- Scienceworks is looking up this Pride Month. Every Saturday during the month of June, Melbourne Planetarium’s Stargayzing Show will guide you on a journey through the night sky to explore some of the stories in the stars and space with an LGBTQIA+ flavour.
- This winter, Elwood’s iconic Riviera Beach Club will undergo a spectacular transformation into Riviera Winter Wonderland – a frosty paradise complete with real ice skating, snow blizzards and private igloos, running from 1 June to 3 August 2025.
- Diagrammatica from 3-15 June will offer you a rare chance to step into Slot 9 – a little-seen underground space at Fed Square – to become part of a living diagram and experience a multi-sensory world of play.
- The Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) in partnership with the City of Melbourne will present a free Mabo Day Celebration Concert on 3 June 2025 from 5.30pm at The Edge, Fed Square.
- The 2025 Central Victorian Indigenous Film Festival which takes place until June 3, during National Reconciliation Week, will celebrate its ninth year with a feast of films, videos and activities at venues in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Heathcote and Yandoit.
- WordFest, the City of Monash’s free literature festival, returns from 3 June to 3 July with a range of exciting authors and speakers like Sharni Layton, Andrew Rule, Emelia Jackson, Jane Bunn, Joel Selwood, Cath Moore and Jacinta Parsons.
- Melbourne’s beloved winter festival, RISING, returns in 2025 with its most ambitious program yet, transforming the city into a pulsating playground of art, music, and performance over two electrifying weekends from 4 to 15 June.
- Step into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance with Kimono, a brand-new, NGV-curated exhibition celebrating the enduring allure of Japan’s most iconic garment. Opening on June 4, 2025 and running until 5 October at NGV International, this breathtaking showcase explores the kimono’s profound influence on global art, fashion, and design—from the Edo period to today.
- Melbourne’s much-loved Winter Night Market is returning to Queen Victoria Market in 2025, lighting up Wednesday nights from 4 June to 27 August 5pm–10pm.
- A Foodie Affair: Flavours of Japan at South Melbourne Market from 4-14 June will take you on a delicious self-guided degustation tour, exploring the unique tastes and traditions of Japan. Enjoy a selection of dishes and experiences from Market traders that will transport you through a journey of authentic flavours and craftsmanship.
- Silvers Circus is in Wangaratta from 5-22 June.
- Australia’s longest-running short film festival, the St Kilda Film Festival returns for its 41st year with its most ambitious program to date, screening more than 150 films across 10 days from June 5-15, 2025
- There’s a record fair at Moondog Wild West in Footscray on Thursday 5 June.
- Auto-Photo: A Life in Portraits introduces us to Alan Adler (1932 – 2024), who while little known, was the oldest and longest serving photobooth technician in the world, right here in Melbourne. See an exhibition of his test photos at RMIT Gallery from 5 June to 16 August.
- The 2025 Mind Body Spirit Festival is on at MCEC from 6-9 June
- Works from Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot and more are headed to Melbourne for the NGV’s international-exclusive presentation of the major Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, French Impressionism, from 6 June 2025 to 5 October 2025.
- Melbourne’s most elegant after-dark experience returns this winter as NGV Friday Nights transforms the gallery into a vibrant hub of art, music, and indulgence. From 6 June to 3 October 2025, visitors can explore the blockbuster French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston exhibition after hours, surrounded by an eclectic soundtrack and luxurious pop-up bars.
- The Woodend Winter Arts Festival on 6-9 June delivers a four-day feast of music, words and ideas in the heart of the Macedon Ranges.
- Portarlington comes alive with music, dance and celebration witht he National Celtic Folk Festival on 6-9 June
- The Golden Plains Careers Expo is on 6 June from 10am to 6pm at the YMCA in Bannockburn
- The Mornington Winter Music Festival takes place from 6-9 June
- The Echuca Moama Steam, Iron and Trades Revival on 7-8 June showcases the rich history and traditions through the Machinery, Vehicles and Trades that built the nation, along with the skills and passion of the people who toil in the spirit of yesterday.
- The Warrnambool Yoga Festival is taking place on 7-8 June
- The Unicorn Weekend at Kryal Castle in Ballarat on 7-9 June promises a memorable adventure filled with awe and wonder
- The Australian Kelpie Muster in Casterton is on 7-8 June
- Gather your crew, throw on your best festival fit, and get ready to Roam Rutherglen on 7-8 June — Australia’s longest-running wine festival, reimagined with a fresh and seriously fun twist.
- The Leonards Hill Royal Winter Market is on 7 June
- The Kimore Trackside Record Fair is on 7 June
- There’s a pre-loved fashion pop-up market at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre on 7 June.
- Winterfest in Marysville on 7 June offers family entertainment and attractions to celebrate the opening of the snow season.
- From 7 June to 20 July, the 2025 edition of the Children’s International Film Festival will explore the best new children’s films from around the globe, a hand-picked selection of stories about cats, monkeys, penguins, bats, goats, tooth fairies and mutant zombie zoo animals, plus a new retelling of the classic Bambi story.
- Oz Comic-con returns to MCEC on 7-8 June.
- Street Feast; Sweet Edition returns to Dandenong Market for one sugar-filled day of pure indulgence on 7 June.
- Join the Victorian Pride Centre on 7 June for the Queer Multicultural Carnival, a vibrant celebration of LGBTIQA+ voices, art, and storytelling from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- The Mornington Peninsula’s Winter Wine Weekend returns from 7-9 June.
- On Saturday 7 June, a 21 Gun Salute will mark the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III at the Shrine.
- The Australian Model Expo is on at Sandown Racecourse on 7-9 June.
- Benny’s Burgers is celebrating the grand opening of its 12th location on 7 June in Fitzroy by giving away 300 free burgers.
- The Barbarian Brewing Co is launching its brewhouse in Kingsville on 7 June.
- The Brunswick Community Flea Market is on 7 June.
- Korumburra Winterfest is happening on 7 June.
- The Port Melbourne Music Crawl is back on Sunday 8 June 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers, locals, and visitors alike. This free, all-day festival will take place from midday to midnight, with live performances happening across multiple venues in the vibrant Port Melbourne area.
- There’s a Winter Market at Williams Landing on 8 June.
- Circus Royale is at Ferntree Gully until 8 June.
- The Circus Rio Carnival is at Patterson Lakes Tennis Club until 8 June.
- The Alexandra Truck Ute and Rod Show will again be held in the main streets of Alexandra on 8 June.
- The Mildura Riverfront Marathon Festival returns on 8 June 2025 on a course that runs along the banks of the mighty Murray River
- Harry Potter: The Exhibition is on at the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre until 9 June. This immersive showcase brings the beloved Wizarding World to life, featuring authentic props, costumes, and interactive experiences designed to transport visitors straight into the Harry Potter universe.
- Eroni’s Circus will be in Rowville until 15 June.
- This winter, Fed Square is bringing a taste of the French Alps to Melbourne with Fondue Chalet, a cozy and immersive dining experience running until 22 June 2025.
- Uncover the untold stories of a global icon, Dame Nellie Melba. A Toast to Melba shares rarely seen objects, photographs, and personal treasures from Coombe Yarra Valley, Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum—brought together for the first time in this dynamic new exhibition until 29 June.
- Step back in time and experience the grandeur, opulence, and tragic fate of the RMS Titanic like never before. Titanic: A Voyage Through Time, an extraordinary virtual reality (VR) experience opens in Melbourne until 29 June, offering an unparalleled journey aboard the world’s most famous ship.
- Aftershocks – a new exhibition of works by Australian artist Sidney Nolan is at at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum until 29 June.The collection includes 56 works of Nolan’s 1961 paintings of Auschwitz victims and exhibited for the first time his later works depicting the Ravensbruck women’s Holocaust camp.
- Get ready to be mesmerised by the breathtaking beauty of our blue planet at the Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, hosted at Seaworks Williamstown until 6 July.
- An international-exclusive exhibition Frida Kahlo: In her own image is at the Bendigo Art Gallery featuring objects and artworks that have never been seen before in Australia direct from Mexico’s Museo Frida Kahlo until 13 July.
- Blak In-Justice: Incarceration and Resilience highlights Indigenous incarceration in Australia through powerful artworks. Curated by Barkindji artist Kent Morris with Heide Museum of Modern Art until 20 July featuring First Nations artists connecting with culture and country.
- From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition a new exhibition coming to the National Gallery of Victoria called Cats & Dogs, will explore humanity’s deep connection to the beloved companion animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Its on display from until 20 July 2025 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square.
- Floribunda is an intoxicating larger-than-life mashup of floral imagery, design and motif drawn exclusively from the NGV Collection, as curated by David Sequeira. You can see it at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren until 20 July.
- Step into the shadows of Melbourne’s history with Bones & Burial Boxes, a gripping exhibition that uncovers the hidden stories of the city’s most infamous prison burial sites at Pentridge Prison from until 31 August.
- From the runways of Paris to the NGV … Australian fashion legend Martin Grant returns home to Melbourne with the biggest exhibition of his career. Studded with his signature silhouettes and timeless tailoring, this glittering retrospective is not to be missed. Catch it until 26 January 2025 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square.
- LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition is making its galaxy-first debut at Melbourne Museum until 26 January 2026. This world-first exhibition brings two of the world’s most beloved brands together with renowned LEGO Certified Professional Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught at the controls.
- Get ready to tinker, build, and innovate! Scienceworks is launching its newest hands-on exhibition, Tinkertown, until 7 February 2026, promising to inspire the next generation of engineers, designers, and creators.
- Camouflage is an exhibition running at The Shrine until March 2026. See how nature has inspired military disguise—from animal patterns to clever tricks of deception. Explore real camouflage uniforms, historical objects, and rotating artworks by well-known artists. Follow the evolution of camouflage from the First World War to today and learn how it reflects changing military strategies, culture, and creativity
What’s on in Melbourne and regional Victoria this week: 2-8 June 2025
By Melbourning
