exhibitions

See three new art exhibitions at Kings during the months of April and May.

10 May

Ziggy Ramo

Artist Ziggy Ramo delivers a live musical performance and talks about his electrifying memoir.

Until 12 Dec

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers.

Until 14 Jul

JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live

The first major solo retrospective exhibition of the late Josh Muir.

Until 31 Dec

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

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

Until 16 Jun

Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.

Until 8 Jul

Baby Bounce

A fun, interactive session designed for young children and their carers.

Until 9 Jun

Stanislava Pinchuk: The Theatre of War

Experience three captivating video performances inspired by Homer's Iliad.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

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

10 – 11 May

Korea Festival

Head to Fed Square to experience the best of Korean culture at this free family festival.

8 – 18 May

Lucia di Lammermoor

Melbourne Opera presents Gaetano Donizetti’s dramatic and tragic masterpiece, Lucia di Lammermoor.

Until 14 Jul

Pinot and Picasso

Enjoy a creative experience built on connection and good times.

Until 27 Jul

Motley Jazz

See some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians at this free event at The Motley Bauhaus.

7 May – 2 Jun

Beyond Housing Exhibition

An exhibition that considers the links between the practice and theory of architectural design.

11 May

Seasonal Scents: Mother's Day

History and candle making collide in a special Mother's Day workshop with Thematikos.

8 May

Australian Heritage Festival: There's More to This Story

Discover diverse Australian Defence Force narratives in this engaging talk.

7 May

Prickly Moses: Poems by Simon West

Attend the launch of a new collection of poetry by Simon West.

19 Apr – 12 May

The Female Ward Tour

Walk in the footsteps of past female prisoners incarcerated in Old Melbourne Gaol.

Until 12 May

Focus on Lily Gladstone

A small season of films celebrating a true trailblazer of American independent cinema and beyond.

Until 3 Aug

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 18 May

A Little Too Much

A solo show from sculptor Tara Denny.

Until 14 Dec

Circus Arcana

A tarot themed circus show