Newsletter #1005 What's On Melbourne

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 31 March 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026 Featured This Week Bendigo Easter Festival Body Worlds Bubble Planet Daylight Saving Ends Easter Weekend Guide Experience School Holiday Fun on the Yarra Good Friday Appeal Heads Up Guide.. Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Melbourne International Comedy Festival Moora Working Draught Horse Muster Rip Curl Pro - Bells Beach ROME: Empire, Power, People Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival School Holidays Guide | Autumn Stawell Gift Tarra Festival Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers Weekend Markets Guide Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne Next Week Newsletter: What's On Melbourne | 7 - 13 April 2026 The 95th annual Good Friday Appeal brings together the community to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal Friday 3rd April 2026 Raises funds to enable The Royal Children's Hospital to provide world class care to our children. Funds support research, equipment, patient centred care and education. Good Friday Appeal Charity Home Auction Kids Day Out Reh Cork Club Family Fun Day Steam Train Easter Weekend SuperClash: North Melbourne v Carlton Read More.. Donate ONLINE Williamstown and Sightseeing Cruises Departing Regularly with Melbourne River Cruises Experience School Holiday Fun on the Yarra Daily during School Holiday's @ Southbank Promenade Glide along the river, enjoy the fresh air, take in the stunning city and waterfront views, and create memories the whole family will love. Read More.. Book Now 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 Daylight Saving Ends Sunday Sunday 5th April 2026 - 3am Turn your clocks BACK one hour at 3am to 2am for the end of the 2025/2026 daylight saving period. Read More.. Enjoy three thrilling days of racing, fashion, and family fun Stawell Gift Saturday 4th April 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026 @ Central Park, Stawell Witness the 144th running of the iconic Powercor Stawell Gift and see Australia's fastest women vie for the Powercor Women's Gift title. Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au Don't miss the iconic Gala Parade on Easter Sunday Bendigo Easter Festival 2026 Friday 3rd April 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026 @ Bendigo Over the Easter long weekend Bendigo's beautiful Rosalind Park and surrounding streets will be transformed into a vibrant precinct bursting with family-friendly entertainment. Read More.. 2026 Program Enjoy a family festival in historic Rushworth on Easter Saturday Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival Saturday 4th April 2026 @ High Street High Street, Rushworth Held on Rushworth's famous High Street and the whole town comes alive with music, entertainment, stalls, food and a Grand Parade. Plus market stalls, live music, free kid's entertainment, great food, raffles, static and moving displays of vintage machinery. Read More.. Come to our beautiful town and enjoy all that Rushworth and the surrounding areas have to offer Moora Working Draught Horse Muster Sunday 5th April 2026 @ Moora Reserve Draught horse displays including long-reining and log snigging. Displays of associated crafts include blacksmithing, rope making, harness making and more. There will be music to entertain you and food is available. Read More.. Since 1972 | 52nd year - Colours of the Community Tarra Festival Thursday 2nd April 2026 - Monday 6th April 2026 @ Yarram & Port Albert Events throughout Yarram and surrounds include Tarra Festival street parade, with floats, entertainment and markets. Read More.. Schedule of Events Every surfer wants to ring that bell Rip Curl Pro 2026 Wednesday 1st April 2026 - Saturday 11th April 2026 @ Bells Beach | Torquay Held annually at Bells Beach over the Easter long weekend, it's an old-school test of power and rail-to-rail surfing for today's progressive athletes. Read More.. worldsurfleague.com Celebrating 40 years of funny Melbourne International Comedy Festival Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026 Get ready for a star-studded month of longtime festival faves rising stars international icons family fun and non-stop celebration. Our Picks Celia Pacquola - GIFT HORSE Chris Demos: Chips in the Night Club Club at Melbourne International Comedy Festival Dave Hughes | Cooked Denise Scott - Tickety Boo Diana McLaren is Detached Elliot Wood Finn Hoegh-Guldberg & Penelope Gordon: Articulate Geraldine Hickey - A Weight Off My Chest Handful of Bugs: Hello Mr Radio Hannah Camilleri: Dinner Hannah Show Happy Birthday Taylah Whelan Jayne Steer - Addickted Jimeoin - Ballyhoo Joanne McNally - PINOTPHILE Joseph Green: Mushroom Lady & Me Katrina Mathers Kitty Flanagan - Glad Game Lano & Woodley - In Space Lawrence Mooney | Full Moon Party Louis Hanson - GOOD BOY! One Night Only Lukas Meintjes Maitreyi Karanth: Maitriarchy Mark Silcox - The Successful Gold Trader Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit Noah Szto - MED SCHOOL Richard Mealey: DisUnited States Sonia Di Iorio: Battute Per Peccatori Sonia Di Iorio: Right Here Right Now Sugar Bits: Feminist Trash Tape Face - The Show The Umbilical Brothers Tilly Harrison: Can't Lie Tim Knight | Adam Snakes Tom Gleeson - Out Of Touch Tommy Little Winni Wizard and Her Magical Smells Read More.. comedyfestival.com.au Tim Knight blends absurd storytelling poetic detours and character comedy with his signature mix of wit warmth and emotional honesty. Tim Knight | Adam Snakes 23rd March 2026 - 5th April 2026 @ The Motley WhereHaus Comedian and Meisner-trained actor Tim Knight asks the big question: What happens when the job of your dreams is being a barista in a cafe in a petrol station? Read More.. Book: humanitix.com Our guide to keep the kids busy during the autumn school holidays Autumn School Holiday Guide Friday 3rd April 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026 Children's activities and care programs, festivals, exhibitions, shows and attractions. 123Boom! Arcade Game Experience ACMI: School Holidays ArtVo Trick Art Australian Sand Sculpting Championships Bubble Planet Dinos at the Zoo @ Healesville Sanctuary Dinos at the Zoo @ Melbourne Zoo Dinos at the Zoo @ Werribee Open Range Zoo DinosRoar: Dinosaur Park Elephant and Waterhole Trails @ Werribee Zoo Fun on the Yarra Funfields Family Park Imaginator: Walk Through Experience Kids Movies Guide Kids' All-Day Adventures LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Metartworld Our Wondrous Planet PirateFest - Seaworks Playschool | Live In Concert Saboteurs: Play in Real Life Sea of Light @ Abbotsford Convent SENSAS - Multi-Sensory Journey Silvers Circus Spectacular @ Ballarat Small Ideas Activities Spot | Live On Stage Spotswood Pumping Station Tours Starry Sky Exhibition Super Starter Combo at SuperPark Highpoint The Gruffalo Train Rides For Kids TreeTops Challenge: Yeodene Park Tuff Nutterz VR Game Experience: Virtual Room What's Showing @ IMAX Melbourne Museum Winni Wizard and Her Magical Smells Read Guide.. View ancient Roman artifacts and learn about their daily life ROME: Empire, Power, People 1st April 2026 - 25th October 2026 @ Melbourne Museum Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous, this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome's political, cultural and social life. Read More.. Book Now: Tiqets An immersive experience surrounded by bubbles Bubble Planet 1st April 2026 - 29th June 2026 @ Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre - Brunswick Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology themed rooms fantastical landscapes and even the biggest ball pit you have ever seen. Read More.. Book Now A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland Balloon Story Extended by popular demand (again) until Sunday 19th April 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 The ultimate family day out! Millions of blooms! Circus Oz! Fun for all ages! Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers Daily until 19th April 2026 @ Tesselaar Tulip Farm Enjoy sensational scenery amazing entertainment delicious foods tractor rides and so much more in the glorious autumn weather. Read More.. Book: kabloom.com.au 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. Most Popular Candlelight Babies: Classical Sounds to Stimulate Little Minds 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: What's On Classic Rooftop Cinema: What's On Lido on the Roof: What's On Moonlight Cinema @ Royal Botanic Gardens Sunset Cinema | Abbotsford Read Guide.. Experience the past present and future of Formula 1 F1 The Exhibition - Formula 1 Exhibition Daily until 19 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.. 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 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 Up to 20% Off Selected Sofas Fantastic Furniture | Lounge Sale Ends 20th April 2026 Fantastic Furniture is proud to be Australia's best value furniture and bedding retailer with a 1000 strong passionate team always ready to help. fantasticfurniture.com.au Heads Up.. April Fool's Day Boney M Feat. Maizie Williams - The Final Curtain Tour Chinmaya Hanuman Festival Easter Weekend: What's On Easterland @ Caulfield Racecourse Electric Island Herring Island | Punt Service LANY | soft world tour Melbourne Design Week Melbourne's Street Art Outdoor Exploration Game MSO: Radulovic plays Khachaturian - Great Passions Onebed Max: Extra 30% Off ParkBooker | Easy way to book Australia's best Holiday Parks PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue | Melbourne Portsea Craft Market | Point Nepean Public Transport | Free April Scarecrow - The Mellencamp Show - Seaford SuperPark Highpoint - Indoor Adventure Play Centre The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man The Jury Experience: Million-Dollar Murder or Web of Lies? The Pulse by Coca-Cola @ Marvel Stadium Trust Makers' Market - Rippon Lea See More.. Weekend Markets Caulfield Food & Craft Market Cherry Lake Lions Club of Altona Market CRFT* WRK | Craft Market @ Queen Victoria Market Devenish Market Grant Street Market - Alexandra Grantville Market Hawthorn Maker's Market Lygon Street Market Makers and Bakers Market - Rowville Portarlington Makers Market Portsea Craft Market | Point Nepean Trust Makers' Market - Rippon Lea Yarra Glen Racecourse Craft Market Heads up: Due to Easter weekend - please call the market before making plans. View Markets Open This Weekend Newsletter Central What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #1005 Straight to your inbox every Tuesday Read Online Subscribe Archive Previous Week Last Year