With two long weekends in March 2024 (Labour Day and Easter) there’s a heap going on in and around Melbourne. We aim to provide you with the ultimate list of what’s on so that you will always have something to do. This list will be updated as more March events are announced so check back regularly. Events running throughout March 2024 What’s on in and around Melbourne 1-3 March 2024: What’s on in and around Melbourne 4-10 March 2024: What’s on in and around Melbourne 11-17 March 2024: What’s on in and around Melbourne 18-24 March 2024: What’s on in and around Melbourne 25-31 March 2024:
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Join in an unforgettable evening of nostalgia as Björn Again, the ABBA Tribute Band established in Melbourne, takes to the stage at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 9 March 2024, as part of the Moomba Festival. In homage to ABBA’s 1977 Australian tour, Reliving ABBA at the Bowl will see the band play through the greatest ABBA hits, in a never-done-before performance at the venue. In March 1977, ABBA-fever gripped Australia and the band played three sell-out performances at the iconic open-air venue, with thousands more people crowding in to listen from the Botanic Gardens outside. Björn Again…
The NGV Teens: Art Party kicks off the school year on Saturday 2 March, bringing like-minded teens together to explore the NGV after-hours and enjoy a night of art, dance, performance and spectacle celebrating the magic of NGV Triennial. Inspired by one of the Triennial themes, Magic, attendees are invited to dress fun and creatively, ready to hit the dance floor, join in a creative workshop or capture the night in NGV photobooths. By opening the doors exclusively to this demographic, NGV aims to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for art and creativity among teens, encouraging them to explore their own…
Iconic Australian supermodel, Elle Macpherson, will be back on the catwalk for the first time in 16 years here in Melbourne on 4 March. Macpherson reigned supreme throughout the 1980s and 1990s as the quintessential supermodel. Her striking beauty, impeccable style, and undeniable charm captivated audiences worldwide, earning her the moniker “The Body.” With countless magazine covers, iconic runway walks, and lucrative endorsements, she became an enduring symbol of glamour and sophistication in the golden era of modeling. Elle will strut the PayPal Runway to open the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s premium runway series at Melbourne’s historic Royal Exhibition Building. …
Australia’s most anticipated motoring event, Motors & Masterpieces, is gearing up to make its debut at the Melbourne Showgrounds from November 22-24, 2024. Curated by the team behind the renowned Motorclassica event, the festival promises to be a celebration of the pinnacle of design and engineering achievements in the automotive age. The showcase is set to chart the history of the motor vehicle from its earliest days and into the future, with over 300 cars and motorcycles to be displayed around six distinct themes that reflect significant evolutionary stages and cultural settings for man and the machine. Included in this…
Australia’s premier wine authority, Halliday Wine Companion, is bringing back its popular Urban Cellar Door event in Melbourne on 21 March, showcasing a selection of the nation’s best wine producers in one setting. This intimate yet casual event is like a journey through the vineyard and aims to connect wine lovers with the country’s finest producers. From elegant chardonnay varieties to versatile shiraz blends, there will be a drop to delight every palate. “We’re excited to bring the Urban Cellar Door experience to Brisbane and Melbourne,” said Halliday Wine Companion Managing Director, Jacinta Hardie-Grant. “These events are a celebration of…
The Night of Ideas (La Nuit des Idées), presented by the French Embassy in partnership with the NGV and the Institut Français, is a special event filled with talks, debates, performances, and more. It’s a chance to delve into thought-provoking discussions on global issues. Originating from the Institut Français in 2016, this event has reached over 190 cities worldwide. Now, for the first time, it’s coming to Melbourne on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Night of Ideas brings together experts from various fields like science, activism, literature, and journalism to tackle important contemporary issues. This year’s theme, “Fault Lines,” is inspired…
Comedian and actress Rebel Wilson is coming to Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on May 14, 2024, for an evening you won’t soon forget. The scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids is set to take the stage with a refreshingly candid, funny, and inspiring conversation about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success and self-love. For decades, Rebel Wilson has captivated audiences with her unique blend of humor and authenticity. From her proud bogan upbringing in Sydney to making millions in the US as the “fat funny Aussie girl,” Rebel has never been afraid to embrace her true self, flaws and all.…
50 years after its first electrifying run, Hume City Council is holding a commemorative event celebrating the Sunbury Pop Festival at one big show at The Nook on Saturday 13 April 2024. Sunbury ‘24 will be a celebration of the original Sunbury Pop/Rock Festivals which were held from 1972 to 1975, and were a watershed moment in for Australia’s music history. Headlining will be rock greats Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks, Richard Clapton, and Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows. Sunbury ‘24 will honour the festival’s cultural legacy through a mixture of performances by original festival artists and contemporary Australian…
Victoria is set to welcome a new world class running festival this autumn as the inaugural Ballarat Marathon transforms one of the state’s largest regional cities on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April. Designed to celebrate the city’s rich sporting and cultural history, the two-day running festival will welcome runners of all ages and experience levels to take part in five events. On Saturday afternoon, punters will take part in the one mile and 5km distances, journeying through Ballarat’s historic CBD. The 10km run, half marathon and full marathon will take place on Sunday morning, with runners soaking up the sights of Victoria Park,…
JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live is the first major solo retrospective exhibition of the late Josh Muir (born 1991), following his passing in 2022. It will open at the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT), 9 March to 14 July 2024. Josh Muir was born and raised on Wadawurrung Country in Ballarat. The exhibition title is taken from an artwork of the same name – Forever I Live (2015) – and is a reference to the ongoing legacy that continues to live in Josh’s artwork beyond life itself. JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live is co-curated by Josh’s partner Shanaya Sheridan, his mother Justine Berg and the curatorial…
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? Pearl Jam coming to Melbourne this November In support of their upcoming album Dark Matter, Pearl Jam will head out on a world tour this year, hitting nine countries and 25 cities – including Melbourne where they will play at Marvel Stadium on 16 November. The Kooks return to Australia Following…