Food and wine

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

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

29 Nov

Three Tenors: Opera Night

An amazing, interactive, entertaining and memorable dining experience.

Shop the City

Discover offers, freebies and prizes as Melbourne’s unmissable shopping weekend returns.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Until 28 Sep

Barbie Afternoon Tea

Families can enjoy a Barbie-themed high tea, with activity packs for kids.

27 – 29 Oct

Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival

A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.

14 Oct

Secrets of Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread-Making Class

Enjoy a two-hour gluten-free bread-making class with wine, salami and cheese.

27 Sep – 25 Oct

Europa Night Market

Bringing your favourite European street eats to Queen Vic Market.

10 Dec

The Vegan Christmas Market

An indoor market offering vegan, upcycled and ethical products.

Until 10 Dec

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

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

29 Oct

Chocolate and Aged Rum Exploration

Explore aged rums matched to chocolate with a spirits-qualified sommelier.

25 Dec

Journey to Thailand Christmas Day

Celebrate this Christmas at BangPop and relish the vibrant flavours of hawker-style Thai cuisine.

Melbourne's hottest winter experiences

Explore Melbourne’s hottest events and winter warmers, only in the city.

28 Sep

The Commentators Club Luncheon

An AFL themed lunch with guests, comedy, and music, raising funds for charity.

Until 4 Oct

Chef's Table Degustation Dinner

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

31 Dec

New Year's Eve at Transit Rooftop Bar

Enjoy canapes, music and panoramic views of the Southbank precinct.

12 Oct

Victorian Wine Dinner

Raise your glass to Victoria's best wines at this five-course dinner.

25 Dec

Christmas Day Lunch at Hophaus

Enjoy a delicious festive luncheon by the Yarra River.

Until 29 Oct

Social Wines Meetup

Join a guided tasting with a sommelier and make new friends over fine wines.

Until 20 Dec

Old and Rare Wine Tastings

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with a sommelier.

9 – 26 Nov

Downtown Dumpling Market

A springtime food and entertainment hub, where you can savour the flavours of Asia.

25 Dec

Christmas Day Lunch at PJ O'Brien's

Join in the festive cheer over a Christmas lunch in a cosy Irish pub.

28 Sep

AFL Grand Final Comedy Debate

Enjoy a lunch, awards ceremony and hear top comedians debate that footy has gone soft.

23 – 29 Oct

Bridgerton High Tea

Don your most opulent Bridgerton-inspired outfit at this MFW event.

25 Dec

Christmas Day Lunch at Sassy

Make this year's Christmas unforgettable with a homemade festive lunch.

27 Sep

Ricotta Gnocchi: Cooking Class

Learn how to make light, fluffy and delicious ricotta gnocchi and then eat it.

14 – 15 Oct

Mushroom Festival

Explore a range of stalls featuring mighty mushrooms and support Australian mushroom growers.

Until 30 Dec

Melbourne's Brunch Afloat

Enjoy a two-hour bottomless brunch cruise along the Yarra River.

28 Oct

Hats and High Tea: Melbourne Fashion Week

Create an elegant headpiece while enjoying High Tea at Melbourne's historic Rendezvous Hotel.

Until 28 Oct

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Experience Melbourne's oldest Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Chinatown at Hofbrauhaus.

29 Oct

Nevra's Big Turkish Brunch

Sous chef Nevra Aydin shares traditional family recipes from Istanbul.

13 Oct

Aged Wine Masterclass

Learn what happens to wines as they age in this guided tasting of eight wines.

27 Oct

Sparkling Wine Masterclass

Sample some stunning sparkling wines in this two-hour guided tasting.

25 Dec

Christmas Lunch at Taxi Kitchen

Head to Taxi Kitchen for a special Christmas Day lunch.

5 Nov

Nevra's Big Turkish Feast

Sous chef Nevra Aydin shares traditional family recipes from Istanbul.

Everything you can do right now to rediscover Melbourne

Reignite your passion for the city with these action-packed guides.

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.

Until 28 Oct

Rare Wine Masterclasses

Explore old and rare wines in a variety of masterclass settings.

17 – 31 Jan

The Video Store: A 90s Speakeasy Bar

Be transported back to the days of VHS tapes, neon lights and the thrill of finding cinematic gems.

Until 16 Dec

Queen Vic Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

A fascinating guided walking tour of the city's iconic market.