Find new bars, restaurants, pop-ups and shows on right now. Mash up Melbourne’s most unmissable moments to choose your own adventure, only in the city.   

New events

THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Connection – breathtaking stories through First Nations art and music.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi
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Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Presenting the iridescent paintings of Bonnard with immersive scenography by India Mahdavi.

Secret De-Lights
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Secret De-Lights

Dusk till dawn artistic activations providing delightful discoveries.

Liam Young: Planetary Redesign
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Liam Young: Planetary Redesign

Visit the first major Australian solo exhibition by speculative architect Liam Young.

New bars and restaurants

The best new bars in Melbourne

The best new bars in Melbourne

Find the best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and cheeseboards.

The best new restaurants in Melbourne

The best new restaurants in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best new spots for drinking, dining and all-round good times.

Melbourne's best new restaurants you might have missed

Melbourne's best new restaurants you might have missed

These brand new hidden gems are the best way to rediscover Melbourne this summer.

The best new Thai restaurants in Melbourne

The best new Thai restaurants in Melbourne

Visit these new restaurants for authentic street food, hard-to-find dishes and cheap eats.  

Alt Pasta Bar

Alt Pasta Bar

Artisan handmade pasta bar in a classic Melbourne laneway.

Jayda

Jayda

Enjoy seasonal cocktails, wine and bar snacks in a sophisticated, opulent space.

Amphlett House

Amphlett House

An upbeat place to gather over honest fare and vibrant drinks on tap.

Archer's Restaurant

Archer's Restaurant

A modern, sophisticated dining space at Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands.

New art and theatre

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne.

Mamma Mia! The Musical
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Mamma Mia! The Musical

The smash hit phenomenon returns for an ultimate night of music, love, laughter and friendship.

Grease the Musical

Grease the Musical

Grease returns to the Australian stage in a new, multi-million dollar live production.

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Only in the City

Only in the City

Melbourne’s most unmissable moments are yours to explore, only in the city.  

Iconic eats

Iconic eats

Stumble across coffee windows, gather over the grill at Korean BBQ and dine at foodie pop-ups.

Essential experiences

Essential experiences

Find underground piano bars, festivals, street art and iconic arcades, only in the city.

Epic events

Epic events

Explore after-hours art exhibitions, intimate gigs, free festivals and blockbuster theatre.