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.
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.
Old and Rare Wines: Tasting and Dinner with Sommelier Antony
An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.
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.
Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti
Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.
Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience
Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.
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.
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.
AO Hilltop
Unwind after work, catch up with friends or view the live action from the AO26 on the big screen.
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.
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.
Chef's Table Eight-Course 'Surprise' Degustation Dinner
Enjoy an eight-course themed dinner with optional matched wines.
Paella, Sangria and Churros Masterclass
Uncover the secrets of authentic paella, perfect sangria and the crispiest churros.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.
The Victorian Masquerade Gilded Ball
A masquerade extravaganza, spectacular performances, theatre, food, drinks, dancing and music.
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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.
Kensington Market
An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.
Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market
Welcome the Year of the Horse with festive traditions, vibrant displays and cultural experiences.