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What’s On in Melbourne: Your Ultimate Guide for July & Beyond
Everything to see and do this month in Melbourne (and beyond).
The brisk winter chill has well and truly settled over Melbourne. But while the temperature may have dipped, the city certainly hasn’t — marching through the season with its signature swagger. While others hibernate, we layer up, lean in, and embrace the moody skies with pride. After all, a little cold has never stopped Melbourne from putting on a show.
Winter in this city brings with it a certain magic — cosy wine bars tucked away in laneways, steaming bowls of ramen in hidden gems, moody gallery nights, and the comforting hum of a bustling theatre crowd.
From indulgent long lunches to after-dark events that light up the cold, there’s no shortage of ways to stay social, stylish, and well-fed this season. So rug up, brave the breeze, and dive headfirst into the winter happenings keeping Melbourne’s spirit alight.
What’s On in Melbourne This Month: NAIDOC Week
Celebrate NAIDOC Week at NGV
This NAIDOC Week, the NGV invites families to connect with First Nations culture through a day of artmaking, storytelling, and discovery. Highlights include weaving workshops with Ngarrindjeri artist Emma Stenhouse, storytime with Yorta Yorta/Wiradjuri artist Tania Rossi, a family-friendly tour of Wurrdha Marra, and a fascinating conservation talk for kids exploring how bark artworks are preserved.
Free, interactive, and full of heart, it’s a powerful celebration of culture, creativity, and community — and one of the most meaningful days on the winter calendar.
Free
Saturday 12th July, 10am to 5pm
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square
NAIDOC in the City – NAIDOC Week at Fed Square
Fed Square comes alive for NAIDOC Week 2025 with a powerful program honouring culture, connection and community. Under this year’s theme — The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy — the square hosts a weeklong celebration of First Peoples excellence. Join the opening Flag Raising Ceremony, catch Electric Fields live at the free NAIDOC in the City concert, explore open-air markets showcasing First Peoples fashion and art, take in powerful exhibitions, and dive into storytelling sessions, film screenings and creative workshops. A vibrant, all-welcome tribute to the past, present and blazing future of First Nations leadership.
6th to 13th July
Federation Square
Clothing The Gaps Returns to Melbourne Central for NAIDOC Week
Melbourne Central is once again teaming up with Aboriginal-led social enterprise Clothing The Gaps for an inspiring NAIDOC Week pop-up, running from 4th to 9th July. Held on Level 1 outside Sephora, the space will spotlight this year’s NAIDOC theme — The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy — with a curated lineup of First Nations brands.
Expect vibrant earrings from The Koorie Circle, soulful scents by Kinya Lerrk, skincare by Yaye and Mwerre, and limited-edition merch by Clothing The Gaps. A beautiful way to shop with purpose and keep the fire burning.
Friday 4th July to Wednesday 9th July
Melbourne Central
Victorian NAIDOC March
Join thousands in a moving tribute to culture, resilience, and unity at the Victorian NAIDOC March on Friday, 11th July. The march begins at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service in Fitzroy and winds to Federation Square in a powerful expression of pride and solidarity. The event features a Welcome to Country, a traditional Smoking Ceremony, and stirring addresses from Elders and community leaders. It’s a beautiful moment to honour history, elevate voices, and walk together toward a stronger future.
Friday 11th July, 10am
VAHS Fitzroy to Fed Square
The Little Long Walk at Essendon Fields
Step into solidarity and celebration this NAIDOC Week with the fourth annual Little Long Walk at Essendon Fields. On Thursday 10 July, join community, culture, and connection for a meaningful 1.6km walk that honours the strength, vision and legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The morning begins with a warm welcome, a Smoking Ceremony, and cultural presentations, followed by a stroll through the precinct, all while enjoying coffee and morning tea generously provided. Your ticket includes exclusive event merchandise and supports The Long Walk Foundation — a powerful act of unity and respect.
Thursday 10th July, 10am to 11:30am
Dutton One Essendon Fields
Dandenong Market NAIDOC Celebration
Dandenong Market will come alive with the spirit of celebration on Sunday 6 July as it honours NAIDOC Week with a day steeped in culture and connection. Enjoy captivating performances, storytelling sessions, and a showcase of Indigenous arts and crafts. This family-friendly celebration highlights the strength and wisdom of Elders past and present, and invites the community to reflect, celebrate and learn together in a warm and welcoming setting.
Sunday 6th July, 10am to 3pm
Dandenong Market, Dandenong
More than a Fish Kill: NAIDOC Week Screening
Dive deep into resilience and renewal this NAIDOC Week with a special screening of More than a Fish Kill at Cinema Nova, Carlton. This powerful documentary unveils how artists, fisheries managers, and First Nations custodians united after devastating fish kills along the Barka (Darling River) to transform ecological tragedy into cultural healing. Following the film, join a compelling panel discussion featuring Artistic Director Vic McEwan, fisheries expert Matthew McLellan, and Barkindji and Malyangapa man David Doyle. Experience a moving journey of art, science, and ancient knowledge coming together to safeguard community and country in changing times.
Thursday 10th July, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Cinema Nova, Carlton
NAIDOC Week Celebration: An Evening with Wren Arkose
Celebrate the spirit of NAIDOC Week with a captivating performance by Wren Arkose, a Naarm-based singer-songwriter hailing from Yagara Country. On Thursday 10th July at Preston Library, Wren’s signature blend of art-folk, dreampop, and country weaves heartfelt stories and soulful vocals into an intimate hour-long set. Having graced stages at Yirramboi, Brunswick Music Festival, and more, their music resonates deeply across Triple J, ABC Melbourne, and beyond. This event honours 50 years of Indigenous resilience and vision, embracing the legacy and strength of the next generation.
Thursday 10th July, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Preston Library, Preston
NAIDOC Week Family Day at Melbourne Museum
Celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week with an unforgettable Family Day this Sunday. Dive into a vibrant program of cultural connection and creativity, featuring a stirring Welcome to Country and traditional Smoking Ceremony on the Museum Plaza, alongside captivating dance performances and interactive artist talks. Kids can get hands-on designing badges and Bunjil feather bookmarks, while the Blak Market showcases unique creations from First Peoples makers, including Haus of Dizzy. Discover powerful themes of legacy and leadership through First Peoples Spot Talks, face painting, and immersive digital experiences.
Entry is included with your museum ticket. A truly inspiring day for all ages.
Sunday 6th July, 10am to 3pm
Melbourne Museum
What’s On in Melbourne This Month: Play
Finders Keepers Market
Finders Keepers Market — Melbourne’s design dreamland — returns this July at the majestic Royal Exhibition Building. Over 270 brilliant makers and designers will flood the halls with ceramics, jewellery, slow fashion, art, and homewares that make your heart skip. We’re especially excited to see favourites like Six Eyed Scorpion, Ficifolia, Ultra Culture Community, Del Bocia, Celia Loves, Acide, Everything Flows Studio, Lawn Bowls, and more among the gorgeously curated lineup. Expect fresh local food trucks in the leafy Picnic Ground, live tunes to soundtrack your wander, and a whole lot of magic moments.
Need a gentler pace? Low Sensory Hour on Sunday from 9 to 10am offers calm vibes before the crowd arrives. Early birds, snag discounted tickets online — and get ready to lose yourself in Melbourne’s most adored creative playground. Tap the link in our bio for details.
$10 online presale or $12 at the door
Friday 11th July, 4pm to 9pm
Saturday 12th July, 10am to 5pm
Sunday 13th July, 10am to 5pm
+ Low sensory hour Sunday 9am – 10am
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens
Wet Leg Bring Their Wild, Wonderful World to Collingwood for One Day Only
One of the coolest bands on the planet is taking over Collingwood Yards for one day only. To celebrate the release of their hotly anticipated second album moisturizer, Wet Leg is bringing an immersive pop-up fan zone to life on Friday 11th July, complete with limited-edition merch, exclusive vinyl, photo ops, themed pastries, cocktails and more.
Highlights include a moisturizer sour at Runner Up Rooftop, cream buns at Dua Bakehouse, and vinyl at Happy Valley. It’s weird, wonderful, and 100% Wet Leg. We’re high-key obsessed. See you there?
Friday 11th July, 9am to 8pm
You can pre-order the new album here
Collingwood Yards, Collingwood
Bastille Day Extravaganza at Entrecôte
Entrecôte doesn’t do subtle, and its Bastille Day Extravaganza is proof. On Monday 14 July, this Prahran institution will transform into a full-blown French fantasia: four decadent courses, free-flowing French wines, and live jazz from chanteuse Raleigh Williams set the scene for a night of old-world indulgence. Dress like you’ve stepped off the Champs-Élysées (there are prizes for best dressed), and prepare for an evening of unbridled glamour — no passport required.
Monday 14th July
From $249.90 per person
Entrecôte, 142 Greville Street, Prahran
Soft Launch
Florals by day, floor-fillers by night — Collingwood’s Xflos studio is putting the petal to the metal this August with Soft Launch, a six-hour rave blooming inside a working florist. Flowerclub’s after-dark transformation promises deep grooves and heavy-hitting techno from the likes of Effektor (live), Flat Esoteric, and Kato, all set among botanical surrounds that smell better than your average club. It’s chaotic good, a little bit green, and totally unlike anything else in Melbourne’s electronic scene.
Saturday 30th August, 7pm to 1am
30B Perry Street, Collingwood
Chesstivus at Acid Chess Club
It’s chess, but not as you know it. Acid Chess Club’s Chesstivus is throwing the board out the window (not literally… we hope) with its most chaotic tournament yet — a nocturnal, genre-bending collision of strategy, synth, and spectacle. Think 64-player blitz battles, miracle gambits, and a killer lineup (Wrong Way Up, Adam Halliwell, DJ Possum) scoring every move. Entry’s free to spectate, but compete if you dare. Collingwood Yards becomes a cerebral rave — with prizes.
$15 entry to play, free to watch
Thursday 24th July, 6pm to 11:30pm
Collingwood Yards
Leaps & Bounds Festival
Leaps and Bounds Festival returns to the City of Yarra from Thursday, 24th to Sunday, 27th July. This year, the festival transforms over 20 venues across Fitzroy, Collingwood, and Richmond into vibrant spaces celebrating live music, performance, and community connection. Featuring a community-curated program assembled by local venue bookers, promoters, and record labels, the festival showcases a diverse lineup of over 60 acts. Highlights include the return of the legendary Punters Club teaming up with The Evelyn Hotel to present Kennel District, and the ‘EORTI’ celebration of Greek culture — featuring live music, rare 78 rpm Rebetika recordings, a Greek DJ for dancing, Greek BBQ, and complimentary meze with tastings of top-tier Hellenic organic wines, spirits, and liqueurs.
It’s Melbourne’s sonic playground for the curious, the dedicated, and the night owls — unapologetically loud, defiantly inclusive, and utterly addictive. Get ready to leap, bound, and lose yourself.
Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th July, 2025
Various locations around the city
Ride the Rhythm: Joyride Studios’ Free Launch Weekend in Collingwood
Melbourne’s newest spin sensation, Joyride Studios, is hitting Collingwood with a bang — and you’re invited to clip in for free. This edgy, unisex space pulses with high-energy, music-driven 45-minute rides designed to get your heart racing and your soul moving.
Join the launch weekend on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July with free classes at 8am, 9am, and 10am, plus a revitalising Release recovery session. Score sweet freebies from LSKD and enjoy light refreshments as you soak up the vibrant Joyride community vibes.
Get ready for Melbourne’s freshest fitness party; good coffee and great company guaranteed.
Free classes
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July, 8am to 10am sessions
123 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Embrace Solo Luxury This Winter at voco Melbourne Central
This winter, rediscover the art of self-indulgence with voco Melbourne Central’s exquisite solo staycation packages: Reset NOMO and Escape NOMO (Night On My Own). Tailored for the discerning solo traveller, these experiences marry serene comfort with curated cultural adventures. Reset NOMO offers a sublime two-hour massage and facial at Spa Bar Melbourne, while Escape NOMO presents a bespoke itinerary of Melbourne’s finest shows and exhibitions. Both packages include breakfast in bed, a welcoming bottle of Dal Zotto Prosecco, a luxe self-care kit, and a late checkout, allowing you to savour every moment of this elegant urban retreat.
Packages start from $380
Available now through December 2025
18 Timothy Lane, Melbourne
After Hours by New Balance at Gracie’s Wine Room
Luxe, low-lit and effortlessly empowering, After Hours is the chic event series celebrating Melbourne’s stylish go-getters and their 5 to 9 passions. Hosted by the always-on-point Style-ish Podcast at the ever-buzzy Gracie’s Wine Room, the final night (Monday 7th July) of this two-part series features a glam panel on fashion and personal style beyond the 9 to 5, with Nadia Bartel (Henne), Lucia Hanna (With Harper Lu) and Annalise Dalins. Expect sharp insights, clinking glasses and seriously good vibes.
Tickets drop Wednesday 2nd July at 4pm. Be quick.
Best paired with: your chicest sneakers and a killer wine.
Monday 7th July, 5pm to 9pm
Reserve tickets here
27 Toorak Road, South Yarra
A New Cultural Landmark Opens in the Grampians
Fourteen years in the making, the WAMA Foundation opens its doors this month — and it’s set to become one of regional Victoria’s most remarkable cultural destinations. Located just outside Halls Gap, the 16-hectare site features Australia’s first National Centre for Environmental Art, launching with End & Being by Jacobus Capone — a moving exploration of climate, memory and transformation. The opening weekend (5th to 7th July) includes curated talks, DJ sets, a Welcome to Country, art and nature workshops, local wines and over 500 native plants in the Gariwerd Botanic Garden. With food trucks, a cafe, and a deep sense of place, WAMA invites you to connect with nature, art and community in a truly immersive way. A must for winter wanderers and cultural seekers alike.
Adults $18
Opens Saturday 5th July at noon (smoking ceremony at 11am)
Saturday, 11am to 6pm, Sunday and Monday, 10am to 5pm
4000 Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Halls Gap, Victoria
ECHO: Every Cold Hearted Oxygen at Malthouse Theatre
A theatrical experience like no other, ECHO lands at Malthouse direct from London’s Royal Court Theatre for a strictly limited season (14th to 19th July). Each night, a new performer — think Ben Lawson, Pia Miranda, Stan Grant, Michelle Brasier and more — steps on stage unrehearsed, guided live by playwright Nassim Soleimanpour via tech-magic from Berlin. It’s raw, electric and never to be repeated.
Don’t miss this mind-bending blend of theatre, trust, and real-time storytelling this month in Melbourne.
14th to 19th July
Merlyn Theatre, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank
Lightscape
Lightscape Melbourne returns this winter to the Royal Botanic Gardens, transforming the nights into a glowing wonderland of immersive light art. Perfect for families to wander through magical installations or couples seeking a dreamy date night under radiant canopies, Lightscape is a joyous celebration of winter’s charm in the city. Running from June 20th to August 10th, it’s a seasonal highlight that never fails to enchant — a blissful way to embrace Melbourne’s crisp evenings.
Sitchu Tip: Travelling from afar or in need of a luxe staycation? Snap up the Crowne Plaza Winter Light Up package. It includes two tickets to Lightscape during your stay, along with exclusive Crowne Plaza Melbourne beanies and a blanket to keep you cosy. After wandering through the dazzling trail of light displays and soundscapes, unwind in comfort in a plush King Bed overlooking the city skyline, South Wharf or the hotel pool. The next morning, enjoy a steamy cup of coffee from your in-room pod machine and a hearty buffet breakfast at Ottie’s — everything you need for a truly unforgettable night (and morning) in Melbourne’s magical winter glow.
Friday June 20th to Sunday August 10th
Royal Botanic Gardens
Melbourne Fair Returns with a Dazzling Celebration of Art Deco
A century after Art Deco first stole the world’s heart, the iconic Melbourne Fair is marking 100 years since its Parisian debut with a glittering four-day celebration at Caulfield Racecourse. Expect headdresses, flapper frocks, Egyptian Revival jewels and a jam-packed program of fashion parades and talks, including style historian Claudia Chan Shaw and ArtsNational President Geoffrey Edwards.
Don your finest vintage and enter the Best Dressed comp, or simply come to swoon. It’s history, glamour, and a little razzle-dazzle — all under one very chic roof.
July 31st to August 3rd
Caulfield Racecourse
Folk Reimagined: East in Symphony
Prepare to be transported. Folk Reimagined: East in Symphony is bringing an unmissable night of cross-cultural magic to the Melbourne Recital Centre on Wednesday 9th July. With over 70 musicians on stage, two legendary Chinese soloists, and the haunting beauty of the UNESCO-listed Guizhou Kam Grand Choir, this symphonic celebration fuses ancient tradition with bold new orchestral arrangements.
Highlights include the stirring Yellow River Piano Concerto and the world premiere of Black Myth: Wukong. One performance only — and a true feast for the senses.
Wednesday 9th July, 7:30pm
Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank
Northcote Social Club Turns 20 — 20 Gigs for 20 Years
Celebrating 20 years of rocking High Street, Northcote Social Club is throwing a milestone bash you won’t want to miss. Get ready for an all-star lineup featuring Gut Health, Nai Palm, Jordy Lane, Kingswood, and Alice Ivy, plus plenty of cold brews and good vibes. From indie anthems to dancefloor fillers, this is a celebration of Melbourne’s live music heart and soul. Mark your calendars — it’s a birthday party with serious pedigree.
Various dates in July and August
Northcote Social Club, 301 High Street, Northcote
Life Instyle Returns to Melbourne
The Royal Exhibition Building will host Life Instyle this month, a considered and design-forward trade event celebrating the best in lifestyle, fashion, home, wellness and gifting. With over 300 carefully curated brands, thought-provoking panels, and visual inspiration at every turn, it’s a must for stylists, buyers, and anyone with a soft spot for beautiful things. Expect fresh ideas, cult favourites, and the next big names in design.
July 31st to August 3rd
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
Australian Chocolate Festival
Calling all chocoholics. The Australian Chocolate Festival is returning to the Seaworks Precinct in Williamstown, bringing together 35 world-class chocolate makers from ten countries. With over 70 tastings included in your ticket, and an optional chocolate and wine pairing session for serious indulgence, this is the ultimate winter treat this month in Melbourne.
Tickets from $30
Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th July
Seafarers Rest Park
Melbourne’s riverside scene is about to get a fresh breath of green with Seafarers Rest Park — the city’s first new riverside park in twenty years, launching this June. Born from a brilliant collaboration between government and developers, this once-overlooked Yarra corner transforms into a leafy haven where kids can run riot, dogs can roam free, and city slickers can steal a moment of calm by the water.
Blending maritime history with modern chill vibes, Seafarers Rest is destined to be Melbourne’s new waterfront playground and peaceful escape rolled into one.
Opening June
Between The Mission to Seafarers heritage building and Seafarers Bridge, Melbourne
The Day Party That’s Redefining Melbourne’s Social Scene
Welcome to MixandMatcha.AM — Melbourne’s freshest (and most fabulous) new party concept where caffeine meets club culture. Forget late nights and hangovers — this monthly sober day rave swaps cocktails for coffee, and martinis for matcha. Think high-energy DJ sets, velvet-smooth lattes, and non-alc elixirs served to a crowd of beautifully buzzing revellers.
Already a hit in LA and London, this joyful celebration of sober socialising next lands in Melbourne on June 8th. This is where wellness and wild fun finally collide.
Sunday June 8th
Location revealed via MixandMatcha.AM social media
Ski, Dine, Party: Mt Buller’s Four Hottest Weekends
This winter, Melbourne’s tastemakers are trading laneways for lift passes, as hospitality heavyweights Marmont, Entrecôte and MoVida ascend to Mt Buller for an unmissable alpine series curated by hospitality powerhouse, Tommy Collins. Hosted at their chic alpine venues, The Villager and Little Villager, across four snow-dusted weekends, the mountainside is set to transform into a glamorous après-ski playground — complete with intimate dinners, open-air street parties, and DJ-fuelled revelry under the stars. With Grant Smillie, Jason Jones and Frank Camorra at the helm, expect a season of soul-warming cuisine, signature cocktails, and serious style. Buller’s never looked — or tasted — so good.
Marmont on the Mountain, July 18th and 19th – book here
Movida Meets Mt Buller, July 31st, August 1st and 2nd – book here
Entrecote, the French Alps Way, August 15th and 16th – book here
Glow On the Go: HYDE Melbourne Adds Cult LED Masks to the In-Room Lineup
Self-care just got a glow-up at Melbourne’s most creative new stay. HYDE Melbourne Place is now offering Sonna’s cult-status LED face masks — available straight from your in-room compendium. With six high-tech settings (think Rejuvenate, Anti-Ageing, and Morning Mode), this luxe treatment is perfect for winding down or getting ready to go out.
Designed by Kennedy Nolan and stocked with Leif and Aesop, HYDE is all about sleek vibes — and Sonna fits right in. Wellness, but make it effortlessly chic this winter.
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
French Impressionism at NGV
Claude Monet, Renoir, Degas and their Impressionist pals are back at NGV International — this time with a vengeance. After the 2021 lockdown robbed us of the show, French Impressionism from Boston returns, brighter and bolder, with over 100 masterpieces capturing the magic of light, colour, and life’s fleeting moments. Wander through Parisian streets, lush forests, and Normandy’s coast — all while soaking in 18 Monet canvases spanning three decades. It’s a dreamy, brush-stroked escape that’s pure visual poetry and the perfect winter muse.
Until 5th October
180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
VIVA Melbourne
Round up your crew and dive headfirst into VIVA, Melbourne’s sultry new cabaret that’s cranking up winter’s heat. Set in North Melbourne, this dazzling spectacle fuses burlesque, acrobatics, and live tunes into one unapologetically bold night of glamour and grit. With fresh shows like VOGUE — where high fashion struts with high-octane flair — and VICIOUS, a hypnotic late-night thrill ride, expect jaw-dropping costumes, cheeky moves, and an electric vibe.
Perfect for birthdays or a spicy escape, VIVA is your ticket to fearless fun and fierce femininity unleashed.
Secure tickets here
64 Sutton Street, North Melbourne
Prison Island Brings Escape Room Excitement to Melbourne
Melbourne’s newest thrill is about to drop — Prison Island lands on the first Thursday of June, ready to turbocharge your social life. This isn’t your average escape room; it’s a high-stakes blend of brain-busting puzzles, physical challenges, and sneaky strategy wrapped up in a gritty prison vibe.
Whether you’re a seasoned escape artist or just craving a wildly different night out, Prison Island serves up adrenaline, laughs, and serious bragging rights. Winter chills? Forget ’em — the heat is all inside this epic escape game.
The District Docklands, Level 1/22 Star Crescent, Docklands
Kimono at the NGV
Kimono is another exhibition at the NGV set to wow Melburnians this June, offering a breathtaking deep dive into the rich history, craftsmanship, and enduring cultural significance of Japan’s most iconic garment. From the ornate designs of the Edo period to bold contemporary interpretations by designers like Hiroko Takahashi and Jotaro Saito, Kimono showcases the garment’s evolution over centuries. Highlights include Saito’s Dark Romantic collection, which premieres in Australia and features hand-painted pieces created using the traditional yuzen dyeing technique.
Alongside the garments, the exhibition will also display over 150 related works — think woodblock prints, paintings, and decorative arts — creating a rich, immersive experience that tells the full story of the kimono’s global influence.
180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
HADESTOWN
From the moment the curtain rises at the Theatre Royal, HADESTOWN will transport you to another world. One of Australia’s best musicals right now, it weaves an epic, mythical love story like no other — following the young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, alongside King Hades and Persephone.
Featuring a star-studded cast, including multi-ARIA Award winner Christine Anu as Hermes, Abigail Adriano as Eurydice, Noah Mullins as Orpheus, Elenoa Rokobaro as Persephone, and Adrian Tamburini as Hades, this original production is not to be missed.
Secure tickets here
Until 13th July
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne
Beetlejuice the Musical
Get ready, Melbourne — Beetlejuice the Musical is crashing the stage this May! Based on the cult classic Tim Burton film, it follows a quirky teen whose life turns upside down when she meets a recently deceased couple… and a demon obsessed with stripes. Packed with wicked wit, jaw-dropping sets, and tunes you’ll be humming till Halloween, this Broadway sensation blends spooky chaos with heart. It’s weird, wild, and wonderfully addictive—so grab your tickets before you say my name and miss out!
Secure tickets here
Until 31st August
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
What’s On in Melbourne This Month: Eat & Drink
Oasis After Dark at Jayda
The luxe surrounds of Shane Delia’s cocktail bar Jayda are getting the full Middle Eastern treatment for one night only this July. Taking place on Wednesday 30 July, Oasis After Dark promises a transportive midweek escape, complete with live music by Melbourne outfit Zourouna, roaming belly dancers, and henna artists, all set to the warm hum of Jayda’s seductive lighting and spice-laced cocktail list.
Expect bold, aromatic drinks, sumptuous snacks, and the kind of glittering energy that makes you forget it’s the middle of winter. With two intimate sittings (5:30pm and 7:30pm), entry is free and bookings are essential — food and drinks as ordered.
Wednesday 30th July, 5:30pm and 7:30pm sittings
Book here
Jayda, 19 Bond Street, Melbourne
YTB Launches Reimagined Afternoon High Tea
The iconic YTB (Yugen Tea Bar) has a brand new afternoon high tea, available to enjoy every weekend. YTB’s reimagined take on the classic afternoon high tea offers a curated menu that balances savoury and sweet morsels, providing delight with every bite. Highlights that grace the tier include a carrot tart, Kung Pao Chicken and ramen egg sandwiches, buckwheat teriyaki, and Hokkaido tart. We’ll be booking into this one, stat.
Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm to 2:30pm
$130 per person
605 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Regional Farmers Monthly Market at Abbotsford Convent
The Abbotsford Convent has got a new monthly farmers market, with more than 45 stalls of organic fruit and vegetables, locally sourced dairy, homemade desserts and more on offer. Embrace the spring sunshine and stroll through the bustling stalls, with highlights include Spring Creek Organics, Heathmont Honey, the fresh kefir and vintage cheddar at Blue Bay Cheese, and the delightful desserts at Pudding Nana. Bread and butter pudding, anyone?
$2 entry
8:00am to 2:00pm
Second Saturday of every month
What’s On in Melbourne This Month: Regional Adventures
Djaara Lights in Bendigo
Step into the story of the land at Djaara Lights, a mesmerising fusion of art, culture, and technology illuminating Bendigo’s Oscars Walk and Bath Lane Precinct. Through stunning Dja Dja Wurrung artwork and augmented reality, experience the six seasons of Djandak as told by the Traditional Owners. It’s immersive, moving, and a must-see this month.
Daily, 7pm to 11pm
Until March 2027
Bendigo, Victoria
Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image
Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the life of one of the 20th century’s most iconic artists. For the first time in Australia, discover personal belongings, from her vibrant clothing to her medical prostheses, on loan from the Museo Frida Kahlo. This rediscovery reveals the bold, multi-layered expression of Kahlo’s artistry, where personal pain and political statements are woven into every brushstroke and meticulously crafted detail.
15th March to 13th July
Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo
Looking for more fun things to do in Melbourne this autumn? We have plenty to keep you entertained. From Melbourne’s best new restaurants and bars to friendly pubs, cafes and late-night cocktail haunts, here’s all you need for an epic weekend in the city.
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