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

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

It’s time to hit the city and taste the flavour.

World's Longest Brunch

World's Longest Brunch

A Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event that celebrates Melbourne's cafe culture.

Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal
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Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal

Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.

Dim City

Dim City

Paying tasty tribute to a true Victorian snack icon at Emporium Melbourne.

Gut Oggau x Embla

Gut Oggau x Embla

Meet the makers of one of the world's great natural wines and enjoy a family-style menu.

Taco Toum Day 2.0

Taco Toum Day 2.0

Try Lebanese-style tacos and Mexico’s answer to kibbeh.

Not Just Ramen: Ramen Dinner

Not Just Ramen: Ramen Dinner

London's inauthentic ramen sensation Supa Ya comes to Reed House.

From Farm to Fiesta: A City Tour by Farmer’s Daughters

From Farm to Fiesta: A City Tour by Farmer’s Daughters

Join chef Alejandro Saravia for a culinary tour of Melbourne CBD.

Omurice! Motokichi Yukimura at Ishizuka

Omurice! Motokichi Yukimura at Ishizuka

Experience the world's most famous omurice at one of Melbourne's best Japanese restaurants.

Very Fragrant – Haawm x Dessous

Very Fragrant – Haawm x Dessous

A night of loud flavours and ‘punk rock’ Thai with a personal twist.

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
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Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

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

Osteria Gia sotto l’arco x Grossi Florentino

Osteria Gia sotto l’arco x Grossi Florentino

Experience Puglia's soul in the heart of Melbourne.

Jazz and Shiraz Wine Tasting Event

Jazz and Shiraz Wine Tasting Event

Are you ready for a memorable night of jazz, shiraz and sophistication?

The Rare Tour: Meatmaiden & Restaurang AG

The Rare Tour: Meatmaiden & Restaurang AG

An exclusive four-hands dining series with Restaurang AG as The Rare Tour makes its Aussie debut.

Mystery Basement Bar Hop
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Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Something Saucy

Something Saucy

Transforming a sliver of the CBD into a pasta paradise.

Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

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

Indonesia Street Food Festival: MFWF Special Event

Indonesia Street Food Festival: MFWF Special Event

A celebration of Indonesian culture, including workshops, performances, snacks and more.

Australian Romance Readers Awards Dinner

Australian Romance Readers Awards Dinner

The 17th annual Romance Readers Awards dinner, with guest speaker Julie Ann Walker.

MFWF x Taxi Kitchen: Sips & Snacks

MFWF x Taxi Kitchen: Sips & Snacks

Join for an interactive culinary experience at Taxi Kitchen alongside top suppliers.

La Dolce Vita Taste of Italy Tour

La Dolce Vita Taste of Italy Tour

Led by an Italian specialist tour guide, discover glorious Italian treats.

Old and Rare Wine Tastings with Sommelier Antony
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Old and Rare Wine Tastings with Sommelier Antony

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

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Mexican Feast

Mexican Feast

Discover the amazing flavours of Mexico.

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

Sorcery and Swing: 1920s Magic and Music Dinner

Sorcery and Swing: 1920s Magic and Music Dinner

Step into the a vaudevillian dinner show, featuring 1920s tunes and magic.

Winemaker's Dinner with Ros Ritchie

Winemaker's Dinner with Ros Ritchie

Join winemaker Ros Ritchie and revel in an epic evening of old wine matched to a delicious dinner.

Van Gogh High Tea
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Van Gogh High Tea

Immerse yourself in a world of art and flavour.

A Wild Colonial Feast: Ned Kelly’s Final Dinner

A Wild Colonial Feast: Ned Kelly’s Final Dinner

Experience the last meal of Australia’s most infamous outlaw, reimagined by Scott Pickett.

Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise
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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.

The Finders Keepers Food Market

The Finders Keepers Food Market

The Finders Keepers Food Market pops up for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival!

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Imported Wine Odyssey

Showcasing a curated selection of world-class wines with tastings across the featured brands.

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Sunset Dinner Carvery Cruise
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Sunset Dinner Carvery Cruise

Enjoy a sunset cruise on the water with a carvery buffet dinner.

Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony
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Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony

Explore seven artisan cheese with a sommelier and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

Fantasy Barbie Afternoon Tea

Fantasy Barbie Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a fairy-tale feast with stunning city views

Onigiri Chef Taro Kiso at Ishizuka

Onigiri Chef Taro Kiso at Ishizuka

A one-of-a-kind dining experience from the renowned Japanese chef.

Learn to Cook Thai
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Learn to Cook Thai

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

Mezcal Party

Mezcal Party

A night of salsa, merengue and reggaeton in celebration of the smokey goodness of mezcal.

Baker's Dozen

Baker's Dozen

A celebration of caking and baking including favourite bakers from Australia and the world.

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Sweet As Festival

Sweet As Festival

A two-day dessert extravaganza showcasing desserts from around the globe.

Hawker 88 Night Market

Hawker 88 Night Market

Hawker 88 Night Market brings the tastes, sounds and sights of Asia to Queen Victoria Market.

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.

The Makers and Shakers Market

The Makers and Shakers Market

Over 175 top-notch makers of homewares, food, fashion plus creative workshops.