Things to do in Melbourne This Week (Monday 31st of December - Sunday 6th of January)

1. NGV Kids Summer Festival

If you are looking for art activities for your children the NGV Kids Summer Festival may be just the place to satisfy their creative and artistic leanings.

2. NYE Fireworks in Footscray Park 2019

Each year, thousands of people are drawn to the banks of the iconic Maribyrnong River for a fun filled night of free live entertainment and a spectacular Fireworks display in Footscray Park from 9.

3. Shrek the Musical at Frankston Arts Centre

The friendly green ogre is in town for a short spell, ready to entertain families on New Years Eve and into 2019 with Shrek the Musical at Frankston Arts Centre.

4. Crate Digger Record Fair

Melbournes renowned Crate Digger Record Fair has found a new home for 2019.

5. Sunset Sounds at Victoria Gardens

Make the most of endless Summer evenings with City of Stonnington's Sunset Sounds 2019.

6. New Year's Eve at Fed Square

Find your vantage spot and enjoy live music, entertainment and fireworks as the world holds it's breath, and cheers as the clock strikes twelve and into 2019.

7. Portsea Twilight

Choose from 4k or 8k distances, and chillax in our event village for a post-run bite to eat, refreshing drinks from the bar and live entertainment.

8. New Year's Eve Fireworks

If you're planning on coming into the city, avoid the heavy crowds around Flinders Station and head to one of the four live sites at Treasury Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens, Docklands and Kings Domain.

9. Sty in the Sky NYE Party

The Sty in the Sky NYE Party on Monday 31 December 2018 will showcase Red Piggy's Asian fusion cuisine along with its party-inspired drinks list.

10. Sunset Safari New Year's Day 2019

The ultimate New Years Day disco, combined with laid-back Byron Bay, lakeside vibes.