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.
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
Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.
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
Tired of food waste and tossing out seasonal wilted veggies? Then this is the class for you!
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
Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.
Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.
Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal
Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.
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
Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.
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
An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.
Burlesque Lounge
Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city
Chef's Table Eight-Course Degustation Dinner
Enjoy an eight-course themed dinner with optional matched wines.
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
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
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
A hands-on Thai cooking class of two courses, followed by a riverside feast.
A Night in Napoli
Experience the magic of Neapolitan music and food with live music and diner participation.
Eatcetera Night Market
Gear up for a night bursting with vibrant street market vibes, food and crafts.
Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus
Get ready to embrace your Bavarian spirit – Oktoberfest returns to Hofbräuhaus for the 57th year.
Christmas Day Lunch at Alluvial
Celebrate the festive season with an unforgettable Christmas Day buffet lunch at Alluvial.
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
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour
This walking tour introduces you to Melbourne's favourite foods, architecture and stories.
Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.
Gin-dulgent High Tea
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.
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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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.