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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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.

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Cachivaches Latin Market

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

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The Magic Table

Experience an immersive 3D dinner show, perfect for curious minds of all ages.

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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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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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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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Food and Ceramics: Alchemy of Fire

Join Distinguished Professor Peter McNeil for a lecture and afternoon tea about food and ceramics.

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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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Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

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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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Floral High Tea

Enjoy a floral high tea to celebrate the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

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Dining at the Palace: Collecting British Royal Tableware

Join Scott Coleman for a lecture on palace dining accompanied by an afternoon tea.

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7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

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Brought to You by the Letter ‘C’

If you like fried chicken, caviar, cheese, champagne and chablis then you'll love this dining event.

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Pizza e Pesto Masterclass

Craft pizza and pesto from scratch at this cooking masterclass.

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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

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Mother's Day Lunch Cruise

Surprise your mum with a three-hour lunch cruise on the Yarra River.

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Seasonal Pickling

Learn how to transform surplus produce into deliciousness.

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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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Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

An exquisite selection of tea-time delights inspired by history and crafted with native ingredients.

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Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.

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Spanish Tapas and Sangria Cooking Class

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

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Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for Autumn Sunset Cocktails.

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Dorsett Melbourne x Sucre Du Jour: Easter High Tea

Enjoy an Easter High Tea at Dorsett Melbourne in partnership with Sucre Du Jour.

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The Bubbles Festival

The Bubbles Festival is a celebration of all things sparkling.

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Murder on the Nile

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

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Lunch with Helen Goh

Break bread with your favourite baker during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

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Cocktail of Murder

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

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Baker's Dozen

It's baking, it's caking, and it's yours for the taking.

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Discover Local Social Enterprises: Tour

Take a tour of the social enterprise marketplace at Queen Victoria Market.

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Piper's Playhouse

Step inside Piper's Playhouse, Melbourne’s most immersive cabaret.

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Beirut After Dark

Whitehart transforms into Beirut serving grandmother's recipes in a four-course street food feast.

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Racquet Club

A high-energy fusion of world-class padel, waterfront atmosphere and unmistakable Crown polish.

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Mother’s Day High Tea and River Cruise

A memorable way to celebrate Mother’s Day by the river.

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Ivan Aristeguieta: Stand Up & Supper

See Ivan Aristeguieta perform at Arts Centre Melbourne, then head to Hophaus for dinner.

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Old and Rare Wines: Tasting and Dinner with Sommelier Antony

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.

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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: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

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

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Easter Market

Enjoy an Easter Market with hot cross buns, hot chocolate, an egg hunt and entertainment.

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Paella, Sangria and Churros Masterclass

Uncover the secrets of authentic paella, perfect sangria and the crispiest churros.

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Winter Market

Join in a welcoming winter celebration filled with food, entertainment and community spirit.

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Indonesian Festival

Experience Indonesia’s rich culture and diverse cuisine at Queen Victoria Market.

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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.