❄️ View Australian school holidays 2026
Explore family events in Melbourne today, including what's on in Melbourne this weekend for families, kids' events, live shows and what's on school holidays.
Dates: Thursday 24 December 2026
Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight returns to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Thursday 24 December 2026 from 8pm. Gates open at 4pm. Adult tickets are $88, children and concession $55, family tickets $189.
Dates: Monday 11 January 2027 - Sunday 31 January 2027
The first Grand Slam of the year returns to Melbourne Park from 11 to 31 January 2027, with the main draw running 17 to 31 January. Family-friendly sessions and kids' tennis activities run alongside the tournament.
Dates: Sunday 17 January 2027 - Sunday 07 February 2027
Melbourne's LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival runs from 17 January to 7 February 2027. The Midsumma Carnival and Pride March are free, with ticketed shows across the city.
Dates: Wednesday 24 March 2027 - Sunday 18 April 2027
The comedy festival takes over Melbourne from 24 March to 18 April 2027, with family-friendly shows on across the Term 1 school holidays. Ticketed.
Dates: Sunday 20 September 2026 - Sunday 18 October 2026
Family event at Polly Woodside in Melbourne.
Dates: Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Sunday 08 November 2026
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons experience is back at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium from 16 September to 8 November 2026, included with general admission.
Spot island characters, collect stamps and meet Isabelle during school-holiday sessions.
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