What’s On in Melbourne in June in 2024

Hello June – we’re almost halfway through the year. I know we always say it, but how did that happen?!

In Melbourne, June marks the start of winter. Those autumnal gold, orange and red leaves are now starting to fall, and fireplaces are being stoked, creating cosy places to escape from the chill.

Here’s a curated selection of the must-dos happening this June in Melbourne.

Melbourne weather in June

The average temperature in Melbourne in June hovers between 7°C and 14°C during the day, so it’s definitely time to start rugging up.

There’s usually not too much rain, but you can expect a few days, with around 50mm falling throughout the entire month.

Check the upcoming Melbourne weather forecast online, and read my full guide to winter in Melbourne.

Public holidays in Melbourne in June

Monday 10 June marks the King’s Birthday public holiday.

Major events and festivals in June

Check back regularly throughout the month – I’ll keep this page updated as I hunt down more events!

RISING

This incredible, can’t-miss night-time festival features more than 105 events across 16 days. There are activities and installations for all ages, with art, dance, live music, installations and theatre.

Lightscape

Be mesmerised by an eight-metre sphere filled with over 20,000 moving LEDs, singing trees and a flickering fire garden among colour-changing installations, soundscapes and large-scale illuminated sculptures.

Theatre, film and music

Firelight Festival and Firelight Labyrinth

Fire installations, laser shows, live music, fire twirlers and plenty of snacks and beverages – it’s all at the Firelight Festival. This year’s experience includes the Firelight Labyrinth, where visitors will weave their way through a mythical underground maze of light and sound.

Candelight Concert Series with Fever

Fever brings their stunning candlelit concerts to venues across Melbourne. There’s everything from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to tributes to Ed Sheeran, Amy Winehouse and Aretha Franklin.

Rumour Has It

Starring award-winning British performer Naomi Price, Rumour Has It charts the astonishing story of British soul sensation Adele.

Beauty and the Beast

The much-loved classic tale comes to the stage in a spectacular performance.

Sunset Boulevard

The glitz and glamour of the Golden Age of Hollywood comes to Melbourne in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman.

WICKED the Musical

Long before Dorothy arrived in the Land of Oz, there were two young witches: Elphaba, whose skin is green, and Glinda, who is blonde and beautiful. See how one became good and one became wicked.

Chicago the Musical

The longest-running musical on Broadway is headed to Melbourne – come and enjoy all that jazz.

Melbourne Magic Show

Have your mind blown by the magic and illusion of Master Magician Luke Hocking.

Museums and art

The Art of Banksy: Without Limits

The Art of Banksy: Without Limits features more than 180 artworks, such as certified art, prints on different kinds of materials, photos, sculptures, installations, digital installations, murals and mapping shows.

The NBA Exhibition

The NBA’s first and only global touring exhibition brings you the chance to see how you stack up against the NBA greats, see exclusive memorabilia and play arcade basketball games.

Pharaoh

Presented in partnership with the British Museum, this NGV exhibition celebrates 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture.

Victoria the T. rex

Come meet Melbourne Museum’s newest visitor, Victoria the T. rex – a 12-metre-long, 3.6-metre-high, 66-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil.

Africa Fashion

More than 200 works will feature in the NGV’s Africa Fashion exhibit, which celebrates the creativity, ingenuity, and global impact of contemporary African fashions from the mid-twentieth century to the present day.

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius

The Lume’s newest immersive exhibition celebrates the life and art of of Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

Melbourne Design Week

Melbourne Design Week celebrates design in an annual 11-day program of talks, tours, exhibitions, launches, installations, and workshops across the city.

Planetarium Nights

Head to Scienceworks for an adults-only, after dark experience. June’s events include The Dark Matter Mystery (all about that mysterious dark matter) and Space Tour (a journey through the most beautiful places in the universe).

Monopoly Dreams

Immerse yourself in giant Monopoly sets, win prizes and – most importantly – stay out of jail!

Experience the Dome Promenade

One of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings has opened a hidden part that hasn’t been accessible to the public for 100 years.

Food and drink events in June

Donut Festival

Get ready to indulge in a weekend of sugary goodness and holey treats at the Queen Vic Market’s two-day Donut Festival returns to Queen Vic Market.

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market is back at Queen Vic Market every Wednesday evening, with street food trucks and stalls, local brewers and distillers, shopping and lively entertainment.

GABS Craft Beer Festival

Each year, 120 different breweries from across Australia, New Zealand and around the world make brand new, limited-edition unique beers and ciders exclusively for GABS.

Mould: A Cheese Festival

Cheese? Yes please! This festival celebrates crumbly cheddars,  gooey camemberts and bitey blues from the best artisan producers across the country.

Community events

Mabo Day Concert

Commemorate the huge achievements of Meriam man Eddie Mabo at this free community concert with song and dance performances and talks about Native Title.

A Taste of Portugal

Get a taste of Portugal at the Queen Vic Market. This festival unites Portuguese-speaking communities from Portugal, Brazil and East Timor, with food, drinks, competitions, dance classes and more.

What are you most excited to see and do in June in Melbourne?