Newsletter #1015 What's On Melbourne

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 2nd June 2026 - Monday 8th June 2026 King's Birthday Long Weekend Next Week Featured This Week Australian Model Expo Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett Big Freeze at the 'G for FightMND Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience Cartier | Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza Eonarium Enlightenment Fondue Chalet @ Fed Square King's Birthday Guide Lightscape Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences Melbourne to Williamstown Cruise Mind Body Spirit Festival Mornington Winter Music Festival National Celtic Festival National Reconciliation Week Once - The Musical Oz Comic-Con Rising: Melbourne Arts Festival Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout Rutherglen Rotary Country Fair The Book of Mormon Victorian Snow Season Waitress | Broadway's smash-hit musical Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market Woodend Winter Arts Festival World Environment Day: A Global Call for Climate Action Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne Featured Advertiser 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 Now This Week A public holiday on Monday means we have three whole days to play, explore, socialise and relax King's Birthday Long Weekend Guide Saturday 6th - Monday 8th June 2026 King's Birthday is a public holiday in Australia as we are a member of the Commonwealth of Nations with the monarch of the United Kingdom being head of state. King's Birthday Events Australian Model Expo 2026 Big Freeze at the 'G for FightMND 2026 Independent Music Exchange: Record Fair Mind Body Spirit Festival 2026 Mornington Winter Music Festival 2026 National Celtic Festival 2026 Oz Comic-Con 2026 Rising 2026: Melbourne Arts Festival Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout 2026 Rutherglen Rotary Country Fair 2026 Victorian Snow Season | 2026 Launch Woodend Winter Arts Festival 2026 Read More.. Book Now Australia's largest health, wellness and spirituality festival Mind Body Spirit Festival Friday 5th June 2026 - Monday 8th June 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre With 140+ exhibitors, free seminars, live wellness demonstrations and psychic readings, it's a full four days of discovery for anyone into conscious living, natural beauty and self-care. Read More.. Book Now Celebrate the diversity and passion within pop culture fandoms Oz Comic-Con Saturday 6th June 2026 - Sunday 7th June 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre It's more than just a con - it's a celebration of the communities we love and the friendships we make along the way. So grab your cape, stack those comics, rally your crew, and get ready to geek out with your favourite stars and fellow fans. Read More.. Guests Book Now More than 50 independent labels from around Australia taking part Independent Music Exchange Saturday 6th June 2026 - Sunday 7th June 2026 @ Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre Across the free two-day event, music fans can browse records, cassettes, test pressings, magazines, merchandise and artist-signed items, with plenty of rare and small-run releases on offer. Read More.. Play On, for Neale Big Freeze at the 'G for FightMND Monday 8th June 2026 @ Melbourne Cricket Ground Cheer on a new team of Sliders as they take on the Big Freeze 12 slide all in the name of raising awareness and vital funds for motor neurone disease (MND) research and care programs. Read More.. Shop Big Freeze Australia's Top Short Film Competition, showcasing the finalists in the Festival program St Kilda Film Festival Thursday 4th June 2026 - Sunday 14th June 2026 Proudly presented and produced by the City of Port Phillip, St Kilda Film Festival supports the Australian film industry by turning the spotlight on exceptional films by both emerging talent and short works by accomplished industry professionals. Read More.. 2026 Program Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market The Winter Night Market returns every Wednesday from 3 June - 26 August 2026 Warm up with a rotating line-up of global street food, winter comfort eats and hot drinks. Feast on raclette-loaded sandwiches, loaded baked potatoes, crispy soft shell crab burgers and fried pasta cups. Then cosy up with a mulled wine, campfire cocktails, hot chocolates and sweet winter treats by the fire. Read More.. A showcase of everything that encompasses plastic modelling Australian Model Expo 2026 Saturday 6th June 2026 - Monday 8th June 2026 @ Sandown A national open plastic model competition is conducted during the Expo and covers all categories including aircraft, military models, cars, trucks, and sci-fi. Junior and intermediate modellers are also catered for. Read More.. KOOZA delivers a signature Cirque du Soleil experience in its most exhilarating form Cirque Du Soleil: Kooza Until 19th July 2026 @ Flemington Racecourse A breathtaking return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil KOOZA pays tribute to traditional circus traditions in all its splendor with nail-biting acrobatics and bold slapstick comedy. Read More.. Book: cirquedusoleil.com A winter festival of new art music and performance in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne Rising 2026 Until 8th June 2026 RISING is for everyone! From visual art performance and public art installations to live music and parties we have all kinds of experiences for you to enjoy whatever you're into. Read More.. 2026 Program A night of breathtaking circus gender bending aerial and fire breathing sideshow Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett Until 7th June 2026 @ Meat Market Join the deliciously salacious utterly hilarious uber-award winning Bernie Dieter as her gin soaked haus band soundtracks a night of breathtaking circus gender-bending aerial and fire-breathing sideshow at its most provocative and hilarious best. Read More.. Book Now Coming Soon 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection. ENCORE! Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Sunday 11th October 2026 @ Australian Museum of Performing Arts Some of the most recognisable pieces in Australian entertainment history are about to step back into the spotlight, with Arts Centre Melbourne unveiling a major new exhibition celebrating five decades of the Australian Performing Arts Collection. Read More.. Book Now New installations. New artists. A breathtaking NEW journey. Lightscape @ Royal Botanic Gardens 12th June 2026 - 2nd August 2026 @ Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne's award-winning immersive light experience with a spectacular collection of brand-new installations created by leading artists from around the world including exceptional Australian and First Peoples talent - creating a magical after-dark experience unlike anything else in the city this winter. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au Brings together some of Cartier's most iconic pieces Cartier | Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 12th June 2026 - 4th October 2026 @ NGV International A landmark exhibition featuring more than 300 extraordinary objects - from precious jewels and historic gemstones to iconic watches and clocks - that trace the evolution of Cartier's enduring legacy in art design and craftsmanship. Read More.. Book Now Melbourne's epic free winter festival lights up Docklands for three fiery nights Firelight Festival Saturday 4th July 2026 - Monday 6th July 2026 @ Docklands Featuring dazzling fire performers illuminated sculptures fire pits and flame jets live music and roving entertainers every moment at Firelight Festival is a celebration of fire and light. Harbour Lights Cruise Read More.. Ongoing Takes you back 450 years ago to the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City Wed-Mon (ends Friday 31st July 2026) @ 206 Bourke Street Five years in the making this groundbreaking recreation by the world's top 3D modelling specialists lets you explore this Seventh Wonder like never before! Read More.. Book: Fever Fed Square will transform into the French Alps this winter with Fondue Chalet Fondue Chalet @ Fed Square Until 27th June 2026 @ Fed Square Featuring 18 private cosy chalets (ski lodges) it's the perfect spot to gather with your loved ones. Let us transport you to a charming French alpine village-sip on mulled wine indulge in traditional French fondue and soak up the warmth of crackling fire pits. Read More.. fonduechalet.com.au Immersive Light Show Eonarium Enlightenment Until 5th July 2026 @ Immigration Museum Experience spring summer autumn and winter through rich immersive visuals that blend seamlessly with the interior of Melbourne's Immigration Museum. Read More.. Book: Fever Ready to come inside? Play School: Come and Play! Until 12th July 2026 @ Australian Centre for the Moving Image The perfect outing for two- to five-year-olds little ones have the chance to check out the Rocket Clock meet Big Ted Jemima and Humpty Dumpty sing songs and learn. Kids can play presenter camera operator or director - whatever tickles their fancy. Read More.. Book Now View ancient Roman artifacts and learn about their daily life ROME: Empire Power People Daily until 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 Daily until 31 August 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 Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the human body Body Worlds | The Anatomy of Happiness Daily until 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 Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran Timeless Composers Tribute To Fleetwood Mac - Bendigo Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Vivaldi Four Seasons The Jazz Room: Heart of New Orleans See ALL Candlelight Concerts in Melbourne Performing Arts Shows that make Melbourne Australia's top theatre destination.. Shows & Musicals Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne in our spanking new Theatre Guide. Theatre Guide.. Broadway's smash-hit musical Waitress Until 12th July 2026 @ Her Majesty's Theatre Starring acclaimed powerhouse Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Jenna alongside show-stopping Gabriyel Thomas as Becky theatre favourite Mackenzie Dunn as Dawn charismatic stage and screen star Rob Mills as Dr Pomatter and legend of Australian entertainment John Waters as Joe. Read More.. Ticketek.com.au Australia's best ever musical comedy The Book of Mormon Tuesday - Sunday | Season extended until 19th July 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: ticketek.com.au Sale & Specials Return Cruise to Williamstown Melbourne to Williamstown Cruise Hop on board this two hour cruise that ventures out into Port Phillip Bay to Williamstown. Departing from Southbank Promenade you will gently meander down the Yarra River passing by a number of city highlights including Crown Casino Westgate Bridge Exhibition Centre and Polly Woodside. After approximately 45 to 60 minutes of travelling you'll arrive in the charming and historic town of Williamstown. View this early colonial settlement from the water characterised by buzzing restaurants cafes and galleries amongst picturesque gardens. Stay for lunch. Then sit back and relax as your captain takes you back to Southbank a great opportunity to witness the stunning Melbourne skyline. Read More.. Official Tickets: RedBalloon Keep Looking.. Heads Up.. Anne Zahalka: ZAHALKAWORLD Bangarra Dance Theatre: Sheltering Georgie Carroll - Infectious Hamilton Farmers' and Craft Market - HIRL High Cheese at The Westin Melbourne Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2026 Sensory Private Melbourne Laneways & Foodie Walking Tour State Funeral Service for Neale Daniher SXhibition Melbourne 2026 The Fairbairns - Fair Dinkum The UGG Shop | EOFY Sale - Up to 60% Off Time Out Social Club x Otakoi - Journey to Ukraine experience Victorian Snow Season | 2026 Launch World Environment Day 2026: A Global Call for Climate Action See More.. 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