Newsletter: What's On | 1 - 7 April 2025
What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 1st April 2025 - Monday 7th April 2025
Featured This Week
Baw Baw Pet Expo
Crank Up Heritage & Community Festival
Daylight Saving Ends on Sunday 3am to 2am
Easter Model Train Show
Great Australasian Beer & Cider SpecTAPular
Guide Dogs Community Fair
LIT | Light Festival @ Wyndham Park
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne Motor Show
Mother's Day Lunch Cruise
Run For The Kids
School Holiday Fun on the Yarra
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
The Makers and Shakers Market
Wall to Wall Street Art Festival
Free Every Tuesday
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!
*** FEATURED ***
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.
Coming Soon
The perfect way to spoil Mum this Mother's Day
Mother's Day Lunch Cruise
Sunday 11th May 2025 departs Southbank Promenade
Imagine breathtaking views of Melbourne's iconic skyline while indulging in a delicious three-course meal complete with unlimited beverages!
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.
APRIL 2025
Fri 11th - Hamilton PAC, Hamilton
Sat 12th - Memo Music Hall, St Kilda
Cruises Departing Daily
School Holiday Fun on the Yarra
Make the most of the school holidays with a unique adventure on the Yarra River! Hop aboard one of our Melbourne River Cruises and explore the city like never before.
Whether you're cruising towards historic Williamstown or taking in the sights of the city skyline there's something for everyone!
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.
Disneyland for beer lovers
Great Australasian Beer & Cider SpecTAPular
Friday 4th April 2025 + Saturday 5th April 2025 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Featuring Australia's longest bar with 120 taps all running in one line: 100 beer taps + 20 taps pouring spirits and cocktails.
A day filled with entertainment, doggies & community spirit
Guide Dogs Victoria Community Fair
Saturday 5th April 2025 @ Guide Dogs Kew
A vibrant celebration of accessibility and inclusivity showcasing the vital role our supporters play in transforming lives.
After more than a decade on ice, the motor show is back
Melbourne Motor Show
Saturday 5th April 2025 + Sunday 6th April 2025 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
With 120 atomotive stands, 300 of Australia's finest show cars and special guests, the Melbourne Motor Show returns with a blast.
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 with an enormous program of stand-up comedy, cabaret theatre, street performance, film television radio and visual arts.
Our Top Picks
Every stall offers 100% Australian-made goods
The Makers and Shakers Market
Saturday 5th April 2025 + Sunday 6th April 2025 @ Royal Exhibition Building
Over 175 stalls showcasing the best in homewares, sustainable fashion and tasty food and drinks.
A great family outing in the beautiful Warburton Valley
Crank Up Heritage & Community Festival
Saturday 5th April 2025 + Sunday 6th April 2025 @ Upper Yarra Museum
Learn about heritage trades and vintage machines, browse through the Museum collections, and enjoy food, drinks and live music.
Australia's premier regional street art celebration
Wall to Wall Street Art Festival
Saturday 5th April 2025 - Sunday 6th April 2025 @ Mordialloc
Featuring ten of the world's most exciting street artists doubling the number of murals in the street art precinct as they transform Mordi Village into a breathtaking open-air gallery.
FREE day of entertainment, competitions and giveaways
Baw Baw Pet Expo
Sunday 6th April 2025 @ Geoff Watt Track
Treat your pets and family to a FREE day of fun, entertainment, competitions and giveaways at the Baw Baw Pet Expo!
JOIN VICTORIA'S FAVOURITE FUN RUN
Run For The Kids
Sunday 6th April 2025 @ Docklands
The Herald Sun | Transurban Run for the Kids is a fun exciting and unique event that directly benefits the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Both courses start and finish in Docklands and traverse the Bolte Bridge.
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.
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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.
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.
Theatre
Featured Show
Don't miss your chance to see this unmissable musical
Jesus Christ Superstar
Until 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
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..
Sponsored Partner
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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Next Week
School Holidays Guide
Saturday 5th April 2025 - Sunday 20th April 2025 - Autumn
Our guide to keep the kids busy during the autumn school holidays.
Featured Activities
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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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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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