What's on across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in April
Events include stand-up comedy, model train displays and a curio market.
Matthew Sims
March 30, 2026
Here’s a list of some of the best events across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in April.
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Chinmaya Hanuman Festival
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Marking 75 years of Chinmaya Mission, a global Hindu spiritual group, this event will be attended by the groups’ global head Pujya Swami Swaroopanandaji and include a group chant to the deity Hanuman.
When: Friday April 3 (Good Friday), 10am-4pm
Where: Event Central at Caribbean Park, 1280 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Cost: $5 car parking
Easter Model Train Show
Hosted by the Yarra Valley Model Railway Club and held over the Easter weekend, the expo will feature interactive displays and trade stalls.
When: Saturday April 4 (Easter Saturday), 9.30am-5pm and Sunday April 5 (Easter Sunday), 10am-4pm
Where: Lilydale Basketball Stadium, 26 Hutchinson Street, Lilydale
Cost: $20 adults, $5 children
An Easter Bunny Burlesque Special
Image Credit: Frenchie Holiday
Local burlesque performer Peach Flambé will join three other performers throughout the night, with chocolate-flavoured cocktails also available.
When: Friday April 10, 7-11pm
Where: Curious Events Co, Unit 26/200 Canterbury Road, Bayswater North
Cost: $35
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
The lineup includes Suren Jayemanne, Zoë Coombs Marr and Malaysia’s Kuah Jenhan.
When: Thursday April 23, 7.30pm-10pm
Where: Knox Community Arts Centre, corner of Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater
Cost: $42
Ferntree Gardens Antiques and Collectables Fair
Potential retro bargains on offer for keen collectors will include jewellery, furniture and bric-a-brac.
Or, if you’re curious what an old heirloom or antique in your collection is worth, valuer David Freeman will be on hand.
When: Saturday April 18, 8.30am-3pm
Where: Event Central at Caribbean Park, 1280 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Cost: $5
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Showcase
Recommended for audiences 15 years and up and held across two nights, comics include Dave Thornton, Troy Kinne, Jenny Tian, Dave O’Neil and Ben Knight.
When: Thursday 2 April and Friday April 17, 8-9.50pm
Where: Lido Cinemas, 675 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Cost: $30
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival
Credit: Chris Phutully
As part of the KaBloom Festival celebrations, you can take a tractor ride around the Tesselaar Flower Farm or stroll along the large fields of multicoloured flowers.
Other attractions include regular performances from Circus Oz and kids events.
When: Every day from Saturday March 21 to Sunday April 19, 10am-5pm
Where: Tesselaar Flower Farm, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan
Cost: $36