The Best Things To Do In Melbourne This Weekend
Lizzie Scorer
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
Searching for the best things to do in Melbourne/Naarm this weekend? You're in luck. The calendar is always full of top-tier happenings in Melbourne.
Whether it's a foodie find, a magical night market or a street festival, Melbourne is serving up another weekend of fun events and activities.
Here’s everything that’s on in Melbourne this weekend.
Taco And Margarita Masterclasses At Mamasita
Level 1/11 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | 11:30am–1:30pm, Sundays, 22 February—15 March
Mamasita has been serving some of Melbourne's best tacos and margaritas for 15 years, and now, they're opening up the kitchen (and the bar) to let guests in on their secrets.
Led by Executive Chef Jimmy Garside and the Mamasita bar team, the classes are intimate, 10-person workshops where, across two hours, you'll get to press and cook house-made tortillas, build signature tacos and shake classic margaritas.
Object Merchant’s Grand Annual Returns To Melbourne
Meat Market, 3 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne | 20–22 February
Image credit: Object Merchant | Supplied
Melbourne’s favourite anti-fast-fashion market is back for 2026, with Object Merchant’s Grand Annual taking over the Meat Market fro Friday 20 February.
Founded by Bella Redman-Brown and Lauren Hart McKinnon, this immersive design fair brings together the best of independent fashion, art, performance and music — all with a strong focus on sustainability, ethical production and creative integrity. It’s a curated space for those who want to shop consciously while discovering genuinely interesting work from local designers, artists and makers.
Expect a full sensory experience on the night, with food trucks, drinks and live performances designed to keep you wandering, sipping and soaking it all in long after you’ve found your new favourite label.
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Palomas And Pickle Ball At QT's Rooftop Racquet Club
QT Melbourne Rooftop, 133 Russell Street, Melbourne CBD | Fridays to Sundays until 2 March
Image credit: QT Hotels | Supplied
QT’s Rooftop Racquet Club is swinging into Melbourne for Grand Slam season, serving up one helluva sunset session until 2 March. Expect Altos Tequila cocktails like icy elderflower and coconut margs and pink grapefruit palomas, open-play pickleball, limited-edition merch and golden-hour DJ sets from Friday to Sunday.
On the food front, snack on popcorn prawns, al pastor pork tostadas and oysters dressed with Altos Tequila, coriander and lime mignonette. Plus, there’s a doubles deal: purchase two palomas and any dish to score an exclusive Rooftop Racquet Club cap.
Popcorn With The Pooches At Moonlight Cinema
Royal Botanic Gardens | Until Sunday 5 April
Image: Moonlight Cinema X Lyka | Supplied
Moonlight Cinemas across the country are opening up the gates for furry friends to come, sit and watch the big screen. Running ‘til 5 April 2026, the cinema will be set up in the Royal Botanic Gardens. Picture dogs running around with paired snacks provided by Lyka—the gourmet dog food meals on wheels service.
You could be eating popcorn while your best friend chews down a Turkey Dental Jerky treat from a specialised goodie bag. Plus, watching a film with your dog always increases the magic of the moment—especially when you're under the stars.
Melbourne Vibes: Free Live Gigs With Big Aussie Names
Various Locations | Ongoing
Image Credit: Melbourne Vibes | Supplied
Melbourne Vibes is in full swing, with ALWAYS LIVE continuing to drop free pop-up gigs across the CBD every weekend through summer. The series has already turned city streets into impromptu stages for names like Cut Copy, Briggs, Miss Kaninna, Bliss n Eso, Jimmy Barnes, Kate Ceberano and Mallrat, with the most recent weekend seeing Alice Ivy and Playlunch step up for back-to-back sets in the heart of the city.
There are still more unannounced gigs to come, with Melbourne’s laneways, precincts and public spaces all up for grabs as potential stages. ALWAYS LIVE will keep rolling out a fresh slate of surprise shows each weekend via their socials and mailing list, so switch on notifications and let the city’s soundtrack dictate your summer plans.
Most recent pop-up: WILSN and Didirri
The Den of Nargun: A Tranquil Walk In Gippsland
Mitchell River National Park, East Gippsland, Accessible year-round
Trade the city chaos for ancient forests, misty creeks, and a little mythological magic. The Den of Nargun Circuit Walk is an underrated escape steeped in Gunaikurnai lore. It’s peaceful, lush, and the perfect excuse to throw on your boots and go bush for the day. The path is super shady, making it ideal for a hot girl walk.
Unwind At This Dreamy Collingwood Bathhouse
Sense of Self, Cambridge Street, Collingwood | Open Daily
Image credit: Sense Of Self | Instagram
Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne at this luxe bathhouse in Collingwood. Sense of Self is all about slow wellness—with a dreamy mineral bath, hot and cold therapy, and plush lounges that practically beg you to stay all day. You’ll leave lighter, warmer, and stoked with the knowledge that on this Sunday, you are better than everyone else.
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