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.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

It’s time to hit the city and taste the flavour.

World's Longest Brunch

World's Longest Brunch

A Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event that celebrates Melbourne's cafe culture.

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.

Dim City

Dim City

Paying tasty tribute to a true Victorian snack icon at Emporium Melbourne.

Gut Oggau x Embla

Gut Oggau x Embla

Meet the makers of one of the world's great natural wines and enjoy a family-style menu.

Taco Toum Day 2.0

Taco Toum Day 2.0

Try Lebanese-style tacos and Mexico’s answer to kibbeh.

Not Just Ramen: Ramen Dinner

Not Just Ramen: Ramen Dinner

London's inauthentic ramen sensation Supa Ya comes to Reed House.

From Farm to Fiesta: A City Tour by Farmer’s Daughters

From Farm to Fiesta: A City Tour by Farmer’s Daughters

Join chef Alejandro Saravia for a culinary tour of Melbourne CBD.

Omurice! Motokichi Yukimura at Ishizuka

Omurice! Motokichi Yukimura at Ishizuka

Experience the world's most famous omurice at one of Melbourne's best Japanese restaurants.

Very Fragrant – Haawm x Dessous

Very Fragrant – Haawm x Dessous

A night of loud flavours and ‘punk rock’ Thai with a personal twist.

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Mixologist Antony

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Mixologist Antony

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

Nepal Festival Melbourne

Nepal Festival Melbourne

Celebrate Nepali culture at Federation Square.

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
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Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

Osteria Gia sotto l’arco x Grossi Florentino

Osteria Gia sotto l’arco x Grossi Florentino

Experience Puglia's soul in the heart of Melbourne.

What's on and what's open over the Labour Day long weekend

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
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Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Indonesian Modest Fashion Week Trade Show

Indonesian Modest Fashion Week Trade Show

Experience Indonesian culture through fashion, food and art performances.

Something Saucy

Something Saucy

Transforming a sliver of the CBD into a pasta paradise.

Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for Autumn Sunset Cocktails.

Cellar Dinner: Marsanne or Viognier

Cellar Dinner: Marsanne or Viognier

Join an epic afternoon of old Marsanne, Viognier and blended wines matched to a three-course dinner.

Australian Romance Readers Awards Dinner

Australian Romance Readers Awards Dinner

The 17th annual Romance Readers Awards dinner, with guest speaker Julie Ann Walker.

Comfort Food Cabaret: A Mid-century Menu

Comfort Food Cabaret: A Mid-century Menu

Step into Robin Boyd's iconic home for a cocktail, a tasting menu and a themed cabaret performance.

MFWF x Taxi Kitchen: Sips & Snacks

MFWF x Taxi Kitchen: Sips & Snacks

Join for an interactive culinary experience at Taxi Kitchen alongside top suppliers.

Old and Rare Wine Tastings with Sommelier Antony
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Old and Rare Wine Tastings with Sommelier Antony

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.

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.

Winemaker's Dinner with Ros Ritchie

Winemaker's Dinner with Ros Ritchie

Join winemaker Ros Ritchie and revel in an epic evening of old wine matched to a delicious dinner.

A Wild Colonial Feast: Ned Kelly’s Final Dinner

A Wild Colonial Feast: Ned Kelly’s Final Dinner

Experience the last meal of Australia’s most infamous outlaw, reimagined by Scott Pickett.

Jane Austen and Fanny Burney with Susannah Fullerton

Jane Austen and Fanny Burney with Susannah Fullerton

A double lecture on the two writers and afternoon tea.

The Finders Keepers Food Market

The Finders Keepers Food Market

The Finders Keepers Food Market pops up for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival!

Flavours of Goa

Flavours of Goa

Enjoy an unforgettable celebration of Goan music, food, and culture.

Private Dining at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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Private Dining at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Indulge in Melbourne's only marine life dining experience.

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Sunday Sessions
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Sunday Sessions

Enjoy bottomless cocktails, Victorian wine and beer and a seasonal spread every Sunday.

Sunset Dinner Carvery Cruise

Sunset Dinner Carvery Cruise

Enjoy a sunset cruise on the water with a carvery buffet dinner.

Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony

Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony

Explore seven artisan cheese with a sommelier and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

Summer Night Market
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Summer Night Market

Everybody’s favourite Summer Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market!

Discover the Art of Chai

Discover the Art of Chai

Enjoy a chai-inspired cocktail and tantalising spice-infused canapés.

Summer Cinema: Hellenic Flicks and Food Under the Stars
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Summer Cinema: Hellenic Flicks and Food Under the Stars

Classic films and food under the stars, inspired by the Greek tradition of open-air cinemas.

Chef and Sommelier's Table Degustation Dinner
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Chef and Sommelier's Table Degustation Dinner

Enjoy an eight-course themed dinner with optional matched wines.

Twilight Tour: Inspired By Women

Twilight Tour: Inspired By Women

Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival and an intimate twilight exhibition tour on 20 Feb.

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Baker's Dozen

Baker's Dozen

A celebration of caking and baking including favourite bakers from Australia and the world.

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.

The Makers and Shakers Market

The Makers and Shakers Market

Over 175 top-notch makers of homewares, food, fashion plus creative workshops.

Kensington Market

Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.