Tag: What's on in Melbourne
Celebrate spring in Melbourne with a visit to CherryHill Orchards, just an hour from the city in the Yarra Valley. Wander through breathtaking cherry blossom displays, enjoy family-friendly activities, taste local food and wine, and soak up live music among the blooms. From a peaceful day trip in nature to an evening under the illuminated […]
The Spring School Holidays in Melbourne 2025 are full of fun, family-friendly activities and events for kids of all ages, running from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October 2025. Families can enjoy live performances like The Bubble Spectacular and Dog Man: The Musical, explore hands-on creative workshops at Gasworks Arts Park, or visit seasonal […]
The Melbourne Fringe Festival 2025 is back from 30 September – 19 October 2025, transforming the city with more than 500+ events across art, performance, sound, and technology. While Fringe is famous for its bold, experimental works, families don’t miss out — thanks to the XS Program, a curated collection of family-friendly performances, installations, and […]
Melbourne Theatre Company’s world premiere of Destiny is a powerful and intimate drama set against the turbulent backdrop of South Africa in January 1976. Written by and starring award-winning South African-born playwright Kirsty Marillier, and directed by Zindzi Okenyo (Is God Is), the production skilfully balances personal and political turmoil, capturing a generation on the edge […]
Now or Never returns to Melbourne/Narrm this August for its third year, bringing an inspiring program that blends art, sound, technology and big ideas. Running Thursday 21 – Sunday 31 August 2025, this city-wide festival will transform some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues and public spaces with over 140 free and ticketed events, featuring 285+ […]
Broadway’s smash-hit musical In The Heights has arrived in Melbourne, and what a joyous and powerful production it is. The show opened at the Comedy Theatre last night, bringing with it an explosion of colour, energy, and heart. Created by musical mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana), In The Heights was his debut work, and it’s […]
Staged in the Arts Centre Melbourne’s The Show Room, Yong is a new Australian play by Jenevieve Chang, adapted from the novel Yong: The Journey of an Unworthy Son by Janeen Brian. While the story is fictional, it’s grounded in real history and sensitively explores themes of migration, cultural identity, and resilience. Advertisement RELATED: Kimberly […]
Here You Come Again has officially opened at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre, lighting up the stage with the sparkle, sass, and spirit of Dolly Parton. Featuring her greatest hits, this heartwarming musical promises a feel-good night out packed with laughter, toe-tapping tunes, and plenty of glitter. Advertisement RELATED: Beetlejuice The Musical Review – Melbourne’s Regent Theatre […]
I never really connected with the 1988 Beetlejuice film growing up, but after hearing strong reviews of the stage adaptation, I was keen to experience Beetlejuice The Musical, now playing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre. With its blend of dark humour, eye-popping visuals, and high-energy performances, this bold reimagining of Tim Burton’s cult classic proved to […]
Are you looking for exciting things to do with kids during the July school holidays in Melbourne? Family Fiesta is back at Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) from 9 – 12 July 2025, with a jam-packed program of creative, hands-on fun for children and families. This year, Family Fiesta will transport young explorers to the […]
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale is now showing at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre, bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary fantasy trilogy to life on stage in a single, ambitious production. Condensing the sweeping journey of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King into one musical is no […]
Last night, we attended our first Water Lantern Festival at Queens Park in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne. It was a moving experience — sharing messages, watching lanterns drift across the water, and taking a moment to pause. It felt personal and connected, with families and individuals coming together in a thoughtful way. Advertisement RELATED: Top Winter […]