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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.
Embla Rooftop Bar and Cinema
Watch a movie after sunset on a historic Melbourne rooftop.
Tanuki Sake Pop-up
A pop-up sake bar, with Italian-inspired snacks by Guy Grossi, is coming to Arlechin.
Makers Market at The District
This dog-friendly market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.
Melbourne Street Eatz
With weekly rotating trucks, live music and events this is a great day or night out.
Lunar New Year at QV Melbourne
Welcome in The Year of the Ox with festive celebrations.
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
More than 60 foodie events around Melbourne in this annual favourite.
Melbourne's best events making a comeback in 2021
Celebrate as Melbourne’s favourite experiences return in 2021
Food Truck Stop
Find Melbourne's best food trucks at the Queen Vic Market on Wednesdays in summer.
SSIXX Presents Everleigh-After
A unique culinary collaboration combining gastronomy and science.
High Seas
The Westin Melbourne and Four Pillars Gin brings a taste of summer to the city with High Seas.
VIDA - Melbourne Latin Festival
A weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment from celebrating Latin America.
Lunar Feast Festival at Melbourne Central
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Asian cuisine and culture.
What's free and what's open over the Labour Day long weekend
Moomba's back, the sun is out and Melbourne's got a tidy three day weekend on the cards
Graduate House Welcome BBQ
Been in Melbourne but haven’t met other students yet? Join this Welcome BBQ!
Bank of Melbourne World's Longest Lunch
The World's Longest Lunch is the signature event of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.
The Great Local Lunch: Home Cooked Edition
You're invited to Australia's biggest 'crowd-farmed' feast.
Melbourne International Coffee Expo
Asia Pacific's largest dedicated coffee event.
Bank of Melbourne World's Longest Brunch
A new Melbourne Food & Wine Festival event that celebrates Melbourne's cafe culture.
Salumi Masterclass
Join this salumi masterclass co-hosted by artisan salami creators, Puopolo.
Champagne and Seafood Brunch Cruise
A fabulous champagne and seafood brunch cruise to seize the summer.
The Community Grocer Carlton
Carlton fresh produce market, with fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices.
Faulty Towers the Dining Experience
Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a three-course meal and plenty of laughs.
Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour
This walking tour will introduce you to Melbourne's favourite foods, architecture and stories.
Hidden Bars and History Tour
Discover three of the city's best secret drinking dens, explore laneways, hear rebellious stories.
Vegan Market
Visit the vegan market version of the popular Boho Luxe Market for your Mother's Day needs.
Taste of Australian Cheese and Wine
Experience the Taste of Australia, featuring seven Australian award-winning cheeses and wine.
Facebook Live: Summer Whisk(e)y Tasting
Learn about light summer whiskies in this online tasting event.
Sweet Summer Suite
A free outdoor music series featuring Melbourne’s freshest and finest DJs.
Cheese Experience at Night
Start your weekend with a decadent five-course guided cheese experience.
St Patrick's Day at PJ O'Brien's
On St Patrick's Day, head to PJ O'Briens for all-day Irish entertainment.
Queens of the Damned: Pirate Dinner Theatre Experience
All hands on deck for the ultimate dinner and show experience in the Docklands.
Private Melbourne Walking Tour
Walking tours designed for your family, office, school group, or club.
Queens of the Damned: Prison Dinner Theatre Experience
Hand yourself in to Melbourne's most wanted dinner theatre experience at the Old Melbourne Gaol.
Melbourne's unmissable blockbuster events
Grab the diary – you’ll want to lock in every one of these major events.
Melbourne Hidden Bars Tour
Discover cocktail bars, repurposed venues, shipping container bars and speakeasies.
Sundays at the Mission to Seafarers
Take a self-guided tour and enjoy the courtyard and beer garden.
Bubbles and Soft Creamy Cheese Masterclass
Love decadent, creamy cheese? Learn how to pair them with champagne and sparkling wine.
Masala Trails Melbourne
Explore Indian food, learn about spices and regions and delight your palette on this walking tour.
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Melbourne Book Market at Queen Victoria Market
A weekend collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.
Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market
Discover wares by local makers and artisans at this weekly market.
Poitin with Patrick
Ditch the green hats and celebrate the stuff that keeps the spirit of rebellion burning.⠀ ⠀
Tea and coffee
Find out where to buy freshly roasted coffee beans, quality tea and home brewing equipment.