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Find the best art events and make the most of your time today in Melbourne. From music to pets and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
UNSPOKEN is a powerful exhibition series at SAGA Studio Arthouse Gallery Australia that honours the quiet battles people carry every day, the struggles fought internally, often without recognition, support, or words. In this edition of UNSPOKEN, we focus on four female artists, Fae (Faded)@faeded999, Ludwina Orchard, @artbyludwina Alison Adler, @alisonhurry.artschool and Rachel Bonnici, @rachelz_art each bringing deeply personal perspectives shaped by their own lived experiences. Through painting, sculpture, textile and mixed media, their work explores resilience, identity, healing and transformation from a distinctly female lens. The exhibition is curated by Martin Hanna, whose inspiration comes from a personal place. Growing up, he witnessed his mother overcome immense challenges, Her resilience, strength and determination left a lasting impact and became the foundation for this exhibition and its message of recognition and appreciation. Together, the artists’ works create a space not only for expression, but for recognition, acknowledging the strength it takes to endure, rebuild and continue. This exhibition celebrates women not just for their stories, but for their perseverance, courage and power. This exhibition is about appreciation. It is about acknowledging the unseen. It is about giving space to what is often left unspoken. We invite you to experience the work, reflect on your own journey, and recognise the strength in others.
CDP presents Tall Stories' production of THE GRUFFALO based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. A magical, musical adaptation for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. Mouse embarks on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood, meeting Fox, Owl, and Snake, while trying to avoid becoming dinner. The story is filled with songs, laughs, and scary fun. Highly acclaimed by the Sydney Morning Herald.
Pack a picnic, pack the kids and join in the fun! Help Jack find his way into the land of the giants, search for the golden eggs, listen to the singing harp, and join team Jack to save the day! Experience a magical, interactive adventure set in a breathtaking outdoor venue. Perfect for the entire family, this event is filled with wonder, laughter, and excitement.
Elmo's Circus Dream LIVE is a dazzling circus spectacular starring Elmo and his Sesame Street friends. Under the Big Top, you'll witness breathtaking acts, daring acrobatics, and jaw-dropping illusions. This high-energy show is a colorful celebration of music, vibrant costumes, and contagious laughter, perfect for the whole family.
TROU Poetry night is back on April 17th! The theme is SOUND; we’re diving into everything from the noise that surrounds us to the voices we carry within. As always, the mic is open for anyone who has something to say. It’s free entry, good vibes, and all love. Trou Space, Footscray. This program is proudly supported by Creative Australia and Maribyrnong City Council.
Incinerator Gallery autumn exhibitions opening night: Friday, 17 April 2026, 6pm–8pm. Join us for an evening of innovative art, featuring newly commissioned works from our 2025 call for proposals. Enjoy exhibition viewing, light refreshments, and speeches from 6pm to 8pm. A celebration of emergent creative practices locally and nation-wide.
In this playful one-off workshop, explore how to layer two contrasting clays into bold, eye-catching patterns and create your own unique pieces to take home.
Popcorn? Check. Snacks? Absolutely. Feelings? Probably. Homebound is a film that explores themes of friendship, dignity, and hope in the face of systemic inequality. Set against the backdrop of the 2020 pandemic, it follows two childhood friends from a North Indian village who dream of becoming police officers. The film delves into the challenges they face due to their Muslim and Dalit identities, highlighting the invisible barriers that deny them dignity. Come ready to feel deeply, witness incredible performances, and sit with a story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
IMAGINATOR is a walk-through play experience that uses light, sound, sculpture, and scent to create a unique immersive play experience for people of all ages. Set inside vast temporary structures spanning over 1000m2, there is ample space to explore and interact with. Enter IMAGINATOR, check your shoes in the departure lounge, put on your complimentary socks, and prepare to enter another dimension in pursuit of a place called Now. Walk into a giant interactive inflatable bubble, find your way through the light maze, or jump into a cosmic abyss. IMAGINATOR is a celebration of imagination, technology, and play designed by fashion designers, architects, musicians, audiovisual artists, sculptors, stuntmen, and circus stars.
This exhibition celebrates the stories, people and places of the Upfield line and its surrounding community. Through a compelling collection of words and photographs, Kevin Brophy and Nicholas Walton-Healey present everyday moments, shared journeys and the character of the neighbourhoods connected by the Upfield line. Together, these works reflect the voices and experiences that shape this vibrant and dynamic corridor soon to disappear with the skyrail development. Join the artists and special guests from 6pm on Friday April 17 by securing free tickets for the opening event.
Warm up your fingers and get ready to explore textures with clay! Use beautiful leaves to create ornaments, bowls, plaques & trinket holders. Have you ever wondered how to make those earthy clay bowls that dominate Pinterest? Find out by creating your very own at this clay and sip class! It’s nature meets creativity in this unique clay workshop. In this class, you'll use materials sourced from the natural world – such as twigs, leaves and branches to handcraft your own decorative clay bowls. Get wild with designs and explore how these natural materials work together to form distinctive textures and one-of-a-kind artworks. Bring your friends along, pour a glass of wine, and let your teacher guide you through the process of clay crafting. You’ll create up to four different bowls based on various techniques and designs. Once your clay creations are dry, why not spruce them up with a touch of paint? We’ll show you how to paint them once they’re dry, and you’re welcome to purchase a paint set to take home with you. After the workshop, you’ll take home all your handmade clay bowls, ready for decorating or gifting. Display them with pride, knowing you’ve crafted them with the utmost attention. Our studio has all the equipment and materials needed for this creative art experience. Perfect for birthday party ideas or hens nights with a twist, this Melbourne workshop will leave you feeling inspired and proud of the new skills you've learned too!
Are you ready to GLOW? Adorn your brightest clothes and let's turn off the lights and get creative with some fluro paint. At Paint in the Dark© by paint for Fun, we turn your paint and sip party into a dazzling neon event! Use fluoro paints under UV lights to make your canvas POP. Give your face a cheeky glow up too – our paints are non toxic! Stuck for hens night ideas need some birthday party inspiration? For a girls’ night out, killer date idea, or just a funky yet creative event, get in on Melbourne’s glowiest art experience! Paint in the Dark is the only event that mixes dancing and wine with glow-in-the-dark masterpieces. Think paint and sip meets retro disco. Book in your date and get ready to glow! BYO food and drinks. Neon and bright clothes if you like!