Dining events

20 – 29 Mar

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.

Until 30 Apr

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.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

14 Feb

Seasonal Pickling and Chilli Ferments

Learn how to transform surplus produce into deliciousness.

12 Feb

Coffee Rave

Melbourne Quarter is set to host the city’s first Valentine’s Day Coffee Rave

25 Mar

The Up Hour at Upstairs

Experience an evening of bold flavours, cocktail pairings and local connections with The Up Hour.

14 Feb

Learn to Cook Thai: Valentine’s Day Edition

A hands-on Thai cooking class featuring tom yum soup and red curry.

Until 10 Mar

Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience

Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.

Until 24 Apr

7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

26 Feb

Special Olympics Australia 50th Anniversary Luncheon

The Special Olympics Australia 50th Anniversary luncheon is hosted by Russel Howcroft.

21 Feb – 21 Mar

Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

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

Until 13 Jun

Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience

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

Until 18 Apr

Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

Until 21 Jul

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

15 Feb

Bespoke Makers of Melbourne

Enjoy a night of bespoke craftsmanship for the modern gentleman.

11 Apr – 23 May

Seasonal Pickling

Learn how to transform surplus produce into deliciousness.

1 Mar

Taste of Japan

Discover the art of Japanese cuisine, renowned for its freshness and simplicity.

Until 23 May

Burlesque Lounge

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

Until 28 Feb

The Magic Table

Experience an immersive 3D dinner show, perfect for curious minds of all ages.

22 Mar

MFWF x Taxi Kitchen: Sips and Snacks

A four-hour tasting adventure designed for curious food lovers.

21 – 22 Feb

Lunar New Year High Tea

Experience a high tea designed to delight all your senses and bring joy to your celebration.

31 Jan – 25 Jul

Cocktail Making Class

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

20 – 21 Feb

Ramadan Night Market

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

Until 1 Feb

AO Hilltop

Unwind after work, catch up with friends or view the live action from the AO26 on the big screen.

31 Jan – 7 Feb

Spanish Tapas and Sangria Cooking Class

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

27 Mar – 8 May

Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for Autumn Sunset Cocktails.

29 Mar

Lunch with Helen Goh

Break bread with your favourite baker during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Until 30 Apr

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.

28 – 29 Mar

Baker's Dozen

It's baking, it's caking, and it's yours for the taking.

27 Feb

Secret Cellar Dinner: Riesling Rivals

An epic evening of rieslings matched to a three-course salmon-themed dinner.

Until 11 Mar

Summer Night Market

Gather your crew for Melbourne’s favourite summer tradition – Wednesday nights from 5pm to 10pm.

20 Feb – 17 Jul

Discover Local Social Enterprises: Tour

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

Until 28 Mar

Piper's Playhouse

Step inside Piper's Playhouse, Melbourne’s most immersive cabaret.

13 – 15 Feb

Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise

Celebrate your love on a Valentine's cruise for a uniquely romantic experience.

Until 11 Apr

Racquet Club

A high-energy fusion of world-class padel, waterfront atmosphere and unmistakable Crown polish.

31 Jan – 29 Mar

Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

Until 17 Apr

Old and Rare Wines: Tasting and Dinner with Sommelier Antony

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.

26 – 27 Mar

Fowl Play: No Boring Birds

Don't miss this flavour-packed cultural journey that proves chicken is anything but ordinary.

28 Mar

Culinary Tea Journey

Discover the art of tea in every bite.

Until 12 Feb

Thndo

Melbourne / Naarm’s queen of soul is making her Aster debut.