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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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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Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

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

Dinner and Dance Italian Night

Dinner and Dance Italian Night

Get ready to eat, dance and fall in love with Italy.

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Pandemonium at the Prom: Murder Mystery Dinner Experience

Unmask the killer across three courses of dinner and drama in an 80s prom night turned murder scene.

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Whey, Wine and Wagyu – Part 4

A five-course, fun and flavour-packed experience built for sharing, sipping and enjoying.

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Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

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

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7 Paintings Dining Experience

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

A still-life painting of a steak and kidney pie, grapes, slices of bread and lemons.

Food and Ceramics: Alchemy of Fire

Join Distinguished Professor Peter McNeil for a lecture and afternoon tea about food and ceramics.

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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.

Diners seated at a restaurant table on a floating river cruise, with plates of food in front of them and the water of the Yarra River in the background.
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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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Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

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Secret Cellar Lunch: Old & Rare Shiraz with Sommelier Antony

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

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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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Picnic High Tea

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

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Pizza e Pesto Masterclass

Craft pizza and pesto from scratch at this cooking masterclass.

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DigniTea

Enjoy an afternoon of fun, delicious high tea, bubbles and guest speakers.

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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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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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Seasonal Pickling

Learn how to transform surplus produce into deliciousness.

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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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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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Good Food and Wine Show

Celebrity Chefs, Bakers Alley, Cooking Classes and Sampling

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Murder on the Nile

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

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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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Discover Local Social Enterprises: Tour

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

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Piper's Playhouse

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

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Crown Racquet Club

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

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Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour

Taste the best of Melbourne on a progressive dinner showcasing restaurants, bars and bites.

Three coloured gin-based cocktails with platters of snacks.
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Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience

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

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Melbourne: An Insider's Walk

Uncover Melbourne's many layers with an artist guide – stories, street art, coffee and baked treats.

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Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

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

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Hawthorn Football Club Hall of Fame

Join with stars of Hawthorn Football Club at this special Hall of Fame dinner event.

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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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Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

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Murder on the Dance Floor

Solve a murder, eat an incredible dinner and try not to become a suspect yourself.

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Whiskey Series Dinner

Enjoy a curated selection of Midleton Whiskey matched to a four-course dinner.

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Winter Market

Join in a welcoming winter celebration filled with food, entertainment and community spirit.

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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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Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.