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.

An outdoor alpine village pop-up event at Fed Square at night, featuring private wooden chalets, string lights, and a red carpet.
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Fondue Chalet

Melbourne’s much-loved winter dining experience returns to Fed Square.

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Winter Night Market

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

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Cachivaches Latin Market

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

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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.

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Stock Paste: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this popular workshop, turn veggie scraps into versatile stock paste and cut food waste costs.

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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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Marmalades & Cordials: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this workshop, learn to use seasonal citrus to create your own marmalades and cordials at home.

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Raclette Soirée

Join for a deliciously warm and cosy night on the beautiful terrace at the French Hub.

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Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city

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Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

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Destination Peru Advanced Screening

Enjoy an advanced screening of Destination Peru with Peruvian canapes, drinks and live music.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

The Yarra Social Set: Murder on the Yarra

Part dinner party, part interactive mystery, an evening of clues, suspects, secrets and surprises.

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Meet @ the Market: Session 3

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

Sommelier Antony Anderson standing in front of a table of diners, smiling and holding a glass of shiraz wine in his hand.

Secret Cellar Lunch: Old & Rare Grenache with Antony

An epic sommelier-led long lunch of old and rare grenache wines matched to four bespoke courses.

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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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Pongapalooza

A mini-festival of music, ping-pong, art and empanadas.

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The Mot Gala

Celebrate the launch of Netherworld Festival with an immersive fundraising evening.

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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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Prohibit Pasta, Snack on Steel!

Spend an evening with Dr Tania Cammarano and learn about the future of Italian food.

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Picnic High Tea

Enjoy a High Tea picnic against a backdrop of stunning city views.

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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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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing three-hour Yarra River dinner cruise.

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The Yarra Social Set: The Gatsby Club

Step into an evening of glamour, intrigue and Roaring Twenties indulgence.

A high tea experience featuring a tiered stand filled with pastries and savoury bites.
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Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

An exquisite selection of tea-time delights inspired by history and crafted with native ingredients.

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Prawn and Saffron Risotto Masterclass

Master the technique behind one of Italy's most loved dishes in this hands-on class.

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Is This the End of Wine As We Know It?

Join Max Allen and guests for a glass of wine and industry insights that go beyond the headlines.

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Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.

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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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Aperitivo and Antipasto Masterclass

Learn antipasto, aperitivo and preserving techniques in a relaxed hands-on masterclass.

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Spanish Tapas and Sangria Cooking Class

Enjoy a hands-on Spanish tapas and sangría cooking class.

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Saturdays are Sassy Nights

Step into a Saturday night inspired by the golden age of Italian charm with a dinner and show.

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Murder on the Nile

An Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery dinner experience like no other.

'Wonders of the sea' themed high tea treats including mermaid-tail cupcakes on a white plate on a display of sand and shells.
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Le Petit Wonders of the Sea: Kids High Tea

An enchanting under-the-sea themed High Tea designed especially for small explorers.

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Macaroni and the City: Discover Melbourne's Pasta History

Uncover Melbourne's pasta history on a walking tour with a historian and finish with a pasta dinner.

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Pestos & Dips: Hands-on Cooking Class

Learn to turn herbs and leftover roast veggies into tasty dips and pestos.

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Joe Montana: Lunch with a Legend

Hear firsthand stories from one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

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Discover Local Social Enterprises: Tour

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

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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.

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Scandinavian Ceramics with John Patrick

Enjoy an afternoon tea and lecture on 20th-century ceramics.

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The Little Food Market

Taste your way through Australia’s ultimate culinary playground.

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The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

Explore Melbourne's iconic markets.

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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.

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Witches Market

A special Halloween witches market with crystals, candles, cauldrons and much more.