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

Italian Festa and Expo

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

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.

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.

Kana Club Pop-Up

Kana Club Pop-Up

Enjoy a Fijian dining experience curated by Arrnott Olssen.

Father's Day at the Zoo

Father's Day at the Zoo

Join in a fun-filled day with great food and fun for the whole family.

Whey, Wine and Wagyu Long Lunch – Part 3

Whey, Wine and Wagyu Long Lunch – Part 3

The ultimate long lunch returns to Henry and the Fox.

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cook Smarter, Save More

Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cook Smarter, Save More

Tired of food waste and tossing out seasonal wilted veggies? Then this is the class for you!

Hawthorn Football Club: Best and Fairest Award

Hawthorn Football Club: Best and Fairest Award

Witness the vote count to crown the winner of Hawthorn's Peter Crimmins Medal.

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.

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.

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.

Petit Four Workshop

Petit Four Workshop

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

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.

Cocktail Making Class
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Cocktail Making Class

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

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.

Burlesque Lounge
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Burlesque Lounge

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

Negroni Masterclass

Negroni Masterclass

Learn to make the most iconic Italian aperitivo.

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.

Grow Together: Gardening Workshops for Seniors Festival

Grow Together: Gardening Workshops for Seniors Festival

Learn how to grow your own food and explore sustainable gardening practices.

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.

Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu
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Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu

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

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.

A Night in Napoli

A Night in Napoli

Experience the magic of Neapolitan music and food with live music and diner participation.

Cocoa Symphony

Cocoa Symphony

A multi-course dining experience where cacao is the hero.

Pizza e Pesto Masterclass

Pizza e Pesto Masterclass

Craft pizza and pesto from scratch at this cooking masterclass.

Eatcetera Night Market

Eatcetera Night Market

Gear up for a night bursting with vibrant street market vibes, food and crafts.

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Get ready to embrace your Bavarian spirit – Oktoberfest returns to Hofbräuhaus for the 57th year.

Christmas Day Lunch at Alluvial

Christmas Day Lunch at Alluvial

Celebrate the festive season with an unforgettable Christmas Day buffet lunch at Alluvial.

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival before an intimate twilight tour of Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion.

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.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour
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Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour

This walking tour introduces you to Melbourne's favourite foods, architecture and stories.

Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

Gin-dulgent High Tea
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Gin-dulgent High Tea

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.

Rising Tides
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Rising Tides

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

The Victorian Masquerade Gilded Ball

The Victorian Masquerade Gilded Ball

A masquerade extravaganza, spectacular performances, theatre, food, drinks, dancing and music.

Beats and Bites: Masquerade Party

Beats and Bites: Masquerade Party

A night of endless canapés and music – grab a mask and come ready to eat and dance.

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Market Brunch

Market Brunch

A monthly brunch market featuring some of Melbourne’s most creative food makers.

Spring Social

Spring Social

Head to Spring Social, a market with heart.

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.