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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Italian Festa and Expo

Celebrating all thing Italian at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.

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African Music and Cultural Festival

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

Close up of a Bulgarian Banista – an egg, cheese and spinach pie similar to a Borek.

Bulgarian Filo Pastry Magic

Master the art of filo pastry and learn techniques to elevate your baking game.

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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 Dining at Langlands

Celebrate the festive season with Langlands' Naughty but Nice Christmas dining experience.

Two people in a commercial kitchen, in front of a bench filled with raw food and cooking utensils, preparing jars of stock.

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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Lankan Tucker Laughs

Enjoy a night of laughs, with great food and drinks available to purchase.

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Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus

Celebrate German bier, food and music as the Hofbräuhaus Oktoberfest turns 58.

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Melbourne International Dumpling Festival

Travel the world by dumpling at this delicious festival.

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Gourmet Sandwich Hunt

Elevate your sandwich style with celebrity chef Darren Purchese.

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Pretzel Baking Workshop for Families

Roll, twist and bake German pretzels in a hands-on family workshop for kids aged 2–5.

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Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

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

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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.

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.

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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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Château Merveilles

Château Merveilles makes its world premiere outside France this spring, only in Melbourne.

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Chilli Hot Sauce: Hands-on Cooking Class

Learn to create rich fermented pepper mash and discover how it becomes delicious hot sauces.

Cook and participants preparing food from an array of clay bowls in a tagine cooking class.

Traditional Moroccan Dish Cooking Class

Step into the flavours, stories and traditions of Morocco in an immersive cooking experience.

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Glitz and Glam Bottomless Drag Brunch

Crash returns with bottomless drinks, brunch, drag performances, games and prizes.

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Polish Festival

Experience the colour, flavours and spirit of Poland.

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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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Raise a Glass for Hope: Sophie’s Legacy Gala Dinner

An unforgettable dinner event raising vital funds and hope for the veterinary community.

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Picnic High Tea

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

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Sip and Shoot: Cocktail Photography Session

Join a creative evening photographing cocktails and bartenders.

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Vego Toastie Hunt

Elevate your vego sandwich with celebrity chef Darren Purchese.

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FestiviTea

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

German food including sausages, cherry cakes and beer.

Frühschoppen: A German Brunch with Live Brassband

Start your Sunday the Bavarian way with Weisswurst, Brezel, Weissbier and live German brass music.

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing three-hour Yarra River dinner cruise.

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Halloween at the Museum: The Haunted Gala

The ultimate adults-only after-dark Halloween celebration for spooky style-makers and night owls.

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Putt and Sip Melbourne

A day of mini golf and secret bars in the heart of the city.

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Respawn Gaming Social

Enjoy a new gaming social club at Yankee's Burger Bar every Sunday afternoon.

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New Year's Eve Dining at PJ O'Brien's

Ring in the New Year at PJ O'Brien's Irish Pub – slainte!

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Aperitivo and Antipasto Masterclass

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

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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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Piano Four Hands: Beethoven's Fifth

Experience Beethoven's Fifth like never before in a relaxed and sophisticated salon-style setting.

'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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Hands-On Gnocchi and Ragu Masterclass

Make lemon and ricotta gnocchi with ragu, then enjoy Prosecco, cannoli and coffee.

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Christmas Day Lunch at BangPop

Enjoy Christmas Day by the Yarra with Thai food, fun and festive cocktails.

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The William Angliss Institute Tram Café, and the courtyard decorated for a outdoor market with festive lanterns, bunting an a popcorn cart.

Sunset Market

Enjoy a nostalgia-inspired market with cheap eats, unique stalls, and live entertainment.

A busy market with lanterns in the city.

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.