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.
Italian Festa and Expo
Celebrating Italian culture, food, music and more at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.
Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.
Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad
Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.
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
Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.
Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
Petit Four Workshop
Unlock the secrets to creating amazing bite-sized desserts in this cooking workshop.
Cocktail Making Class
Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.
A Trio of Asian Delights
Learn how to master the vibrant flavours of modern Asian cuisine in this cooking workshop.
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
Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.
Chef's Table Eight-Course Degustation Dinner
Enjoy an eight-course themed dinner with optional matched wines.
Master the Art of Dumpling Making
Enjoy a live dumpling masterclass, followed by a three-course menu with beverage pairings.
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
A hands-on Thai cooking class of two courses, followed by a riverside feast.
Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal
Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Ostro x Einder
Julia Busuttil Nishimura crafts a feast beneath the striking installation, Einder by Boris Acket.
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.
Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.
Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour
This walking tour introduces you to Melbourne's favourite foods, architecture and stories.
Gin-dulgent High Tea with Mixologist Antony
Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.
Rising Tides
Discover a new side of Thai cuisine each week at this dining series hosted by Thai Tide.
The Victorian Masquerade Gilded Ball
A masquerade extravaganza, spectacular performances, theatre, food, drinks, dancing and music.
Hypnotist Comedy Show with Gerard V
Enjoy a comedy hypnosis and dinner with laughs and mind tricks at Stamford Plaza Melbourne.
What's on and what's open over the Labour Day long weekend
Kick off the long weekend with Moomba, awesome free events, street art walks and more.
Mystery Basement Bar Hop
Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.
Big Band Revival
Maha is turning up the heat this winter with a glamorous night of dinner, drinks and live music.
The Ultimate Indulgence: Cocktail & Canapé Masterclass
Experience a cocktail and canapé masterclass featuring truffle, crayfish, and caviar at Plus 5.
Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop
Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.
Murder at the Manor
Solve a 1920s murder over dinner—clues, suspects, and twists served with a three course dinner!
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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
An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.