What's on across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in July
Events coming up include a circus act, a cabaret show and special light spectaculars.
Matthew Sims
June 27, 2025
Are you jumping into bed earlier and earlier every night to avoid the cold? Local goings-on are still out there if you know where to look. Here’s a list of some of the best events across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in July.
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Malibu Barbie Cafe
Is pink your favourite colour? Have you had a few career changes over the years? Bring the dream of being Barbie to reality at the Malibu Barbie Cafe pop-up at the Chadstone Shopping Centre.
The second only location open globally alongside San Diego, the experience features 1970s style food and drinks, rollerskating and plenty of selfie opportunities.
When: Open every day
Where: Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Malvern East
Cost: Multiple packages
Watch Puffing Billy’s Train of Lights
Didn’t grab a ticket for this year’s Train of Lights event? Join the queue!
However, just because you can’t jump on the train itself, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the lights spectacular along the way.
Anyone keen to watch from the roadside or a nearby site is encouraged to always adhere to the road rules and pull over safely.
When: Friday July 4 to Sunday July 20
Where: Travelling from Lakeside Station to Gembrook
Cost: Free
NAIDOC Week
The theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week this year’s theme is “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”.
Events will include an opening event from 10am to 11.30am on Monday July 7 at the Monash Civic Centre in Glen Waverley, local storytimes and Zoom events.
When: Sunday July 6 to Sunday July 13
Where: Multiple locations
Lightscape
Neon, strobelights and illuminated smoky landscapes are some of the features of this sensory spectacular running throughout the school holidays.
Check out 20 of the brand-new installations while sipping on mulled wine or hot chocolate.
When: Open every day from July 5 to 20
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Cost: From $36 for adults and $28 for children aged four to 12
Non Stop by Circus Oz
Leave your expectations of what a typical circus performance is at the door, with one of Australia’s most iconic circus troupes bringing their niche Australian humour to audiences in Ringwood East next month.
While it features the usual suspects of trapeze and acrobatics, it is a high-pace journey through the worlds of comedy, clowning, live music and slapstick.
When: Saturday July 5 from 7pm and Sunday July 6 from 2pm
Where: Karralyka Centre, 22A Mines Road, Ringwood East
Cost: $50
Troy Kinne: Made Wrong
The star of TV shows “Kinne” and “Kinne Tonight” has made a name for making fun of what it means to be a typical Australian. With relatability being the goal of his comedy over the years, “Made Wrong” is coming to Sooki Lounge to turn the microscope back on himself.
When: Thursday July 10, 7pm
Where: Sooki Lounge, Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: $50
Sunglasses At Night: The 80s Apocalypse Sing Along Cabaret
Binged through Stranger Things and the discography of all your favourite glam metal bands, but still need more 1980s glam in your life? Then Geraldine Quinn’s cabaret show “Sunglasses At Night” is for you.
An icon of Melbourne’s arts scene, Quinn is showcasing all the most glamorous tunes from the most iconic bands of the decade including Spandau Ballet, Bonnie Tyler, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran.
When: Friday July 25 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: Knox Community Arts Centre, corner of Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater
Cost: $35
Sip n Paint at Sooki Lounge
Is there a better place to unleash your creativity while letting your hair down than Sooki Lounge? Grab a cocktail and listen to some tunes while learning from an instructor.
All ages and skill levels welcome.
When: Sunday July 27, 4pm
Where: Sooki Lounge, Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: $66.30