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.

29 Jan

Gin 101 Masterclass with Matched Food

Take your tastebuds on an extraordinary journey at this gin masterclass with matched lunch.

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29 Oct - 31 Mar

South Wharf Summer Garden

A pop-up cocktail garden reminiscent of beach days and the Amalfi coast.

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2 Dec - 25 Apr

Melbourne Street Eatz

Melbourne’s favourite food truck event is back with weekly rotating trucks, bars and live music.

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Melbourne's unmissable blockbuster events

Grab the diary – you’ll want to lock in every one of these major events.

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15 Apr - 17 Apr

Vida: Melbourne Latin Summer Festival

A weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment celebrating Latin America.

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5 Jan - 6 Apr

Summer Night Market

Returning to the Queen Vic Market with street food, cocktails, shopping and live music.

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27 Sep - 30 Sep

Melbourne International Coffee Expo

Asia Pacific's largest dedicated coffee event returns in 2022.

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1 Feb - 22 Feb

Pisco x Ceviche Masterclass

Learn how to make a pisco sour and prepare Peruvian ceviche.

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25 Jan - 26 Apr

Wine Trivia and Options Games with Antony

Join sommelier Antony Anderson for a night of wine-themed trivia.

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2 Apr

Fermented Foods Workshop

Learn about the benefits of fermented food in this workshop.

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6 Feb

Mediterranean Summer Feast

Join presenter Arzu Yilmaz and learn how to cool yourself down with food this summer.

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7 Jan - 17 Dec

Queen Vic Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

A fascinating guided walking tour of the city's iconic market.

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12 Feb - 14 Feb

Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise

A Valentine’s cruise for people seeking a unique romantic experience.

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13 Feb

Mythical Feast – Atalanta

Experience Greek myths just like the ancients did in this unique gastronomic experience.

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17 Jan - 30 Jan

Australian Open

Two weeks of world-class action on and off the court.

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19 Mar

Bulgarian Brunch

Presenter Sonya Chukovska shares her knowledge of Bulgarian food and traditions.

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15 Apr - 31 Jan

Hidden Bars of Melbourne Walking and Drinking Tour

Discover cocktail bars, repurposed venues, shipping container bars and speakeasies.

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6 Feb

Mixology Workshop

Learn the basics of cocktail creation with the mixologists from Fable Melbourne.

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18 Aug - 6 Apr

Old and Rare Wine Tastings

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

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20 Feb

I Hart Rum

Melbourne's premier rum-tasting festival returns.

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17 Feb

Tre Amici Diventano Uno: Four-Course Wine-Pairing Dinner

Enjoy a special evening of fine Italian food and wine.

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7 May

Vegetarian Mediterranean Cooking

Join presenter Arzu Yilmaz and taste something different, simple and healthy.

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19 Nov - 1 Mar

QV Club

The QV Club comes complete with two pop-up bars, DJs and live music.

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29 Apr - 31 Aug

Drinking History Tours

Award-winning experiences of Melbourne’s secret laneways, colourful history and hidden bars.

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The ultimate guide to Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne's favourite foodie festival is back to warm you up this winter

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Everything you can do right now to rediscover Melbourne

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

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1 Feb

Lunar New Year Lion Dance

Enjoy a traditional lion dance to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

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16 Jan - 27 Feb

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

Discover handcrafted treasures made by local artisans.

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The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

The best weekend markets, foodie markets, book markets and more.

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30 Jan - 24 Apr

Makers Market at The District

This outdoor undercover family-friendly market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.

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