Newsletter #997 What's On Melbourne |
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Monday 9th February 2026
Featured Events
Anastasia the Musical
Another Tequila Sunrise Tour - The Eagles Story
Balloon Story
Bottomless Galentine's on the Mountain
Cruden Farm Lantern Festival
DIVA
Elwood Carnival
Furniture Masters
Heads Up..
Hola Tequila
Joy: See it. Share it.
Impossible Occurrences
Maho Magic Bar
Melbourne Art Print Fair
Melbourne Comedy Festival Showcase
Melbourne's True Crime Tour
Midsumma Festival
Museum of Australian Photography
Museum Of Desire: VIP Valentine's Weekend
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Outdoor Cinema Guide
OzMobiles: PreLoved Phones
Piper's Playhouse
Red Hot Summer Tour - Paul Kelly
Royal Stacks Turns 10
Summer Night Market
The Book of Mormon
Valentine's Day | Celebrate Love on the Water
WARNE: Treasures of a Legend
Weekend Markets
Westwood | Kawakubo
Women Photographers 1900-1975
Free Every Week
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Monday 9th February 2026
Featured Events
Anastasia the Musical
Another Tequila Sunrise Tour - The Eagles Story
Balloon Story
Bottomless Galentine's on the Mountain
Cruden Farm Lantern Festival
DIVA
Elwood Carnival
Furniture Masters
Heads Up..
Hola Tequila
Joy: See it. Share it.
Impossible Occurrences
Maho Magic Bar
Melbourne Art Print Fair
Melbourne Comedy Festival Showcase
Melbourne's True Crime Tour
Midsumma Festival
Museum of Australian Photography
Museum Of Desire: VIP Valentine's Weekend
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Outdoor Cinema Guide
OzMobiles: PreLoved Phones
Piper's Playhouse
Red Hot Summer Tour - Paul Kelly
Royal Stacks Turns 10
Summer Night Market
The Book of Mormon
Valentine's Day | Celebrate Love on the Water
WARNE: Treasures of a Legend
Weekend Markets
Westwood | Kawakubo
Women Photographers 1900-1975
Free Every Week
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Join us for a fun Tequila Tasting event on International Margarita Day
Hola Tequila | Progressive Tasting Event
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Starting at Ludlow a short walk to BearBrass & then finish up at Hophaus all venues with spectacular views over Melbourne. Enjoy a cocktail at each stop along with a Mexican inspired snack; featuring Patron Tequila and hosted by expert Tequila Ambassador Kayla Grigoriou who will walk & talk you through each tequila tasted..
Expect a full-scale birthday takeover complete with a live DJ, spin-the-wheel prizes and surprise moments
Free Burgers, OG Prices and Peak Nostalgia: Royal Stacks Turns 10
Saturday 21st February 2026 - Wednesday 25th February 2026 @ Royal Stacks CBD, 470 Collins St, Melbourne
To mark a decade of doing burgers properly, Royal Stacks is tapping into the cultural nostalgia moment taking over social feeds everywhere: 2026 is the new 2016.
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.
Round up your girls - Galentine's Day is about to get very spicy.
A Spicy Bottomless Galentine's on the Mountain
Saturday 14th February 2026 @ Magic Mountain Saloon
Join us for our Galentine's Bottomless Lunch featuring authentic Thai dishes bottomless cocktails and a red-hot pink-kissed interior that's basically flirting with you.
Dinner Cruise with Melbourne River Cruises
Valentine's Day | Celebrate Love on the Water
Saturday 14th February 2026 @ Southbank Promenade
Whether you're celebrating with your special someone or treating yourself to an evening of indulgence Melbourne River Cruises offers the perfect setting for a memorable Valentine's celebration.
Dial up the VIP Valentines romance at a unique Museum Of Desire event
Museum Of Desire: VIP Valentine's Weekend
Friday 13th February 2026 - Sunday 15th February 2026 @ Museum Of Desire - Collingwood
Spoil your lover with intimate installations, sensory encounters, romantic mischief, + giveaways, sexologist sessions, and VIP treatment for every guest.
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.
Expect: Big laughs, Fast-paced, Professional stand-up
Melbourne Comedy Festival Showcase - Ticket Giveaway
Free Tickets @ The Comics Lounge - Nth Melbourne
Melbourne Comedy Festival favourites return with an exclusive highlights showcase from the biggest comedy festival in the country.
FUN-FILLED FAMILY CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Cruden Farm Lantern Festival
Sunday 8th February 2026 @ Cruden Farm
Join us as we celebrate a 2000-year-old cultural tradition symbolising peace, new beginnings, reconciliation and forgiveness as Cruden Farm comes alive with market stalls, music and community performers. $35 entry per family
Turning up the heat with a scorching all-Australian line-up
Red Hot Summer Tour - Paul Kelly @ Werribee Park
Sunday 8th February 2026 @ Werribee Park
Paul Kelly joined by an incredible line-up of much-loved favourites, including Missy Higgins, The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers, and Jess Hitchcock.
Don't miss out on this exciting, family-friendly event
Elwood Carnival
Saturday 7th February 2026 @ Elwood Park
An unforgettable time with thrilling rides, delicious food stalls, live music, unique market vendors, and endless fun for all ages. We have pop-up bars selling delightful cocktails from Sugar Rims and local artisan beers
A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland
Balloon Story
Extended by popular demand til 28th February 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.
A program of free talks delivered by artists, printers and publishers
Melbourne Art Print Fair: Edition2
Friday 6th February 2026 - Sunday 8th February 2026 @ Linden New Art
Nine national print agencies in a free exhibition, including five returning exhibitors alongside new participants.
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.
Australia's premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience returns
Midsumma Festival 2026
Ends 8th February 2026
Midsumma presents a jam- packed calendar with about 200 events celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community across Naarm/Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our Picks
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
The Japanese magic bar is back with a fresh line-up of tricksters illusions and cocktails
Maho Magic Bar
Nightly until February 2026 @ Spiegel Haus Melbourne
Be transported to downtown Tokyo for a neon-lit night of mischief magic laughter and cocktails with the ultimate line-up of sleight-of-hand superstars direct from Japan.
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.
Extended due to popular demand
Joy: See it. Share it.
Daily @ Immigration Museum
Joy brings the Immigration Museum to life with an emotive adventure where creativity colour and storytelling join forces to take you on a transformative journey.
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.
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.
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 | 6th February 2026 - 1st March 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.
My dear fellow Australians.. You can't keep a fierce woman down.
My Brilliant Career
Friday 23rd January 2026 - Saturday 28th February 2026 @ Southbank Theatre
Led once more by the formidable Kala Gare - and featuring much of the original cast of dynamic actor/musicians - this smash-hit musical earned critical acclaim and five Green Room Awards including Outstanding Production.
Adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film
Anastasia the Musical
Until 15th February 2026 @ Regent Theatre
This dazzling production by the Tony Award winning team Terrence McNally Stephen Flaherty Lynn Ahrens and Darko Tresnjak transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of 1920s Paris.
The most Tony Award-winning new musical of the season
MJ - The Michael Jackson Musical
Extended until 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.
Shows & Musicals
Check out the rest of the shows plays and musicals playing now and coming soon to Melbourne..
Save $BIG - Refurbished Devices
OzMobiles: PreLoved Mobile Phones, Tablets, Watches & Accessories
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Free Express Shipping, Battery Life Guarantee, 12 Month warranty and 30 Day "Peace of Mind' Free Returns.
Take a Walk on the Dark Side...
Melbourne's True Crime Tour
Melbourne: A cosmopolitan town with rich culture, history, and a passion for food, art, sport and True Crime
Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour revisiting historic true crime spots that will leave you speechless.
Solve the riddle of the murder mystery at the address that didn't exist.
Uncover the genuine Jack the Ripper suspect who wandered the streets of Melbourne and his ultimate fate.- Enjoy true crime tales from bank robbery shenanigans, to exorcisms, to old style Victorian era detective cases, and much more.
Enjoy true crime tales from bank robbery shenanigans, to exorcisms, to old style Victorian era detective cases, and much more.
Book your ticket for this unique investigation into a fascinating and complex history of true crime.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
MAPh: the Australian home of photography
Museum of Australian Photography
MAPh is Australia's leading public art museum devoted to the collection and exhibition of photography. MAPh is the proud custodian of over 4000 Australian photographs.
860 Ferntree Gully Rd Wheelers Hill
Entry is FREE | Tue-Fri 10am-5pm Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Heads Up..
Weekend Markets
Weekend Markets held 1st Saturday & 2nd Sunday of the month.
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