What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend
What's better than a three-day weekend? That would be a four-day weekend! Take your Easter break to the next level with the city's best comedy shows, exhibits, theatre and more.
When are the Easter long weekend public holidays?
In 2025, Good Friday falls on 18 April and Easter Monday falls on 21 April.
When do the Easter school holidays start?
The Easter school holidays start on Monday 7 April and end on Sunday 20 April 2025.
What’s free on the long weekend
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
World of the Book
Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.
Some of the best events on during the long weekend
Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club
See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.
Cabaret Ridiculous
An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.
Bingo Bananza
The familiar world of bingo collides with the strange, sparkly, and wonderfully absurd.
Family activities during the long weekend
House Down Under
Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
SEA LIFE ³Ô¹ÏÍø Aquarium
Discover thousands of aquatic animals in four enchanting worlds at this top ³Ô¹ÏÍø attraction.
Where to eat and drink on the long weekend
Johnny's Green Room
A rooftop bar above King & Godfree with great views, tunes and Italian inspired food and drinks.
The Terrace
Chocolate covered strawberries, gelato and a curated seasonal menu within The Botanical Gardens.
Good Heavens
Rooftop bar on Bourke Street serving fabulous cocktails, craft beer and Australian wine.
Hacienda Cocina Mexicana
Brash, loud, bold and fun, delivering honest Mexican food and great cocktails.
Maison Bâtard
Chris Lucas' Maison Bâtard heralds a grand new legacy for a heritage Bourke Street site.
Grill Americano
Offering Italian classics with signature Chris Lucas spin in sophisticated surrounds.
Brunetti Classico
Brunetti Classico Carlton boasts one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's biggest arrays of cakes and pastries.
Central Club Hotel
Great craft beer and delicious market-to-table food, opposite the Queen Victoria Market.
EziStreat
EziStreat transforms North ³Ô¹ÏÍø into a multicultural culinary melting pot of food and fun.
Visitor centres open on Good Friday
Last updated on Fri 3 Oct 2025
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