Newsletter: What's On | 25 - 31 March 2025
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The largest airshow in the Southern Hemisphere
Australian International Airshow
Friday 28th March 2025 - Sunday 30th March 2025 @ Avalon Airport (near Geelong)
Showcasing the latest in aviation aerospace defence and space technologies the Airshow is one of the Indo Pacific's most prestigious events.
A weekend featuring live music aerobatics and WALL OF FIRE. Marvel as jet fighters strike bombers and heavy lift leviathans are joined by swarms of attack helicopters from home and abroad for a series of breathtaking routines and simulated combat manoeuvres.
Yarra Valley Model Railway Club annual Easter Model Train show
Easter Model Train Show
Saturday 19th April 2025 - Sunday 20th April 2025 @ Community Bank Stadium | Diamond Creek - Tickets at the door only.
The exhibition show cases model railway layouts of all shapes and sizes manufacturers traders and a Lego display shall all be present.
Australia's Premier Eagles Experience
Take it to the Limit Tour - The Eagles Story
2025 see's The Eagles Story partnering with some great classic Live Music Venues and Theatres across Australia!
Filled with amazing harmonies memorable melody lines and those incredible guitar duels that became trade mark for the band these Melbourne masters continue to perpetuate the glory that is the music of The Eagles.
Friday 28th March 2025 - Skyways Hotel - Airport West
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.
Kids go free at this year's Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Wednesday - Sunday 26-30 March 2025 @ Carlton Gardens & Royal Exhibition Building
Immerse yourself in breathtaking garden designs, world-class floral artistry, and a vast selection of garden retail products. Whether you're a plant lover, design enthusiast, or just looking for lifestyle inspiration, the Show is the ultimate celebration of the great outdoors.
MICF turns 39 celebrating with its biggest ever festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
26th March 2025 - 20th April 2025
Melbourne becomes comedy capital of the UNIVERSE as we take over the city with an enormous program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performance, film, television, radio and visual arts.
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Australia's favourite celebration of food drink and culture.
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Friday 21st March 2025 - Sunday 30th March 2025
Spanning across 9 days the MFWF program is jam-packed featuring over 300 events across the city and surrounding suburbs with Federation Square serving as the festival's epicentre.
A big bash to say thanks to the good Earth, our awesome farmers and the changing seasons
CERES Harvest Festival
Saturday 29th March 2025 @ CERES - Brunswick East
Get ready for a day of pure fun - live music farm tours cultural workshops local goodies and loads of stuff for the kiddos.
A free Wyndham City event
LIT 2025 | Light Festival @ Wyndham Park
Thursday - Sunday, 27 March to 13 April 2025
Wyndham City's free light festival, LIT will make its spectacular return to Werribee this Autumn, over 14 magical nights. As the sun sets, Wyndham Park will come alive with dazzling light installations, including giant iridescent bubbles, towering wildflowers, glowing animal sculptures, and fantastical trees, creating a dreamlike experience for all ages.
Unmissable weekend of health fitness and bodypower
AusFitness Expo
Saturday 29th March 2025 - Sunday 30th March 2025 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The largest fitness festival in the Southern Hemisphere combines world-class fitness demonstrations and sporting competitions with active-health and nutrition for the ultimate wellness experience.
Wackadoo, Bluey's @ the Zoo!
Bluey Live Interactive Experience
8th - 30th March 2025 @ Melbourne Zoo
See Bluey and her little sister Bingo live on stage. Get ready to sing, dance and play along to Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more with your favourite heeler duo!
Four shows each day 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm Free with Zoo entry
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Build the Thrill @ LEGOLAND
13th March 2025 - 27th April 2025 @ LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Get ready to race at this exclusive LEGO F1 - themed Build the Thrill Event at the only destination in Australia at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne.
Millions of blooms! Circus Oz! Fun for all ages!
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
29th March - 27th April 2025 @ Tesselaar Tulip Farm
Enjoy sensational scenery, amazing entertainment, delicious foods, tractor rides and so much more in the glorious autumn weather.
Award-winning Australian cheesemakers return for the fifth annual Ricotta Festival
That's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival
Sunday 30th March 2025 @ That's Amore Cheese - Thomastown
Australia's only ricotta festival promises a bigger and better celebration with food stalls a bar local vendors and entertainment for all ages.
Stall holders come from all around Australia
Yarra Valley Wool & Handicrafts Show
Sunday 30th March 2025 @ Mooroolbark Community Centre
An amazing event that showcases handmade goods including hand dyed yarns fleeces spinning and weaving home made goods such as cards sewn knitted and crocheted items woodwork craft notions and much more.
Armoured knights from Australia and England are descending on Kryal Castle to battle it out in a legendary jousting tournament
The Smashes - Jousting Tournament
Saturday 29th March 2025 - Sunday 30th March 2025 @ Kryal Castle
Feel the power of bone-rattling impacts from 3.5-meter wooden lances as jousters on horseback charge at speeds of up to 40km/h all in full armour weighing 50kg - exactly how it was in the Middle Ages.
The inaugural Neighbour Day launched in Melbourne in 2003, as an opportunity to "check on your neighbour".
Neighbour Day
Sunday 30th March 2025
5 steps to being neighbourly: 01 Start with a smile, 02 The initial chat, 03 Follow up, 04 Kind gestures, 05 Host your event.
One of Australia's premier agricultural and lifestyle events
Farm World
Thursday 27 March to Saturday 29 March 2025 @ Lardner Park
Visitors can expect a variety of activities including demonstrations of the latest in farming equipment and technology livestock displays and interactive exhibits.
Fever Experience
Melbourne's most exciting immersive gaming experience!
123Boom! Immersive Team Challenge
Daily @ 551 Little Collins St Melbourne
Grab your friends and tackle a series of adrenaline-pumping challenges in 6 game rooms. Dive into an action-packed adventure where teamwork meets explosive fun! Experience immersive arcade-style challenges that blend mental and physical tasks. Dodge lasers solve puzzles and race through unique rooms designed for unforgettable moments and endless laughs!
Experience the beauty wonder and urgency of ocean conservation
Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Until 6th July 2025 @ Seaworks
Featuring 118 extraordinary images by world-renowned photographers this exhibition celebrates the wonders of our oceans and highlights the urgent need for their protection.
Official Tickets: Fever
Since 2006 - Arts groups Parks Victoria and Friends of Herring Island
Herring Island Summer Arts Festival
Weekends until 21st April 2025
Three arts groups participating are the Association of Sculptors of Victoria Contemporary Art Society of Victoria and A4 Art Australia.
Live musical experience by candlelight
Upcoming Concerts
This ART blockbuster returns for a limited summer season
Van Gogh: The Lume Melbourne
Daily @ THE LUME Closes (permanently) 1st June 2025
Immerse in the vivid emotional brilliance of one of the world's most influential artists.
Official Tickets: Tiqets
Free street art exhibition
The Outsiders Melbourne
Until 31st May 2025 @ Flinders Lane Melbourne
A ground-breaking exhibition of street art by Sandrew celebrates artists defying the art establishment. Over 100 works by street artists including locals Rone Adnate Vexta Kaff-eine Fintan Magee Sofles and MEGGS + Banksy Barry McGee Vhils Invader Swoon Hush Shepard Fairey Ron English and ELLE.
Movies under the stars
Outdoor Cinema Guide
Unforgettable summer evenings
Summer Night Market
Wednesday nights @ Queen Victoria Market
Explore the sheds that will transform into a vibrant hub of flavourful street food refreshing drinks unique shopping and captivating entertainment.
Theatre
Featured Show
Don't miss your chance to see this unmissable musical
Jesus Christ Superstar
16th March 2025 - 8th June 2025 @ Princess Theatre
This must-see musical features one of Australia's most well-respected musicians and acclaimed recording artist Michael Paynter as Jesus the dynamic musical theatre star Javon King as Judas and soul and blues powerhouse Mahalia Barnes as Mary.
A much-loved classic that will fill the hearts of a new generation
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Until 20th April 2025 @ Her Majesty's Theatre - extended due to popular demand
This timeless tale has been brought to life on stage like never before in a breathtaking reimagined production.
Shows plays and musicals
Theatre
Check out these world-class shows playing now and coming soon..
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Multi-Sensory Journey
SENSAS
Daily until 30th April 2025 @ 6 Garden Street, 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 Melbourne
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For food lovers or just in for a fun tipsy boat ride
Bottomless Brunch Afloat Cruise
Weekends @ Southbank Promenade
Board now Melbourne River Cruises for an unforgettable bottomless brunch cruise that'll float your boat.
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Kings of Comedy's Melbourne Showcase Special with Dinner and Drink
Kings of Comedy | Dinner and Show
Saturday nights @ The Colonial Hotel
Your evening will begin with a delicious meal and a complimentary drink then a 90-minute show of Australia's best new talent supported by celebrity headline acts.
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