6th December 2019 / Prue Fletcher: What’s on in Melbourne this Summer

Summer is the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the busiest. For many, it's sacred time to spend with family, friends and an opportunity to recharge and re-set for the year ahead. Whether it's music, yoga, food or experiences here is the best Melbourne has to offer across the Summer of 2020.

Families

Summer in the Park I Every Sat from 1 February - 14 March

Pack a picnic and enjoy an evening of sweet Summer sounds with your friends, family and neighbours in some of Boroondara's most beautiful parks.

See website below for locations:
boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/events

The Big Bounce Australia I January 3 - 19

Let your inner child run free at the largest touring inflatable event in the world (Guinness book record certified)!

Flemington Racecourse
thebigbounceaustralia.com.au

Healesville Sanctuary Acoustic Afternoons I 7-8 December, 15-16 & 22-23 February

Enjoy an afternoon of live acoustic music, entertainment and delicious food and drink for the whole family to enjoy! With lawn games like Giant Jenga, Mega 4, Noughts and Crosses and Bubble Play, the kids will be entertained for hours in the peaceful setting of the Sanctuary.

Healesville Sanctuary
zoo.org.au/healesville/whats-on/events/

NGV Kids Summer Festival I 11 Jan - 20 Jan

Forgot to replenish the art supplies for school holidays? Fear not, the NGV kids Summer festival will be running across the NGV and Ian Potter Centre. KAWS will still take centre stage, with teen screen printing and daily art programmes scheduled via their website.

National Gallery of Victoria
ngv.vic.gov.au/kids

Catch Up With Friends

Hank Marvin Markets I Sat and Sun 9am-3pm

With taglines that read 'support local' and 'arrive hungry', the Hank Marin Markets had me at hello! This is a great place to schedule a brunch date with friends with dining halls, plenty of seating, kids activities, complimentary hand stitched blankets and groovy tunes. Dog friendly and entry is free.

Saturdays: Elsternwick Primary
Sundays: Malvern Valley Primary (starts Jan 19 2020)
hankmarvin.com.au

Barefoot Cinema I 26 December - 6 Feb

A cinema experience showcasing breathtaking views is coming to us from three different locations.

Portsea, Mount Martha and Rippon Lea Estate
barefootcinema.com.au

AO Live Stage I Jan 20 - 2 Feb

The AO Live Stage has become one of Melbourne's biggest parties and is hosting some of the hottest Australian and International acts. The AO Live Stage is set to return in 2020 with 15 consecutive days of music, including the hugely popular Cooper's Saturday.

Olympic Boulevard, Rod Laver Arena
ausopen.com/visit/event-info/entertainment

Sidney Myer Free Concert Series I 5 Feb - 14 Feb

With a 90 year history, there's a good reason these concerts have become a Melbourne summertime tradition! Featuring a trio of performances from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as well as one of my favourites headlining, Katie Noonan, you'll want to just stretch out on the grass all summer long.

Sidney Myer Music Bowl
mso.com.au/whats-on/2020

Wellness

JAGGAD Summer Series I 4 Dec - Jan 25

A Miami inspired pop up store has opened at Emporium Melbourne. Whether you're planning a stay-cay in Melbourne or returning to work across the New Year period, this is the perfect way to get your wellness fix with daily yoga classes, guest speakers, competitions and giveaways!

Level 1, Emporium Melbourne
eventbrite.com.au/o/jaggad-27998270515

Rooftop Yoga @ Hotel Sorrento I Dec 28 - Jan 26

Take in a deep breath of fresh, salty sea air and relish in the open air vista atop Hotel Sorrento as the masters from Yoga 213 guide you through some Hip Hop and Chill Yoga.

Sorrento Hotel, 5-15 Hotham Road, Sorrento
hotelsorrento.com.au/whatson-posts/rooftop-yoga

Green Olive Stretch & Sip I Sunday 15 Dec

Never tried yoga before? Then this is for you! Come along and enjoy a guided yoga and meditation class amongst the vines and finish off the experience with a glass of local estate sparkling (or two) and a brunch item of your choice. You'll leave feeling totally zen! Bookings essential. Price $50.

Green Olive, 1180 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge
greenolive.com.au/stretch-and-sip-yoga-wine-and-brunch

Peninsula Hot Springs Wellness Activities

A unique wellness program which combines the healing waters of the Springs with a range of movement and mindfulness activities creating the ultimate wellbeing experience.

Peninsula Hot Springs, 140 Springs Lane, Fingal
peninsulahotsprings.com/experiences

Date Night

Cork & Chroma I Tuesday - Sundays all year round

The perfect date night activity where you can let your creative juices flow. These guys know that fun and creativity go hand-in-hand and along with their BYO policy and abundance of scheduling options, you're bound to find something that sparks your interest!

36 Smith Street, Collingwood
corkandchroma.com.au

Mov'in Bed Series I 4 Jan - 24 Feb

The biggest outdoor cinema in the world is coming to Melbourne in January 2020. With 150 beds, you're sure to find a genre to suit! The series includes a mix of multi-award winning International movies, the latest blockbusters, un-missables of the year, Disney classics, exciting Japanese animations and the odd horror film!

St Kilda Beach, Pier Road, in front of Catani Gardens
movinbed.com

Rainroom I Extended until Jan 2020

One of Random lnternational's most famous works, previously of great success at the Barbican in London, MoMA in New York and the Yuz Museum in Shanghai. You're invited into a darkened room filled with continuous rain, yet unlike typical Melbourne there's no need to bring an umbrella. An experience which must be seen to be believed.

Art Centre, St Kilda
jackalopehotels.com/art/rainroom

NGV Friday Nights I 13 Dec - 10 April

The perfect pairing of music and art, Friday nights at NGV returns this summer. DJs spotlight an 80s music moment each week, from disco, post-punk, hip hop to new wave, mixed with drag performances, classic cocktails, New York City street food and an 80s dance floor!

NGV, 180 St Kilda Road Melbourne
ngv.vic.gov.au/program-series/friday-nights