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.

Winter Night Market

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Battle of the Valleys: King vs Yarra Long Lunch

Battle of the Valleys: King vs Yarra Long Lunch

A long lunch celebrating the Yarra and King Valleys, with food, wine and stories.

Asian Comedy Showcase
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Asian Comedy Showcase

See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.

Footy Colours Day 2025: The Kick-Off

Footy Colours Day 2025: The Kick-Off

Celebrate 30 years of Footy Colours Day with Fight Cancer Foundation.

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.

The Grand Burlesque Dinner and Show

The Grand Burlesque Dinner and Show

Vintage jazz, burlesque and dinner in style, in one unforgettable night at Amphora.

The Little Food Market

The Little Food Market

Australia's culinary playground returns to the Royal Exhibition Building.

Coffee Weekend

Coffee Weekend

Australia's biggest filter coffee tasting festival arrives in July.

Reach for the Stars Fundraiser Dinner

Reach for the Stars Fundraiser Dinner

An immersive dining experience for Tour de Cure, created by William Angliss Event Students.

Good Food and Wine Show

Good Food and Wine Show

Three delicious days of good food, good wine and good times.

Bastille Day Dinner with Sommelier Antony

Bastille Day Dinner with Sommelier Antony

A four-course celebration of everything French for Bastille Day.

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.

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.

Rising Tides by Thai Tides
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Rising Tides by Thai Tides

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

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.

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.

Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop
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Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

Van Gogh High Tea
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Van Gogh High Tea

Immerse yourself in a world of art and flavour.

Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise
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Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.

Market Brunch

Market Brunch

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

For the Love of Garlic Long Lunch

For the Love of Garlic Long Lunch

Hear entertaining stories and insights from behind the pass and Marnong Estate vineyard.

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in Melbourne.

Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.

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.

The Art of Choux and Eclair Baking

The Art of Choux and Eclair Baking

Learn how to make these classic French pastries.

Melbourne Donut Festival

Melbourne Donut Festival

Indulge in a weekend of sugary goodness at the Queen Vic Market.

Mould x Pinot Palooza

Mould x Pinot Palooza

This July get set for the cheesiest, pinot-perfect party ever seen.

Tia Carrere

Tia Carrere

Tia Carrere brings glamour, elegance and star power to the stage.

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.

Into the Wild: Lunch with Mushrooms Anonymous

Into the Wild: Lunch with Mushrooms Anonymous

Enjoy a leisurely lunch hosted by Jo Corrigan and Matt Donnelly from Mushrooms Anonymous.

Purpose Precinct Tour
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Purpose Precinct Tour

Take a tour of the social enterprise marketplace at Queen Victoria Market.

Learn to Cook Thai: Crab Fried Rice and Sweet Spring Rolls

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.

Swiss National Day Dinner with Sommelier Antony

Swiss National Day Dinner with Sommelier Antony

Celebrate Switzerland's National Day with authentic Swiss cheese fondue and more.

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.

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.

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.

Crown Pride Luncheon

Crown Pride Luncheon

Rhys Nicholson and Michelle Sheppard talk on the themes of activism and social change.

Antipasto Making and Aperitivo Cocktail Masterclass

Antipasto Making and Aperitivo Cocktail Masterclass

Learn about pestos, pickles and cocktails to create your own platter and drinks in this masterclass.

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.

Vamos Wednesday: Language Exchange

Vamos Wednesday: Language Exchange

A vibrant night of conversation, culture and connection.

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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 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.

Christmas in July at the Corner Market

Christmas in July at the Corner Market

Step into a winter wonderland these school holidays with a magical Christmas in July market.

Kensington Market
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Kensington Market

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