International rock legends The Hives are returning to Australia this July, kicking off their highly anticipated world tour with four headline shows in Fremantle, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. These will be their first live performances down under in nearly a decade, promising high-energy garage rock anthems and the band’s signature electrifying stage presence. Known for classics like ‘Hate To Say I Told You So’ and ‘Tick Tick Boom’, The Hives have solidified their place in rock history over their 30-year career. Sharing stages with icons like AC/DC and The Rolling Stones, the Swedish five-piece has earned critical acclaim, Grammy nominations, and a reputation…
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This list will be updated as more April events are announced so check back regularly. Events running throughout April What’s on in and around Melbourne 1-6 April 2025 What’s on in and around Melbourne 7-13 April 2025 What’s on in and around Melbourne 14-20 April 2025 What’s on in and around Melbourne 21-30 April 2025 What’s on in regional Victoria 1-30 April 2025
British comedian Jimmy Carr is returning to Australia in 2026 to shock, offend, and most importantly, make you laugh. Thecomedy maestro is bringing his brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, down with a massive 21-date tour spanning February to May. Known for his razor-sharp wit and no-holds-barred humour, Carr has built a global reputation for pushing boundaries. His jokes aren’t for the easily offended, but for fans of edgy, fast-paced comedy, this tour is a must-see. Rising to fame in the early 2000s, Carr became a staple of British comedy with stand-up specials, panel shows, and hosting gigs. He has released…
Melbourne is set for an electrifying cricket season, with Cricket Australia unveiling its 2025-26 international schedule, featuring the historic Men’s Ashes Boxing Day Test and high-octane clashes against India. The action-packed summer will see world-class cricket across three major Melbourne matches from October 2025 to March 2026. The NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test against England headlines the season, marking the first Men’s Ashes Test at the MCG since 2017-18. Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins anticipates record crowds: “With a large population of English and Indian supporters in Melbourne, we are expecting the atmosphere to be electric, with attendance and viewership…
Global superstar Ricky Martin will bring his electrifying stage show back to Australia in November 2025 for his first tour Down Under in ten years. The Puerto Rican icon, known for mega-hits like ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ and ‘She Bangs’, will perform four arena shows with special guest Rita Ora. “Australia holds a special place in my heart,” Martin said in a statement. “The warmth and energy of the fans there are incredible, and I can’t wait to share music and memories with all of you this November.” The tour kicks off at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on November 1,…
A woman crouches onstage, her lower half digitally warped into the sinuous tail of an eel. Another performer’s body splinters into fragments, reassembling as something neither fully human nor machine. This is the surreal, mesmerizing world of Body Corp, the latest work from boundary-pushing choreographer Sarah Aiken. Blending dance, digital projection, and found-object costumes, Aiken crafts a living collage where bodies morph into impossible forms—part organic, part technological. Dancers dissolve into pixelated distortions, then re-emerge as mythic hybrids, questioning where humanity ends and artifice begins. The effect is disorienting, poetic, and deeply provocative. At its core, Body Corp interrogates our fractured relationship with…
Federation Square is giving families and film enthusiasts the opportunity to immerse themselves in the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli during the Studio Ghibli Afternoons. From 14-17 April, starting at 2 pm daily, the Main Square will host a mini-film festival with free back-to-back screenings of some of the studio’s most beloved films. The lineup features classics such as Castle in the Sky, Howl’s Moving Castle, Pom Poko, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, My Neighbour Totoro, The Cat Returns, Whisper of the Heart, and the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away. Each film offers a journey into imaginative storytelling and stunning animation that have captivated audiences worldwide. Attendees can…
Prepare to be captivated as internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro unveils his latest masterpiece, the Trail of Lights, set to illuminate Mildura’s Lock Island from 4 April 2025. Renowned for his iconic Field of Light at Uluru, Munro brings his visionary artistry to Victoria, promising an enchanting fusion of light and landscape. The prominent light artist has also produced large-scale, immersive works that have lit up spaces across the globe including in the US, UK, Europe and South Korea. The Trail of Lights comprises more than 12,500 illuminated ‘fireflies’ and 22 ‘Gone Fishing’ sculptures, creating a mesmerising pathway through the island’s natural beauty. As night descends,…
The Matildas are set to ignite Marvel Stadium when they take on Argentina’s La Albiceleste in a high-stakes international showdown on Friday 30 May 2025 —kicking off a thrilling two-match series ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. With the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in South America on the horizon, these matches are crucial for Australia’s preparation. Football Australia CEO James Johnson said: “We are delighted to secure Argentina, one of the top South American nations… These matches will help us refine our approach heading into a tournament that will also serve as a Women’s World Cup Qualifier.”…
Following rave reviews and multiple sold-out seasons, the acclaimed queer black comedy Trophy Boys will tour nationally this year, including a return to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio for a limited season from 12 – 24 August 2025. Set on the biggest night of the Melbourne academic calendar—the Grand Final of the Year 12 Interschool Debating Tournament—Trophy Boys follows an all-boys team from an elite private school as they’re tasked with arguing that “feminism has failed women.” Performed by a female and non-binary cast in masculine drag, the play unfolds in real time during the debate’s one-hour prep window, blending riotous comedy with a biting critique…
A groundbreaking international exhibition that explores the connection between society, art, and design through the lens of play is coming to the Incinerator Gallery in Melbourne’s west. The Playground Project is making its much-anticipated southern hemisphere debut from 28 June to 12 October 2025, bringing a bold new vision of playground design to Australian audiences. Already a sensation across Europe, the UK, and the US, The Playground Project showcases the history of playgrounds as spaces of innovation, experimentation, and collaboration between artists, architects, city planners, and activists. This Australian-first iteration will not only highlight key international playground designs but also feature visionary…
In a thrilling homage to cinema history, Jaws in Concert is set to make waves at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on August 30, 2025. This unique event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1975 thriller, Jaws, by pairing the film’s screening with a live orchestral performance of John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score. Audiences will experience the suspenseful tale of Amity Island’s infamous great white shark with heightened intensity, as the Australian Pops Orchestra, under the baton of Sarah-Grace Williams, performs the gripping soundtrack in real-time synchronization with the film. This 65-piece ensemble promises to bring Williams’ masterful compositions to life, adding a new dimension to the cinematic classic. Given…