Category: What’s On
Melbourne’s festive season officially kicks off on Friday, 28 November 2025, with a spectacular line-up of free Christmas events for families and friends to enjoy. In this guide, we have rounded up the best free Christmas activities and celebrations in Melbourne 2025 — perfect for creating magical holiday memories while keeping your Christmas budget in […]
Joanna Murray-Smith’s new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley has arrived at Melbourne’s Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, bringing Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life with intensity and a sharp modern sensibility. Presented by the Sydney Theatre Company, the production runs at the Playhouse until 23 November 2025, following its acclaimed world premiere in […]
The legendary tribal love-rock musical phenomenon, HAIR: The Musical, has returned to Melbourne with a bold new production of the Grammy and Tony Award-winning classic. Playing at the Athenaeum Theatre from 25 October to 30 November 2025, this limited-season revival reimagines one of the most influential and groundbreaking musicals in theatre history. Advertisement RELATED: Where to […]
Melbourne Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Dying: A Memoir, a powerful new stage adaptation by Australian writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law. Based on Cory Taylor’s critically acclaimed 2016 memoir (Dying: A Memoir), this one-woman production explores life, death, and the space in between with honesty, humour, and warmth. Starring the renowned Genevieve Morris […]
Looking to get into the festive spirit this December? Melbourne is set to come alive with Christmas carols in 2025, from large-scale concerts and twilight sing-alongs to family-friendly celebrations in local parks and gardens. Whether you are planning a fun night out with the kids or a relaxed evening under the stars, this guide highlights […]
Discover the best family-friendly Christmas shows and live performances in Melbourne for 2025. From festive theatre and musicals to interactive experiences for kids, there’s plenty to enjoy across the city. These shows offer a fun and memorable way to spend time with family while embracing the holiday season. See below for your chance to WIN […]
If you are looking for unique Christmas gifts from local artisans in Victoria, Melbourne Christmas Markets 2025 are the place to be! The city will come alive with festive cheer, offering a variety of handmade crafts, gourmet treats, and family-friendly activities. These markets are the perfect way to support local businesses while enjoying a fun, […]
Experience the magic as Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland returns in 2025, transforming Caulfield Racecourse into a festive destination filled with lights, entertainment and family fun from 28 November to 24 December 2025. This much-loved event brings families together for an immersive three-hour Christmas experience, filled with music, lights, and holiday fun for children aged ten and […]
Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) presents a new adaptation of Rebecca, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Anne-Louise Sarks. This stunning reimagining of Daphne du Maurier’s timeless gothic tale is now showing at Southbank Theatre until 5 November 2025 Advertisement RELATED: Game Worlds Exhibition: Celebrates 50+ Years of Video Games and Play Image: Nikki Shiels, Pamela […]
The Game Worlds Exhibition at ACMI is a celebration of over fifty years of video games, game design, and the communities that have grown around them. Walking into the exhibition feels like stepping through a living timeline of gaming history, where more than thirty iconic video games from the 1970s to today are ready to […]
Melbourne is full of spooktacular Halloween events for kids in 2025. From thrilling theme park experiences to museum adventures and historic family-friendly activities, there’s Halloween fun for little ghouls and goblins across the city. Enjoy kid-friendly haunted experiences, interactive shows, costume parades, trick-or-treat zones, and themed entertainment designed for families. Whether it’s a daytime outing […]
Families across Victoria and Australia are in for a treat as Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show returns with a massive 2026 tour! Following its incredible success, this live theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series brings Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chilli), Dad (Bandit), and friends to life in an unforgettable stage adventure for […]