Tag: What's on in Melbourne
Monster Jam™ 2026 Stadium World Tour is heading back to Melbourne, bringing 10 world-class drivers and their enormous 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks to AAMI Park for a day packed with racing, huge jumps, gravity-defying stunts and family entertainment. The Melbourne event takes place on Saturday 3 October 2026, with two Monster Jam shows scheduled throughout […]
Melbourne Fringe Festival returns from 29 September to 18 October 2026, bringing three weeks of bold performances, creative experiences and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This year’s festival theme, Turn Towards the Heat, encourages audiences to embrace curiosity and the unknown. Rather than looking for all the answers, Melbourne Fringe invites us to […]
Spring is one of the best times to visit CherryHill Orchards in the Yarra Valley, when the cherry trees are covered in white blossoms and the orchard comes alive with special events and family activities. With the annual CherryHill Blossom Festival and Bloom & Graze, there are several ways to enjoy the orchard throughout September […]
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival returns to Silvan in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges from Saturday 12 September to Sunday 11 October 2026. The popular spring festival is a favourite destination for families looking for things to do in Melbourne during spring and the September school holidays, with tulips, gardens, live entertainment, Dutch food, tractor rides, family activities […]
The Spring school holidays in Melbourne run from Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October 2026, giving families two weeks to make the most of spring and enjoy some time together. From kids’ theatre and live shows to festivals, free activities, outdoor adventures, wildlife experiences and plenty of things to do in Melbourne and beyond, […]
Looking for a fun way to learn more about sustainability, get creative and spend time with the family this spring? RESET – a festival for grounding and growing is returning to Fed Square in 2026 with a program packed with free activities, workshops, performances, talks and hands-on experiences. Bringing together artists, environmental leaders, community organisations […]
The Melbourne season of The Jungle and the Sea has opened at Melbourne Theatre Company Southbank Theatre, The Sumner, following its acclaimed season at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre. Written and directed by S. Shakthidharan and Eamon Flack, The Jungle and the Sea is an impactful and deeply affecting production exploring the devastating disruption and chaos […]
The critically acclaimed production of Death of a Salesman, starring Anthony LaPaglia alongside Alison Whyte, Josh Helman and Ben O’Toole, has returned to Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre for a limited season until 22 August 2026. Directed by legendary Australian stage and screen director Neil Armfield, Death of a Salesman explores family, ambition, expectations and the […]
Father’s Day is coming up, and Melbourne is packed with fun activities and experiences to help you celebrate Dad. From exciting adventures and classic cars to outdoor experiences, food, live entertainment and more, there’s something to suit every type of dad. We have rounded up the best Father’s Day events and activities in Melbourne for […]
Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered, Is this it? That quiet, unsettling feeling of being stuck, questioning whether the sacrifices you have made were worth it and watching the years pass while the dreams you once had seem to drift further and further out of reach. It is a feeling at […]
From 19 – 30 August 2026, Now or Never returns to Melbourne, transforming the city into an immersive playground of art, technology, music and big ideas. While much of the festival is designed for adults, families can discover plenty of experiences to explore together. Spread across Melbourne’s laneways, riverside spaces and iconic landmarks, the festival […]
★★★★☆ Dream Swamp is one of the most unique children’s performances we have seen, making it a wonderful addition to this year’s Family Fiesta at the Alexander Theatre, The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts. Created by award-winning Australian choreographer Melanie Lane, this imaginative production was the Winner of the 2024 Melbourne Fringe Award for […]