Immerse yourself in music while you watch the universe unfold before you at two unique concerts being held at the Melbourne Planetarium as part of the Fringe Festival. On Saturday 21 October you can experience Angel Strings or K Mak performing while watching the projections. If you purchase tickets to both concerts, you’ll receive 20% off. Set within the planetarium’s distinctive environment, you’ll find yourself surrounded by 16-meter domed ceilings, luxurious reclining seats, a state-of-the-art 7.1 surround sound system, and immersive full-dome video projection. Prepare to transcend your physical confines. K Mak skillfully intertwines the cello’s melodic richness with synths,…
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The blockbuster musical Groundhog Day The Musical is set to make its Australian premiere at Melbourne’s iconic Princess Theatre in January 2024, where it will run for an exclusive season. This is the first time the production will have been staged outside of London and New York. Melbourne will be the first Australian city to host the musical, following a record-breaking season in London earlier this year. Groundhog Day, the Musical is based on the classic 1993 comedy movie starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. It tells the story of a TV weatherman who is covering the annual Groundhog Day event…
Have you ever pondered the type of creature lurking within you? Guài can provide the answer. Brought to you by Melbourne Fringe and Footscray Community Arts, this immersive augmented-reality mirror employs cutting-edge technology to scan your visage (and emotions), subsequently morphing you into a whimsical monster avatar that mirrors your distinct personality. Featuring mesmerizing visuals and tailor-made soundscapes, Guài offers a distinctive and playful experience for youngsters. It transforms AI’s potentially isolating influence into an enjoyable personality assessment with fantastical outcomes. Approach the mirror and discover what the AI reveals – you’ll gain a fresh perspective on your inner “little…
Indulge in a profound meditative sound bath workshop as part of the Wellbeing Within program at the Immigration Museum. Every Wednesday throughout October and November, you can discover the means to unwind, revitalise, and enhance your overall well-being through the practice of meditative sound baths. Step away from the demands of your daily routine and set out on a journey of transformation, guided by serene soundscapes that will engage your senses and bring tranquility to your soul. A meditation sound bath is a therapeutic and immersive experience that combines meditation with sound therapy. During a sound bath session, participants typically…
See the Port of Melbourne up close, as you’ve never seen it before on a limited time bout tour taking place in October and November for Port Open Day. The Port of Melbourne Open Day tours are fun, family-friendly events and the best way to see the busiest port in Australia – right on the city’s doorstep. The tours feature guided commentary from port staff and run for approximately 90 minutes. The Port of Melbourne stands as Australia’s largest container and general cargo port, serving as a crucial trade portal. It plays a pivotal role, whether it’s dispatching Australian grain…
A series of five exciting free fashion displays will be popping up around the city throughout October, creating a buzz in the lead up to and during Melbourne Fashion Week. Presented by Creative Victoria, Fashion Capsules comprises a captivating series of five exhibition installations dispersed throughout the city. Spanning from Collins Square to the Queen Victoria Markets, each of these capsules serves as a tribute to some of the nation’s most inventive and artistic talents within the realms of fashion design, artistry, styling, and beyond. Fashion Capsule 1 – Collins Square Monday 2 October – Friday 27 October | 8am…
Cult favourite cannoli brand Cannoleria is opening a new permanent store in the Dairy Hall of the Queen Victoria Market. To celebrate its official opening on Thursday 5 October 2023, there will be 1000 free cannoli given away on the day. The delicious ricotta treats will be distributed between 10am and 12pm – or until sold out. Cannoleria claims to have Melbourne’s best crunchy, ricotta-filled cannoli. They offer a range of traditional and innovative flavours of the Sicilian dessert, using locally sourced, seasonal and natural produce – with That’s Amore brand ricotta filling.
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween experience in Melbourne, inspired by the eerie genius of Tim Burton! Throughout October, you can immerse yourself in a world of haunting decor, specially crafted themed beverages,and spine-tingling quests. Venture to Docklands’ latest hidden local speakeasy and enjoy enigmatic, shadowy concoctions. Your entry grants you access to a chillingly delightful welcome drink (with a non-alcoholic option available), a 90-minute journey through the meticulously designed themed bar, an array of intriguing games and immersive activations, all guided by Burton Bar’s resident ghost host. Please be aware that guests under the age of 18 will not…
Mega news for Taylor Swift’s fans! If you are one of the millions of Swifties who missed out on scoring tickets to her February 2024 Melbourne Eras Tour concerts – or even if you did manage to snag one -you’ll soon be able to see the concert on a movie screen near you. Taylor has just announced on Instagram that the The Eras Tour concert film will be released worldwide on 13 October 2023 – including in Australia. “The tour isn’t the only thing we’re taking worldwide,’ she said on Insta. “Been so excited to tell you all that The…
You’d have to be living under a rock in Melbourne to have missed the lead up to the 2023 Grand Final. The two teams who are going to go head to head in the big match are Collingwood and Brisbane. As always, in the lead up to the Grand Final there are a range of football related activities on in and around Melbourne. AFL Footy Festival The AFL’s free Footy Festival is back again at Yarra Park, adjacent to the MCG, running from September 27th to September 30th. This exciting event, ideal for a school holiday outing has a wide…
I subscribe to all the things so you don’t have to. This is a curated list of what’s been announced over the past week so you can save the date, or swoop on tickets, and also a list of what’s coming up soon if you’re looking to make last-minute plans. What’s new? See Beauty and the Beast on stage in Melbourne for the first time in almost three decades Disney’s brand-new stage musical production of Beauty and the Beast is coming to Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne in June 2024. The last time Melbourne audiences were able to catch a…
Seafood and recreational fishing fans visiting Portarlington for National Gone Fishing Day can make the most of their trips, as celebrations continue at the free Hooked on Bellarine festival on 8 October. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny said the family-friendly fishing event will have something for everyone, ranging from fresh and local seafood to fishing sessions for the kids, boating clinics, local market stalls and more. Keen fishers will be able to talk knots and rigs with Victorian Fishing Authority (VFA) ambassador Lee Rayner and learn tips and tricks to improve their chances on bay species like snapper, King…