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Melbourne's best outdoor events

Do summer right with open-air dining, free outdoor festivals, breezy walks and epic pop-ups.

Melbourne’s best outdoor events

Forest Therapy
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Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
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Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

The best summer markets

Makers Market at The District
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Makers Market at The District

This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.

Sun-soaked outdoor dining and bars

The ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Melbourne

The ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Melbourne

Here's your guide to outdoor dining, pizzas, antipasto, knock-off drinks, or golden hour cocktail.

Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Schedule in a rooftop sesh at Morris House, Good Heavens, Fable, Ocean 12 and more.

Melbourne's best beer gardens

Melbourne's best beer gardens

Soak up the sunshine with riverside cocktails and ales among historic architecture.

The best waterfront restaurants in Melbourne

The best waterfront restaurants in Melbourne

Take in sparkling views at these beautiful city spots.

Family-friendly outdoor activities

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Last updated on Thu 2 Jan 2025

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours See what's on
Burdi Burdi
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Burdi Burdi

A sonic installation along Evan Walker Bridge.

DELIRI
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DELIRI

State Library Victoria morphs with an algorithm-driven audio-visual hallucination.

MATRIA
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MATRIA

Step inside a living, breathing pink bubble grown in the Royal Exhibition Building.

See what's on

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What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend

What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend

The best things to do over the Easter holidays.

Firelight Festival
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Firelight Festival

Epic free winter festival with fire performers, light installations, live music and foodie feasts.

Moomba
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Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Christmas in the city
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Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.