What's On? April 2019

Sugar RepublicAfter a sell-out season in 2018, Sugar Republic is coming home with even more sugar launching in 2019.

Sugar Republic is an incredible pop-up dedicated to the celebration of desserts, candy and all things sweet through a series of amazing sensory rooms.Relive your childhood as by visiting a classic Milk Bar, splash about in a giant blue bubble gum ball pit and step inside an adult-sized cookie house made from giant biscuits.

Take a bath in a rainbow filled room, dance in an 80’s inspired neon disco and pose for a sweet selfie in our Valentine’s chocolate room.

6th floor - Myer Melbourne, until early MayMore information

Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro2019 sees the Rip Curl Pro celebrating 57 years and the world's best male and female surfers are in town to compete for professional surfing's most treasured trophy - the Rip Curl Pro Bell.

The second event on the 2019 World Surf League (WSL) World Tour, the Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro holds a very special place in surfing folklore, as the longest running world championship level contest on the World Tour.

Thrilling surf enthusiasts across the Easter long weekend, be sure to keep your eye on surf conditions as action only takes place in the best possible conditions.

Bells Beach, 17-27 AprilMore information

Australian Football League (AFL)For a unique and truly Melbourne sporting experience, head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground or Marvel Stadium to watch Australian rules football.

The popularity of the game in Victoria often approaches obsession, so join the masses and revel in the excitement of one of Melbourne’s favourite pastimes.

The 2019 season is well underway, with matches across the month in Melbourne and the regional hub of Geelong.

Various Locations, across AprilMore information

Darren Sylvester: carve a future, devour everything, become somethingThe Melbourne-based contemporary artist’s first large-scale solo exhibition in a public institution, this exhibition brings together works spanning the entire twenty years of his career.

A timely and unique opportunity to review Sylvester’s practice, the exhibit reveals his continued discussions on desirability, authenticity and mortality, all presented in a high-gloss finish.

Sylvester’s practice is controlled, autodidactic and constantly evolving. It represents a detailed knowledge of and interest in pop culture, pop music, advertising, cinema, fashion, our relationships with each other and perhaps most significantly, our place in the universe.

The Ian Potter Centre (NGV Australia), until 30 JuneMore information