Newsletter #999 What's On Melbourne

What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 17th February 2026 - Monday 23rd February 2026 Featured Events Anastasia the Musical Another Tequila Sunrise Tour - The Eagles Story Balloon Story - Extended by popular demand Candlelight: Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA Fairfield Village Family Fun Day Hola Tequila | Progressive Tasting Event Ice Cream Festival Johnston Street Fiesta Lunar New Year Festival Magic Show: Impossible Occurrences MAMMA MIA! The Musical Melbourne Art Fair Melbourne Celtic Festival Melbourne Comedy Festival Showcase New To You: Pre-Loved Fashion Market Outdoor Cinema Guide PBC BABY Expo - Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo Piper's Playhouse Random Acts of Kindness Day Record Fair at Moon Dog Wild West Royal Stacks: Free Burgers, OG Prices and Peak Nostalgia Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market Teal Giving Day for Ovarian Cancer The Book of Mormon The Diary of Anne Frank The Story of the Moving Image Free Every Week Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne Tuesday 17th February 2026 Random Acts of Kindness Day Change the world with kindness in less than a minute! Make kindness the norm! Being KIND will change our world, a future without hate, greed or bullying! Read More.. randomactsofkindness.org 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.. Read More.. Book Now 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. Read More.. 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 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 One of Yarra's much-loved cultural events - a vibrant celebration of heritage, tradition, music and food Johnston Street Fiesta Saturday 21st + Sunday 22nd February 2026 @ Johnston Street, Fitzroy (between Nicholson Street and Brunswick Street) Australia's largest Hispanic and Latin American festival and transforms Fitzroy's Johnston Street into a lively hub of music, dance, food and community spirit. Read More.. Tuesday 17th February 2026 is New Year's Day Lunar New Year Lunar New Year in 2026 falls on Tuesday 17th February 2026, marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse with celebrations around Melbourne. Box Hill New Year Festival Chinatown Parade Chinatown: Lunar New Year Festival Lunar New Year @ QV Melbourne Lunar New Year @ Sovereign Hill Lunar New Year @ The Glen Lunar New Year @ Point Cook A fantastic community day of celebration Fairfield Village Family Fun Day Sunday 22nd February 2026 @ Fairfield Village Entertainment & Activities: The village will be buzzing with energy all day long. Read More.. Book Now Where you go to be seen and to see, to fall in love with a sculpture you should not touch, or to discover a new favourite artist Melbourne Art Fair 19th - 22nd February 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Heading into its 19th edition as a cultural staple of the city, Melbourne Art Fair brings together galleries and Indigenous art centres; artists and designers; the culturally curious and devoted. Read More.. Book Now Australia's LARGEST and the WORLD'S longest running early parenting event PBC BABY Expo - Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo Saturday 21st February 2026 - Sunday 22nd February 2026 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Showcasing BIG brands, BEST prices, EXPERT talks, classes, workshops and the LATEST innovations. Read More.. Book Now Melbourne's "BEST" free exhibition by a country mile! The Story of the Moving Image Open daily | 10am - 5pm @ Australian Centre for the Moving Image | ACMI Journey through the past present and future of the moving image with interactive experiences and captivating stories. Read More.. Great Ocean Road Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula Ice Cream Festival 11th - 22nd February 2026 12 days dedicated to everything cool and creamy at our annual Ice Cream Festival. From 11-22 February discover bold new flavours and sweet experiences. Great Ocean Road Yarra Valley Mornington Peninsula 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. Read More.. Enter Here A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland Balloon Story Extended by popular demand until 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. Read More.. Book Now: Fever 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 Sun Williamstown @ Seaworks Sunset Cinema | Abbotsford Sunset Cinema | St Kilda Read Guide.. With your help, no one will have to face ovarian cancer alone Teal Giving Day for Ovarian Cancer Wednesday 18th February 2026 Ovarian Cancer is the deadliest women's cancer with a startling overall five-year survival rate of 49%. Every day in Australia, we lose three women to the disease and another five are diagnosed. Your gift today will give more women access to their own Ovarian Cancer nurse, who can provide them with essential advice around their treatments and surgery, support them through chemotherapy and address any possible side-effects from their treatments. Read More.. DONATE 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.. 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 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. Read More.. Book Now: ticketek.com.au My dear fellow Australians.. You can't keep a fierce woman down. My Brilliant Career Until 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. Read More.. Book Now Adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film Anastasia the Musical Until Friday 20th 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. Read More.. Book: ticketek.com.au Rated the BEST Musical ever in Melbourne! Must See 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.. Australia's biggest and most complete guide for off-leash dog parks Find a Dog Park Whether you're exploring new spots travelling with your dog or just looking for a change - we'll help you find the best places for your doggies to play. Let's Find A Dog Park findadogpark.com.au Save $BIG - Refurbished Devices OzMobiles: PreLoved Mobile Phones Tablets Watches & Accessories iPhone Samsung Other Phones Tablets Watches Accessories Macs H2O Purifier Clearance Free Express Shipping Battery Life Guarantee 12 Month warranty and 30 Day "Peace of Mind' Free Returns. Shop Now: ozmobiles.com.au 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. Read More.. Book Now: redballoon.com.au 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.. Blanc De Blanc Encore Candlelight: Tribute To QUEEN vs ABBA DIVA | opera stars to pop icons EUPHORIC | Burlesque Comedy Drag & Dance Game Worlds | Videogames Playable Exhibition Geelong Fashion Fortnight Good Charlotte Lainey Wilson MAMMA MIA! The Musical Museum of Australian Photography New To You: Pre-Loved Fashion Market NGV Friday Nights Open Space at Bunjil Place Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures Our Wondrous Planet Prima Facie Record Fair at Moon Dog Wild West Steam Train Easter Weekend Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Sunset Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo The Doll Trilogy The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey The Vinyl Factory: Reverb Transvision Vamp WARNE: Treasures of a Legend Westwood | Kawakubo Women Photographers 1900-1975 See More.. Weekend Markets Australian Craft and Food Market @ Caribbean Park Bass 847 Market Boroondara Farmers' Market Bright Markets | Make it. Bake it. Grow it. Carisbrook Town Hall Market Cheeky Monkey Market | Clayton Dingley Village Farmers' Market Drouin Craft and Produce Market Gembrook Market Heathmont Farmers' Market Howitt Park Market - Bairnsdale I Wore It Once: Preloved Fashion Market - Mornington Inverloch Community Farmers' Market Little Birdie Market Makers Market at The District Monthly Maker's Market - East Brunswick Village Montrose Community Craft Market New To You: Pre-Loved Fashion Market | Williamstown Park Orchards Market Pearcedale Market Pomonal Village Market - Halls Gap Portarlington Lions Market Prom Country Farmers' Market | Foster Queenscliffe Community Market Rushworth Market - Art & Crafts Sale Producers Market St Andrews Market Stay Soft Night Markets - Collingwood Treasures & Tastes @ Trinity Market - Surrey Hills Trentham Farmers' Market Urban Market | Eynesbury Market Yarraville Village Craft Market Younghusband Rose Street Market - Kensington Weekend Markets held 3rd Saturday & 4th Sunday of the month. 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