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What’s on in Melbourne and regional Victoria this week: 17-23 February 2025

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  • The Victorian Caravan and Camping Supershow returns to the Melbourne Showgrounds from 19-23 February 
  • Discover the elegance of modest fashion as traditional textile heritage is transformed into stunning contemporary designs at Indonesian Modest Fashion Week Melbourne 2025 from 19-23 February.
  • The Melbourne Art Fair returns from 20-23 February.
  • The Future Horizons Festival is a day festival exploring the future frontiers of tech, society and entertainment at The Edge, Fed Square on 20 February
  • There’s a record fair at Moondog Wild West in Footscray on 20 February.
  • From  20-26 February  “It’s a Strange World” – A Celebration of David Lynch takes over the Astor Theatre as they showcase his complete feature film works on the SuperScreen.
  • Craft Alive Albury-Wodonga is on at the Wodonga Exhibition Centre on 20-22 February.
  • Asia TOPA – Australia’s major triennial of Asia-Pacific performance – returns 20 February – 10 March with an extraordinary program of new art and performanceacross dance, theatre, music, visual art and beyond, alongside a new nightlife program and opportunities to connect with artists and creative communities.
  • Asia TOPA x Fed Square Live is a free, all-ages opening concert on 21 February that sees Asia TOPA and Fed Square join forces to celebrate the opening of the triennial. 
  • The Society of Women Writers Victoria is holding its For the Love of Writing literary festival in Flinders Lane on 21-23 February 
  • The Flinders Fringe Festival is on 21-23 February.
  • The Eltham Jazz, Food and Wine Festival is back on 21-22 February
  • Moorabbin Music + Arts is set to transform the Kingston Arts Precinct into a dynamic hub of live music, art, and family fun. From 21 to 23 February, this vibrant festival promises an affordable and accessible way to celebrate Victoria’s creative talent, with free and low-cost events that highlight local artists and bring the community together.
  • The Melbourne Science Fiction Film Festival is on at Cinema Nova in Carlton on 21 to 23 February.
  • A special pop-up event celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Sims, the iconic life simulation game, is coming to ACMI in Melbourne on 21 to 23 February giving fans the opportunity to relive the early 2000s.
  • Enjoy the last days of summer at the Summer City Market in Shepparton on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 February 2025.
  • The 2025 Rochester ‘Great Northern Horse Show’ will be held on Saturday 22 February. 
  • The Kerang Psychic and Holistic Market is on 22 February 
  • The 9th annual Clunes Quick Shear is on 22 February 
  • The Nagambie on Water (NOW) festival on 22 February celebrates the people, produce and culture of the region on the shores of Lake Nagambie. 
  • Join in an unforgettable evening of fine food and stargazing at Balgownie Estate’s Grazing and Gazing, in collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) on 22 February.
  • Geelong’s Pako Festa has been Victoria’s premier free multicultural festival for over 40 years. This annual community street festival celebrates cultural diversity and is the biggest of its kind in Australia. This year’s event is on 22 February. 
  • Melbourne Beerfest returns to the Catani Gardens in St Kilda on 22 February 
  • The annual Prosecco Festival comes back to the Abbotsford Convent for another day of fizz, food and fun on 22 February.
  • The 2025 State Dahlia Show is being held at the Mount Waverley Community Centre on 22-23 February.
  • Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant world of Greek culture as the much-anticipated Antipodes Festival returns with a bang to Lonsdale Street on 22-23 February 
  • The Whittlesea Rodeo is on 22 February.
  • On Saturday 22 February, celebrate the opening of Asia TOPA with a free opening party featuring food, performances, making activities and music specially curated by Bunjil Place. 
  • Burrinja’s much-loved outdoor music festival  Live on the Lawn returns on 22 February in Upwey with live music that will get you dancing, an art market featuring works by local artists, fun kids’ activities, food and drinks.
  • The Johnston Street Fiesta on 22-23 February is a vibrant street festival celebrating heritage, tradition, music, and food from around the world. 
  • The annual Pottery Expo at Warrandyte is on 22-23 February.
  • The Surrey Hills Community Music Festival on 22 February is an annual event that celebrates the power of music to bring communities together. It showcases a wide variety of musical talents, from local community groups to emerging and established musicians.
  • Celebrate cultural diversity at the International Expo in Donnybrook on 22 February. 
  • The Moonee Valley Festival returns to Queens Park in Moonee Ponds on 22 February featuring an impressive line-up of live music, market stalls, yummy food, activities, performances and entertainment. 
  • Get ready to be immersed in colours and taste of India at the iconic St Kilda Beach when the Holi Tribe Festival returns on 22 February. 
  • The PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival is on 22 February to 8 March.
  • The Wyndham Harbour Craft Market is on Saturday 22 February
  • On Saturday 22 February 2025, Belgravia Leisure in Rosebud will run a Pride Gym and Swim Night at Yawa Aquatic Centre.
  • The Ashburton Community Festival is back for 2025 on Saturday 23 February.
  • The Melbourne pride run will take place around the fabulous Royal Botanical Gardens on the Tan Track on Sunday 23 February 2025. 
  • The 2025 Flinders Running Festival is on 23 February.
  • The annual Sustainability Festival will be held at the Dandenong Market on Sunday 23 February 2025.
  • Rugby League powerhouse Melbourne Storm is heading to Casey Fields in Cranbourne East on 23 February for a trial match against the North Queensland Cowboys.
  • The AOMC/Shannons American Motoring Show is being held at the Mornington Racecourse on 23 February.
  • The Whittlesea Colour Carnival Northern Holi Event, now in its 9th year, is being held in South Morang on 23 February 
  • The East Brunswick Village Makers Market is on 23 February.
  • The Bentleigh Festival returns on 23 February.
  • The Box Hill Record Fair is on 23 February.
  • Nongkrong Sarapan is a free, all-day event of sarapan (‘breakfast’) and performances presented by Nongkrong Festival in Federation Square on 23 February.
  • The Southside Thrift Market is on in Windsor on 23 February.
  • Gather your family, pack your picnic, and bring along your favourite teddy bear or soft toy for the 35th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Rippon Lea Estate on 23 February.
  • The Festival of Colours is back for  another epic day of colours and beats at Ocean Grove on 23 February. 
  • The world is changing rapidly, and the Smart Living Expo at Buninyong on 23 February  is your gateway to embracing sustainable practices amidst technological advancements, housing demands, and waste concerns.
  • The Korweinguboora Craft and Food Market will be held at Spargo Creek on 23 February.
  • Take your dog for a beautiful, fun day out – just for them – at Warrantina Lavender Farm’s Dog Day on 23 February.  There will be a wide range of dog demonstrations including agility, tricks, herding and fly ball. 
  • The Maffra Triathlon is on 23 February 
  • Enjoy an awesome afternoon of fun with great music, the unveiling of Moz Moresi’s turtle sculpture, kid’s activities, food vans as well as local wines, beers and spirit at the Lake Meeran Festival in Kerang on 23 February.
  • Chill out at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery and celebrate the end of summer with their annual Ice Cream Festival until 23 February
  • The Chants Summer Carnival featuring Australia’s newest and largest travelling Ferris wheel is on at Fountain Gate in Narre Warren over three big weekends until Sunday 23 February.
  • The Koorie Art Show at Koorie Heritage Trust runs til 23 February andi s dedicated to showcasing the work of Koorie and Victorian-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through a statewide call for entries.
  • The Museum Of Desire is Melbourne’s new must-visit experience! Discover 20+ attractions celebrating all things desire, love and pleasure. Daring, fun, and a little bit cheeky — it’s totally your type. Until 28 February in Collingwood.
  • Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street (HMLQS)’s rooftop pickleball court returns to the heart of Melbourne this summer, popping-up for an extended season until Friday 28 February.
  • Circus Latino will be in Ballarat until 2 March
  • Until 3 March 2025, Rooftop at QT is hosting the Red Bull Rally Rooftop Pickleball Court, set against the breathtaking Melbourne skyline.
  • CLAW MONEY WORLD – a world-exclusive exhibition charting the career of trailblazing artist Claudia Gold is on at the Warrnambool Art Gallery until 6 March.
  • Enter Antopia at Melbourne Museum where you shrink down to the size of ants to experience a day in the life of an ant colony. Discover a complex and fascinating superorganism in this immersive, interactive experience that digitally reinterprets a world of secrets we cannot see. It runs until 10 March 2025.
  • Get ready for unforgettable summer evenings when the Summer Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market until 12 March 2025 (excluding 25 December and 1 January).
  • Enjoy a curated program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen at Federation Square until 25 March including major blockbusters, Kung Fu classics, silent cinema with live scores, and film festival screenings.
  • Explore the timeless elegance of Women’s Ao Dai, a traditional Vietnamese dress commonly worn by Vietnamese women at an exhibition in Sunshine until 27 March
  • On display for the first time outside of Europe, Underground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) until 30 March with rare artefacts from the hidden archive of the Warsaw Ghetto.
  • Moonlight Cinema is back at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens with a stellar line-up of some of 2024’s best releases, plus two weeks of classic ‘Christmas Favourites’ until March 2025.
  • The NGV’s blockbuster Yayoi Kusama exhibition runs until 21 April and includes many works never-before-seen by local audiences and is the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia.
  • The Blue Lotus Water Garden at Yarra Junction is one of Australia’s most spectacular seasonal gardens open to the public until 21 April 2025. The tropically themed water garden covers 14 acres featuring millions of beautiful lotus, waterlily and other flowers, stunning lakes, amazing vistas and wonderful facilities
  • After leaving an indelible mark on Melbourne’s memory, Vincent van Gogh’s vibrant works will return to THE LUME Melbourne until 30 April 2025. Back by popular demand, Van Gogh is an enchanting experience that immerses you in a powerful multisensory symphony of light, colour, sound and aroma.
  • Immerse yourself in the future worlds of screen culture. The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people and artworks imagining bright and bold futures through film, videogames, contemporary art and more at ACMI until 27 April.
  • Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition is a new immersive exhibition that relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the Long Room at the Immigration Museum until 27 April.
  • The ever-popular Skyline Ferris Wheel makes its return in St Kilda until 27 April. Take in the breath-taking views of the St Kilda foreshore and pier with unparalleled views!
  • Hanging Rock Winery’s Art in the Vines Sculpture Exhibition is an opportunity wander a trail of discovery, glass-in-hand, through an extraordinary exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, until 30 April 2025.
  • The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum London is now on display at the National Wool Museum in Geelong until 18 May.
  • Uncover the untold stories of a global icon, Dame Nellie Melba. A Toast to Melba shares rarely seen objects, photographs, and personal treasures from Coombe Yarra Valley, Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum—brought together for the first time in this dynamic new exhibition until 29 June.
  • Get ready to be mesmerised by the breathtaking beauty of our blue planet at the Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, hosted at Seaworks Williamstown until 6 July.
  • From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition a new exhibition coming to the National Gallery of Victoria called Cats & Dogs, will explore humanity’s deep connection to the beloved companion animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Its on display from  until 20 July 2025 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square. 
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