As a foodie town, Melbourne always has a culinary event on the boil. Choose from food festivals, wine tastings, celebrity chef visits and cooking classes.

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Winter Night Market

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

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African Music and Cultural Festival

Celebrate the best of African culture with music, food, fashion, film, dance and art.

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Cachivaches Latin Market

A vibrant cultural event celebrating the best of Latin American traditions in Melbourne.

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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

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Stock Paste: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this popular workshop, turn veggie scraps into versatile stock paste and cut food waste costs.

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Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

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Marmalades & Cordials: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this workshop, learn to use seasonal citrus to create your own marmalades and cordials at home.

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Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

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Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

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The Yarra Social Set: Murder on the Yarra

Part dinner party, part interactive mystery, an evening of clues, suspects, secrets and surprises.

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Meet @ the Market: Session 3

A concert of profound feeling: from grief to hope and joy, paired with custom cocktails.

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What's on and what's open over the Labour Day long weekend

Kick off the long weekend with Moomba, awesome free events, street art walks and more.

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Mario Kart 64 Tournament and Gamers Meetup

Take your place to be the champion of the Mario racing world, every first Friday of the month.

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Glitz and Glam Bottomless Drag Brunch

Crash returns with bottomless drinks, brunch, drag performances, games and prizes.

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Copenhagen Pride: Dinner & Show

Enjoy a dinner and show celebrating Pride, with live entertainment.

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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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Let’s Get Shucked, Grilled and Toasted

An afternoon of live music from Lucas Miller, unlimited oysters and tasting sessions.

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Picnic High Tea

Enjoy a High Tea picnic against a backdrop of stunning city views.

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Nongkrong Festival: A Jimbaran BBQ

A food pop-up transporting you to the beaches of Jimbaran, grilling Balinese-style seafood.

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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing three-hour Yarra River dinner cruise.

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The Yarra Social Set: The Gatsby Club

Step into an evening of glamour, intrigue and Roaring Twenties indulgence.

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Prawn and Saffron Risotto Masterclass

Master the technique behind one of Italy's most loved dishes in this hands-on class.

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Respawn Gaming Social

Enjoy a new gaming social club at Yankee's Burger Bar every Sunday afternoon.

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Laneways Mystery Picnic with Luxury End Location Setup

Follow clues to secret foodie stops and end at a luxury picnic location.

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Aperitivo and Antipasto Masterclass

Learn antipasto, aperitivo and preserving techniques in a relaxed hands-on masterclass.

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Spanish Tapas and Sangría Cooking Class

Enjoy a hands-on Spanish tapas and sangría cooking class.

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Murder on the Nile

An Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery dinner experience like no other.

'Wonders of the sea' themed high tea treats including mermaid-tail cupcakes on a white plate on a display of sand and shells.
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Le Petit Wonders of the Sea: Kids High Tea

An enchanting under-the-sea themed High Tea designed especially for small explorers.

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Pasta Masterclass, Aperitivo and Lunch

Learn to make colourful tagliatelle, enjoy aperitivo and lunch, and take home your pasta.

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Macaroni and the City: Discover Melbourne's Pasta History

Uncover Melbourne's pasta history on a walking tour with a historian and finish with a pasta dinner.

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Hands-On Gnocchi and Ragu Masterclass

Make lemon and ricotta gnocchi with ragu, then enjoy Prosecco, cannoli and coffee.

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Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.

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Scandinavian Ceramics with John Patrick

Enjoy an afternoon tea and lecture on 20th-century ceramics.

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Fern’s Hidden Winter Garden

Melbourne's most-booked winter escape blooms into spring.

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Colours of Asia: Garden of Wonders

Come and discover where cultures bloom, stories come alive, and wonders await.

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Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour

Taste the best of Melbourne on a progressive dinner showcasing restaurants, bars and bites.

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Learn to Cook Thai: Tom Yum and Thai Red Curry

A fun hands-on class where you’ll make Tom Yum soup and Thai Red Curry from scratch.

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Melbourne: An Insider's Walk

Uncover Melbourne's many layers with an artist guide – stories, street art, coffee and baked treats.

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Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.

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The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

Explore Melbourne's iconic markets.

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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.

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Witches Market

A special Halloween witches market with crystals, candles, cauldrons and much more.

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Monster-Size Vintage and Modern Toy Fair

Come along to Australia’s largest toy collector fair.