Melbourne in June 2025 embraces the winter season with immersive art, live music, theatrical performances, and hearty food festivals. Here’s your curated guide to what’s on around the city this month:
Pop Culture, Markets and Community Events:
Concerts and Music:
Art and Exhibitions:
Festivals and Special Events:
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
Sporting Events:
Food, Drink and Fun:
Conferences and Expos:
Pop Culture and Community Events:
- Winter Night Market
- Dates: Wednesdays in June 2025
- Where: Queen Victoria Market
- Details: Fire pits, street food, mulled wine, and live music return for the winter season at Melbourne’s favourite night market.
Concerts and Music:
- Candlelight: Best of Hans Zimmer
- Dates: June 14, 2025
- Where: Melbourne Town Hall
- Details: Enjoy cinematic scores from Inception, The Lion King, and Interstellar under candlelight.
- Brunswick Music Festival – Winter Series
- Dates: Throughout June 2025
- Where: Venues around Brunswick
- Details: A cooler version of the city’s iconic music showcase, featuring indie, folk, and jazz across intimate venues.
Art and Exhibitions:
- Melbourne Now – NGV Australia
- Dates: All month
- Where: Federation Square
- Details: Contemporary art and design from Melbourne creatives remains a key attraction through winter.
- Screen Worlds – ACMI
- Dates: Ongoing
- Where: ACMI, Fed Square
- Details: A free, interactive exhibit tracing the history of film, gaming, and digital culture.
Festivals and Special Events:
- RISING Festival – Final Weeks
- Dates: Through June 15, 2025
- Where: Various CBD and inner-city locations
- Details: Enjoy light-based art installations, outdoor performances, and nocturnal food offerings as RISING wraps up its city-wide program.
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
- Mary Poppins – The Musical
- Dates: Throughout June 2025
- Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre
- Details: The magic nanny returns with show-stopping choreography and beloved songs.
Sporting Events:
- AFL Season – Midyear Rivalries
- Dates: Every weekend in June
- Where: MCG, Marvel Stadium
- Details: Collingwood, Richmond, Carlton and others battle it out in key mid-season AFL clashes.
Food, Drink and Fun:
- Fireside Yarra Valley – Preview Events
- Dates: Late June 2025
- Where: Various wineries and venues
- Details: Warm up with red wines, fire feasts, and cellar door events across the Yarra Valley in this seasonal lead-in.
Conferences and Expos:
- Good Design Australia Awards 2025
- Dates: June 12, 2025
- Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Details: Honouring innovation in product, architecture, digital, and service design with exhibits and keynote talks.
These events highlight the cultural richness and diversity of Melbourne in June 2025. Check official event websites for the latest updates and ticket information.
There is something for everyone—from sports enthusiasts and food lovers to theatre buffs and tech professionals.
For the latest and more detailed information, the websites below are great resources.
Want more What’s On details?
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- What’s On Melbourne for a comprehensive overview of events.
- Time Out Melbourne for major events, festivals, and fringe shows.
- All Events in Melbourne for a range of events including festivals, parties, and sports events.
- Tot Hot or Not for family-friendly activities and events.
- Eventworld for details on concerts happening in Melbourne.
- National Theatre Melbourne for theatre performances and dance showcases.
- Eventbrite for various cultural and music festivals.
- Secret Melbourne for cultural events like candlelight concerts and Halloween fairs.
Melbourne is brimming with events in June, offering a wide array of entertainment, from large-scale concerts and festivals to intimate theatre shows and unique market and community events.
You are sure to find something to do in the intimate streets of Melbourne, Australia! Enjoy!
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