Featured Events in Melbourne in April, 2025 (May Updated)

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Drawn from the NGV Collection and spanning all periods and media, this exhibition of cats and dogs in art and design reveals how our domesticated companions have long been a rich source of visual imagery – from ancient history to the present day. The exhibition features works by contemporary and historical artists including Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco de Goya, Albrecht Dürer, Pierre Bonnard, Eileen Mayo, David Hockney, Jeff Koons, Hulda Guzmán and more alongside celebrated Australian artists, including Claudia Moodoonuthi, Trevor Turbo Brown, Atong Atem, Charles Blackman, Grace Cossington Smith and Nora Heysen. Presented thematically, with dogs on one side and cats on the other, the exhibition unpacks particular behaviours, cultural symbolism and art-historical motifs. These include: working dogs and cats; mythology; religion and spirituality; and cats and dogs in popular culture. Traversing painting, prints, drawings, textiles, photography, sculpture, decorative arts and fashion, Cats & Dogs reveals the global appeal of these animals across borders and cultures, with works from Australia, Europe, Asia and North America.

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Drawn from the NGV Collection and spanning all periods and media, this exhibition of cats and dogs in art and design reveals how our domesticated companions have long been a rich source of visual imagery – from ancient history to the present day. The exhibition features works by contemporary and historical artists including Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco de Goya, Albrecht Dürer, Pierre Bonnard, Eileen Mayo, David Hockney, Jeff Koons, Hulda Guzmán and more alongside celebrated Australian artists, including Claudia Moodoonuthi, Trevor Turbo Brown, Atong Atem, Charles Blackman, Grace Cossington Smith and Nora Heysen. Presented thematically, with dogs on one side and cats on the other, the exhibition unpacks particular behaviours, cultural symbolism and art-historical motifs. These include: working dogs and cats; mythology; religion and spirituality; and cats and dogs in popular culture. Traversing painting, prints, drawings, textiles, photography, sculpture, decorative arts and fashion, Cats & Dogs reveals the global appeal of these animals across borders and cultures, with works from Australia, Europe, Asia and North America.

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition, Cats & Dogs explores humanity’s deep connection to these animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Drawn from the NGV Collection and spanning all periods and media, this exhibition of cats and dogs in art and design reveals how our domesticated companions have long been a rich source of visual imagery – from ancient history to the present day. The exhibition features works by contemporary and historical artists including Rembrandt van Rijn, Francisco de Goya, Albrecht Dürer, Pierre Bonnard, Eileen Mayo, David Hockney, Jeff Koons, Hulda Guzmán and more alongside celebrated Australian artists, including Claudia Moodoonuthi, Trevor Turbo Brown, Atong Atem, Charles Blackman, Grace Cossington Smith and Nora Heysen. Presented thematically, with dogs on one side and cats on the other, the exhibition unpacks particular behaviours, cultural symbolism and art-historical motifs. These include: working dogs and cats; mythology; religion and spirituality; and cats and dogs in popular culture. Traversing painting, prints, drawings, textiles, photography, sculpture, decorative arts and fashion, Cats & Dogs reveals the global appeal of these animals across borders and cultures, with works from Australia, Europe, Asia and North America.

This new immersive exhibition relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the long room at Immigration Museum.

Explore this one-of-a-kind exhibition and journey through the evolution of the beloved book. From the artistry of book design and production to the evolution of illustration, this tour charts the history of books from the Middle Ages to modern times. World of the Book features more than 300 rare, remarkable and historically significant items from the State Collection, each with a unique story that highlights the cultural and emotional impact books have had across generations.

This new immersive exhibition relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the long room at Immigration Museum.

This new immersive exhibition relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the long room at Immigration Museum.

Explore this one-of-a-kind exhibition and journey through the evolution of the beloved book. From the artistry of book design and production to the evolution of illustration, this tour charts the history of books from the Middle Ages to modern times. World of the Book features more than 300 rare, remarkable and historically significant items from the State Collection, each with a unique story that highlights the cultural and emotional impact books have had across generations.

Stitchin’ Stories: Blak and Threadly celebrates First Peoples fashion and textiles as powerful expressions of culture, history and identity. The exhibition features stunning creations by eight visionary First Peoples Designers from the KHT’s Blak Design Program 2025.

Stitchin’ Stories: Blak and Threadly celebrates First Peoples fashion and textiles as powerful expressions of culture, history and identity. The exhibition features stunning creations by eight visionary First Peoples Designers from the KHT’s Blak Design Program 2025.

林俊杰的JJ20 FINAL LAP世界巡迴演唱會即將在墨爾本的Rod Laver Arena隆重舉行。活動將於2025年4月11日當地時間晚上8點準時開始，屆時粉絲們將在澳洲墨爾本市中心的200 Batman Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004地點共同見證這場音樂盛事。票價範圍從澳幣148到2,200元人民幣不等，滿足不同需求的觀眾。演出當天，觀眾需攜帶護照和購票二維碼，前往Rod Laver Arena的售票亭取票入場，規定時間為演出前。這次演唱會是林俊杰20週年音樂生涯的壯舉，將帶來全新的音樂饗宴和視覺震撼。不容錯過的《JJ林俊杰 JJ20 FINAL LAP世界巡迴演唱會》，讓您在墨爾本感受最動人心絃的音樂饗宴！

Curated by the NGV in collaboration with the artist especially for Australian audiences, the exhibition Yayoi Kusama includes many works never-before-seen by local audiences as well as a diverse display of the artist’s popular immersive rooms, including the global unveiling of the artist’s most recent immersive infinity mirror room work. Comprising more than 180 works, the exhibition is the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia and one of the most comprehensive retrospectives of the artist ever presented globally. Featuring painting, sculpture, collage, fashion, video and installation, the exhibition reveals the astonishing breadth of Kusama’s multidisciplinary practice. Yayoi Kusama will be displayed across the entire ground floor of NGV International and extend into NGV’s public spaces and the surrounding Melbourne Arts Precinct including NGV’s iconic Waterwall, Great Hall, and Federation Court. A major highlight of the exhibition will be an impressive assembly of Kusama’s iconic immersive installations, including her infinity rooms that ingeniously use mirrors to create the visual illusion of infinite space. A new, never-before-seen kaleidoscopic infinity mirror room, currently in development especially for the exhibition, will make its global premiere in Melbourne. The exhibition also includes the Australian debut of Dancing Pumpkin, a towering 5-metre-tall bronze sculpture newly acquired by the NGV with the support of the Loti and Victor Smorgon fund. Conceived by the artist in 2020, Dancing Pumpkin takes her iconic motif into new and surprising conceptual terrain and allows audiences to walk under the towering sculpture. The exhibition also features the Australian premiere of THE HOPE OF THE POLKA DOTS BURIED IN INFINITY WILL ETERNALLY COVER THE UNIVERSE, 2019, which visually entangles viewers within 6 metre-high tentacular forms covered in yellow-and-black polka dots. A further highlight will be the presentation of Narcissus Garden, a new iteration of the installation Kusama first presented unofficially at the Venice Biennale in 1966. This installation comprises 1400 stainless silver balls, each 30cm in diameter and presented en masse as visitors enter the Gallery. The NGV will have an opportunity to acquire this work for its Collection through the 2024 Annual Appeal, which invites philanthropic donations of any size. Our public spaces will also be transformed by Kusama’s signature polka-dots, extending the sensory experience of Kusama’s work beyond the exhibition galleries to include a site-specific artwork for the NGV’s iconic Waterwall and an installation of enormous balloons that will float playfully over visitors’ heads in NGV International’s Great Hall, titled Dots Obsession.

Ultra Australia is an outdoor electronic music festival that is a part of Ultra Music Festival's worldwide expansion, which has now spread to twenty three countries.Ultra Australia made its debut as a single day event under the Road to Ultra banner on 24 February 2018, and took place at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia. In 2025, Ultra will return to Australia with a brand-new lineup. On April 12, the Ultra team will arrive in Melbourne, continuing the grand scale of the Ultra tradition, with multiple stages including the main stage and RESISTANCE, catering to audiences with different musical preferences. Martin Garrix and Axwell will continue to perform, and electronic music maestros Knock2, Da Tweekaz, Deborah De Luca, and Sub Zero Project will also deliver spectacular performances.

探索最新的寵物趨勢和創新產品，不妨親臨2025年澳洲寵物展，在墨爾本這個寵物愛好者的天堂。著名的墨爾本展覽場地將於2025-04-29迎來一場盛大的寵物節慶，為您展示最新的寵物護理知識、寵物食品和配件。屆時，一流的專家和品牌代表將分享他們對寵物健康和福祉的熱忱。無論您是尋找寵物照護的專業建議，還是想要為您的毛小孩尋找最合適的產品，2025年澳洲寵物展都將是您不容錯過的盛事。詳情和票價，敬請留意展會官方網頁的最新更新。請將日期標記在您的日曆上，期待與您在展覽會上相遇。

Asake live at Theory! Get ready for an electrifying night of music and vibes as African superstar Asake takes the stage at Theory Nightclub! Known for his chart-topping hits and high-energy performances, Asake is bringing his unique blend of Afrobeat, Amapiano, and street vibes to create an unforgettable experience. This exclusive event will feature a 30-minute DJ set, setting the tone for an epic night before Asake delivers his signature live performance. Don’t miss your chance to dance, sing along, and be part of a night filled with rhythm, passion, and pure energy. Tickets are limited, so secure yours now for the ultimate Afrobeat experience! Must be 21+ to enter Dress code strictly enforced Information Source: Theory Uptown | eventbrite

From cyberpunk megacities and first knowledges to rewilded landscapes and sci fi renegades, The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow. Through more than 180 works, this immersive exhibition invites you to step into the imaginations of 19 creative visionaries from around the globe. Experience how futures are imagined and made onscreen, with artworks, sets, props, scripts, clips, costumes and original design materials on display. Explore a wealth of Afrofuturist creations, including costumes from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever by legendary designer Ruth E. Carter. See how the cityscapes of Cyberpunk 2077, Blade Runner 2049 and The Creator were dreamed up through stunning concept art and intricate models. Enter the kaleidoscopic world of Icelandic pop goddess Björk, with masks, dresses and artworks designed for her music video ‘The Gate’. Witness the reclamation of First Nations, South Asian and Pacific futures through fashion activism and remixed rituals and mythologies

From cyberpunk megacities and first knowledges to rewilded landscapes and sci fi renegades, The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow. Through more than 180 works, this immersive exhibition invites you to step into the imaginations of 19 creative visionaries from around the globe. Experience how futures are imagined and made onscreen, with artworks, sets, props, scripts, clips, costumes and original design materials on display. Explore a wealth of Afrofuturist creations, including costumes from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever by legendary designer Ruth E. Carter. See how the cityscapes of Cyberpunk 2077, Blade Runner 2049 and The Creator were dreamed up through stunning concept art and intricate models. Enter the kaleidoscopic world of Icelandic pop goddess Björk, with masks, dresses and artworks designed for her music video ‘The Gate’. Witness the reclamation of First Nations, South Asian and Pacific futures through fashion activism and remixed rituals and mythologies

One of the most famous tragedies in modern history, the story of theTitanicand its ill-fated maiden voyage continues to enthral, educate and break hearts more than 110 years since she sank to the bottom of the ocean. Collect your boarding pass and embark on a journey to explore the powerful stories of those who travelled and worked onboard the legendary ship. This is the only exhibition in Australia to feature more than 200 real artefacts, recovered directly from the wreck site.Titanic: The Artefact Exhibitionfocuses on the voyage’s compelling human stories, taking visitors on a memorable journey through the events of that fateful night.

Come Join Us For An Unforgettable Experience Featuring Sexxy Red & Friends Live For One Night Only At The Biggest Springfest Event In Texas ! This Event Includes The Following Reasons You Cannot Miss Out : Sexyy Red & Friends Live 2 Story Luxury Venue 4 Full Bars Private VIP Lounge Celebrity Guests Laser Show Hookah Service Full Kitchen Valet Parking & More Must Have ID For Entry - This Event Is 18 + Entry - Security Enforced For VIP Table Reservations Contact : 469.456.2001 : All Sales Are Final : Police Enforced Information Source: Xclusive Entertainment | eventbrite

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of the most prestigious comedy festivals in the world, held in Melbourne, Australia from March to April every year. Since its inception in 1987, the comedy festival has grown into one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world, on par with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Montreal Laughter Festival. The comedy festival brings together comedians from all over the world, covering stand-up comedy, improvisation, burlesque, musical comedy and other forms, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators. In addition to performances in theaters and clubs, workshops, competitions and street performances are also held during the festival, providing a stage for emerging and veteran comedians to showcase their talents. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is not only a carnival feast for comedy lovers, but also an important event on the Australian cultural calendar with its humor, creativity and inclusiveness.

COME JOIN US FOR AN ELEGANT NIGHT OF ART & JAZZ! LIVE MUSIC, ART, CULTURE, AND TONS OF NETWORKING! YOU DON'T WON'T TO MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!! LET'S COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE BLACK CULTURE WHILE WE GET A CHANCE TO MINGLE WITH THE BEST DFW HAS TO OFFER!!! FORMAL ATTIRE REQUIRED!! FOR MORE QUESTIONS CONTACT ANTOINE WHITE AT 314-630-4465!!!! Information Source: YBE PROMOTIONS | eventbrite

TX32 Town Hall with Congresswoman Julie Johnson, emceed by Commissioner Andy Sommerman with special guest, Reverend Bryant Phelps. You are invited to this in-person town hall discussion at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church. This is your opportunity to hear updates from Congresswoman Johnson, ask questions, and share your thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing us all today. Your voice is essential in shaping our future, and we look forward to an open and productive conversation. Doors open at 6:OO PM. Event begins at 7:00PM . ADA parking and reserved seating will be available. Attendees can also submit their town hall questions and mobility accommodations here: https://forms.gle/Ucn9sdS5s1ATpf488 No Signs or Banners – Signs and banners are not permitted inside of the venue, as they can block the view of other community members. No Weapons Allowed – Firearms, dangerous weapons, explosives, and incendiary devices are strictly prohibited within this facility per Office of General Counsel, Statute 18 U.S. Code § 930 . Signage will be posted throughout the venue as a reminder. Emergency Preparedness – Local law enforcement will be on site to handle any emergency situations. Orderly Participation – Anyone causing repeated disruptions may be asked to leave. Ticketed Requirement – This event requires a ticket for entry. Anyone registering day of will need to check in before entry and provide name, address, and contact info to enter. Information Source: U.S. Congresswoman Julie Johnson | eventbrite

DOWN BAD because you missed The Eras Tour? Or do you just miss it because IT'S OVER NOW? Well, best believe you don’t need to be a TORTURED POET about it…be FEARLESS and attend Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (Drag Brunch Version) in Dallas at North Italia Uptown on Saturday 4/26 with seating at 10:00 AM and the show starts at 11:00 AM. We’ll have drag queens celebrating all the eras from the tour (and maybe one will make a DEBUT)! And for the acoustic set, you could live your WILDEST DREAMS and perform a number yourself. You will NOT be asked to calm down. So make the friendship bracelets and come dressed in your favorite Taylor look or era. Bring your Swiftie besties because IT’S NICE TO HAVE A FRIEND, or come by yourself and make new Swiftie friends as we celebrate Miss Americana with the art of drag! We'll also have some games to play to put your Swiftie knowledge to the test! Hosted by Glitteress and also featuring performances by Tiffany Vogue, Lorelei, Die Anna, and Barbra, Please! Are you...READY FOR IT? Come have THE BEST DAY and meet me at midday for proper TAYLebration! Information Source: Cmart Take Productions | eventbrite

Süre: İki Perde / 90 Dakika Kim bilir belki de aşk eski bir yalandı, bütün suç da Adem ile Havva'daydı. Ya da en baştan aşkı bize çok yanlış anlatmışlardı. Bir evlilik ve aşk aranjmanı.. Evlilik yeminleri, güzel aşk sözcükleri ile başlayan, evlilik seramonisinden delilik rapsodisine uzanan trajik bir süreç. Information Source: THEATROOM | eventbrite

iCAN PROMOTIONS & PALM BAY LAVA presents “LAUGH & BRUNCH” SUNDAY APRIL 27th 2025 Time: 2pm - 8pm Hosted by MAJAH HYPE Music by DJ GOLDFINGA & SUPA PUDGIE For info: contact @iCAN PROMOTIONS OR @PALM BAY LAVA (instagram/facebook) NON REFUNDABLE EVENT $500 package - 6 tickets - 2 premium bottles - food inclusive - VIP hostess $200 package (couples) - 2 tickets - 1 premium bottle - food inclusive - VIP hostess $150 package (VIP seats) - 3 tickets - food inclusive - VIP hostess Information Source: Palm Bay Lava & iCan promotion | eventbrite

Curated by the NGV in collaboration with the artist especially for Australian audiences, the exhibition Yayoi Kusama includes many works never-before-seen by local audiences as well as a diverse display of the artist’s popular immersive rooms, including the global unveiling of the artist’s most recent immersive infinity mirror room work. Comprising more than 180 works, the exhibition is the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia and one of the most comprehensive retrospectives of the artist ever presented globally. Featuring painting, sculpture, collage, fashion, video and installation, the exhibition reveals the astonishing breadth of Kusama’s multidisciplinary practice. Yayoi Kusama will be displayed across the entire ground floor of NGV International and extend into NGV’s public spaces and the surrounding Melbourne Arts Precinct including NGV’s iconic Waterwall, Great Hall, and Federation Court. A major highlight of the exhibition will be an impressive assembly of Kusama’s iconic immersive installations, including her infinity rooms that ingeniously use mirrors to create the visual illusion of infinite space. A new, never-before-seen kaleidoscopic infinity mirror room, currently in development especially for the exhibition, will make its global premiere in Melbourne. The exhibition also includes the Australian debut of Dancing Pumpkin, a towering 5-metre-tall bronze sculpture newly acquired by the NGV with the support of the Loti and Victor Smorgon fund. Conceived by the artist in 2020, Dancing Pumpkin takes her iconic motif into new and surprising conceptual terrain and allows audiences to walk under the towering sculpture. The exhibition also features the Australian premiere of THE HOPE OF THE POLKA DOTS BURIED IN INFINITY WILL ETERNALLY COVER THE UNIVERSE, 2019, which visually entangles viewers within 6 metre-high tentacular forms covered in yellow-and-black polka dots. A further highlight will be the presentation of Narcissus Garden, a new iteration of the installation Kusama first presented unofficially at the Venice Biennale in 1966. This installation comprises 1400 stainless silver balls, each 30cm in diameter and presented en masse as visitors enter the Gallery. The NGV will have an opportunity to acquire this work for its Collection through the 2024 Annual Appeal, which invites philanthropic donations of any size. Our public spaces will also be transformed by Kusama’s signature polka-dots, extending the sensory experience of Kusama’s work beyond the exhibition galleries to include a site-specific artwork for the NGV’s iconic Waterwall and an installation of enormous balloons that will float playfully over visitors’ heads in NGV International’s Great Hall, titled Dots Obsession.

Ultra Australia is an outdoor electronic music festival that is a part of Ultra Music Festival's worldwide expansion, which has now spread to twenty three countries.Ultra Australia made its debut as a single day event under the Road to Ultra banner on 24 February 2018, and took place at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia. In 2025, Ultra will return to Australia with a brand-new lineup. On April 12, the Ultra team will arrive in Melbourne, continuing the grand scale of the Ultra tradition, with multiple stages including the main stage and RESISTANCE, catering to audiences with different musical preferences. Martin Garrix and Axwell will continue to perform, and electronic music maestros Knock2, Da Tweekaz, Deborah De Luca, and Sub Zero Project will also deliver spectacular performances.

Crafts, playdough, and open-ended play… yes please! Join us for our 4th annual Play Play Play! Easter Party. We will have loads of fun activities for the whole family. The Easter Egg Hunt will start at 3:15. Eggs will be filled with toys, not candy. After the hunt, we will have crafts, playdough play, cloud dough play, kinetic sand play, sensory tables, an open-ended toy section, a ball pit, and a slide. This year, we're also including a DJ and pizza! The activities are all outdoor, child-led, and immersive. The party is desiged to give your little ones a chance to get creative, to get messy, to explore, and of course, to get their wiggles out. This event is for little ones 7 months to 8 years. All activities will be facilitated in true Play Play Play! fashion. Adult supervision is required. Please wear something you're okay getting dirty because our activities will truly be immersive. There is a fun playground and lots of running around space at Cole Park as well. Tickets are needed for kiddos only. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket. Each ticket covers one kiddo and two parents. If you are bringing a baby sibling under 7 months, that kiddo is free. If you have multiples, please purchase the multiples tickets. One Kiddo - $48 Two Kiddos - $90 Three Kiddos - $135 Four Kiddos - $180 Babies 10m + Younger - $40 About Play Play Play!: Hi! I’m Stacey and I’m the founder of Play Play Play! , a children's educational company that promotes all things purposeful play. We host Sensory Play Classes, Sensory Play Parties, Sensory Play Events, and showcase early childhood learning on our Youtube Show. Everything we do is open-ended and child-led. We utilize Montessori-inspired learning to promote critical thinking, analytical thinking, curiosity, fine and gross motor skills, and socialization. We practice STEM, STEAM, and SEL. Come play and join our magical community. Learn more via our website , our Instagram , and our Facebook . And defintiely, tune into our educational, slow-paced, Youtube Show , Play Play Play! with Miss Stacey . Please Note - we aren't allowed to reserve which part of the outdoor space we want, so fingers crossed we can get the spot by the tennis courts. Either way, you definitely won't be able to miss us! Information Source: Play Play Play! | eventbrite

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Culture Love Fashion Show Welcome to the Culture Love Fashion Show ! Get ready to experience a night filled with creativity , diversity , and style . Join us for a showcase of unique and innovative designs celebrating different cultures and fashion trends . This event is all about celebrating individuality and embracing diversity through the art of fashion . Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness talented designers and models strutting their stuff on the runway. Come and show your love for culture and fashion at the Culture Love Fashion Show ! Information Source: eventbrite