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 and live music to food festivals celebrating the new-season produce, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the cooler days.
Looking for what’s on in your state this month? Here’s your guide to the highlights happening in April, 2026.
NSW
South Eveleigh’s much-loved Book Club Social is back for 2026. The April instalment will focus on The Names by Florcen Knapp, with bookings now open.
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.
Felons Manly Wharf will open from 6am until late this ANZAC Day. Following 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.
Celebrate Greek Easter 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.
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.
Banksy Limitless is opening in Sydney on April 1, bringing together a powerful collection of the artist’s most recognisable works. Tickets are available here.
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.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs is returning to the Sydney Opera House on April 4 with one of their most significant annual performances — Bach’s St John Passion, led by renowned Australian conductor Brett Weymark. More details and bookings here.
Celebrate the long weekend with Chiswick’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, on April 3 from 10am-12pm.
VIC
Maison Batard’s 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.
Stokehouse will be open across the Easter long weekend, serving its full à la carte menu alongside a weekend-only Easter dessert from the pastry team.
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.
Sydney favourite Ragazzi is taking up residence in Melbourne 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.
QLD
Dreamworld’s annual street food festival is back, with menus spanning flavours from Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Tickets are included in Dreamworld entry.
The Queensland Ballet’s production of Messa de Requiem continues until April 4 at QPAC’s Glasshouse Theatre. Tickets are available here. Tickets available here.
Bluewater Festival returns to Shorncliffe Pier on April 2 and 3, with food trucks, bands, fireworks and markets.
The Brisbane Comedy Festival kicks off on 24 April all across Brisbane. Plan your visit and book tickets here.
WA
The Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage festival takes place throughout April, with over 100 different events across the city. Plan your visit here.
The Alliance Française French Film Festival continues until April 15, for its 37th edition celebrating French cinema. See the program and book tickets here.
SA
The AFL Gather Round takes place from 9–12 April, with 18 teams scheduled to play nine games in total. More details available here.
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.
Jimmy Carr is bringing his hilarious Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny show to Adelaide on April 17. Book tickets here.
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