With the Easter school holidays and an unofficial long weekend for Anzac Day this month 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 April events are announced so check back regularly.
If you’re looking for things to do in the April 2024 school holidays, you can also check out our guide here.
Events running throughout April 2024
- NGV Triennial 2023 is a powerful snapshot of the world today, captured through the work of over 100 artists, designers, and collectives at the forefront of global contemporary practice. Until 7 April.
- Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day: The Musical is playing at the Princess Theatre until 7 April.
- Catch the immersive digital experience Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Natureat ACMI until 14 April.
- Spanning more than 50,000 square metres, the Blue Lotus Water Garden is a seasonal garden at Yarra Junction containing over 40 different ponds, lakes and water features. You can see it this year until 14 April.
- The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has something for every comedy lover with free family entertainment, world-class special events, trail-blazing solo shows and late-night fun – running until 21 April.
- Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers is returning to the Dandenong Ranges this autumn until 21 April 2024. KaBloom offers visitors the chance to roam through fields of well over three million flowers, enjoy live entertainment and be enchanted by contemporary circus performances.
- Back by popular demand after their smashing Australian debut in 2022, the world-famous Ministry of Crab team is returning for a month-long residency at the stunning Evergreen venue within Crown Melbourne. It’s running on Wednesdays to Sundays until 27 April 2024 and bookings are essential.
- Take a majestic 360-degree audio visual journey and explore iconic landscapes and connect with mesmerising animals from around the world at the BBC Earth Experience, on until 28 April.
- See more than 200 artefacts from the Titanic at the Melbourne Museum’s Titanic: The Artefacts Exhibition, running until 30 April.
- ICON – an exhibition of photos by acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry is on at Seaworks in Williamstown until 19 May.
- Cirque du Soleil is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Australia with its critically acclaimed and jaw-dropping production Luzia under the Big Top at Melbourne Showgrounds until 19 May.
- Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery… and All That Jazz… so begins the international multi-award-winning musical, Chicago. Catch it at Her Majesty’s Theatre until 26 May.
- The Science Gallery at the University of Melbourne’s exhibition – NOT NATURAL – explores our increasing ability to control nature and the plethora of possibilities and ethical dilemmas that come with that power. Running until 29 June.
- The Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. See it at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre until 30 June.
- Victoria’s zoos are being transformed into prehistoric playgrounds with Zoos Victoria’s new Dinos at the Zoo immersive experience providing an unforgettable journey back in time until 14 July.
- Melbourne Museum will showcase some of Victoria’s most outstanding VCE and VCE VET design and technology students when Top Designs returns for 2024. The showcase runs until 14 July.
- Celebrating culture, nostalgia, and the pursuit of happiness, the Immigration Museum’s expansive exhibition Joy features seven Victorian-based artists showcasing their interpretations of joy through immersive installations, until 29 August.
What’s on in and around Melbourne 1-7 April 2024:
- The Mount Martha South Beach Market is on Easter Monday, 1 April
- Feast on the authentic flavours and varieties of Naija delicacies (Nigerian cuisines) prepared for you at the Melbourne Easter Fiesta Feast in Thomastown on 1 April.
- The April Children’s Festival at Skyhigh Mount Dandenong from 2-11 April will give the kids the opportunity to meet animals up close, take part in treasure hunts, enjoy a pony ride, watch the stilt walkers or play mini golf.
- Experience the 29th annual Mayoral Art Exhibition in Ringwood from 2 April to 4 May. This year’s theme is: Tangent. From realism to abstraction or traditional to contemporary (or the reverse), artists are investigating new ideas and directions.
- Heath Franklin’s Chopper Not Here To F*ck Spiders comedy show will be at the Matthew Flinders Hotel in Chadstone on 3 April, the Chelsea Heights Hotel on 4 April and the Commercial Hotel at South Morang on 10 April.
- Melbourne Recital Centre turns into the biggest sound playground in town. With an array of activities, performances, and musical installations, Music Play on 3-4 April is the perfect adventure for mini-music lovers, festival-loving families and friends.
- ‘Women Who Define Art – Art Through Our Eyes’ exhibition brings together the collective experiences of 4 women artists: Maree Brown, Sylvia Kolarik, Julie Slade and Beverley Watts at the Track Gallery in Mount Waverley from 3-13 April.
- The Casey Kids Carnival is on 4 April at the Old Cheese Factory, Berwick
- Meet your favourite Vixens players, see the 2024 dress presentation, hear from players and coaches as they are interviewed on the big stage and get your Vixens merchandise signed at the Melbourne Vixens Fan Day on 4 April at Fed Square.
- With over 30 live performances at 18 participating venues across Banyule, including Greensborough, Heidelberg, Montmorency and Ivanhoe, Chillin’ in Banyule 2024 on from 4-28 April provides opportunity for an impressive line-up of local solo musicians and bands to perform.
- Catch Play School live in concert in Bacchus Marsh on 5 April
- The Soul Night Market is on at Brighton Beach on 5 April.
- Kubik Frankston on 5-20 April is an electrifying fusion of Melbourne’s pulsating music culture and vibrant culinary food trucks, all set against the backdrop of a family-friendly environment with free entry all week and ticketed events on the weekend.
- The Science Gallery’s first Friday Night Social of the season is on 5 April where you can experience their latest exhibition with the backdrop of a live DJ set, performance art, food and drink and more.
- Supanova Comic-Con and Gaming – Australia’s welcoming home of pop culture fandom since 2000 – is back on 6-7 April at the Melbourne Showgrounds
- The Australian Distillers Festival – the best combined spirit tasting event in Australia – is back at the Abbotsford Convent on 6 April with the best craft distillers from around the country!
- The Makers and Shakers market is on at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton on 6-7 April.
- The Melbourne International Lute Festival is on at Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen on 6-8 April.
- Get set for a family-friendly afternoon of music and live performance next to Footscray Library on Saturday 6 April. Headlined by acclaimed artist Jen Cloher joined by T’HONI, Get a Taste of Creative West will feature an eclectic line up of contemporary music, circus performances, puppet shows and dance.
- Join the celebrations at the Frankston City Indigenous Nursery on its annual open day, on April 6.
- The Mornington Lions Annual Charity Book Fair is happening on 6 April
- Take a twilight flight on the Arthur’s Seat Eagle on Saturday 6 April.
- The ‘That’s Mine’ makers market is on at the Werribee Racecourse on 6 April.
- The Sunbury Witchfest is on 6 April.
- Following a successful tour in the USA and UK, it’s Melbourne’s turn get ready for the Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest adventure on the Mornington Peninsula from 6 April util 19 May when The Briars Community Forest in Mount Martha will turn into a legit dark and magical forest.
- The Frankston Mayor’s Party in the Park is on at Cruden Farm Langwarrin on 7 April
- The Mornington Wedding Expo is on at the Mornington Racecourse on 7 April.
- The School of Sewing and Upcycling is celebrating a year of being at Yewers St in Footscray on 7 April with a day of craft and textiles activities for the whole family.
- Bring your dog to the movies! The Sun Cinema in Yarraville is hosting a doggie day screening for ROBOT DREAMS on Sunday 7 April – a beautifully bittersweet animated film about the friendship between a dog and a robot in New York, nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards.
- Celebrate Greek Day at the Preston Market on 7 April with live entertainment, pop up stalls. food trucks and kids activities.
- World Hat Walk is taking place at Fed Square on 7 April and aims to celebrate the art of millinery and showcase the diverse and creative hat styles from around the world.
- The Crate Digger Record Fair is on at the Corner Hotel in Richmond on 7 April.
- Join in the Mini Beasts Festival and explore the fascinating world of tiny creatures that we share our world with on 7 April at Birdsland Reserve in Belgrave Heights.
- The Yarra Glen Racecourse Craft and Food Market is on 7 April.
- Join in a celebration of Filipinx food, lunch and community in Footscray on 7 April at the launch of Kapamilya, an exhibition by Tagalog artist Eme featuring specially crafted sweet and savoury treats from Kariton Sorbetes and Say Cheese.
What’s on in and around Melbourne 8-14 April 2024:
- Garden lovers can enjoy a twilight tour of the Government House gardens on 8 April.
- Help monitor the arboreal mammals, birds and bats that utilise the nest boxes and natural tree hollows throughout the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary in Bundoora on the evening of Tuesday 9 April.
- The free Little Food Festival – on 10-11 April at Fed Square – combines education, exploration, creativity and fun to help kids re-imagine what the future will look like for them, their families and communities, and the planet.
- There’s a Teddy Bears Picnic at the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick on Wednesday 10 April.
- The Hawker 88 Night Market will return to the iconic Queen Vic Market sheds for an exclusive five-week season from 10 April until 8 May showcasing traditional Asian street eats, quirky general merchandise and specially themed weekly entertainment.
- Australia’s premier quilting event, the Australasian Quilt Convention, is on from 11-14 April at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton.
- Dress in your best for Nocturnal: Bells and Whistles at Melbourne Museum on 11 April – an adults-only after-hours Museum experience where you can explore the exhibitions and collections.
- The Discover Dandenong Creek Festival at Tirhatuan Park in Dandenong North on 11 April is a free event that celebrates the creek.
- Wander through the lively Bourne Local Market as it makes its return to Collin Square on Thursday 11 April.
- Summer in The Glade is an evening of artistry and entertainment for family, friends and pets at Gasworks Arts Park on 12 April.
- The Pet Show is a human show to celebrate all things pets at the Melbourne Showgrounds on 13-14 April
- The Adunta West African afternoon in Noble Park on 13 April will feature West African global music, drumming workshops and delicious ‘Tastes of Senegal’ Food
- The One Fine Day Wedding Fair is on at the Timber Yard, Port Melbourne, on 13-14 April.
- Australia’s largest festival celebrating bourbon, rye, American single malt and Canadian whiskeys – the American Whiskey Show – is on at the Fitzroy Town Hall on 13 April.
- Y(Our) Fest South Melbourne designed for everyone by primary aged kids is on 13 April.
- Catch Play School live in concert in Williamstown on 13 April
- 50 years ago, from 1972-1975, a small patch of land between Sunbury and Diggers Rest hosted Australia’s biggest music festival at the time – Sunbury Pop Festival. On Saturday 13 April, Sunbury ’24 – a 50th anniversary commemoration will take place.
- The Victoria Police Careers Expo Day is on at MCEC on 13 April
- The Urban Cocktail Trail is heading to Prahran on 13 April for an incredible afternoon of bar-hopping and cocktail sipping!
- Eid is the biggest celebration in the Islamic calendar and marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Eid will be celebrated at Queen Victoria Market on 13 and 14 April.
- Witness breathtaking fire performers and thrilling fire stunts that will leave you in awe at the Flame Festival in Berwickon 13 April. Enjoy mesmerizing fire shows and groove to the rhythm of live music that will keep you on your feet all night long.
- Take a twilight flight on the Arthur’s Seat Eagle on Saturday 13 April.
- Experience an afternoon of music and entertainment under the trees in the gardens of Billilla Mansion in Brighton on 13 April. Enjoy bands on the lawn, pop up Shakespeare, dancing on the patio, kids activities and roving performers that will bring Billilla Gardens to life.
- Join in a sunset walk at Seawinds atop Arthurs Seat on 13 April to meet some of the local treasures, the resident mob of kangaroos. Learn about the habits of this iconic Australian marsupial, and the threats it faces.
- The Prostreet Show N Shine is happening in Preston on 13 April.
- The Montrose Community Festival is on 13 April.
- Bring your picnic lunch, your favourite rug and your bestest furry bestie along for some family friendly fun at the Kilsyth Teddy Bear’s Picnic on 13 April.
- Join in the vibrant Hindi Niketan Indian Street Festival in Glen Waverley on 13 April.
- AfroBeats takes over EziStreat in North Melbourne on Saturday 13 April from 6pm to 12midnight, launching with an electrifying mix of R&B, House, and Amapiano that’ll have you moving ’til midnight!
- The Narre Warren Psychic and Wellbeing Expo is on at Bunjil Place on 14 April
- The Eltham Mind, Body and Soul New Age Expo pop-up is on 14 April.
- Catch Play School live in concert in Rowville on 14 April
- The Collingwood puppy pub crawl is on 14 April
- The Northcote Theatre Record Fair is on 14 April
- The Second Life Markets are on at the Abbotsford Convent on 14 April
- The Tuff Streeters Show N Shine and drag racing event is on at Calder Park on 14 April.
- Watch the unmissable television event of 2024 live on the Big Screen at Fed Square on 14 April. Enjoy the 28-minute Bluey special with your family and furry friends (dogs welcome!) and catch the most anticipated wedding of the year! Alongside Australia’s favourite family of Heelers, this very special episode features guest appearances from Joel Edgerton, Deborah Mailman, Rove McManus and Brendan Williams, all making their Bluey debuts.
- Visited by more than 10 million people around the world and earning a spot on CNN’s “must-see” list, The Art of the Brick comes to Melbourne opening 14 April and running until 31 August at the Melbourne Showgrounds. This brand new, immersive version of Nathan Sawaya’s iconic LEGO art exhibit features original collections, over 100 sculptures made from more than 1 million bricks, a LEGO safari, moving installations, 360 degree projections, and much more.
- On the anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Titanic, hear the inspiring and moving stories of the female passengers and crew of the Titanic. Presented by Melbourne Museum’s Manager of Touring Exhibitions, Helen Privett, the talk on 14 April considers the social and historical context for women in the early 20th century and their individual experiences of the tragedy.
- Fawkner Food Bowls Garden Festival on 14 April will be filled with blossoming fun and enchanting activities for the whole family.
What’s on in and around Melbourne 15-21 April 2024:
- Join the State Library of Victoria as they shine a light on the life and iconic work of garden designer, writer and photographer Edna Walling on Tuesday 16 April. Hear from horticulturalist and Gardening Australia presenter Millie Ross, in conversation with Sara Hardy and Trisha Dixon.
- It’s Free Cone Day on 16 April and Ben and Jerry’s is giving away free ice cream at its scoop shop locations around Melbourne.
- A launch party will be held at Hotel Esplanade ‘The Espy’ for gin enthusiasts and local patrons to get amongst the Four Pillars Sticky Carpet Gin release celebrations on 17 April.
- The Australian Heritage Festival is on from 18 April to 18 May with a range of events on around Victoria.
- The 2024 Hobsons Bay Heritage Festival is on 18-30 April.
- The AAADA Antiques and Art Fair is on at the Malvern Town Hall on 18-21 April.
- The Fantastic Film Festival Australia returns for its fifth year of weird, wonderful and wholly unexpected features and shorts from 18 April – 9 May at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn and the Thornbury Picture House.
- Catch a 50th anniversary screening of Pam Grier in Foxy Brown at the Astor Theatre from 18 April.
- The Melbourne Home Show will be on at MCEC on 19-21 April.
- Garden lovers can enjoy a tour of the Government House gardens on 19 April.
- Join in the Warrandyte Festival on 19-20 April for a fun family day out with activities, food and entertainment, concerts, waterslides and whacky races.
- Experience first-hand the raw and mesmerising story of former world number 4, popular tennis commentator and best-selling author, Jelena Dokic at Marnong Estate Mickleham on 19 April.
- Dress in your brightest activewear for the Maroondah Night Run – a 5km run or walk on Friday 19 April at Ringwood Golf.
- Join a unique opportunity to taste ten wines from one of Australia’s most historical wineries – Best’s Wines – with fifth generation vigneron, Hamish Thomson, at Winehouse in Southbank on 19 April.
- Swatch invites guests into its new flagship store, located at 260 Collins Street, in the heart of Melbourne, to take a journey through a pop-up immersive maze installation ‘A Maze’ from 19 April to 26 April between the hours of 11am –3pm daily for one week only.
- The Big Vegan Market is happening on 20 April at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton.
- The Bubbles Festival – a celebration of all things sparkling – is on at Bells Hotel, South Melbourne on 20 April
- The One Fine Day Wedding Expo is the number one choice of wedding expos for creative couples. It’s on again for 2024 on 20-21 April at the Timber Yard, Port Melbourne.
- Forward Ever: A Celebration of Sound System Culture is on at the Croxton Bandroom on 20 April.
- Step into the realm of The Dark Moon Expo on 20 April and immerse yourself in a showcase of curated businesses from curiosities to whimsical creations
- Join the Ivanhoe Library and Culture Hub’s Harmony Week event on 20 April featuring avibrant market with diverse artists and makers as well as live music and performances showcasing the multicultural community.
- PBS’ MIDNIGHT DRIVER event returns on Saturday 20 April, this time from the beautiful surrounds of the Fairfield Amphitheatre. It’s an open air party from daylight, into sunset, and beyond.
- The Western Port Craft Expo on 20 April is a celebration and exhibition of the best craftwork in Western Port and on the Mornington Peninsula.
- Join in the family fun at the Yakkerboo Festival in Pakenham on 20-21 April.
- The Caroline Springs Psychic and Holistic Market is on 20 April.
- Join in the Colours of Eid celebration at the Victoria Street Mall in Coburg on 20 April.
- Explore the different styles of millinery and millinery materials used spanning the decades from the Victorian era to the current day at the Vintage Hat Walk, Talk and Demonstration in the Block Arcade on 20 April.
- Experience the world of bonsai with hundreds of miniature trees on display at Footscray Community Arts Centre from 20-21 April.
- The Gangaur Festival 2024 featuring vegetarian food and Indian cultural performances is taking place at the Caulfield Racecourse on 20 April.
- Run the Tan to raise funds for mental health charities on Sunday 21 April.
- The Valley Loves Wedding Fair is on at the Yarra Glen Racecourse on Sunday 21 April
- The Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway’s April public running day is on 21 April.
- The Broadmeadows All For Kids market is on 21 April
- The Brunswick East puppy pub crawl is on 21 April
- Enjoy a fun day out with your family, friends and special pets at Pets in the Park on Sunday 21 April at Knox Park, Knoxfield.
- Discover how to create a comfortable and sustainable home at the Eco Living Display Centre Open Day at The Briars Mount Martha on 21 April.
- I Wore It Once is a high quality, curated pre-loved fashion market in Mornington on 21 April.
- The Good Vibrations Bohemian Bulla Market is on 21 April.
- The Melbourne Collectors Market is on at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre on 21 April.
- Immerse yourself in the world of Thai delights in North Melbourne at EziStreat’s Thai Sunday Market! Join them on 21 April from 12 noon to 4pm for an authentic celebration of Thailand’s vibrant culture.
- Community members across Casey and Cardinia are invited to come along to the 2024 Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival on 21 April. This free event will feature various information stalls from local historical community groups, book sales, live music and entertainment
- Visit sustainable homes as part of Sustainable House Day on 21 April. Explore inspiring homes, and learn from the people who designed them, built them, and live in them.
What’s on in and around Melbourne 22-30 April 2024:
- Celebrate International Guide Dog Day in the most pawsome way at Guide Dogs Victoria’s Pup-up Cafe event! Join them on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at Studley Grounds in Kew for a morning of tail-wagging fun.
- The Sorrento Writers Festival is on 25-28 April with 80+ events, more than 100 writers, journalists, playwrights, singers, historians, thinkers and a thousand conversations.
- The inaugural 2024 Killer Cars Melbourne Show and Shine is on Thursday 25 April in Mernda.
- The Vegan Vegout southside edition is going to be at Common Ground in Mordialloc on 25 April with a lineup of vegan food trucks.
- The Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival is on at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, 26-28 April
- Australia’s original street art festival, Wall to Wall and Kingston Council are bringing seven of Australia’s top street artists and three acclaimed international artists together to adorn an industrial pocket of Mordialloc with a stunning array of large-scale mural works from 26-28 April.
- The 2024 Holland Festival is on at the Carribean Gardens, Scoresby on 27 April
- The Hume Volunteer Expo is on at the Broadmeadows Town Hall on 27 April
- Wellington Village in Rowville is holding a Community Fun Day event on 27 April.
- Join the search for nocturnal wildlife at Woodlands Historic Park on a spotlight walk on 27 April.
- The Mothers Day Artisan Market in Bay St Port Melbourne on 27 April celebrates Mother’s Day by showcasing local artisans, designers and crafters.
- Celebrate International Sculpture Day on Saturday 27 April at an exclusive tour of the Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park with curator Geoffrey Edwards and General Manager, Roger Lancia.
- On Saturday 27 April, there will be a Community Open Day celebration marking 20 years since the Abbotsford Convent Coalition was handed the keys to the Convent by the Victorian Government, and work began to transform it into the thriving precinct it is today.
- Celebrate International Sculpture Day at Montalto on Saturday 27 April 2024, and join John Mitchell (owner of Montalto) and Neil Williams (Creative Director – Sculpture) for a guided tour of Montalto’s inspiring Sculpture Trail.
- The Buddhists of the West Cultural Diversity Festival is on in St Albans on 27 April
- Join fellow bookworms and pop culture experts for a day of adventure, as fantastical characters and amazing stories come together in a celebration of all things quirky at Dandy-Con in Dandenong on 27 April.
- Enjoy a selection of wines and journey through Tuscany with tastings of traditional Sangiovese based Chianti, Montalcino and Super Tuscan at Wine More Cellars in Chadstone on 27 April.
- Celebrate South American culture at Pipeworks Markets on 27 and 28 April.
- The Boronia Autumn Market is a free event that’s happening on Saturday 27 April from 11am – 3pm at Dorset Square, Boronia.
- The Sierra Leone Independence day celebration at the Collingwood Town Hall on 27 April will show case series of cultural, social and traditional activities relating to Sierra Leone and her rich history.
- Experience the vibrant flavours and sounds of the Middle East at Grazeland’s Middle Eastern Celebration on Saturday April 27 from 7.30pm with an unforgettable evening filled with mouth-watering cuisine and live entertainment.
- The 10th Mornington Running Festival will take place on 28 April
- The Boho Luxe Market Mothers Day edition is on at Fed Square on 28 April
- The Vintage and Modern Toy Fair is on at Malvern Town Hall on 28 April
- The Vegan Market and Vegan Bake Sale is on at Federation Square on 28 April
- Get ready for the ultimate celebration of Sinhala and Tamil food and culture at the Sri Lankan Festival at the Queen Vic Market on 28 April and enjoy a day filled with laughter, incredible food and immersive cultural experiences built on the rich heritage of Sri Lanka.
- Join Jo Russell on 28 April to hear about various plants used by First Nations Peoples for food, fibre and medicine, planted at the Westmeadows Indigenous Community Garden
- The Australia 108 Stair Challenge on 28 April allows you to conquer Australia’s tallest building – over 1700 steps and 317 metres of vertical height. This never-before-offered opportunity will have you running, walking or crawling to the 96th floor of the building.
- The Briars Enchanted Market is on 28 April.
- The South East Clothing Market selling affordable second-hand clothing and accessories is on 28 April in Langwarrin.
- Join Hume City’s Land and Biodiversity Team on a guided tour into Broadmeadows Valley Park on 29 April, exploring the Themeda Block and Amoena Block. Help create important records of the wild plants and animals that live in this Nature Conservation Reserve, and hear about how it is managed and monitored.
- The Mercedes-Benz Car Club of Victoria is holding a display of vehicles both historical and modern, covering the history of Mercedes-Benz from the first, built by Karl Benz in 1886, to the latest electric version of 2024. It’s on in Southbank on 28 April.
- There’s a kite flying festival happening at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea on 28 April.
- The Sikh Temple Open Day is on 28 April in Tarneit.
What’s on in regional Victoria in April 2024
If you want to make a day or a weekend of it, why not head out to the regions? There’s a bounty of stuff to see and do and so much happening this month.
- The Shepparton Festival is on 5-21 April.
- Creswick’s annual festival of music and dance Cresfest is back on 5-7 April
- Not to be defined by any one location, there are more than 50 events taking place throughout the region during the annual Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival that’s running from 5-28 April including live music in country halls, workshops, exclusive lunches and tastings, guided walks, and more!
- The East Gippsland Field Days are on at the Bairnsdale Aerodrome on 5-6 April.
- The Crank Up Heritage and Community Festival takes place at the Upper Yarra Museum in Yarra Junction on 6-7 April. This event showcases vintage machinery, vintage cars, live blacksmithing and heritage trades demonstrations, an exciting wood chop competition and working draught horses.
- The Offgrid Living Festival is on 6-7 April in Chiltern.
- The Bellarine Railway’s Day Out With Thomas is on 6-7 APril
- The Rochester Mural Festival is on 6-14 April
- Catch Play School live in concert in Geelong on 6 April
- Book a gourmet classic American BBQ pie experience at Double Oaks Estate’s cellar door, located in the picturesque backcountry of Lancefield. On Saturdays and Sundays throughout April from 6 April.
- The Urban Cocktail Trail is heading to Geelong on 6 April for an incredible afternoon of bar-hopping and cocktail sipping!
- The Ballarat Psychic and Holistic Market is on 6 April.
- Bendigo Bricks at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre on 6 April will bring over 120 LEGO fans from around Victoria and Australia to display their fantastic creations in Bendigo.
- Catch Play School live in concert in Ballarat on 7 April.
- The Ballarat Rock N Roll Festival car run is happening on 7 April.
- Discover the historic grounds of National Trust listed Mount Mitchell Estate (circa 1838) on 7 April with horticulturalist, educator and property owner Kate Told in an immersive full-day tour and gardening experience.
- The Revive Market is on at the Barwon Heads Hall on 7 April.
- Catch Play School live in concert in Bendigo on 8 April
- Catch Play School live in concert in Shepparton on 9 April
- The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival is on 11-14 April in Corryong
- Starrcast Downunder is a wrestling convention unlike any other. It’s headed to Ballarat 11-14 April
- The Cullulleraine Music Festival will be held from 12-14 April at the Johansen Memorial Reserve on the edge of Lake Cullulleraine, a 40-minute drive west of Mildura.
- The Pyrenees Unearthed Wine and Food Festival will take place along the banks of the Avoca River on 13 April
- After a three-year break, the Jamieson Autumn Festival makes its much-anticipated return on 13 April, promising a day filled with joy and festivities for all ages!
- Old Gippstown Town at Moe celebrates the past 50 years on 13 April.
- The Nhill Airshow is on 13 April
- The Kilmore Regional Busking Championships are on 13 April
- Check out the BBQ and Beats Record Fair at Geelong’s Little Mallop Central on 13 April
- The Golden Plains Arts trail weekend is happening over 13-14 April across 18 venues housing 50 artists
- Autopia 2024 in recognition of women (and girls) in the automotive space – racing, restoring, learning, helping, teaching, supporting, fixing and everything else is on at the Castlemaine Autoplex on 13-14 April.
- Tinamba Food and Wine Festival is on in Maffra on Sunday 14 April
- The Geelong Pride Film Festival is happening from 18-28 April
- For nearly 30 years, the Gippsland town of Stratford has hosted the Shakespeare on the River Festival, centred on the works and life of William Shakespeare.It’s on again for 2024 from 19 April to 5 May.
- The Piccadilly Night Market at the Geelong Racing Club is on 19 April.
- The Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair and Garden Expo is on 20-21 April
- Castlemaine Pride is on 20 April.
- QUESTIVAL is on at Kryal Castle in Ballarat on 20 April. A deeply immersive event across the whole castle grounds. Choose your clan, gather your costumes and journey into a world of quests, characters, music, feasts, arena games and immersion.
- The Annual Logan Pub Car Show is on 20 April
- Challenge yourself to a 22K, 13.5K, 5K, or a 2K kids run and experience the beautiful natural scenery at one of Victoria’s most iconic natural landmarks, Hanging Rock, at Run The Rock on 20 April
- The Blackmans Brewery Twilight Market in Geelong is on 20 April.
- The Clydesdales and Mini Shetlands Show is on at the Castlemaine Recreation Reserve on 21 April
- The Wild Harvest Seafood Festival is on in Mallacoota 26-28 April
- The Bright Autumn Festival on 26 April – 5 May is a ten day celebration of the wonderful autumn colours and autumn produce of the valleys of Victoria’s Alpine High Country.
- The Koroit Irish Festival is on 26-28 April
- The Club Italia twilight market in Geelong is on 26 April.
- The Barmah Muster is on 26 April
- The Yarrawonga Power Boat Spectacular and Fair is on 26-28 April.
- The ANZAC Weekend Airshow is on at West Sale Airport 27-28 April
- Joint Maffco Brewery and Distillery in Maffra on 27 April for a sizzling day of delicious food at their Australian BBQ Competition and Festival.
- The Boutique Paranormal and Psychic Expo will be held at the Geelong West Town Hall on 27 April
- 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.
- Go a little bit nuts in Wandiligong at the Nut Festival on 27 and 28 April.
- The Echuca Moama Weddings and Events Expo is on 28 April.
- The Malmsbury Village Fayre on 28 April is a day of fun, food and live music held in the town’s enchanting Botanical Gardens.
- The Australian Heritage Festival event, Fleece, Fibre and Fancywork at Gulf Station on 28 April is a celebration of unique and rare breed sheep, fleece and fibre related handcrafts on 28 April.
- The Love Me Twice Preloved Market will be on in Newtown, Geelong on Sunday 28 April.
- The Geelong Racecourse Craft and Food Market is on 28 April.
- The Lancefield Witches Fair is happening on 28 April.
- The Bendigo Record Fair is on at the All Seasons Hotel in Strathdale on 28 April.
- Authors Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion will be at The Groove Train in Waurn Ponds on 29 April for a chat about their latest work of fiction The Glass House. Enjoy a custom cocktail while listening to them discuss what it is to live and work together, to be award winning authors and their new creation.
