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.
Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival
A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.
Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting and Lunch
Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.
Vida: Melbourne Latin Summer Festival
Enjoy a weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment celebrating Latin America.
The Big Design Market
A showcase of over 250 independent Australian designers, with delicious food and wine.
The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne
The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in Melbourne.
Australian Open
An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.
New Year's Eve at Q Rooftop Bar
Ring in 2025 high above Melbourne’s city skyline with an unforgettable New Years Eve party.
New Year's Eve at Farmer's Daughters
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Farmer's Daughters' hatted restaurant showcasing all Gippsland produce.
A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers
Enjoy a costumed lecture with insights into regency festive traditions.
Christmas Day Lunch at Pan Pacific Melbourne
Celebrate Christmas Day in Style at Pan Pacific Melbourne.
New Year's Eve at Rooftop at QT
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Melbourne's sparkling skyline views at Rooftop at QT.
Free to Feed: Stories of Home
Gather, graze, and share stories of belonging over Free to Feed’s shared table at MPavilion.
Christmas Day Lunch at Pascale
Celebrate Christmas at QT Melbourne with a festive feast, live entertainment, and holiday classics.
Cellar Dinner: Marsanne or Viognier
Join an epic afternoon of old Marsanne, Viognier and blended wines matched to a three-course dinner.
A Very Merry Long Lunch
Sit back, relax and soak in the city skyline while savouring a shared-style Christmas feast.
Melbourne Social Club Christmas Day Lunch
Join a relaxed festive picnic lunch in Queen Victoria Gardens and meet new people at Christmas.
New Year's Eve Countdown at Sofitel Melbourne
The countdown celebration at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins includes drinks, canapes and live DJs.
Christmas Day Lunch at Hophaus
Enjoy a delicious festive luncheon by the Yarra River, with views overlooking the city of Melbourne.
Christmas Day Lunch at Lollo
Enjoy a seafood buffet, live cooking stations, and hot dishes with all the Christmas trimmings.
New Year’s Eve at Mr Tompkins
This New Year’s Eve, Mr Tompkins partners with Campari to deliver an Italian feast for the senses.
New Year's Eve Party at Left Bank
Celebrate in style at Southbank's most prestigious terrace party with DJs, food, drinks and vibes!
Sommelier's Table Wine Degustation with Food
Enjoy a unique wine-degustation matched to a four-course meal with a sommelier
Antarctica: From Ushuaia and the Polar Challenge Films
Join traveller Antony Anderson and view his Antarctic trip featurette with a Q&A session.
New Year's Eve: Caribbean Pirates at Plus 5
Party like a Caribbean pirate riverside at South Wharf's cargo sheds this New Year's Eve!
German Christmas Market
A traditional German Christmas Market with beautiful market stalls including foods and drinks.
New Year's Eve at The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
Enjoy the perfect start to your New Year's Eve celebrations with a three-course dinner and bubbles.
Christmas Day Lunch at the Historic Cargo Sheds
Enjoy a Riverside Christmas with festive dining and live entertainment.
The Community Grocer Carlton
A weekly pop-up market with fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices.
Cachivaches Latin Market
A vibrant cultural event celebrating the best of Latin American traditions in Melbourne.
Winemaker's Dinner with Ros Ritchie
Join winemaker Ros Ritchie and revel in an epic evening of old wine matched to a delicious dinner.
New Year's Eve at PJ O'Brien's
Ring in the New Year with your nearest and dearest at your favourite Irish pub.
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Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.