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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.
National Tequila Day Grazing with La Cofradia
Experience four top-shelf tequilas matched with gourmet Mexican canapés.
European Night Market
After a two-year hiatus, the European Night Markets are back and bigger than ever!
Private Cellar Lunch: Cabernet vs Merlot
Join sommelier Antony Anderson for this unique back-vintage wine extravaganza.
Igloo Wonderland at The Wharf Hotel
Cosy up beneath a sky of twinkling fairy lights on the banks of the Yarra.
Thai Cooking Master Class: Pad Thai and Green Papaya Salad
Learn the secrets to cooking these two classic Thai dishes.
Melbourne International Coffee Expo
Asia Pacific's largest dedicated coffee event returns in 2022.
Private Cellar Lunch: Aged Semillon
Join sommelier Antony Anderson to sample Hunter and Barossa Valley wines.
Romance and Glamour, Migrants and Mavericks.
Explore the history of Italian food on a walk around Melbourne with Dr Tania Cammarano.
IWA 5 Dinner with Richard Geoffroy
Enjoy an intimate omakase and sake dinner with Richard Geoffroy.
Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour
This walking tour introduces you to Melbourne's favourite foods, architecture and stories.
Indian Festival
Enjoy warming cuisine and high-energy performances undercover in the market's iconic sheds.
Botanical Wonderland High Tea
Enjoy an edible botanical inspired High Tea at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
So Frenchy So Chic: Bastille Day Soiree
Join under the giant mirror ball for music, dancing, food and drinks.
Queen Vic Market Ultimate Foodie Tour
A fascinating guided walking tour of the city's iconic market.
Old and Rare Wine Tastings
An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with a sommelier.
Private Cellar Lunch: Shiraz Retrospective
Join sommelier Antony Anderson for this back-vintage shiraz tasting.
World Food Championships
An expo offering three days of food competitions, plus food and drink treats to sample.
Mythical Feast: Atalanta
Experience Greek myths just like the ancients did in this unique gastronomic experience.
Blobfish Beer Festival
Featuring a curated line up of unique and not-to-be missed sour, funky and wild brews.
Shop the City
Shop exclusive offers and discounts at the city’s iconic malls, centres and laneways.
Cake Bake and Sweets Show
The ultimate event for baking and cake decorating enthusiasts, foodies and families.
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony led by Harumi Oshitani.
Carlton Aperitivo Tour
Indulge in the much-loved aperitivo tradition on a tour of Melbourne's 'Little Italy'.
Christmas Day Lunch Cruise
Celebrate Christmas in comfort this year on a three-hour lunch cruise.
Rum Diddly-Rum-Dum: Aged Rum Tasting
Join sommelier Antony Anderson to learn why aged rums are so very special.
Hidden Bars of Melbourne Walking and Drinking Tour
Discover cocktail bars, repurposed venues, shipping container bars and speakeasies.
Drinking History Tours
Award-winning experiences of Melbourne’s secret laneways, colourful history and hidden bars.
Derby Day Cruise
Cruise to Flemington Racecourse in the most enjoyable and relaxing way on Derby Day.
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