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.

Winter Night Market
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Italian Festa and Expo

Italian Festa and Expo

Celebrating Italian culture, food, music and more at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.

Ostro x Einder

Ostro x Einder

Julia Busuttil Nishimura crafts a feast beneath the striking installation, Einder by Boris Acket.

Battle of the Valleys: King vs Yarra Long Lunch

Battle of the Valleys: King vs Yarra Long Lunch

A long lunch celebrating the Yarra and King Valleys, with food, wine and stories.

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.

Asian Comedy Showcase

Asian Comedy Showcase

See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.

 Learn to Cook Thai – Aqua Series: Infinity Blue Barramundi

Learn to Cook Thai – Aqua Series: Infinity Blue Barramundi

A hands-on cooking experience celebrating premium Australian seafood with bold Thai flair.

Burlesque Lounge
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Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque experience right in the heart of the city.

Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad
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Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

Rising Tides

Rising Tides

Discover a new side of Thai cuisine each week at this dining series hosted by Thai Tide.

Old and Rare Wine Tastings and Dinner with Sommelier Antony
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Old and Rare Wine Tastings and Dinner with Sommelier Antony

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Petit Four Workshop

Petit Four Workshop

Unlock the secrets to creating amazing bite-sized desserts in this cooking workshop.

Winter Cooking Classes Preserves: Sweet Relish
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Winter Cooking Classes Preserves: Sweet Relish

Learn how to make the perfect sweet relish using whatever ingredients you have on hand.

Cocktail Making Class

Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.

A Trio of Asian Delights

A Trio of Asian Delights

Learn how to master the vibrant flavours of modern Asian cuisine in this cooking workshop.

Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise
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Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.

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.

Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti
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Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.

Chef's Table Eight-Course Degustation Dinner
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Chef's Table Eight-Course Degustation Dinner

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

Miss Julie

Miss Julie

Power, sex, and class combust in the heat of a Melbourne kitchen.

Wallabies v Lions Rugby Test Match Preview Dinner

Wallabies v Lions Rugby Test Match Preview Dinner

Celebrate and preview the second Lions Test at a special dinner, and hear from rugby greats.

Master the Art of Dumpling Making
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Master the Art of Dumpling Making

Enjoy a live dumpling masterclass, followed by a three-course menu with beverage pairings.

The Artistry

The Artistry

Get ready for a weekend filled with food, art, music and culture.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Opera and High Tea

Enjoy opera and high tea in the ballroom at The Windsor.

Independence for Desis Down Under

Independence for Desis Down Under

Celebrate India's Independence Day with comedy and an unlimited buffet.

Learn to Cook Thai: Crab Fried Rice and Sweet Spring Rolls
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Learn to Cook Thai: Crab Fried Rice and Sweet Spring Rolls

A hands-on Thai cooking class of two courses, followed by a riverside feast.

North x North East Victorian Wine Festival

North x North East Victorian Wine Festival

The North x North East Victorian Wine Festival comes to the Old Melbourne Gaol.

Truffle Soirée

Truffle Soirée

Join in a decadent truffle soirée with Chef Christophe Grégoire.

Swiss National Day Dinner with Sommelier Antony

Swiss National Day Dinner with Sommelier Antony

Celebrate Switzerland's National Day with authentic Swiss cheese fondue and more.

Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal
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Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal

Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.

Pizza e Pesto Masterclass

Pizza e Pesto Masterclass

Craft pizza and pesto from scratch at this cooking masterclass.

Spice Up Your Life Workshop

Spice Up Your Life Workshop

Learn about the health benefits of spices and herbs and how to use them in this cooking workshop.

Chocolate Family Adventure Day
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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Oasis After Dark at Jayda

Oasis After Dark at Jayda

Sleek cocktail bar Jayda welcomes a one-night-only event of Middle Eastern entertainment.

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Winter Cooking Classes Preserves: Savoury Chutney
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Winter Cooking Classes Preserves: Savoury Chutney

Learn how to make the perfect sweet relish using whatever ingredients you have on hand.

Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony
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Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony

Explore seven artisan cheese with a sommelier and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

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The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

Explore Melbourne's iconic markets this season.

Where to enjoy a European-style winter in Melbourne

Where to enjoy a European-style winter in Melbourne

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

Kensington Market
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Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.

Melbourne Pen and Stationery Show

Melbourne Pen and Stationery Show

This 25th anniversary show features a huge variety of stationery supplies and activities.