Discover things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in April, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Moonlight Cinema
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Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s most spectacular open-air cinema.

³Ô¹ÏÍø International Comedy Festival
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³Ô¹ÏÍø International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden ³Ô¹ÏÍø venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River
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Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

The Big Animal Quiz with Kirsty Webeck and Ivan Aristeguieta
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The Big Animal Quiz with Kirsty Webeck and Ivan Aristeguieta

A family-friendly live show is an hour of laughs, education and banter about animals.

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
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Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in ³Ô¹ÏÍø!

Bedtime Storytime
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Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

Cabaret Ridiculous
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Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Local Lunch Club
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Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

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G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Jurassic Park in Concert
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Jurassic Park in Concert

Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.

English Reading Circle
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English Reading Circle

Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library.

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

DIVA
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DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

Rome: Empire, Power, People
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Rome: Empire, Power, People

This ³Ô¹ÏÍø-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

Aled Jones: My Story, My Songs

Aled Jones: My Story, My Songs

Aled Jones returns to ³Ô¹ÏÍø for the first time since 2018, performing songs and telling stories.

A Taste of ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews
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A Taste of ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of ³Ô¹ÏÍø on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

Julius Caesar
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Julius Caesar

A thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s political masterpiece.

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Mystery Picnic With Friends: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

View of ³Ô¹ÏÍø from across the Yarra River
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Dead Funny Underground

Free underground comedy: raw, unfiltered stand-up every week.

The Bookbinder
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The Bookbinder

A dark fairy-tale brought to life by inventive puppetry, paper art, shadow play and storytelling.

View of ³Ô¹ÏÍø from across the Yarra River
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Dystopia Simulator 2024

Get ready for the feel-bad show of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø International Comedy Festival.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Concert
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Concert

Experience this spellbinding story backed by the full might of the MSO.

Taste of Combat
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Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at storytime at Library at The Dock.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Westwood | Kawakubo
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Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

7 Paintings Dining Experience
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7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways
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Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad
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Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

Mahler and Tchaikovsky
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Mahler and Tchaikovsky

A performance featuring Sergei Nakariakov.

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

Free Fitness in the Park: Family Fitness

Free Fitness in the Park: Family Fitness

Stay active with free community fitness classes in parks and gardens across your neighbourhoods.

Stompers
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Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library.

Seasonal Pickling
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Seasonal Pickling

Learn how to transform surplus produce into deliciousness.

Stompers
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Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

World of the Book
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World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

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What's on in May
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What's on in May

³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in May, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Major events

Major events

From the Australian Open to the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

Family and kids

Family and kids

Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.

³Ô¹ÏÍø for free

³Ô¹ÏÍø for free

Discover free things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.