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Melbourne
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 41st Melbourne Art Festival continues today at Wickham Park, featuring over 200 juried artists showcasing fine art and jewelry with free admission and family activities. Attendees can enjoy live music, interactive workshops, food options, and a scenic park setting. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews with the Florida Forest Service are working to contain the Diamond Back Fire near the St. Johns River north of Cheney Highway and west of Interstate 95 — the blaze has burned 300 acres so far and remains 0% contained as of 5 p.m. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Merritt Island and Melbourne won their FHSAA state baseball playoff games Friday night + both teams will play a best of three series on May 1 as Merritt Island faces Plantation American Heritage and Melbourne meets Lake Minneola. Florida Today
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Space Coast ModelFest 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Azan Shriners Center — $5 — Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at a vibrant model contest with various themed categories.
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Aaron Wolf Concert
7-10 p.m. — Pineapples — Tickets available — So-Cal reggae artist Aaron Wolf returns to the Moon Room with local support from Pine Tree Drive.
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Shrek - The Musical
8-11 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets from $81 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with the unforgettable musical adaptation of a beloved fairy tale.
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Brevard Community Mental Health Symposium
8 a.m.–3 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Engage with mental health experts and resources in the community.
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Shrek - The Musical
8-11 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets start at $81 — Experience the laughter and fun of Shrek brought to life on stage.
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Cake Social for Women
4-5:30 p.m. — Serenity Venue — Ticket required — Bring a cake and make new friends while sampling delicious desserts together.
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Shrek - The Musical
2-5 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets start at $105 — Enjoy a whimsical live adaptation of the beloved animated classic.
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Beetlejuice Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ghost-with-the-most in this hilarious and touching musical adaptation of Tim Burton's classic film.
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