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7th Mar – 15th Mar 2025

Live at The Gardens

Live at The Gardens is an outdoor festival spanning two weekends in March. Catch a stellar line-up of live music and soak up the last of summer at Melbourne’s beloved botanic gardens.

13th Mar – 16th Mar 2025

Shark Beauty SpeedStyle Salon at the Australian Grand Prix

The cult haircare brand is hosting a four-day pop-up salon inside the Albert Park Circuit. Swing by on race days to experience high-tech tools IRL, learn how to use them and get personalised advice for your hair type.

19th Feb – 16th Mar 2025

Asia Topa: Kagami at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Asia Topa returns in 2025 with a novel concert from the late pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto. Wearing VR headsets, audiences can walk right up to an avatar of the musician as he performs 10 original compositions.

31st Oct 2024 – 16th Mar 2025

A Secret Chord at the Jewish Museum of Australia

A new exhibition at the St Kilda museum explores faith, history and cultural narratives through music and movement.

13th Mar – 16th Mar 2025

F1 Grand Prix Menu at Pirate Life South Melbourne

Rev up or refuel for race day with fire-cooked steaks, a stacked drinks menu and unmatched vibes at the Market Street staple.

10th Mar – 23rd Mar 2025

Enchante Rosé Debuts at Hotel Nacional This Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo’s latest venture isn’t on the track – it’s in your glass, with a crisp, dry rosé pouring exclusively at Melbourne’s slinky rooftop Mexican bar and diner this March.

26th Oct 2024 – 23rd Mar 2025

Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design at Heide

From the Milan Triennale to the Memphis Group, 20th-century Italian design takes centre stage at Heide.

29th Nov 2024 – 30th Mar 2025

Moonlight Cinema at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Summer is here and so is the arrival of this much-loved open-air cinema. Enjoy new releases flicks alongside classic favourites under the stars. Plus, bring your pooch and hire a bed for them, too.

1st Mar – 31st Mar 2025

Jackalope Cinema

Enjoy movies under the stars with rolling vineyard views. There’s unlimited popcorn, vino and a special cinema snacks menu.

Jackalope Hotel, Merricks North

11th Mar – 6th Apr 2025

Mecca x Diptyque Orphéon Cocktails at Marion, Cutler, Apollo Inn and More

Tickets to Mecca and Diptyque’s sultry night of jazz, vinyl DJs and one-off menu items at Cutler has sold out, but you can still order a special cocktail inspired by the French perfume brand’s woody Orpheon scent at some of the city’s best bars for a limited time.

20th Dec 2024 – 18th Apr 2025

NGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama

Enjoy Friday nights this summer (and spring) with a side of DJs, drinks, food and an after-hours labyrinth of never-ending polka dots.

15th Dec 2024 – 21st Apr 2025

Yayoi Kusama at NGV International

Expect an explosion of colour, patterns and polka dots at the largest ever exhibition of the Japanese artist’s work in Australia – and one of the most comprehensive retrospectives ever seen of her work globally. Plus, a new infinity room.

23rd Dec 2024 – 21st Apr 2025

Kusama for Kids: The Obliteration Room at the NGV

Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots take on new life in The Obliteration Room, where everyone is invited to add colourful dots to a room of white furniture.

28th Nov 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

The Future & Other Fictions at ACMI

A new world premiere exhibition celebrates screen culture’s role in shaping the world – and changing how we think about the future.

29th Nov 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Julie Mehretu at MCA Australia

The first exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region dedicated to New York-based artist Julie Mehretu arrives in Australia this summer.

6th Dec 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition at Immigration Museum

Relive the spectacular 850-year history of the iconic landmark in this 3D, 360-degree augmented reality experience.

12th Dec 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Home Truth at NGV International

Melbourne-based architecture and design studio Breathe envisions an alternative way of building homes for the 2024 NGV Architecture Commission.

26th Dec 2024 – 1st Jun 2025

Van Gogh at The Lume

The Dutch painter’s work is back by popular demand. Step inside Van Gogh’s The Bedroom, immerse yourself in the majestic Starry Night and experience a new VR journey.

1st Nov 2024 – 1st Jun 2025

Tony Clark: Unsculpted at Buxton Contemporary

With more than 100 works spanning four decades, this major new exhibition explores the power of painting to blur the lines between genres and mediums.

9th Dec 2024 – 2nd Jun 2025

Museum of Desire

Get up close and personal with more than 25 interactive experiences produced with local and international artists at this little-bit-cheeky exhibition celebrating sexuality.

1st Mar – 7th Jun 2025

The Dictionary of Lost Words, Australian Tour 2025

The must-see adaptation of Pip Williams’s novel is hitting the road, thanks to South Australia’s State Theatre Company and the Sydney Theatre Company.

30th Oct 2024 – 20th Jul 2025

Cats & Dogs at NGV Australia

Lap up the NGV’s playful new exhibition, featuring more than 200 works celebrating our furry friends.

1st Dec 2022 – 1st Dec 2025

Heide Kitchen at Heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide has levelled up with its new breakfast and lunch destination.

Heide Museum of Modern Art

13th May 2023 – 13th Dec 2025

Regional Farmers Markets at Abbotsford Convent

Visit the new monthly market – by an experienced operator – for more than 40 stalls of organic fruit and veg, locally sourced dairy, homemade desserts and more.

11th Feb 2021 – 31st Dec 2026

The Story of the Moving Image at ACMI

The beloved CBD attraction reopens with a centrepiece exhibition celebrating the wide-ranging focus of the newly renovated museum.

ACMI, Melbourne

11th Oct 2024 – 31st Dec 2026

Funhouse at Holey Moley Melbourne

Funlab opens a new immersive concept combining Hijinx Hotel games with the competitive fun of Holey Moley minigolf.

Holey Moley, Melbourne

14th Mar 2023 – 31st Dec 2028

The Social Quarter at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital

A new precinct dedicated to dining and entertainment is now open at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital.

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