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.
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Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival
A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.
Secrets of Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread-Making Class
Enjoy a two-hour gluten-free bread-making class with wine, salami and cheese.
Chocolate and Aged Rum Exploration
Explore aged rums matched to chocolate with a spirits-qualified sommelier.
Journey to Thailand Christmas Day
Celebrate this Christmas at BangPop and relish the vibrant flavours of hawker-style Thai cuisine.
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The Commentators Club Luncheon
An AFL themed lunch with guests, comedy, and music, raising funds for charity.
New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar
Enjoy canapes, music and panoramic views of the Southbank precinct.
Downtown Dumpling Market
A springtime food and entertainment hub, where you can savour the flavours of Asia.
Christmas Day Lunch at PJ O'Brien's
Join in the festive cheer over a Christmas lunch in a cosy Irish pub.
AFL Grand Final Comedy Debate
Enjoy a lunch, awards ceremony and hear top comedians debate that footy has gone soft.
Christmas Day Lunch at Sassy
Make this year's Christmas unforgettable with a homemade festive lunch.
Ricotta Gnocchi: Cooking Class
Learn how to make light, fluffy and delicious ricotta gnocchi and then eat it.
Mushroom Festival
Explore a range of stalls featuring mighty mushrooms and support Australian mushroom growers.
Hats and High Tea: Melbourne Fashion Week
Create an elegant headpiece while enjoying High Tea at Melbourne's historic Rendezvous Hotel.
Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus
Experience Melbourne's oldest Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Chinatown at Hofbrauhaus.
Aged Wine Masterclass
Learn what happens to wines as they age in this guided tasting of eight wines.
Melbourne Cocktail Festival Bar Safari
Experience a vibrant, week-long celebration of Melbourne's bars and nighttime culture.
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Kick off the long weekend with Moomba, awesome free events, street art walks and more.
The Video Store: A 90s Speakeasy Bar
Be transported back to the days of VHS tapes, neon lights and the thrill of finding cinematic gems.
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Alliance Française Xmas Market at Spring Place
Come along to the French Christmas market in the city centre.
Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne
Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.