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.

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in Melbourne.

Three Tenors: Opera Night

Three Tenors: Opera Night

An amazing, interactive, entertaining and memorable dining experience.

Shop the City

Shop the City

Discover offers, freebies and prizes as Melbourne’s unmissable shopping weekend returns.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Barbie Afternoon Tea
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Barbie Afternoon Tea

Families can enjoy a Barbie-themed high tea, with activity packs for kids.

Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival

Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival

A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.

Secrets of Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread-Making Class

Secrets of Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread-Making Class

Enjoy a two-hour gluten-free bread-making class with wine, salami and cheese.

Europa Night Market

Europa Night Market

Bringing your favourite European street eats to Queen Vic Market.

The Vegan Christmas Market

The Vegan Christmas Market

An indoor market offering vegan, upcycled and ethical products.

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid
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Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other.

Chocolate and Aged Rum Exploration

Chocolate and Aged Rum Exploration

Explore aged rums matched to chocolate with a spirits-qualified sommelier.

Journey to Thailand Christmas Day

Journey to Thailand Christmas Day

Celebrate this Christmas at BangPop and relish the vibrant flavours of hawker-style Thai cuisine.

Melbourne's hottest winter experiences

Melbourne's hottest winter experiences

Explore Melbourne’s hottest events and winter warmers, only in the city.

The Commentators Club Luncheon

The Commentators Club Luncheon

An AFL themed lunch with guests, comedy, and music, raising funds for charity.

Chef's Table Degustation Dinner
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Chef's Table Degustation Dinner

Enjoy an eight-course themed dinner with optional matched wines.

New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar

New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar

Enjoy canapes, music and panoramic views of the Southbank precinct.

Victorian Wine Dinner

Victorian Wine Dinner

Raise your glass to Victoria's best wines at this five-course dinner.

Christmas Day Lunch at Hophaus

Christmas Day Lunch at Hophaus

Enjoy a delicious festive luncheon by the Yarra River.

Social Wines Meetup
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Social Wines Meetup

Join a guided tasting with a sommelier and make new friends over fine wines.

Old and Rare Wine Tastings
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Old and Rare Wine Tastings

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with a sommelier.

Downtown Dumpling Market

Downtown Dumpling Market

A springtime food and entertainment hub, where you can savour the flavours of Asia.

Christmas Day Lunch at PJ O'Brien's

Christmas Day Lunch at PJ O'Brien's

Join in the festive cheer over a Christmas lunch in a cosy Irish pub.

AFL Grand Final Comedy Debate

AFL Grand Final Comedy Debate

Enjoy a lunch, awards ceremony and hear top comedians debate that footy has gone soft.

Bridgerton High Tea

Bridgerton High Tea

Don your most opulent Bridgerton-inspired outfit at this MFW event.

Christmas Day Lunch at Sassy

Christmas Day Lunch at Sassy

Make this year's Christmas unforgettable with a homemade festive lunch.

Ricotta Gnocchi: Cooking Class

Ricotta Gnocchi: Cooking Class

Learn how to make light, fluffy and delicious ricotta gnocchi and then eat it.

Mushroom Festival

Mushroom Festival

Explore a range of stalls featuring mighty mushrooms and support Australian mushroom growers.

Melbourne's Brunch Afloat
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Melbourne's Brunch Afloat

Enjoy a two-hour bottomless brunch cruise along the Yarra River.

Hats and High Tea: Melbourne Fashion Week

Hats and High Tea: Melbourne Fashion Week

Create an elegant headpiece while enjoying High Tea at Melbourne's historic Rendezvous Hotel.

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus
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Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Experience Melbourne's oldest Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Chinatown at Hofbrauhaus.

Nevra's Big Turkish Brunch

Nevra's Big Turkish Brunch

Sous chef Nevra Aydin shares traditional family recipes from Istanbul.

Aged Wine Masterclass

Aged Wine Masterclass

Learn what happens to wines as they age in this guided tasting of eight wines.

Sparkling Wine Masterclass

Sparkling Wine Masterclass

Sample some stunning sparkling wines in this two-hour guided tasting.

Christmas Lunch at Taxi Kitchen

Christmas Lunch at Taxi Kitchen

Head to Taxi Kitchen for a special Christmas Day lunch.

Melbourne Cocktail Festival Bar Safari
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Melbourne Cocktail Festival Bar Safari

Experience a vibrant, week-long celebration of Melbourne's bars and nighttime culture.

Nevra's Big Turkish Feast

Nevra's Big Turkish Feast

Sous chef Nevra Aydin shares traditional family recipes from Istanbul.

Everything you can do right now to rediscover Melbourne

Everything you can do right now to rediscover Melbourne

Reignite your passion for the city with these action-packed guides.

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

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.

Rare Wine Masterclasses
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Rare Wine Masterclasses

Explore old and rare wines in a variety of masterclass settings.

The Video Store: A 90s Speakeasy Bar

The Video Store: A 90s Speakeasy Bar

Be transported back to the days of VHS tapes, neon lights and the thrill of finding cinematic gems.

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Alliance Française Xmas Market at Spring Place

Alliance Française Xmas Market at Spring Place

Come along to the French Christmas market in the city centre.

Raven Witch’s Market

Raven Witch’s Market

A spiritual and alternative market to help raise money for the homeless.

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market
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Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

Discover handcrafted treasures made by local artisans.

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

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