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Where to enjoy a European-style winter in Melbourne

Where to enjoy a European-style winter in Melbourne

Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.

Where to find the best hot chocolate in Melbourne

Where to find the best hot chocolate in Melbourne

Featuring Parisian-style hot chocolate, winter warmers made with 70 per cent cocoa and more.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Winter festivals and events

Now or Never

Now or Never

Arts, ideas, sound, technology; a festival of new dimensions for Melbourne/Narrm.

Winter Night Market
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Lightscape
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Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Melbourne International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival lights up Melbourne this winter with over 250 titles.

NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism
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NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism

Enjoy an after-hours exploration of French Impressionism at NGV International.

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Open House Melbourne Weekend

The Open House Melbourne Weekend invites you to explore Melbourne's great examples of good design.

The Finders Keepers Design Market

The Finders Keepers Design Market

This much-loved design market returns in July, bringing Australia's best makers together.

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Experience the magic of Indian cinema at Australia's most vibrant celebration of Indian culture.

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
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LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.

RISING: Swingers — The Art of Mini Golf
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RISING: Swingers — The Art of Mini Golf

The art of mini-golf, for anyone who swings outside the lines.

PicklePalooza

PicklePalooza

Free pickleball festival with games, clinics, food, music and fun for all ages.

The Artistry

The Artistry

Get ready for a weekend filled with food, art, music and culture.

Stellar Nights
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Stellar Nights

Embark on a journey through time and space with this guided tour at the Observatory.

Creative Society Markets
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Creative Society Markets

An exciting new market where you can meet Melbourne's best creators, designers, makers and foodies.

The Sunday Market at Southgate
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.

Makers' Market
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Makers' Market

Find gifts of original art, handmade crafts, photos and dog items at this special market.

Best winter theatre and shows

Beetlejuice The Musical
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Beetlejuice The Musical

The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical is now playing at the Regent Theatre.

Footloose: The Musical

Footloose: The Musical

This smash-hit musical will leave you on your feet and cheering for more.

Annie
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Annie

A little hero for a big tomorrow.

Coriolanus

Coriolanus

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.

Mother Play
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Mother Play

Expansive yet intimate drama charting the personal upheavals of one family starring Sigrid Thornton.

Defrost Festival

Defrost Festival

Enjoy the biggest improv festival in the southern hemisphere.

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

A theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity in a festive parade imagined by a clown.

Asian Comedy Showcase

Asian Comedy Showcase

See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.

Cosy winter spots to eat and drink

Where to find the best Sunday roast in Melbourne

Where to find the best Sunday roast in Melbourne

Warm up with a good-old-fashioned roast dinner at these local pubs.

Where to find the best ramen restaurants in Melbourne

Where to find the best ramen restaurants in Melbourne

Discover secret ramen bars, cult-status broth brewers and iconic foodie spots for ramen.

Best Irish pubs in Melbourne

Best Irish pubs in Melbourne

On the hunt for your next perfectly poured Guinness? Try Melbourne's best Irish pubs.

Melbourne's best winter rooftop bars

Melbourne's best winter rooftop bars

Stay cosy at these sky-high bars with heaters, awnings and warming cocktails.

The best dessert lattes in Melbourne

The best dessert lattes in Melbourne

Sweet drinks are taking over the coffee culture of Melbourne, here's our must try list.

Melbourne pubs, bars and restaurants with fireplaces

Melbourne pubs, bars and restaurants with fireplaces

Cosy up by the fire for a warming winter night out.

The best new pubs in Melbourne

The best new pubs in Melbourne

Looking for a new place for your next counter meal? We've got you covered.

Melbourne’s best pub deals

Melbourne’s best pub deals

Find Melbourne's best parma deals, steak nights and cheap pub eats.

Only In The City

Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Take a break from indoors with a stroll through these city-side parks.

Things you can only see in the city

Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.