Newsletter #1000 What's On Melbourne

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Monday 16th March 2026 Featured This Week AFL Round #1: Toyota Premiership Season Aireys Inlet Music Festival Another Tequila Sunrise Tour Balloon Story Blanc De Blanc Encore Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness Candlelight: A Tribute To Taylor Swift City of Whittlesea Community Festival Cluedo Dine, Sip & Soak in the Views Along the Yarra River Euphoria Social: LGBTQIAPN+ Community Event F1 The Exhibition Heads Up (Biggest Ever! below) Holi Festival of Colours Legends & Tributes Family Outdoor Festival Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Melbourne Celtic Festival Melbourne Shakespeare Company: The Taming of the Shrew Moonee Valley Festival Pick Your Own Sunflowers Piper's Playhouse Shen Yun | Classical Chinese Dance Summer Night Market Sunbury Community Festival The Book of Mormon The Diary of Anne Frank The Game Expo Weekend Markets Guide Wine & Cheese Fest Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne A full day and night of live Celtic folk music Melbourne Celtic Festival St Patrick's Day - Tuesday 17th March 2026 @ Mission to Seafarers For one day only the Mission to Seafarers transforms into a multi-stage festival playground with four intimate indoor and outdoor stages. Read More.. Book Now Step aboard the Spirit of Melbourne for a warm cosy and unforgettable cruise along the iconic Yarra River Dine Sip & Soak in the Views Along the Yarra River Daily from Southbank Promenade With indoor dining stunning views and indulgent food and drinks it's the perfect way to enjoy the city. From bright blue-sky afternoons to crisp evenings as the city lights shimmer on the water every cruise offers a front-row seat to Melbourne at its best! Read More.. Book Now The Eagles Story brings one of the greatest rock bands of all time vividly back to life The Eagles Story: Another Tequila Sunrise Tour The show recreates the sound look and energy of The Eagles with incredible accuracy letting you experience legendary hits like "Hotel California Take It Easy and Desperado" as if you were there when they first ruled the charts. Sat 21st March @ Memo Theatre - Healesville Sat 28th March @ Matthew Flinders Hotel Read More.. Book: theeaglesstory.com.au Mind-blowing magic right before your eyes - Dinner & Show Impossible Occurrences Magic Show Every Friday night witness magic miracles up close with award-winning magician Luke Hocking at Melbourne's #1 magic & illusion show at the 5 Star Marriott Hotel. Read More.. Book Tickets 70+ exhibitors, 13th edition of the very best Wine & Cheese Fest Saturday 14th March 2026 @ The Timber Yard Along with meeting the producers, there's unlimited tastings, masterclasses, food stands, and a full day of live entertainment that everyone can enjoy. Read More.. Book Now Dedicated to gaming, TGX is all about YOU, and everyone who loves video games The Game Expo Saturday 14th March 2026 + Sunday 15th March 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre The latest & greatest games, an extensive suite of tournaments, freeplay gaming, Just Dance stage, PC/Console gaming, TCG tournaments and a stacked tabletop gaming library. Read More.. Book Now Join us for the biggest community celebration of the year! Moonee Valley Festival Sunday 15th March 2026 @ Queens Park With live music, food trucks, kids activities, market stalls and roving entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Read More.. Register 3-day celebration of live music, community, and coastal culture Aireys Inlet Music Festival 13th - 15th March 2026 @ Aireys Pub Mess Hall - Kathleen Halloran - Ella Thompson - The Pleasures - The Meanies - Bob Log III - Nick Barker & The Reptiles - Sarah Carroll - Loretta Miller - Charlie Needs Braces - Fandango - Brooke Taylor - Barry Gilson - Marshmellow Overcoat - Chitra - De Porsal - Beachnicks - Rumours Band - Groundswell - Mink Mila - Sweethearts - DJ Sheriff Read More.. Book Now 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! SunFest 2026 | Sunbury Community Festival Saturday 14th March 2026 - Sunday 15th March 2026 @ Sunbury Village Green With thousands of people attending SunFest each year, we offer great attractions with talented local entertainers, dancers, choirs and children's entertainment. We will feature Battle of the School Choirs, the Grand Street Parade and Color Run. Join us for carnival rides, market and food stalls and much more! Read More.. Get ready to be covered in vibrant colors and dance to lively music Melbourne CBD Holi Festival of Colours Saturday 14th March 2026 - Sunday 15th March 2026 @ Treasury Gardens Prepare for the ultimate cultural supernova as we unleash Melbourne's BIGGEST and most vibrant Holi celebrationover two unforgettable days! Read More.. Book Now A free community event packed with fun, connection, and activities for all ages. City of Whittlesea Community Festival 2026 Sunday 15th March 2026 @ Civic Centre precinct, South Morang There is something for everyone, including: Live music, entertainment and cultural performances, Arts and crafts activities, Theatre shows, A pet expo, Food trucks, Community stalls, Family zone with face painting, Youth zone and Ageing Well activities. Read More.. Live At The Gardens is back for its third unmissable series Live At The Gardens Where unforgettable live music performances come to life in the stunning setting of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Bliss n Eso - Sunday 15th March 2026 Cut Copy - Friday 13th March 2026 Read More.. liveatthegardens.com.au Shen Yun brings to life a lost culture through profoundly beautiful art Shen Yun | Classical Chinese Dance 6th - 15th March 2026 @ Plenary | Melbourne Convention Centre The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall-as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes. Read More.. Book Now From galleries to gigs there's lots to see and do in March Melbourne in March Guide There's no better time than Autumn to be out and about enjoying Melbourne. March 2026 AFL @ Marvel Stadium: Western Bulldogs v GWS Ageing Well Expo AusFitness Expo Border Caravan & Camping Leisurefest CERES Harvest Festival City of Whittlesea Community Festival Cultural Diversity Week Earth Hour Farm World Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Melbourne International Comedy Festival Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show Neighbour Day St Patrick's Day SunFest Train & Hobby Show at Sandown Victorian Multicultural Festival World's Longest LUNCH Welcome to Round #1 of the 2026 AFL Toyota Premiership Season AFL Round #1: 2026 Toyota Premiership Season Thursday, March 12 Carlton vs Richmond - MCG - 7:30pm Friday, March 13 Essendon vs Hawthorn - MCG - 7:40pm Saturday, March 14 Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants - Marvel Stadium - 1:15pm Geelong Cats vs Fremantle - GMHBA Stadium - 4:15pm Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions - SCG - 7:10pm Collingwood vs Adelaide Crows - MCG - 7:35pm Sunday, March 15 North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide - Marvel Stadium - 1:10pm Melbourne vs St Kilda - MCG - 3:15pm Gold Coast Suns vs West Coast Eagles - People First Stadium - 6:10pm ticketek.com.au ticketmaster.com.au A Peer-Led LGBTQIAPN+ Mental Health Community Event by EUPHORIA SOCIAL Euphoria Social: LGBTQIAPN+ Awareness Day Saturday 14th March 2026 @ Edinburgh Gardens Join us on March 14 at Edinburgh Gardens for the launch of the 314 Movement - a peer-led LGBTQIAPN+ mental health initiative by Euphoria Social. Read More.. Book Now A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland Balloon Story Extended by popular demand until Sunday 22nd March 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Experience the magic of larger-than-life balloon sculptures that defy imagination transforming into art at every turn. Dive into interactive exhibits and whimsical creations where adventure inflates with eco-friendly wonders sculpted into everything imaginable. Read More.. Book Now: Fever Pick Your Own Sunflowers 1st - 22nd March 2026 @ Dunnstown near Ballarat Enjoy a fun day out amongst the Sunflowers in the Original Sunflower Farm. Read More.. Book Now Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the human body Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness 27th March 2026 - 26th July 2026 @ The District Docklands Embark on a fascinating journey through anatomy and physiology witnessing the impact of disease through stunning full-body plastinates intricate organs and revealing transparent slices. Read More.. Book: Fever Live musical experience by candlelight Candlelight Concerts Melbourne's most quietly beautiful night out is a Candlelight Concert by Fever. Our Picks A Tribute To Taylor Swift Best Of Bridgerton On Strings Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran The Lord of the Rings - The Experience Timeless Composers Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Vivaldi Four Seasons The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans Read More.. See ALL Candlelight Concerts Enjoy a season of films beneath the open sky Outdoor Cinema Guide Relax in a deckchair sink into a beanbag or have a picnic on the grass as you soak in the fresh night air and the magic of the big screen. Melbourne Outdoor Cinema's Cameo Outdoor Cinema Classic Rooftop Cinema Lido on the Roof Moonlight Cinema @ Royal Botanic Gardens Sunset Cinema | Abbotsford Sunset Cinema | St Kilda Read Guide.. Unforgettable summer evenings at Queen Victoria Market Summer Night Market Wednesday nights @ Queen Victoria Market Global street food cooling cocktails artisan shopping and live entertainment under Melbourne's glittering twilight skyline. Free entry. Read More.. Experience the past present and future of Formula 1 F1 The Exhibition - Formula 1 Exhibition Daily until April 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre The exhibition offers fans up-close encounters with legendary F1 cars spanning multiple eras along with state-of-the-art racing simulators that let visitors test their skills on the iconic Albert Park track. Interactive installations and hands-on displays highlight F1 technology while exclusive archival footage interviews and historic memorabilia bring the sport's greatest moments to life. Read More.. Book Now: Ticketek.com.au A special exhibition celebrating Shane Warne and the moments that saw him crowned the 'King of Spin' WARNE: Treasures of a Legend Daily until August 2026 @ Australian Sports Museum WARNE: Treasures of a Legend invites you to explore Warne's own collection with personal items and memorabilia carefully annotated by the legend himself. Read More.. Book Now: experienceoz.com.au Performing Arts Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination.. Is it Mrs. Peacock in the study or Professor Plum in the library? Cluedo 7th February 2026 - 5th March 2026 @ Comedy Theatre Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they'll never forget! Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au Through Anne's extraordinary diary audiences are given an intimate view into the challenges fears and small triumphs of their life in hiding The Diary of Anne Frank 4th March 2026 - 2nd April 2026 @ Athenaeum Theatre This brand-new production allows audiences to step into one of the most inspiring true stories of the 20th century as it masterfully brings to life the remarkable true story of 13-year-old Anne Frank - a young Jewish girl hiding with her family for two years in occupied Amsterdam during World War II. Read More.. Book Now Australia's biggest ever musical comedy is back The Book of Mormon Tuesday - Sunday | Until 30th April 2026 @ Princess Theatre This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone the award-winning creators of South Park and two-time EGOT winner Robert Lopez THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au MUST CLOSE 13 March 2026 MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical Extended until 13 March 2026 @ Her Majesty's Theatre He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry is startin' somethin' in Melbourne in the multiple Tony Award-winning MJ the Musical. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au Parisian cabaret club Piper's Playhouse debuts @ Crown Melbourne Piper's Playhouse Thursday to Sunday | Until 28th March 2026 @ Crown Piper's Playhouse invites guests into an intimate world of glamour intrigue and indulgent late-night spectacle capturing the hedonistic spirit of Montmartre. Read More.. Book Now: ticketmaster.com.au Shows & Musicals Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne.. View Shows.. Indulge in delicious wine, beer, and food while enjoying breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks Mornington Peninsula Food & Wine Taste Trail Come on an amazing adventure with fellow food lovers and experience the mouthwatering wonders of the Mornington Peninsula! Read More.. Book Now: Fever One-stop shop | 14K products under one virtual roof Furniture Masters - Superstore Furniture & Homewares - Every room of the house.. kitchen lounge dining bedroom bathroom hallway family home office deck backyard and garage. Stores: Bedzy Bing Lee Costway Fantastic Furniture Kitchenaid Momentous Living Onebed RenovatorStore The Good Guys UpDown Desk www.fmhc.com.au Heads Up.. Art in the Vines Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett Blue Lotus Water Garden Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival Candlelight Babies Candlelight: Best Of Bridgerton On Strings Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival Croydon Film Society: Out Of Season Enterprize Tall Ship Fever Days: 50% Off - 3 Days Only Fujifilm: Shoot Your Style Sessions Gays of our Lives Guns N' Roses: 2026 World Tour Herb and Chilli Festival Iron Maiden | Run For Your Lives World Tour Kingfishr | Halcyon Tour Legends & Tributes Family Outdoor Festival Luliepalooza | Rock 'n' Roll Party Macedon Autumn Flower & Produce Show Maffra Rotary Mardi Gras Melbourne Shakespeare Company: The Taming of the Shrew Melbourne Shakespeare Company: Treasure Island Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Also sprach Zarathustra Merri-bek Fun Run and Walk Moorabbin Record Fair Mornington Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo Mt Eliza Fun Run Multicultural Eid Bazaar 2026 On The Street Where I Live: Viva Gibb Opera Australia: BMW Opera For All Peach PRC | Wandering Spirit Tour Phillip Island Classic – Festival of Motorsport Psychic & Wellbeing Expo | Epping RAGE - Recycled Art Exhibition Rebel: A New Musical Red Hot Summer Tour - Paul Kelly @ Bendigo Riley Green | Cowboy As It Gets Tour Sea of Light @ Abbotsford Convent Sips N Sounds | Street Festival - Union Road Ascot Vale Skyline Ferris Wheel @ St Kilda Spotswood Summer Sessions Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show @ Club Voltaire The Department - The Car Show The Gruffalo - Live in Melbourne The Rusty Nails at Ringwood Bowls - Supper & Show Train & Hobby Show at Sandown Wandin North Harvest Market Wodonga Show See More.. Weekend Markets Blackburn Art & Craft Market Colac Lions Club Market Dimboola Tower Park Market Emerald Market Emu Plains Market | Balnarring Flowerdale Community Market Heart of the Community Market - Rosebud Heide Makers' Market Inglewood Lions Country Market Kensington Market Kingsbury Drive Market - Bundoora Moorabbin Record Fair Oakleigh Rotary Sunday Market Pentridge Makers Market Shoreham Community Market Skipton Market Somerville Saturday Market The Fitzroy Market Tooradin Lions Community Market Torquay Cowrie Market Trust Makers' Market - Rippon Lea Violet Town Market Wallan Market Williamstown Craft Market Weekend Markets View Markets Open This Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #1002 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year