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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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

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African Music and Cultural Festival

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

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Cachivaches Latin Market

A vibrant cultural event celebrating the best of Latin American traditions in Melbourne.

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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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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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Marmalades & Cordials: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this workshop, learn to use seasonal citrus to create your own marmalades and cordials at home.

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Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

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

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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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The Mot Gala

Celebrate the launch of Netherworld Festival with an immersive fundraising evening.

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Copenhagen Pride: Dinner & Show

Enjoy a dinner and show celebrating Pride, with live entertainment.

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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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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing three-hour Yarra River dinner cruise.

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The Yarra Social Set: The Gatsby Club

Step into an evening of glamour, intrigue and Roaring Twenties indulgence.

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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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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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Aperitivo and Antipasto Masterclass

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

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Murder on the Nile

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

'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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Pasta Masterclass, Aperitivo and Lunch

Learn to make colourful tagliatelle, enjoy aperitivo and lunch, and take home your pasta.

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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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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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Scandinavian Ceramics with John Patrick

Enjoy an afternoon tea and lecture on 20th-century ceramics.

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Colours of Asia: Garden of Wonders

Come and discover where cultures bloom, stories come alive, and wonders await.

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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.

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Learn to Cook Thai: Tom Yum and Thai Red Curry

A fun hands-on class where you’ll make Tom Yum soup and Thai Red Curry from scratch.

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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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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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North x North East Victorian Wine Festival

Taste, explore and meet the makers behind Victoria’s North and North East vineyards.

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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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Decoding Australian Food: A Curated 10-Stop Walk

What is Australian food? Discover the answer through 10 bites on a guided Melbourne food walk.

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Sky Dome Dining

Dine beneath the stars in Melbourne's highest rooftop dome dining experience.

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Qawwali Night at The Ustadh Cuisine

Enjoy an intimate night of music, food and culture in the heart of the city.

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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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Witches Market

A special Halloween witches market with crystals, candles, cauldrons and much more.

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Kensington Market

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