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Melbourne is set to come alive with free live music throughout 2026, offering something for every music lover. From classical performances at Sidney Myer Music Bowl to candlelit concerts at Fed Square, open-air opera at Victoria Gardens and the famous beachside St Kilda Festival, these venues are the perfect place to enjoy world-class music without spending […]
My Brilliant Career has returned to Southbank Theatre as part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 season, following its highly successful premiere in 2024. This modern musical adaptation of Miles Franklin’s classic Australian novel brings fresh energy, humour and rich emotional layers to the beloved coming-of-age story. Reimagined by Sheridan Harbridge, Dean Bryant and Mathew Frank, […]
Chinese New Year 2026 (also known as Lunar New Year) is set to be a vibrant celebration across Melbourne, with a wide range of family-friendly events, cultural performances and hands-on activities for kids. Falling in late January / February 2026, this year marks the Year of the Horse, a symbol of energy, confidence and forward momentum. […]
CIRCA’s Duck Pond has arrived at the Princess Theatre Melbourne, offering a breathtaking reimagining of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling. This genre-defying production unites the elegance of classical ballet with the daring spectacle of contemporary circus. Renowned Australian contemporary circus company CIRCA once again demonstrates why they are world leaders in physical theatre. Duck […]
The Australian Open 2026 delivers one of Melbourne’s biggest family-friendly summer events, with a packed program of kids activities, live entertainment and interactive experiences across the precinct. Held during the January school holidays, the AO is designed to be welcoming for families, offering everything from character shows and tennis play zones to waterslides, scavenger hunts […]
Midsumma Festival returns to Melbourne from 18 January to 8 February 2026, bringing with it a thoughtful and engaging program of family-friendly and First Nations-led events. Designed for children, young people, parents, carers and elders, this strand of the festival centres on storytelling, imagination and intergenerational connection, offering welcoming spaces where families can experience queer […]
Are you looking for fun summer school holiday events for families in Melbourne? The summer holidays are one of the best times to explore the city, with a huge range of family-friendly events, kids activities and school holiday programs on offer across Melbourne. From live theatre and outdoor cinema to creative workshops, exhibitions and interactive […]
NGV Kids Summer Festival & Kids on Tour 2026 is returning this January with a vibrant week of free family-friendly activities designed to inspire creativity, movement and imagination. Running 10 – 16 January 2026 at NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, this annual summer festival continues to be one of Melbourne’s most […]
The five-time Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol has returned to the Comedy Theatre for Christmas 2025, and it continues to be one of Melbourne’s most loved festive traditions. Lachy Hulme steps into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge this year, delivering one of the strongest performances I have seen in this production. Advertisement RELATED: […]
This summer, Melbourne kids can dress to impress at Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids: Designed by Danielle Brustman, a free and interactive exhibition opening 28 November 2025 at NGV International. Designed especially for young visitors, the exhibition transforms the NGV’s Children’s Gallery into a vibrant fashion playground, filled with dancing, dress-ups, creative workshops, and dazzling […]
Cherry Season has returned to CherryHill Orchards for 2025, marking the shift from spring blossoms to ripe fruit and the start of one of Victoria’s most popular summer activities. Each year, CherryHill Orchards marks the final event on its calendar with cherry picking across its two Yarra Valley locations. As a third-generation family-run business, this […]
Melbourne Theatre Company has opened a new production of Much Ado About Nothing, the first time in 30 years the Company has staged this Shakespeare favourite. Directed by Mark Wilson, this contemporary take blends classic text with modern design, physical comedy and a bold visual style. Advertisement RELATED: Christmas in Melbourne 2025: Free Events You […]