{"id":566920,"date":"2026-03-27T03:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/566920\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T03:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:02:09","slug":"everything-happening-across-australia-in-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/566920\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything happening across Australia in April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

April is nearly here, which means the temperatures are starting to drop, and there’s a host of cosy events taking place across Australia. From art exhibitions<\/a> and live music to food festivals celebrating the new-season produce, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the cooler days.<\/p>\n

Looking for what\u2019s on in your state this month? Here\u2019s your guide to the highlights happening in April, 2026.<\/p>\n

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NSW<\/p>\n

South Eveleigh\u2019s much-loved Book Club<\/a> Social is back for 2026. The April instalment will focus on The Names by Florcen Knapp, with bookings now open.<\/p>\n

To mark the Anzac Day long weekend, The Dry Dock will be offering two limited specials from 25 April through to 27 April: a flaky lamb rosemary sausage roll, and an ANZAC biscuit ice cream sandwich.<\/p>\n

Felons Manly Wharf will open from 6am until late this ANZAC Day.\u00a0Following the morning services, guests can enjoy a traditional sausage sizzle from 7am in support of Harbord Diggers, along with rounds of two-up on the jetty, and live music from Plump DJs in the Barrel Room.<\/p>\n

Celebrate Greek Easter<\/a> at Homer Rogue Taverna, with a special set menu on April 12 featuring pistachio tsoureki, a traditional Easter sweet bread, as well as slow-roasted lamb and pumpkin cinnamon scrolls. Bookings available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ArmsLength in Potts Point will host its first ever wine dinner on April 9, featuring drops by Patch Wines and Juant from the Yarra Valley. There’s also a one-off, paired menu featuring confit duck croquettes with cacio e pepe, pumpkin and ricotta ravioli with burnt butter and sage, and dark chocolate mousse with raspberry sorbet and pistachio. Bookings available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Banksy Limitless<\/a> is opening in Sydney<\/a> on April 1, bringing together a powerful collection of the artist’s most recognisable works. Tickets are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ralph Lauren has launched limited-time Polo Play handbag pop-up at Sydney’s Chatswood Chase, so you can explore the playful energy of the collection in real life. The pop up is open from March 26 until April 6.<\/p>\n

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs is returning to the Sydney Opera House<\/a> on April 4 with one of their most significant annual performances \u2014 Bach\u2019s St John Passion, led by renowned Australian conductor Brett Weymark. More details and bookings here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the long weekend with Chiswick’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, on April 3 from 10am-12pm.<\/p>\n

VIC<\/p>\n

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Maison Batard\u2019s Le Club is welcoming legendary Australian jazz musician James Morrison for a rare and intimate live music residency across two nights on 14 and 15 April. Tickets are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stokehouse will be open across the Easter long weekend,\u00a0serving its full \u00e0 la carte menu alongside a weekend-only Easter dessert from the pastry team.<\/p>\n

Ralph Lauren has launched limited-time Polo Play handbag pop-up at Melbourne’s Emporium, so you can explore the playful energy of the collection in real life. The pop up is open from March 26 until April 6.<\/p>\n

Sydney favourite Ragazzi is taking up residence in Melbourne<\/a> this month. Ragazzi Residenza will open from April 9 to May 3, with a special menu and wine list devised for the occasion. Bookings are no open here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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QLD<\/p>\n

Dreamworld’s annual street food festival is back, with menus spanning flavours from Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Tickets are included in Dreamworld entry.<\/p>\n

The Queensland<\/a> Ballet’s production of Messa de Requiem continues until April 4 at QPAC’s Glasshouse Theatre. Tickets are available here. Tickets available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bluewater Festival returns to Shorncliffe Pier on April 2 and 3, with food trucks, bands, fireworks and markets.<\/p>\n

The Brisbane<\/a> Comedy Festival kicks off on 24 April all across Brisbane. Plan your visit and book tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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WA<\/p>\n

The Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage festival takes place throughout April, with over 100 different events across the city. Plan your visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Alliance Fran\u00e7aise French<\/a> Film Festival continues until April 15, for its 37th edition celebrating French cinema. See the program and book tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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SA<\/p>\n

The AFL Gather Round takes place from 9\u201312 April, with 18 teams scheduled to play nine games in total. More details available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Norwood Food & Wine Festival is back on 12 April as part of the AFL Gather Round, putting South Australia’s best selection of food and wine on show.<\/p>\n

Jimmy Carr is bringing his hilarious Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny show to Adelaide<\/a> on April 17. Book tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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