The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown.

Where to eat and drink in Chinatown

Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

Chinatown’s most iconic restaurants

These restaurants are some of the oldest and most loved in Melbourne's famous Chinatown precinct.

The ultimate dumpling guide to Melbourne

The ultimate dumpling guide to Melbourne

Steamed, fried, baked or boiled – there’s no such thing as a bad dumpling.

The best yum cha restaurants in Melbourne

The best yum cha restaurants in Melbourne

Dine with friends on all-you-can-eat dumplings, seafood share plates and more.

Where to find the best hidden bars in Chinatown

Where to find the best hidden bars in Chinatown

Take a detour to find secret basement cocktails, secluded rooftop bars and a fairytale wonderland.

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The ultimate guide to Chinatown

The ultimate guide to Chinatown

Where to eat, drink and karaoke the night away in Melbourne's famous Chinatown precinct.

Museum of Chinese Australian History

Museum of Chinese Australian History

Museum preserving and displaying the history of Chinese immigration.

Chinatown Cinema

Chinatown Cinema

This cinema screens the latest Chinese-language movies.

Heart of the city walk

Heart of the city walk

Take a walk through legendary landmarks, iconic malls, hidden little streets and art-filled alleys.

Last updated on Fri 31 Jan 2025

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The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids

Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.

Check out these Melbourne experts’ top city picks

Check out these Melbourne experts’ top city picks

Curated lists of all the best restaurants and shopping spots in Melbourne.

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Kids Day Out

Kids Day Out

A family fun festival hosted by the Good Friday Appeal.

Premium Busking Auditions

Premium Busking Auditions

Enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at the premium permit auditions.

Nat Bartsch: Forever Changed

Nat Bartsch: Forever Changed

This live music concert features lullabies for kids and families, particularly the neurodivergent.

Studio Ghibli Afternoons

Studio Ghibli Afternoons

Enjoy some of your favourite Studio Ghibli films on the Big Screen these school holidays.