Newsletter: What's On | 3 - 9 December 2024
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 3rd November 2024 - Monday 9th December 2024
Featured This Week
Always Live
Australian Figure Skating Championships
British Film Festival
Celebrate New Year's Eve on Melbourne's Yarra River
Christmas Magic & Illusion Spectacular
CWA Christmas Cooking Fair
Good Things Festival | Rock & Metal Music Festival
H2o - New Years Eve - Sunset on the Yarra
Impossible Occurrences! Melbourne Magic Show
Jamaican Music And Food Festival
Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
Melbourne's Carols By Candelight
Myer Christmas Windows
New Year's Eve - Fireworks - City Of Melbourne
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Oz Comic-Con | Christmas Edition
Seasonal Markets: Christmas
Sightseeing | Golden Hour and City Lights Cruise
Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell Exhibition
Free Every Tuesday
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!
Enjoy a twilight or sunset cruise!
Sightseeing | Golden Hour and City Lights Cruise
Gain a new perspective on the city you love from the deck of a Melbourne River Cruises vessel at sunset enjoy a cruise at twilight or in the sunset combining both our River Gardens and Port & Docklands cruise to enjoy the complete river cruising experience.
Golden Hour Cruise - Step aboard our elegant river cruise vessel and embark on a breath-taking journey that showcases Melbourne's stunning scenery at its most radiant and captivating time of day.
City Lights Cruise - Prepare to be dazzled by the stunning sights and vibrant atmosphere while enjoying the convenience of a fully equipped on-board bar creating an unforgettable experience.
Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show
Impossible Occurrences
Mind blowing magic right before your eyes. Every Friday night witness miracles up close with award-winning magician Luke Hocking at Melbourne's #1 magic & illusion show at the 5 Star Marriott Hotel.
An Irwin's Christmas Story - Australia Zoo
Myer Christmas Windows
Daily until 5 January 2025 | 7:30am-10pm @ Bourke Street Mall
Myer's 69th Christmas Windows have been transformed into a magical journey featuring Australia's favourite Wildlife Warriors, the Irwin family! An Irwin's Christmas Story, follow Ace the Eagle across a thrilling six-part journey, blending holiday magic with the heart of the outback.
Melbourne will jingle all the way to Christmas Day
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
See the city light up with dazzling decorations festive events and family-friendly activities!
Carols by Candlelight is a Christmas tradition that originated in Melbourne and has now spread around the world.
Melbourne's Carols By Candelight
No festive season is complete until we've sung carols at one of Melbourne's many local Carols By Candelight.
Did you know.. the very first Carols by Candlelight (ever) was held right here in Melbourne in 1938. Today, Carols by Candlelight has now spread around the world.
Christmas Edition
Oz Comic-Con
Saturday 7th + Sunday 8th December 2024 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The ultimate Christmas themed pop culture convention for all things, film and TV, gaming, comics, cosplay and more...
Proudly presented by Palace Cinemas
British Film Festival
6th November - 8th December 2024
The festival celebrates the finest filmmakers and acting talent British cinema has to offer and the 2024 line-up features some of the most anticipated films of the year - from powerful true stories and literary adaptations to biographies and documentaries.
A MAGICAL FESTIVE SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Christmas Magic & Illusion Spectacular
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2024 @ Athenaeum Theatre
Join an international, award-winning illusionist and his mischievous Christmas elves as they bring Santa's workshop to life with jaw-dropping magic and thrilling illusions.
Join us and be part of something special
Jamaican Music And Food Festival
Saturday 7th December 2024 @ Seaworks Williamstown
Are you ready for the ultimate Jamaican experience? The Jamaican Music & Food Festival is going to be legendary! Incredible Music, Delicious Cuisine, Summer Vibes and Authentic Jamaican Vendors.
Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc.
CWA Christmas Cooking Fair
Saturday 7th December 2024 @ 3 Lansell Road, Toorak
It's a great opportunity to choose some wonderful home baked goodies to share with your friends and family. Old favourites including traditional Christmas cakes, puddings and shortbreads will be available, together with a range exciting new stallholders selling some great food and gift ideas.
Rock & Metal Music Festival
Good Things Festival
Friday, 6 December 2024 @ Flemington Racecourse
This year's Good Things Festival will deliver a trip down the rabbit hole with a stacked bill of international heavyweights, old favourites, hungry up-and-comers, and Aussie staples.
Be part of the excitement and show your support for Australia
Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Wednesday 4th December 2024 @ AAMI Park
Don't miss this electrifying match as they take on Chinese Taipei in front of an always-passionate Melbourne crowd.
Proudly hosted by Ice Skating Victoria
Australian Figure Skating Championships
29th November - 6th December 2024 @ O'Brien Icehouse
Experience the 2024 Australian Figure Skating Championships, where Australia's elite singles, dance, pairs and synchronised figure skating athletes battle it out for the title of Australian champion.
Movies under the stars
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Summer is back, and so is one of Melbourne's most beloved traditions - outdoor cinema!
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.
Unforgettable summer evenings
Summer Night Market
Wednesday's 5pm - 10pm @ Queen Victoria Market
Explore the sheds that will transform into a vibrant hub of flavourful street food refreshing drinks unique shopping and captivating entertainment.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TNMT: Heroes in a Half Shell Exhibition
Thursday - Monday - Until 23rd December 2024 @ Docklands
The exhibition is an immersive experience that boasts five individual galleries that take visitors on a journey through the rich history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. This limited time offering includes a projection and art gallery Vintage Memorabilia Gallery an Arcade Zone and a Pizza-rama Gift Shop!
17 days of live music across Victoria.
Always Live 2024
22nd November - 8th December 2024
Turning up the volume on our unparalleled home-grown talent the best acts from around the country and the most sought-after artists from across the globe the program will feature shows of all scales and styles created and curated for our special stages places and beloved venues across Melbourne and throughout the regions.
Come see the NGV's iconic polka-dotted symbol
Yayoi Kusama: Dancing Pumpkin
FREE @ National Gallery of Victoria | Federation Court
Dancing Pumpkin is a towering 5-metre-tall bronze sculpture that you can walk under.
A much-loved classic that will fill the hearts of a new generation
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Until February 2025 @ Her Majesty's Theatre
This timeless tale has been brought to life on stage like never before in a breathtaking reimagined production. 4-ticket offer available.
Live musical experience by candlelight
Candlelight Concerts
Shows plays and musicals
Theatre
Check out these world-class shows playing now and coming soon..
Experience the inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll
Tina the Musical
Extended by popular demand until 26th January 2025 @ Princess Theatre
Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs including "Simply the Best" "River Deep - Mountain High" and "Proud Mary" this smash-hit musical is bringing Australian audiences to their feet night after night. With critics calling it "a rock music spectacular" (Limelight) and "breathtakingly exciting" (ArtsHub) this heart-pumping production is guaranteed to raise the roof!
Relive the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
From Friday 6th December 2024 @ Immigration Museum
This is a 3D 360-degree journey through the 850-year history and ongoing restoration after the 2019 fire.
New Year's Eve
City Of Melbourne
New Year's Eve 2024 - Fireworks
Tuesday 31st December 2024
Melbourne's sky will light up twice, with family-friendly fireworks at 9.30pm in our Celebration Zones, and a Midnight Moment of rooftop fireworks and laser display.
Melbourne's most anticipated Riverside event
H2o - New Years Eve - Sunset on the Yarra
Tuesday 31st December 2024 @ Metropolis
H2o's - "Sunset on the Yarra" offers an unforgettable night of Melbourne entertainment & celebration at the exclusive Metropolis perfectly located along the vibrant Southbank Promenade.
Celebrate New Year's Eve on Melbourne's Yarra River
New Year's Eve on Yarra
Tuesday 31st December 2024 - 8pm - 12:30am
Ring in the New Year with a memorable evening aboard one of our exclusive New Year's Eve cruises. Whether you're looking for a gourmet dining experience lively party atmosphere or a relaxed family evening with stunning views of the fireworks we have the perfect option.
RedBalloon Experience
Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator
Daily @ Flight Experience - Docklands
Take command of the world's most popular jet airliner the Boeing 737! Sit in the Captains seat and take-off cruise and land your Boeing plane at one of thousands of airports to choose from including Rome Paris and New York.
Sponsored Partner
Fresh and delicious meal kits delivered right to your door
Top Ready-Made Meals
No fuss or simply ready made meals have everyone covered with express home delivery plans diet plans and weekly food plans
FREE $$$ Saver
Powerpal | Electricity Monitor
Powerpal connects a smart phone to your electricity meter and shows power usage in real-time helping you to make better decisions about the way you use energy.
Sponsored Partner
Multi-Sensory Journey
SENSAS
6th December 2024 - 29th January 2025 @ South Yarra
For two hours switch between pitch-black challenges and vibrant sensory workshops taking on fun wacky tasks that push the limits of your five senses.
Make the most of your weekend in Melbourne
More.. things to see hear & do this weekend
There are so many things on this weekend we can't fit them all here so check out More on this weekend.
Seasonal Markets: Christmas
Markets are great places to grab those special and unique gifts at bargain prices.
Just announced..
What's on the following week
Monday 9th December 2024 - Sunday 15th December 2024
Newsletter Central
What's On Melbourne Newsletter | #936
Straight to your inbox every Tuesday
Read Online | Subscribe | Archive | Previous Week | Last Year
|
