C&G's Guide: What's on in Melbourne
As Melbourne begins to reopen and lift restrictions, you can truly feel the festive spirit this Summer. Even though some of our bigger events are still on hold, there’s still plenty of choices whether you’re spending the day with family or catching up with friends. Enjoy a COVIDSafe Summer and wonderful holiday season with C&G’s guide to Melbourne’s most anticipated events!
City of Melbourne will be making your spirits bright and merry these holidays, with festivities happening across the CBD at many iconic landmarks. These include Christmas Square, Projections, Myer Christmas Windows, Santa’s Big Workshop, and various other fun-filled activities to explore for the whole family.
The Christmas Festival website showcases various events, decorations and gift ideas to explore throughout different dates and price ranges. Additionally, City of Melbourne is making Christmas simpler with free parking until the 3rd of January 2021. Download your free parking voucher and find further details here.
The renowned National Gallery of Victoria is back open and ready to welcome everyone back. Their latest exhibition, NGV Triennial, brings contemporary art, design and architecture into focus. Not only will it be easy on the eyes, but it also offers a thought-provoking view of this particular time in the world.
Until the 18th of April 2021, catch the exhibition and see amazing work exploring geography, perspective and genre. Giving voice to emerging artists and featuring some of the world’s most accomplished talent, entry is free – making it a great, affordable day out for the whole family.
After a sell-out season in 2019, RANDOM INTERNATIONAL’s unmissable activation has returned for an encore summer season. Rain Room is a 100-square metre expanse of torrential rainfall that responds to your presence and movement, allowing you to control the weather and nature.
This exhibition has travelled far and wide - from London, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai and beyond. However, Melburnians can find it at Jackalope Pavillion in St Kilda, until the 28th of March 2021. Don’t miss out of this memorable, socially distanced and Insta-worthy art exhibition!
Imaginaria offers an hour-long walk-through experience, where technology and imagination collide. In a place of light, sound and wonder, you and the family can immerse yourselves in what can be described as “part-game, part-gallery and part-journey.”
Head to the heart of Melbourne at The District Docklands and immerse yourself in shimmering light sculptures and multi-dimensional light mazes. There’s plenty of fun for all ages until the 31st of January 2021!
Last but not least, one for the adults! Juniperloozer comes from ‘Juni’ – an abbreviation for gin’s signature botanical juniper – and palooza, which refers to how much we enjoy a good party and celebration. Enjoy liquid masterpieces crafted with all-Australian spirits and botanicals topped with premium tonics and mixers by CAPI and StrangeLove.
Taking place at Pilgrim until the 28th of February 2021, drink from bulb glasses and take as many snaps as you do sips. For just $59 per person for a two-hour session, you can choose from a selection of gins, house wines, beer and tapas at a gorgeous venue by the Yarra River. Book here!