Parkville
Parkville is bursting at the seams with cultural attractions. Spend a day in this leafy area watching the AFLW at Ikon Park, exploring the Melbourne Zoo or admiring Royal Park's wetlands.
Best events around Parkville
Distraction
An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.
Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.
Trent Dalton: Gravity Let Me Go
Trent Dalton unveils his highly anticipated new work, Gravity Let Me Go.
The Grand Tour
An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.
65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art
An exhibition featuring more than 450 works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Deaf Art Science Festival
A free festival for young people, families, members and allies of the Deaf community.
Melbourne Humanities Quiz
Join the Melbourne Humanities Quiz: teams, prizes, laughs, and a night of trivia at University House
Silent Hand Catches Silver Bell
An exhibition showcasing 25 years of Speak Percussion’s boundary-defying experimentation.
The Museum
Enjoy a special preview of The Museum, a new work by Steven Takasugi, created with Speak Percussion.
I Thought of you, Andromache
Explore Andromache’s legacy through rare texts in this Baillieu Library collection viewing.
Friday Night Social: Halloween Party
A free party featuring live music and performances as the Distraction exhibition stays open late.
Ink Against Empire
From courtroom to newsroom, hear why human rights can’t survive without a free press.
Writing Like the Ancients
Learn to write the way that people did in Ancient Greece and Rome in this workshop for ages 8–12.
Non Tutti i Ladri Vengono per Nuocere: The Virtuous Burglar
A burglar’s simple heist unravels into humorous chaos amid lies, affairs, and mistaken identities.
Whitefella Yella Tree
A tender and poignant tale of first love the acclaimed Whitefella Yella Tree premieres in Melbourne.
AlterCOP 30: Nature Play and Discovery
Enjoy a fun-filled morning of nature, learning and play at the Royal Park Nature playground.
Troy Bramston on Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New
Author Troy Bramston discusses his latest prime ministerial biography, with a Q&A afterwards.
Between the Lines
Join an interactive workshop designed to generate conversations around anti-racism.
System Error: A Late-Night Show at 6.30pm
Rethink what a public lecture can be and ask the big questions about technology in society.
Parkville attractions
The Potter Museum of Art
The Potter has supported generations of artists, curators, writers and academics for over 50 years.
Parkville Tennis Club
Small, friendly tennis club on Royal Parade with three synthetic clay courts available for hire.
Royal Park Tennis Club
One of the largest community tennis facilities in the state, with a history that goes back to 1889.
Where to eat and drink in Parkville
Moja Duck Restaurant and Bar
The Peking Duck specialists with a whole range of Chinese cuisine and unique flavours.
ST. ALi Canteen
Specialty coffee with on the go food offerings perfect for Melbourne University students and staff.
Kintsugi Coffee
Kintsugi Coffee is the premier coffee and pastry spot in the Melbourne University precinct.
The Chocolate Box
A gourmet chocolate store located in the retail precinct of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Alleyway Kitchen UOM
Perfect for a quick and delicious takeaway or a satisfying traditional Chinese meal.
House of Cards Espresso
At Melbourne Uni, House of Cards is a small cafe that dreams big, donating profits to charities.