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What’s on in Melbourne and regional Victoria this week: 8-14 June 2026

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AAMI Park is a live site to watch the Socceroos play Türkiye in the FIFA World Cup
  • Pride month Stargazing is back. Every Saturday in June, the Melbourne Planetarium invites you on a presenter-led journey through the stars, exploring LGBTQIA+ stories hidden in constellations and across our solar system.
  • Marvel Stadium is the place to be throughout June and July with sport fans invited to settle in for a blockbuster two months of International sport with NBA Finals and World Cup games beamed live onto the Marvel Super Screen in Stadium Square. 
  • The Samoa Independence Day Festival is on in Box Hill on 8 June.
  • On Monday 8 June, a 21 Gun Salute will mark the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III at the Shrine.
  • The Mega King’s Birthday Whittlesea Monday Market is on 8 June.
  • The Australian Model Expo is on at Sandown until 8 June
  • The Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend is on until 8 June.
  • The 2026 Bacchus Marsh Art Show is on until 8 June.
  • Heathcote comes alive over the King’s birthday long weekend with Heathcote On Show until 8 June as local artisan winemakers, brewers, distillers and musicians put on a show.
  • RISING is a festival of new art, performance and music, in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne. It returns for 2026 until 9 June.
  • Families with young children are invited to spend a day playing, creating and learning at State Library Victoria as A Day of Play: Shaping Their Start in Victoria takes over the iconic Melbourne venue on 10 June.
  • American fast food giant Wendy’s is making its Melbourne debut with a free burger giveaway in one of the city’s most iconic laneways. Before opening its first permanent Melbourne restaurant, the burger chain is setting up the Wendy’s Walk-Thru in AC/DC Lane on Wednesday 10 June giving locals the chance to score a free burger and drink while getting a taste of what’s to come.
  • Chadstone is launching a brand new month long festival that will transform the shopping centre after dark with immersive art, dining experiences, music and community events. Running from Thursday 11 June until Sunday 12 July, Light to Night will take over the entire precinct, encouraging visitors to linger well beyond shopping hours with a program designed around art, food and nightlife.
  • Running from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 June, Dromana Weekender will bring more than 30 bands to over 10 venues in an industrial estate, creating four days of free live music, pop-up activations and community events in one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most unexpected festival settings.
  • Discover the rich history of wool – from its origins to its modern-day uses at Flagstaff Hill’s Wool Weekend in Warrnambool on 11-12 June.
  • Join the Benalla Bowls Club for their annual multi-day Country Music Festival on 11-14 June
  • Craftalive – Australia’s largest craft event – will be at the Bendigo Showgrounds on 11-13 June
  • Silvers Circus will be in Yarrawonga from 11-14 June.
  • Lightscape – Melbourne’s favourite winter tradition is returning to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne from 12 June – 2 August. Expect brand-new large-scale installations by leading Australian and international artists, trail-side treats and a mesmerising world of colour, music and light beneath the night sky.
  • Yarra Valley’s Winter Wine Festival is back! From Friday 12 June to Saturday 27 June the festival brings 15 days of cosy fires, smoky feasts, and exquisite wines, culinary experiences, and all-star collaborations.
  • The 2026 HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival returns from 12 June to 5 July, unveiling a rich mix of contemporary stories from across Spain and Latin America.
  • From 12 June to 19 July experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament live on the Bunjil Place Outdoor Screen. Settle in under the open sky, watch world‑class football on the big screen and enjoy the atmosphere as fans gather to cheer, celebrate and share the action.
  • A dazzling world-exclusive Cartier exhibition will run at the National Gallery of Victoria from 12 June to 4 October featuring more than 300 jewels, tiaras, necklaces, brooches, timepieces and design drawings, making the exhibition the largest presentation of the legendary jewellery house ever staged in Australia.
  • Melbourne’s winter nights are set to sparkle as National Gallery of Victoria unveils the return of NGV Friday Nights alongside the highly anticipated 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces: CARTIER exhibition. Running every Friday from 12 June to 2 October at NGV International, the after-hours series will combine late-night exhibition access with live music, film screenings, French-inspired food and immersive performances inspired by the world of Cartier.
  • The Williamstown Literary Festival returns from 12-14 June.
  • Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve will come alive on Friday 12 June with the final City of Melton Night Market for 2026 – transforming the space into a vibrant hub of food, culture and community
  • Eroni’s Circus is in Benalla from 12-14 June.
  • The Wangaratta Psychic and Wellbeing Expo is on 13 June
  • Experience self-discovery at the second annual Warrnambool Yoga Festival, a full weekend dedicated to yoga and wellbeing on 13-14 June.
  • View Street in Bendigo will come alive with a vibrant Artist Market and live music on Saturday 13 June inviting residents, and visitors to enjoy live art demonstrations, market stalls, artist talks, and workshops
  • On 13 June 2026, the Winter Fire Festival will transform the Frankston Waterfront into a spectacular celebration of fire, food and live entertainment — bringing warmth, connection and energy to the city centre.
  • The Lilydale Antique and Collectibles Fair is on 13 June
  • The House of Wax Vinyl Fair is on at the Northcote Social Club on 13 June
  • The Pakenham Winter Market is on 13 June.
  • Bring along your gently used clothing items and take some new pieces home at the Pride Celebration Clothes Swap at the St Kilda Library on 13 June.
  • The Melbourne Donut Festival returns to Queen Victoria Market on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, bringing a stacked lineup of local makers, global flavours and over the top creations.
  • Waterfront Sessions on 13 and 14 June will feature mix of Melbourne food vendors, DJs, silent disco sessions and live AFL screenings across the waterfront precinct at Docklands.
  • The Handmade Design Market returns to Coburg Town Hall on 13-14 June.
  • The Coburg Vegan Market and Bake Sale is on 13-14 June.
  • The Frankston Fire Festival is on 13 June.
  • Home is Football: Belonging in Australian Soccer opens at the Immigration Museum on 13 June until 27 January 2027 exploring how the world game has shaped identity, migration and community across Australia. Featuring stories from Ange Postecoglou, Lydia Williams and grassroots players, the exhibition celebrates football’s power to connect people both on and off the pitch.
  • Join the excitement at the Festival of Football, bringing live World Cup action to Broadmeadows from 14-28 June. Gather with friends, family and fellow fans to experience the energy of match day on the big screen.
  • St Kilda Film Festival returns until 14 June.
  • The Werribee Holistic and Psychic Expo is on 14 June.
  • The United Cultures Festival is on in Mickleham on 14 June.
  • The Reclink Community Cup is set to kick off once again on 14 June in Collingwood, bringing together the vibrant Melbourne music scene in the Rockdogs and the spirited community of Triple R 102.7FM & PBS 106.7FM Megahertz radio for an epic day of grassroots footy and live music.
  • Federation Square and AAMI Park are both official live sites where fans can gather to watch the Socceroos take on Türkiye in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June at 2pm.
  • The Melbourne comic and toy fair is on in Reservoir on 14 June.
  • The Traralgon Marathon and Running Festival is on 14 June
  • The Bendigo Record Fair is on 14 June
  • The inaugural Goulburn Valley Home Energy Expo is on at the Shepparton Showgrounds on 14 June where you can get expert advice and discover the latest products and solutions to help reduce energy costs in your home or business.
  • Regional live sites will screen Australia’s opening FIFA World Cup clash against Türkiye on Sunday 14 June, giving fans across the state the chance to come together for the Socceroos’ first match of the tournament. Screenings will take place at Hargreaves Mall in Bendigo, Alfred Deakin Place at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Johnstone Park Forecourt in Geelong, Gippsland Performing Arts Centre in Traralgon and Shepparton Showgrounds.
  • Book lovers across Melbourne’s south east are in for a packed month of storytelling, conversation and creativity as WordFest 2026 returns until 25 June with a huge lineup of authors, workshops and literary events.
  • A slice of the French Alps is heading back to the city, with Fondue Chalet returning to Federation Square for a seven-week winter run until 27 June
  • Mary Eats Cake is bringing back its Scone Festival until Sunday 28 June 2026, the month long event invites guests to build, mix and match their own scone creations or lean into curated combinations from the kitchen team.
  • The Noble Park Winter Skate and Street Fest runs every weekend until 28 June.
  • Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience runs until 29 June –  transforming the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre in Brunswick into a playful universe filled with light, colour and giant bubbles, inviting visitors to explore more than 10 imaginative rooms designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
  • The Childrens International Film Festival returns to the Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn until 10 July.
  • Premiering at ACMI until 12 July 2026, Play School: Come and Play!invites pre-schoolers and their grown-ups behind the scenes of the iconic show, revealing how an episode of Play School is made today.
  • Step into a prehistoric world as more than 60 animatronic dinosaurs arrive across three local zoos for a special seasonal event. Dinos at the Zoo will run until Sunday 12 July at Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary, spanning both the Easter and winter school holiday periods.
  • After drawing almost 140,000 visitors in Brisbane and Perth, BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness is heading to Melbourne for a limited season at The District Docklands until 29 July. Created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens, the inventor of plastination, and curated by physician and designer Dr. Angelina Whalley, the exhibition explores the human body through the lens of emotion, health and wellbeing.
  • A landmark international fashion exhibition is heading to Melbourne’s south east, with The Offbeat Sari set to make its Australian debut at Bunjil Place Gallery until early August. Developed by London’s Design Museum and conceived and curated by Priya Khanchandani, the exhibition brings together 54 groundbreaking saris loaned from leading designers and studios across India.
  • Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Eucalypts of Hodogaya at the Shrine explores the remarkable collaboration that created the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Yokohama where more than 1,500 Commonwealth soldiers, including Australians, are buried in a garden blending Western and Japanese traditions. It runs until August 2026.
  • The Linden New Art Postcard Show running until 1 August is a winter classic in St Kilda. Now in its 36th year, the exhibition brings together up to 1,000 postcard sized artworks by artists from across Australia.
  • Shane Warne’s legacy will take centre stage at a major exhibition presented by the Melbourne Cricket Club of the late cricket icon’s most prized personal items at the Australian Sports Museum until 9 August 2026. WARNE: Treasures of a Legend will feature 48 pieces from his career, offering rare access to objects that shaped one of Australia’s most celebrated sporting stories.
  • Melbourne’s iconic Winter Night Market is making its return to Queen Victoria Market this winter, bringing fire pits, street food, live music and late-night shopping back to the city every Wednesday night until 26 August.
  • Melbourne is getting a deep dive into vinyl, sound and music culture, with RISING and ACMI unveiling The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, at ACMI. Running throughout this year’s RISING event and extended until 31 August, the large scale exhibition explores how vinyl and music have shaped art, fashion, film and social movements.
  • Melbourne Museum will open ROME: Empire, Power, People until Sunday 25 October 2026.The Melbourne-exclusive exhibition will bring more than 150 objects from two of Italy’s leading museums to Australia for the first time, offering an in-depth look at the rise and rule of one of history’s most influential civilisations.
  • A thought-provoking new exhibition EMERGENCE[Y] at Science Gallery Melbournebrings together artists, researchers, and designers to examine how humanity might adapt to a rapidly changing planet until 5 December 2026.
  • Colour at Scienceworks in Spotswood is a vibrant, hands-on exhibition exploring the surprising science behind how we see the world, running until 26 January 2027.
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