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19 – 31 Oct

German Week Melbourne

  • Film
  • Theatre

This October, Melbourne transforms into a vibrant stage of German culture and community. For one week only, the city comes alive with a diverse program of events full of Deutsch.

Whether you’re German, love German culture, or you're simply curious, German Week is for you.

From traditions and cuisine to inspiring culture, education and business, there’s something for everyone.

Get ready to Deutsch Your Week!
Auf geht’s, Melbourne!

Hours

Date Times
Sun 19 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 22 Oct
  • 7pm - 8.30pm 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Thu 23 Oct
  • 8.30pm - 10am 8:30pm - 10:00am
Fri 24 Oct
  • 5.30pm - 9pm 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Sun 26 Oct
  • 11am - 3pm 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • 3pm - 6pm 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mon 27 Oct
  • 5pm - 7pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri 31 Oct
  • 7pm - 1am 7:00pm - 1:00am

Location

Various venues
Melbourne
Victoria 3000

Open in maps location for Various venues

Price and bookings

From free to $95

Adult / general free
Book online for German Week Melbourne

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0429 019 016
  • email address: melbourne@germanweek.com.au
  • Visit website for German Week Melbourne
Facebook page for German Week Melbourne Instagram page for German Week Melbourne

Part of German Week

German Opera: The Merry Widow
24 Oct

German Opera: The Merry Widow

Don't miss Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow by Co-Opera at German Week.

  • Music
  • Entertainment
German Schnapps Tasting
22 Oct

German Schnapps Tasting

Join a relaxed fruit brandy masterclass and tasting.

  • Entertainment
  • Events
Foosball Adult Tournament
26 Oct

Foosball Adult Tournament

Kick, score and win at this German Week foosball tournament.

  • Free
  • Sport
GABWA Business Breakfast: Rethinking Leadership
23 Oct

GABWA Business Breakfast: Rethinking Leadership

Explore new perspectives on leadership at a German Week round table discussion

  • Talk
  • Workshop
Reformation in Word and Spirit
26 Oct

Reformation in Word and Spirit

Celebrating Luther`s 95 Theses leading to the Protestant Reformation in 1517.

  • Free
  • Exhibition
Foosball Academy
19 Oct

Foosball Academy

Discover foosball and enjoy free coaching sessions with pros.

  • Free
  • Sport

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