Joy at the 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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
At ArtPlay: An intimate and interactive installation for you and your child to experience together.
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?
Enter the world of the Melbourne-made, global hit videogame, Untitled Goose Game, where comedy, chaos and calamity collide.
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dazzling dance and light show.
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.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.
Enter the world of Saboteurs in Melbourne, a live AmongUs-style game where Crew members complete tasks while Impostors secretly eliminate them. Work together, form alliances, and use deductive skills to identify the Impostors before they outnumber the Crew!
Rekospective is an immersive exhibition that charts the bold and dynamic practice of renowned Kamilaroi artist, Reko Rennie.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.
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.
Explore the past, present and future of Treaty with Victoria’s First Peoples.
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.
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. Read our reviews here.
Paramount+ brings the TMNT: Heroes in a Half Shell exhibition to Australia for the franchise's 40th anniversary, showcasing 40 years of TMNT art, memorabilia, and exclusive content.
Dearest Reader, Lady Whistledown has already given her verdict: the event of the season is here! Join us for a magical live music performance with Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings in Melbourne.
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
The 2024 NGV Architecture Commission offers a compelling vision for alternative homebuilding in Australia. Home Truth, designed by architecture and design studio Breathe, is an installation that prompts reflection on how small-scale architecture can foster more sustainable, higher-quality and community-oriented living environments.
Smash hit production A Christmas Carol will be returning to Melbourne for a third triumphant season at the Comedy Theatre from 22 November 2024!
Set sail on an unforgettable journey where fun, creativity, and excitement collide with the spirit of the islands!
Gather your family and friends and enjoy a brick’tastic world of LEGO® fun, complete with holiday-themed workshops, thrilling rides, a cozy soft play area, and warming hot chocolates alongside a holiday-inspired 4D movie.
From cyberpunk megacities and first knowledges to rewilded landscapes and sci fi renegades, The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.
Take a whirl on the illuminated swings or watch the Christmas tree light up as you play on the see-saw in this festive pop-up at Queensbridge Square.
Christmas comes to life in the city with the iconic 17.5 metre tree. Experience the spectacular light and sound shows, have a swing on a giant light-up bell and soak up the festive atmosphere before discovering everything the city has to offer at Christmas.
The city comes alive at Christmas! Wander the streets and feel the festive cheer. Some of our favourites include the giant reindeer in Docklands, the Christmas star on Evan Walker Bridge and the popular nutcracker soldiers standing guard across the city.
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Santa's Festival, where joy and wonder come to life for the whole family. Step into a winter wonderland filled with enchanting activities and heartwarming moments.
The magic returns this Christmas with everyone’s favourite Christmas event, Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland. This much-anticipated event is set to captivate the hearts, offering an enchanting experience like no other.
Head to Southbank Promenade outside Crown to catch this dazzling Christmas show featuring water fountains, lasers, light projections and a festive soundtrack. Shows will run every 15 minutes each night.
This November, The Fans Strike Back exhibition will make its Australian debut at The District Docklands.
Details of the 2024 Christmas Festival will be available in November.
Roll Up! Roll Up! Little Kids’ Day In is calling all curious minds ages 5 and under and their grown-ups to join us at Scienceworks for a day of fun, celebration and STEM-based play.
The holiday season is landing at Marvel Stadium.
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Athenaeum Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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.
An immersive, team-inspired experience that is sure to make it out of the group chat, SENSAS promises a roller coaster of emotions as guests’ senses are put to the ultimate test across six themed rooms.
Ride the ferris wheel, drive the dodgems or get the best view of the city lights as you spin 35 meters in the air on top of the Sky Flyer. Try your luck at much-loved carnival games and complete the experience with classic carnival food.
Get ready to celebrate the festive season early at the Good Food and Wine Show Christmas Market – three delicious days of good food, good wine and good times.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is offering a Christmas special Sensory Session this December!
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.
Love Actually? The Musical Parody promises to be an unforgettable evening that celebrates love, laughter and the spirit of the season.
️ The 1st CARLTON KIDS MARKET! ️Come along to our indoor Kids Market. A fun market run by Kids, for Kids.
Jams for Juniors is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of music!
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.
On the first Saturday of every month, Melbourne Museum offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity.
On the first Saturday of every month, Melbourne Museum offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience quieter galleries with fewer people and reduced sensory stimuli.
Visit a traditional German Christmas Market in the middle of Melbourne.
On the first Saturday of every month, Scienceworks offers low sensory sessions for visitors who experience sensory sensitivity.
Summer in Melbourne is pure magic, with hot nights and streets pulsing with festive energy.
Celebrate Christmas, Filipino-style, at Pasko sa Melbourne at Queen Victoria Market.
Big kids can explore and wander through Melbourne's Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground kid-free! Enjoy a fun filled night out with friends or your special someone!
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Tracy Chapman at Fitzroy Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings at Fitzroy Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Enter Antopia, where you shrink down to the size of ants to experience a day in the life of an ant colony.
Celebrate the season with a magical performance featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classically Christmas selections.
Grab the popcorn and enjoy a series of festive films at the stunning Capitol Theatre, with a mix of family favourites and cult classics.
Don’t miss beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday (2006) presented live in concert this festive season with the film’s legendary Hans Zimmer score played live-to-film by Southern Cross Symphony.
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Athenaeum Theatre 2 under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Handel’s greatest oratorio celebration is still as potent today as it was at its premiere more than 280 years ago.
This empowering and uplifting Broadway sensation arrives in Australia for the very first time.
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Frank Sinatra & more at Fitzroy Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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.
The magnificent Melbourne Town Hall will be filled with the combined voices of the Performing Choir, Young Men’s Choir and Old Boys’ Choir, together with the NBCA Training Choirs, accompanied by piano and the Town Hall Grand Organ.
Journey to the Land of Sweets and create lasting memories these Christmas holidays!
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and more featuring ballet at Collingwood Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure!
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
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Athenaeum Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Santa's official bubble builder Dr Bubble works alone in his bubble laboratory as Christmas draws near. Wanting a friend, he accidentally brings to life Milkshake the Bubble Clown and all bubble mayhem breaks loose!
On Christmas Eve, Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl lights up as families and friends gather to celebrate the festive season with performances of their favourite Christmas carols.
Three years ago, we welcomed you to a world alive with Van Gogh’s vibrant blues, golden yellows, and sweeping brush strokes. Now, due to overwhelming demand, VAN GOGH is back—and we couldn't be more excited.
Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia!
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.
Heat up your summer fun at Melbourne Museum these school holidays!
One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.
Be enchanted by The Sleeping Beauty, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.
CDP presents Tall Stories' production of THE GRUFFALO based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.
Following four sell-out Australian tours and two smash hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with the epic Quest for the Jurassic Fart!. Join the twins on a dino-mite adventure to unearth the most dangerous, most powerful, most important fart in history—the Jurassic Fart!!
England takes on the Australia in the second CommBank Women’s Ashes One Day International match in Melbourne! Get your seat to see the best of the best now!
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.
This internationally acclaimed theatrical masterpiece of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland returns to Melbourne this January with a spectacular new production for a strictly limited season!
Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits returns this January after a sold out seasons around the country to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre. Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous!
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.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Join us for an immersive fashion experience inspired by The Nanny. Featuring set recreations, props, and costumes from the show, plus plenty of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities and limited-edition merchandise. Get ready for a Fantastic adventure!
From his very first concerts in Australia in 1984, Bryan Adams is a long-time live favourite Down Under. Now the Canadian rock icon will bring his So Happy It Hurts Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February 2025, with special guest James Arthur (UK).
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.
Kylie has announced her highly anticipated ‘Tension Tour’ for 2025, which will see the global icon perform in cities across the globe and is set to be Kylie’s biggest tour since 2011.
Vaslav Nijinsky was at the height of his career during the early 20th century. His unparalleled performances brought him adoring fans while his evocative and sensual choreography caused riots in theatres in Paris.
LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition will make its galaxy first debut at Melbourne Museum in May 2025!
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.
2025 will see a live revival of this massive catalogue, all penned by Per Gessle, when he takes the Roxette band back on stage to do what he loves the most; perform his songs live in front of a dedicated audience. Per and the Roxette band will be joined on stage by Swedish singer and megastar Lena Philipsson.
Johan Inger’s award-winning production of Carmen is an exhilarating journey that thrusts Georges Bizet’s 19th-century opera into the modern world with a breathtaking display of athleticism and passion.
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.
With captivating clips from your favourite Disney animated films projected live on the big screen, this world premiere concert promises to mesmerise and delight.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy beloved by generations of readers, will make its Australian premiere at the State Theatre Sydney from 7 January 2025 and Melbourne from 26 April 2025.
Monster Truck Mania Live returns to Australia's best indoor arenas in 2025!
Get ready for some “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN” (Variety) at the Regent Theatre from April 2025.
The Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical phenomenon HADESTOWN will arrive at Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2025.
A spellbinding line-up of instrumental characters, timbral spells and conducting magic creates an immersive orchestral experience for all.
Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Live Nation Australia are delighted to announce that LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is coming to the ICC Theatre Sydney on 30 April 2025, to be followed by Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne from 14 May 2025 and then Brisbane Entertainment Centre from 28 May 2025 for strictly limited performances.
Experience the magic of the latest Star Wars trilogy as The Force Awakens comes to the concert hall with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mozart's Symphony No.40, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids is an exclusive NGV exhibition created by Swiss contemporary artist Olaf Breuning that invites children and families to explore the natural environment and consider their relationship to the world.
TEG DAINTY has proudly announced that one of the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry, is set to embark on her Australian tour in June 2025 - The Lifetimes Tour presented by Snaffle.
Join us for the third edition of this popular live event featuring highlights from the countdown!
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!
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Borodin's Polovtsian Dances, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure!
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans!
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Grieg's Piano Concerto, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Eliza leads the audience on an interactive musical adventure from a small country town to the big stage at Hamer Hall, exploring some of her favourite pieces along the way.
An earth-shattering experience from three of the world’s most inspired choreographers, Prism will leave you breathless with its raw intensity and revolutionary design.
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon is a tragic romance unlike any other in ballet.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Pull up a cushion and explore the music of Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, led by presenter Karen Kyriakou.
Join the MSO for a magical performance perfect for the whole family featuring traditional carols, modern holiday favourites and classically Christmas selections.
Experience Malaysia’s vibrant culture at Queen Victoria Market, as Colours of Malaysia 2024 offers a lively blend of traditional food, music, dance, art and interactive workshops.
Join us for Kids Securiday in Melbourne this November! This exciting event is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of security enthusiasts.
Australia's own multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI has today shared his re-routed national Australian tour for November 2024, with two additional show dates set for Brisbane and Hobart.
Join us for the grand finale of our Beethoven Festival – featuring some of Australia’s best opera singers, the MSO Chorus, and a brand new MSO commission – under the baton of Chief Conductor Jaime Martín.
A new Australian musical, One Day in September, explores the fictional story of a professional footballer grappling with his personal and private lives and opens at the Athenaeum 2 in Melbourne from 28 – 30 November 2024.
Avoid peak hour with a quick post-work Beethoven fix at this early-evening concert of his energetic and playful Seventh and Eighth symphonies.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Beethoven’s two most feel-good symphonies make up the middle of our Festival fortnight. The lightness of the Fourth and the escape to the country of the Sixth are musical self-care of the highest order!
Catch XAVIER RUDD at Live At The Gardens as the internationally acclaimed musician and renowned singer-songwriter returns with his “Freedom Sessions Australia Tour”.
Experience the thrill of Polo in the City, where high-speed competition meets intimate urban settings, offering a modern twist on the classic sport.
Beethoven Sings is an interactive musical journey through the life of the inspirational composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Experience the vibrant culture and heritage of Sri Lanka as Lankan Fest returns for its 7th year.
Led by the dynamic Karen Kyriakou, embark on an interactive musical journey with the MSO, and sing along to some of Beethoven's most-loved works.
During the Melbourne Mexican Festival, be immersed in a vibrant Mexican extravaganza in the heart of the city.
Join the MSO and Jaime Martín for Beethoven’s Second and Fifth symphonies in this concert of musical contrasts.
The MSO’s Beethoven Festival kicks off at Hamer Hall with the First and Third symphonies. Consider this concert the musical Sparknotes version of how Beethoven constructed a symphonic footbridge between the Classical and Romantic eras.
Experience the vibrancy of Southbank like never before at Festival at Boyd (FAB), where community connections thrive.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
MATT CORBY, one of Australia's most popular singer-songwriters, is the first artist to be revealed for the new outdoor concert series Live At The Gardens.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Now in its eleventh year, the African Music and Cultural Festival spans three days.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne.
Get ready for an unforgettable performance at the amazing Toorak Synagogue in Melbourne!
The Polish Festival at Fed Square is turning 20, and they're gearing up for the biggest celebration yet.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Melbourne.
Dive into the vibrant heart of Korean culture at the Sydney Korean Festival, the biggest K-celebration in Australia!
Warburton Valley CEDA is set to host a one-day celebration of local food, wine and community spirit, at the brand-new Road to Food Discovery Festival, on 9 November.
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. Read our Melbourne review here.
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Athenaeum Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
For grown-ups only, MARVELous is a Variety Circus, Risque Cabaret, and Musical Parody rolled into one spectacular satirical take on the Marvel Universe!