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.

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The Big Design Market

A showcase of 280+ independent Australian designers, and three big days of festive shopping.

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German Christmas Market

A traditional German Christmas Market with beautiful market stalls including foods and drinks.

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The Christmas Night Market

Old-world Christmas charm, Melbourne style.

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Good Food and Wine Show: Christmas Edition

Don't miss this Christmas edition with special guests and immersive experiences.

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African Music and Cultural Festival

Celebrate the best of African culture with music, food, fashion, film, dance and art.

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Heritage & Vine: Under the Atrium Dinner Series

An evening of Perrier-Jouët Champagnes and seasonal dining beneath Melbourne's iconic glass atrium.

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Cachivaches Latin Market

A vibrant cultural event celebrating the best of Latin American traditions in Melbourne.

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Christmas Day Lunch at Pascale Bar & Grill

Enjoy three courses of Christmas indulgence, bottomless bubbles and live entertainment.

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Christmas Lunch at Blackbird

Celebrate Christmas Day in true Blackbird style with a three-course festive banquet.

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New Years Eve at Vibe Docklands

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the whole family at Vibe Docklands.

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New Year's Eve at Le Méridien

A tribute to the legendary Metro nightclub, with free-flowing drinks and all-you-can-eat canapés.

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FestiviTea

Enjoy three tiers of handcrafted sweet and savoury delights at this Christmas-themed High Tea.

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Le Petit FestiviTea

Little ones can join the festive celebrations with a high tea just for them.

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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.

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The Three Tenors

An operatic dining experience worth sharing, with an irrepressible trio of Tenors.

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Christmas Eve Dining at No35

Celebrate Christmas Eve with exquisite dining and sweeping Melbourne views at No35 Restaurant.

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New Years Eve at Alexander Bar

Farewell 2026 in style with a festive plated dinner and glass of sparkling on arrival.

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Gourmet Sandwich Hunt

Elevate your sandwich style with celebrity chef Darren Purchese.

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Laneways Mystery Picnic with Luxury End Location Setup

Follow clues to secret foodie stops and end at a luxury picnic location.

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing three-hour Yarra River dinner cruise.

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Christmas Day Lunch at Hophaus

Enjoy a delicious festive luncheon by the Yarra River, with views overlooking the city of Melbourne.

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Meet @ the Market: Session 3

A concert of profound feeling: from grief to hope and joy, paired with custom cocktails.

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New Year's Eve at Langlands Restaurant & Bar

Ring in the New Year with free-flowing champagne, entertainment and premium bites.

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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.

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Nongkrong Festival: Pasar Senja

A twilight fair of Indonesian culture with performances, food, a design market and arts workshops.

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Christmas Day Grand Luncheon at Dolly

A sumptuous Christmas buffet with seafood, holiday roasts, decadent desserts and free-flowing drinks

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NYE at Rooftop at QT: Black, White and All Right

Dress to dazzle, raise your glass and dance into 2027.

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Christmas Dining at Eureka 89

Enjoy a festive Christmas Eve or Christmas Day meal with your loved ones at Eureka 89.

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Christmas Day Dining at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

Celebrate Christmas Day with festive dining at No35, Sofi’s Lounge and the Grand Ballroom.

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Polish Festival

Experience the colour, flavours and spirit of Poland.

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New Year's Eve at Ocean 12

Celebrate New Year's Eve above Southbank, with Melbourne's skyline setting the scene.

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Christmas Day Lunch at Sassy Italian

Enjoy Christmas with an unforgettable Italian-inspired lunch featuring a live Italian band.

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Christmas Day Lunch at Rendezvous

Experience old world grandeur and new world charm at this unforgettable Christmas lunch.

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New Year's Eve at Goldilocks Rooftop Bar

Get ready to kick off 2027 with a bang at the rooftop that is just right.

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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

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Christmas Eve at Hofbräuhaus

Enjoy a German Christmas Eve at Hofbräuhaus Melbourne in the heart of Chinatown.

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Christmas Day Lunch at Melbourne Town Hall

Celebrate Christmas Day at Melbourne Town Hall with a festive buffet, live entertainment and more.

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High Tea on Little Lonsdale

T6 Pâtisserie has joined forces with Dorsett Melbourne for a beautifully presented festive high tea.

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Vego Toastie Hunt

Elevate your vego sandwich with celebrity chef Darren Purchese.

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The Grand Pinoy Christmas Fiesta

Enjoy the vibrant music, food trucks, and festive community atmosphere at this Christmas fiesta.

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The Little Food Market

Taste your way through Australia’s ultimate culinary playground.

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Ag Day Farm Shop: Backing Victorian Farmers

Celebrate National Agriculture Day with the best of regional Victoria, in the heart of Melbourne.

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Ramadan Night Market

Celebrate community, culture, and the spirit of togetherness at Ramadan with a night market.

A busy market with lanterns in the city.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas markets

Explore Melbourne's iconic markets.