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
A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.
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.
Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching
Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.
Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.
The Up Hour at Upstairs
Experience an evening of bold flavours, cocktail pairings and local connections with The Up Hour.
Learn to Cook Thai: Valentine’s Day Edition
A hands-on Thai cooking class featuring tom yum soup and red curry.
Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience
Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.
7 Paintings Dining Experience
A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.
Special Olympics Australia 50th Anniversary Luncheon
The Special Olympics Australia 50th Anniversary luncheon is hosted by Russel Howcroft.
Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti
Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.
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.
Lunar New Year: Cocktails & Conversation with Melissa Leong
An intimate evening with Melissa Leong to celebrate LNY and her new book.
Burlesque Lounge
Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city
MFWF x Taxi Kitchen: Sips and Snacks
A four-hour tasting adventure designed for curious food lovers.
Lunar New Year High Tea
Experience a high tea designed to delight all your senses and bring joy to your celebration.
Cocktail Making Class
Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.
Ramadan Night Market
Celebrate community, culture, and the spirit of togetherness at Ramadan with a night market.
Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street
Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for Autumn Sunset Cocktails.
Lunch with Helen Goh
Break bread with your favourite baker during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
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.
Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience
Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.
Secret Cellar Dinner: Riesling Rivals
An epic evening of rieslings matched to a three-course salmon-themed dinner.
Summer Night Market
Gather your crew for Melbourne’s favourite summer tradition – Wednesday nights from 5pm to 10pm.
Discover Local Social Enterprises: Tour
Take a tour of the social enterprise marketplace at Queen Victoria Market.
Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise
Celebrate your love on a Valentine's cruise for a uniquely romantic experience.
Racquet Club
A high-energy fusion of world-class padel, waterfront atmosphere and unmistakable Crown polish.
Old and Rare Wines: Tasting and Dinner with Sommelier Antony
An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.
Fowl Play: No Boring Birds
Don't miss this flavour-packed cultural journey that proves chicken is anything but ordinary.
Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour
Taste the best of Melbourne on a progressive dinner showcasing restaurants, bars and bites.
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Indonesian Festival
Experience Indonesia’s rich culture and diverse cuisine at Queen Victoria Market.
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.
Kensington Market
An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.