Melbourne's essential night-time events
From hidden laneway markets to pop-up ice skating, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out. Put these events and adventures in your diary for the ultimate night out.
Free night-time fun
Testing Nights
Once a month and for one night only Testing Grounds hosts a free public work-in-development event.
BARRING YANABUL
An all-day celebration of Blak culture, sprinkling the city with YIRRAMBOI artists.
Wandering Stars
Find the sky’s stories mirrored by a glowing eel and hundreds of lanterns.
Winter Night Market
Wednesdays in winter at Queen Victoria Market, with food, shopping and entertainment.
Raise The Bar Comedy Night
A one-of-a-kind night featuring Melbourne's funniest women and non-binary comedians.
After dark events to book right now
The Winter Village
Discover family-friendly activities, food trucks and bars at this magical winter wonderland.
The Wilds
RISING transforms the Sidney Myer Music Bowl into a supernatural forest, complete with ice skating.
Seasons in Blak Box
Local First Peoples artist and elders share their experience and knowledge of the landscape.
Golden Square
RISING's spiraling Chinatown art car park, with sculptures, cocktails and moon parades.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
This August, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is coming to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre.
The Wedding Singer
Come join the party at the most joyful, romantic musical in years.
Late night drinking and dining
Australian Cocktail Month
Like cocktails? Love good times? Australian Cocktail Month is coming this May.
Gimlet at Cavendish House
An elegant cocktail bar and dining room from renowned chef Andrew McConnell.
Nick & Nora's Melbourne
A cocktail and champagne bar with a decadent menu that includes oysters and caviar.
The Toff in Town
A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night dining in train carriage booths.
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