Things to see, hear & do this weekend
Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne with these fabulous events.
No city does it better than Melbourne, so get out and discover the very best shows, festivals, dining, community, exhibitions, activities and sport.
Our picks of the best to see, hear and do in and around Melbourne.
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When
Happens: Saturday, Sunday
Where
Where: Australia 3000
The Japanese Film Festival marks 30 years in Australia in 2026 with a national season running from 26 September to 20 December. Screening in Canberra, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane an.. Show More..
Where: Melbourne
The largest games festival in Australia where games culture and industry collide.
Melbourne International Games Week celebrates games and the people who make and play them.
M.. Show More..
Where: Flinders Street Station, Melbourne
Tickets: Tiqets
Discover haunted Melbourne by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone!
Explore hidden laneways, discover the stories of infamous serial killers, and learn about the s.. Show More..
Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre
Tickets: Humanitix
The 2026 Electrify Your Life Expo is powering up on Sunday 11 October at Hawthorn Arts Centre.
Electrify Your Life Expo
Come along to this free community event to learn from e.. Show More..
Venue: Ian Potter State Theatre
Tickets: Official Tickets
Melbourne, your stage is back!
Celebrate the grand reopening of the Ian Potter State Theatre with Housewarming: one big weekend of free performances, spectacular talent and a w.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 16th September 2026 to Sunday 11th October 2026
Venue: Athenaeum Theatre
Tickets: Ticketmaster
The legendary search for the Holy Grail is officially headed for Australia!
After a spectacular season at Perth's Planet Royale in May, Drew Anthony Creative has announced tha.. Show More..
Tickets: Ticket Booth
PAX Aus is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and independent studios game demos musi.. Show More..
Venue: Tesselaar Tulip Farm
Tickets: Official Tickets
The 2026 Tesselaar Tulip Festival will open Saturday 12th September 2026 and run daily from 10am to 5pm until Sunday 11th October 2026 @ Tesselaar Tulip Farm.
Tesselaar Tulip F.. Show More..
Tickets: Official Tickets
The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel spins again from Thursday 15th October 2026.
See Melbourne from a whole new perspective.
Location: The District Docklands
Get your tic.. Show More..
Venue: Fed Square
RESET returns to Fed Square in spring 2026 with a free program exploring practical, creative ways to live more sustainably.
The family-friendly sustainability festival brings t.. Show More..
Where: Melbourne
The Birrarung Riverfest is back this September school holidays with over 70 events across 23 days stretching along the entire Yarra Birrarung River.
In just 4 years the festival.. Show More..
Where: Melbourne 3001
Fringe is 3 massive weeks of comedy, cabaret, theatre and more!
Melbourne Fringe Festival
29th September 2026 - 8th October 2026
Melbourne Fringe lives and breathes the ind.. Show More..
Tickets: Official Tickets
Chateau Merveilles is a one-night immersive dinner spectacle bringing the French art de vivre to Melbourne.
Chateau Merveilles
On Thursday 22 October 2026, MCEC's exhibition .. Show More..
When: Wednesday 16th September 2026 to Sunday 25th October 2026
Where: Victoria
It's cherry blossom season, the time when Victoria dons her most resplendent attire, awash in dreamy hues of pink and white.
This enchanting spectacle unfolds each spring, with.. Show More..
Where: Melbourne 3001
Dust off the dirndl and loosen up the lederhosen, Oktoberfest comes to town
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest brings all things Munich to Melbourne throughout October.
Bars and resta.. Show More..
Venue: Princess Theatre
Tickets: Ticketek
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere at Melbourne's Princess Theatre on 5 August 2026, bringing the singer-songwriter's life and extensive .. Show More..
Seven emerging artists from four states will create ambitious new commissions for NEW26, marking the return of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art's influential NEW series a.. Show More..
Venue: Discovery Centre | Bendigo
Tickets: Official Tickets
Embark on an extraordinary journey of curiosity, creativity, and discovery with the groundbreaking exhibition CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO Bricks.
This exhibition .. Show More..
When: Wednesday 10th June 2026 to Sunday 9th May 2027
Tickets: Official Tickets
Celebrating 50 years of the Australian Performing Arts Collection.
Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne
Discover fifty fascinating objects from five decades of the Australian .. Show More..
Venue: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Tickets: Official Tickets
Discover Melbourne's Best-Kept Secret - Impossible Occurrences
Step into a world of wonder and watch the impossible happen right before your eyes at Impossible Occurrences - Me.. Show More..
Venue: 206 Bourke Street
Tickets: Fever
Journey beyond the stars with Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, a groundbreaking virtual reality adventure that transports visitors from Earth to the furthest reache.. Show More..
Where: Fed Square (start), Melbourne 3000
Tickets: Melbourne Fringe
Walk Melbourne's darker history through the stories of women, crime and justice this October during the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2026.
In Her Footsteps
In Her Footsteps: Women.. Show More..
Venue: Queen Victoria Market
Tickets: Tiqets
The Ultimate Foodie Tour is a delicious and fascinating guided walking tour of the iconic Queen Victoria Market.
Taste the freshest produce, discover unique ingredients, learn .. Show More..
Where: Southbank Promenade, Southbank
Tickets: ExperienceOZ
Enjoy one of Melbourne's most unique dining experiences with a delicious 4 course meal aboard the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant as it winds its way along the calm waters .. Show More..
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