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Family events in Melbourne today & what's on school holidays

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The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale

    Dates: Saturday 26 April 2025 - Friday 30 May 2025

  • Address: Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
  • Ages: 8+ years old
What's on Melbourne for families: The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale
What's on Melbourne for families: The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale

Freestyle Kings - Melbourne 2025

    Dates: Saturday 31 May 2025

  • Address: Rod Laver Arena, 200 Batman Ave
  • Ages: All ages
Family & kids events Melbourne: incredible Freestyle Kings 2025 show
Family & kids events Melbourne: incredible Freestyle Kings 2025 show

Get ready to buckle up for the most incredible show on two wheels! Freestyle Kings is coming to Melbourne in 2025, and it will blow you away!

This action-packed, family-friendly extravaganza is designed to keep you at the edge of your seat for 2 hours of non-stop thrills. Get ready to witness jaw-dropping stunts that will leave you gasping in awe!

Disney On Ice - Find Your Hero in Melbourne (2025)

    Dates: Wednesday 16 July 2025 - Sunday 20 July 2025

  • Address: Rod Laver Arena, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Duration: 1.5-2 hours, including a 20-min intermission
  • Ages: 3+ years olds
What's on Melbourne school holidays: Disney On Ice - Find Your Hero
What's on Melbourne school holidays: Disney On Ice - Find Your Hero

Beetlejuice Musical Melbourne

    Dates: Wednesday 07 May 2025 - Sunday 03 August 2025

  • Address: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St
  • Ages: 13+ years old
What's on Melbourne for families: Beetlejuice Musical
What's on Melbourne for families: Beetlejuice Musical

Lightscape Melbourne 2025

    Dates: Friday 20 June 2025 - Sunday 10 August 2025

  • Address: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Melbourne VIC 3004
  • Ages: All ages
What's on in Melbourne for families: Lightscape 2025
What's on in Melbourne for families: Lightscape 2025

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks - Melbourne Show 2025

    Dates: Saturday 09 August 2025 - Sunday 10 August 2025

  • Address: Rod Laver Arena, 200 Batman Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004
  • Ages: All ages
What's on Melbourne in August 2025: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - Glow-N-Fire Party
What's on Melbourne in August 2025: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - Glow-N-Fire Party

Cirque du Soleil Corteo - Melbourne

    Dates: Friday 22 August 2025 - Sunday 24 August 2025

  • Address: John Cain Arena, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3001
  • Duration: 125 minutes with an intermission
  • Ages: All ages
What's on Melbourne in August 2025: Cirque du Soleil Corteo
What's on Melbourne in August 2025: Cirque du Soleil Corteo

Annie The Musical - Melbourne

    Dates: Thursday 10 July 2025 - Sunday 28 September 2025

  • Address: Princess Theatre, 163 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (incl. a 20-min interval)
  • Ages: 6+ years old
What's on in Melbourne in July, August, September 2025: Annie The Musical at Princess Theatre
What's on in Melbourne in July, August, September 2025: Annie The Musical at Princess Theatre

Get ready to sing along and be enchanted by the heartwarming story of Annie The Musical in Melbourne!

Join Annie as she teaches us to never give up hope, accompanied by unforgettable songs like "It's the Hard-Knock Life", "Easy Street", "Tomorrow" and more!

This timeless tale is a must-see for families with kids - don't miss out!

Annie The Musical tickets:

  • Babies and toddlers (Under 2 years of age): FREE with Babes In Arms ticket

IMAGINATOR - Melbourne, Docklands

    Dates: Wednesday 05 March 2025 - Sunday 05 October 2025

  • Address: The District Docklands, 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands, VIC 3008
  • Ages: All age groups
What's on for kids in Melbourne: IMAGINATOR (Formerly Imaginaria), a fantastic play space and interactive experience for all ages
What's on for kids in Melbourne: IMAGINATOR (Formerly Imaginaria), a fantastic play space and interactive experience for all ages

If you're looking for an amazing, interactive experience that the whole family can enjoy, head to IMAGINATOR (previously IMAGINARIA) in Docklands, Melbourne.

This incredible play space offers a range of digital art installations and light shows that are fun for kids and adults alike. IMAGINARIA is an immersive experience that will take you on a journey into a calming and colourful kaleidoscopic experience.

  • Children under 3 years: FREE.

Nitro Circus: Off The Rails Show - Melbourne

    Dates: Saturday 18 October 2025

  • Address: Marvel Stadium, 740 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
  • Duration: 2.5 hours (including interval)
  • Ages: All ages
What's on Melbourne in October 2025: Nitro Circus at Marvel Stadium
What's on Melbourne in October 2025: Nitro Circus at Marvel Stadium

Kids under 4 years - FREE on the lap of a paying adult.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert

    Dates: Friday 24 October 2025

  • Address: Palais Theatre, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
  • Ages: All ages
What's on Melbourne in October 2025: Demon Slayer - one of the most popular anime and Japanese manga in concert
What's on Melbourne in October 2025: Demon Slayer - one of the most popular anime and Japanese manga in concert

Children under 2 years of age: FREE on the knee.

CATS The Musical - Melbourne

    Dates: Sunday 21 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026

  • Address: Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia
  • Duration: 2 hours 20 mins, incl. a 20-min interval
  • Ages: 5+ year olds
What's on Melbourne in December 2025 - January 2026: CATS The Musical
What's on Melbourne in December 2025 - January 2026: CATS The Musical

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