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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.
Day of the Dead: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting
Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.
Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival
A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.
The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne
The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in Melbourne.
A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers
Enjoy a costumed lecture with insights into regency festive traditions.
Old and Rare Wine Tastings
An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.
The House Party of Melbourne
Emporium Melbourne is celebrating a decade of evolution, growth and culture.
Mystery Basement Bar Hop
Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.
Melbourne Social Club Christmas Day Lunch
Join a relaxed festive picnic lunch in Queen Victoria Gardens and meet new people at Christmas.
Cellar Dinner: Marsanne or Viognier
Join an epic afternoon of old Marsanne, Viognier and blended wines matched to a three-course dinner.
Winemaker's Dinner with Ros Ritchie
Join winemaker Ros Ritchie and revel in an epic evening of old wine matched to a delicious dinner.
Sommelier's Table Wine Degustation with Food
Enjoy a unique wine-degustation matched to a four-course meal with a sommelier
The Community Grocer Carlton
A weekly pop-up market with fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices.
Melbourne Cup Day at Left Bank
Dive into a Parisian extravaganza this Spring Racing Carnival for live racing thrills.
Private Dining at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Indulge in Melbourne's only marine life dining experience.
Cooked: Grill Privé Hoons and Buggers
Utterly absurd, entirely rewarding dinner for bent around hosting and guesting.
New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar
Celebrate New Year's Eve with panoramic views, a cocktail on arrival and music.
New Year's Eve at Riverland Bar
Party under the stars by the Yarra River in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.
Vegan-Friendly: Cheese, Chocolate and Wine Matching
Learn how to match wine with cheese and chocolate in this interactive vegan-friendly experience.
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.
Fashion High Tea
Celebrate the Spring Carnival in style with Pan Pacific Melbourne's annual Fashion High Tea.
Cooked: Hot Nights Ari Angkasa's Suspicious Fish
A variety show of Indonesian primetime television lore with snacks made by angels.
Secrets of Gluten-free Sourdough Breadmaking Class
Enjoy a gluten-free breadmaking class with wine, salami and cheese.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Little Collins St Kitchen
Experience the festive magic on Christmas Eve with an unforgettable, delicious 5-course set menu.
Sparkling Soprano Soiree
An evening of perfectly matched Champagne, sparkling wine, canapés, and opera serenades.
Sustainable Seafood Dinner at BangPop
Join an unforgettable night where sustainable seafood meets Thai flavours and champagne.
Time for Bubbles: Hats and High Tea
Create an elegant headpiece while enjoying high tea during Melbourne Fashion Week.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.
Cooked: Open Grill
A smoulderingly antipodean BBQ and performance space for gathering, cooking, art and participation.
Booze and Blues
Enjoy live blues music with dinner, while savouring a selection of local whiskies and gins.
New Year's Eve at Taxi Kitchen
Celebrate your New Year's Eve at Taxi Kitchen with panoramic views and a five-course feast.
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Fringe Flavours Night Market
Enjoy the return of the spring night market series Fringe Flavours Night Market.
Fashion Market by Collins Square and Bourne Local Market
Discover a vibrant array of handmade, fine and artisanal items.
Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne
Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.
The Lygon Street Market
A new monthly Sunday market offering the best in locally made art, design, and tasty treats.