In a celebration of innovation, art and the timeless genius of Leonardo da Vinci, THE LUME Melbourne is thrilled to present an unparalleled showcase that redefines the boundaries of immersive experiences.

Comprised of 13 artworks drawn from the 20-year career of international art and design collective Universal Everything – including the premiere of four brand new artworks – Beings features an assortment of curious characters born from code. Read our review here!

Chart the rise and restyling of the beloved book in this one-of-a-kind exhibition on the history of book design, production and illustration from the Middle Ages to today.

Africa Fashion – the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of fashion from the African continent ever mounted in Australia – presents a dynamic survey of historical and contemporary designs from some of the most influential fashion designers in the region. Read our review here!

On the first Saturday of every month, Scienceworks offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity.

As you wander among the trees of the Forest Gallery, Biik Milboo Dhumba | Country Is Always Talking invites you to consider what it means to listen to Country.

Ancient Egypt for Kids is a free exhibition inviting children to unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt through a series of activities exploring the art and culture of this fascinating world.

In 2024, the NGV will partner with the British Museum to present Pharaoh, a landmark exhibition that celebrates three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture with more than 500 works. Read our review here!

This stunning street art exhibition of museum quality features over 160 artworks, including new originals added for Sydney, and is a “must-see” to celebrate Banksy’s art. The show is now touring Australia after its incredible worldwide success with over 1,650,000 visitors! Read our reviews here!

Experience the iconic T. rex come to life on the world's biggest best screen in this thrilling IMAX 3D documentary! Read our review here!

A fun, FREE program created for two to five year-olds to enjoy ACMI with their parent, grandparent or carer.

We proudly invite you to ‘Be Our Guest’ at Disney’s brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast the Musical at Her Majesty's Theatre

Victoria the T. rex  is coming exclusively to Melbourne Museum, the Home of Dinosaurs in June. Read our review here!

It's time to Din-O-Seek! The tiny dinosaurs are on the loose at Melbourne Museum and you have to find them! Tiny Dinosaurs are hiding all over the Melbourne Museum and it's not going to be easy to find them all. Read our review here!

Float objects in mid-air, place material in fast moving air-jets, squish a giant inflatable tentacled sculpture with your body, launch balls sky-high with compressed air and craft paper planes to soar and more.

Every Wednesday is Dino Day for the little ones at Melbourne Museum!

Don’t miss Jurassic World: The Exhibition in Melbourne, an immersive experience bringing you face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs. Read our review here!

SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed offers fresh insights on science fiction – a genre built on envisioning alternative futures and imaginary realms.

Learn how to code a robot in this 90-minute hands on workshop.

On the first Saturday of every month, Melbourne Museum offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity.

Following sensational sell-out seasons across Australia, the pop musical phenomenon SIX the Musical is set to make a triumphant return to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane!

At ArtPlay: An intimate and interactive installation for you and your child to experience together.

A monthly series of hands-on workshops created specifically for girls and non-binary tweens!

Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070 invites eight leading Australian landscape architecture and design firms to reimagine the lands and waters of the Birrarung (Yarra River) and create an exciting vision for how communities can better access, engage with and care for this important living ecosystem.

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the medicine flows), explores traditional Māori sacredness. Portrayed in a contemporary, dramatic showing of cultural practises and knowledge systems. 

Imaginator Melbourne is back and a pioneering immersive experience where imagination and technology collide to create a stunning audio-visual experience from the future. Read our past review here!

There’s a huge commotion at the bottom of the ocean. A badly behaved rockstar and a tap-dancing krill have found themselves inside the belly of a whale. But how did they get there? And how will they get out?

Magic by Moonlight invites visitors to immerse themselves in awe-inspiring, captivating outdoor spaces adorned with over 400 captivating light installations, boasting a stunning array of more than 30,000 light bulbs!

The NBA Exhibition is the ultimate experience for basketball enthusiasts! This basketball exhibition is a one-of-a-kind adventure through the amazing universe of the NBA. Read our review here!

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne

Spring time is tulip time. Come along to celebrate their beauty.

Each spring, we welcome guests to witness our stunning cherry blossom flowers in bloom.

Candlelightconcerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.

Enter the world of the Melbourne-made, global hit videogame, Untitled Goose Game, where comedy, chaos and calamity collide.

Prepare to be transported into the picturesque world of Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition — an Instagram sensation and New York Times best-selling book brought to life!

Queen Victoria Market are excited to announce the return of the spring night market series – partnering with Melbourne Fringe Festival – to bring to life a brand-new offering: Fringe Flavours Night Market.

Attention all aspiring Night Agents! LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is transforming into the ultimate LEGO® DREAMZzz™ universe and is the only place in Australia where kids can meet Mateo. Read our review here!

Entertain the kids these holidays with a seek-and-find challenge around Cooks' Cottage in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens.

A brave young boy named Jack who trades his cow for a handful of magical beans.

The ultimate boredom buster, from 21 Sept to 6 Oct Grazeland is turning up the fun with incredible family activations including Giant Jenga, an expanded Gamesland, Mickey and Minnie Mouse meet and greets, and stilt walkers.

It’s time to get crafty and make your own krill. Using collage materials, create your own crustacean and learn all about this rockstar of our ocean’s ecosystem.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.

Experience the inspiring life story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Collingwood Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Do you know what the safest car seat is for your child? Join specialists in child car seat safety to learn about the safest options and recommendations for children of all ages and take part in a fun activity.

For sheer fun, thrills, and excitement, nothing compares to the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show at Melbourne Showgrounds from Thursday, 26 September to Sunday, 6 October.

Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show.

The Melbourne Fringe Festival is back this October, with over 450 events to discover across the city from cutting-edge independent artists.

Embark on a journey of light and imagination. Paint your own voyage with a UV torch, and steer model ships that leave glowing paths in their wake.

Join Slow Art Collective in creating the Takenoko Weave House, an ever-changing art installation, designed for collaborative weaving and music-making.

A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and… a dancing kangaroo!

n an entrancing double bill that encompasses varying styles of dance, The Australian Ballet are delighted to be presenting Études, a beloved classic that shows you the complexity of ballet technique, alongside a spectacular new contemporary commission, Circle Electric by Stephanie Lake.

Known for her game changing thinking and groundbreaking approach to design, Netherlands-based designer Christien Meindertsma asks us to imagine a new material future, enabled by creativity, ecological thinking, and emerging technologies.

Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia!

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.

Join ACMI for a week-long celebration of Australian videogames culture and industry. With lots of opportunities to play, ACMI is the place to be!

With heart, humour and searing observation, Martyna Majok’s Cost of Living is an honest and insightful look at the forces that bring people together.

Put on your stretchy pants and get down to a foodie wonderland at the Royal Exhibition Building. Sip fine wines then feast on pizza, arancini, cannoli and gelato.

The Victorian State Ballet (VSB) is very proud to present this timeless and superb classical ballet in October 2024.

CDP presents Tall Stories’ production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s books.

Rekospective is an immersive exhibition that charts the bold and dynamic practice of renowned Kamilaroi artist, Reko Rennie.

The Finders Keepers Design Market returns this spring, bringing more than 270 of Australia's best independent designers, makers and foodies to the Royal Exhibition Building.

Sovereign Hill transforms this October as the inaugural Food, Fire & Light Festival takes centre stage across two weekends: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October; Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.

From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Harry Potter to E.T, and Indiana Jones to Superman, no composer has shaped the sound of cinema quite like John Williams.

Starting this year's Melbourne International Jazz Festival with a bang, join for a jam-packed lineup of international legends, local heroes and iconic films over three days of free festival fare at Fed Square.

Celebrate the closing weekend of Victoria the T. rex at the Home of the Dinosaurs – Melbourne Museum. 

This year our exciting program of events includes city-wide runways in some of our most loved locations from over the years, thought-provoking talks, exhibitions, workshops and more.

Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as it performs Alan Silvestri's score from the unforgettable 1985 blockbuster film.

Get ready Melbourne, as Asia Street Food Festival makes its launch right by the Yarra River.

Don’t miss the chance to witness the epic 1989 Batman™ film on the big screen with some of Australia’s finest symphony orchestras performing the ICONIC Danny Elfman score! “Batman” – Live in Concert is part of a global tour that brings the Warner Bros. Pictures’ 1989 blockbuster film directed by Tim Burton to symphony halls around the globe as part of the DC in Concert series.

Left to fend for themselves, a teenage girl is taken under the wing of her older brother. Trouble is, his gangster swagger is the real deal, and thug life doesn’t come with a parenting manual.

After the roaring success of the 2022 sold-out event, the Cat Lovers Festival will make its long-awaited return to Melbourne this October at its new home of Melbourne Showgrounds.

The much beloved Dog Lovers Festival is thrilled to be celebrating ten years of the nation’s favourite doggie-dedicated event with its return to Melbourne this October.

Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design showcases some of the most significant achievements in the history of twentieth-century Italian design spanning the sixty year period from the first Milan Design Triennale in the 1930s to the Memphis Group of the 1980s.

Following the spectacular sellout success at their Perth Optus Stadium shows, Coldplay have today announced a run of Australia and New Zealand.

We are throwing a gigantic 70th birthday bash for the kaiju king. Featuring movie marathons, talks and unmissable events.

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design.

Witness the athleticism and grace of the stars of tomorrow in this showcase of talent.

Praise be! The habit is coming to Australia. John Frost for Crossroads Live is delighted to announce the arrival of the most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act, which will make its Australian debut from August 2024.

Miles Franklin’s novel My Brilliant Career gets a bold new makeover that transforms one of the most enduring literary figures into a musical heroine for this very moment

Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Athenaeum Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Peter and the Starcatcher, the smash hit Broadway production and winner of 5 Tony Awards, will have its Australian premiere, coming to Melbourne in 2024.

Smash hit production A Christmas Carol will be returning to Melbourne for a third triumphant season at the Comedy Theatre from 22 November 2024!

This November, The Fans Strike Back exhibition will make its Australian debut at The District Docklands.

Conducted by Nicholas Buc and complete with a choir, experience the beloved comedy classic featuring renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the MSO.

Witness the most magical holiday event of the season! The Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of music, circus, dance and magic that celebrates the joy and excitement of Christmas.

The Wiggles, Wiggle & Learn BIG SHOW! is an interactive and engaging live show experience, inspired by the hit YouTube series. An unforgettable musical extravaganza, Wiggle & Learn BIG SHOW! is set to spark creativity, curiosity and a love of learning through The Wiggles’ signature mix of education & entertainment.

Enter Antopia, where you shrink down to the size of ants to experience a day in the life of an ant colony.

This empowering and uplifting Broadway sensation arrives in Australia for the very first time.

The NGV’s dedicated free children’s galleries will present Kusama for Kids which will feature a renowned Kusama artwork to create immersive experiences for kids.

Curated by the NGV in collaboration with the artist especially for Australian audiences, the exhibition Yayoi Kusama includes many works never-before-seen by local audiences as well as a diverse display of the artist’s popular immersive rooms, including the global unveiling of the artist’s most recent immersive infinity mirror room work.

Journey to the Land of Sweets and create lasting memories these Christmas holidays!

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.

Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly,  and, of course, Mr Toad as they bring Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank to the stage

Celebrating more than 40 years of New Year’s Eve at Hamer Hall, this spectacular gala event is packed with orchestral classics, traditional anthems, Broadway hits and more, performed by a glittering lineup of star performers, including Silvie Paladino, Paulini and Josh Piterman.

Be enchanted by The Sleeping Beauty, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.

Straight off the TV and onto the live stage, Andy and the Odd Socks bring their brilliant madcap mix of songs, slapstick and silliness to life with a show to entertain families of all ages.

Experience the on-screen adventure of everyone’s favourite archaeologist and action hero, with John Williams’ score performed live by the MSO.

See Australia and England make history in the first day-night test match at the MCG. Don’t miss the highlight of the CommBank Women’s Ashes Series and the ultimate decider as Australia strives to retain the trophy. It's going to be HUGE, and you need to see it.

From the producers of the hugely successful Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap comes a brand-new production of the best-selling crime novel of all time.

Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17, Billie Eilish has announced Australian arena dates, produced by Live Nation and Frontier Touring, for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR.

DreamWorks Animation, Universal Destinations and Experiences and TEG Life Like Touring are delighted to announce the World Premiere season of GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! opening Down Under in 2025. The Australian tour will play Melbourne’s Princess Theatre ahead of tour dates in Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart from March to April 2025.

 Following huge acclaim and sold-out seasons in London as well as an extensive tour of North America, the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will arrive in Australia later this year.

Get ready for some “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN” (Variety) at the Regent Theatre from April 2025.

Monster Truck Mania Live returns to Australia's best indoor arenas in 2025!

The Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon HADESTOWN will arrive at Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2025.

Experience the magic of the latest Star Wars trilogy as The Force Awakens comes to the concert hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now this inspiring production is coming to the Princess Theatre, Melbourne from July!

Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans!