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.
St Kilda Festival
St Kilda Foreshore and surrounds | Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February
Image credit: St Kilda Festival | Website
Back for its 45th year, an all-Australian music festival is taking over St Kilda for two days of live tunes.
Kicking off with a jam-packed lineup of First Nations artists on Saturday 14 Feb, St Kilda Festival welcomes 2025 ARIA Award winner BARKAA, alongside rock band Selve, Noongar electropop artist Boox Kid and more, concluding with a sunset ceremony called Kummargii Yulendji Gadabah (meaning together we rise up with knowledge).
Sunday 15 Feb continues with more live music, dance performances, fun workshops, carnival rides and market stalls. The Main Stage will be headlined by multiple ARIA Award winner Jessica Mauboy, pub rock legends Mental As Anything, and dance music duo Sneaky Sound System.
Up-and-coming Melbourne musicians will also take to the stage for the chance to win $5,000 cash and a spot in the 2027 lineup.
Free Rosé With Hot Jam Donuts At Queen Vic Market
Queen Victoria Market, corner of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne, VIC 3000 | Saturday 14 February
Image credit: Innocent Bystander | Supplied
The winemakers at Innocent Bystander are bringing their mobile cellar door to Queen Vic Market, and to celebrate, they're giving out free rosé. Yep, the first 100 customers who show the Innocent Bystander crew a bag of five hot jam donuts from the iconic American Doughnut Kitchen will be met with a free glass of the good stuff.
You can find the cellar door at the Pallet Collective, Queen Vic's hub for independent makers and producers celebrating food, fashion and design. Kicking off at 11am, we say get in early to secure your glass—not a bad way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
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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
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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.
Sofitel X Anastasia Musical Sips and Snacks
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne | Until Friday 20 February
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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is getting theatrical, serving up ANASTASIA-inspired sips and snacks to match the Broadway magic.
Inspired by Anastasia’s journey from St Petersburg to Paris, the tableside dessert layers French lavender mousse, raspberry, pistachio and chocolate, finished with lavender snow. Pair it with the Champagne Pommery cocktail, crowned with whipped cream, and you’ll tap straight into the musical’s elegance and old-world romance.
Available for a limited time, you’ll find these goodies at The Atrium on 35 Bar and No35 Restaurant—perfect for pre-show bubbles or a post-theatre sweet fix.
Feel like staying longer? The Anastasia Package treats you to a luxe overnight stay in a Superior King Room, A-Reserve tickets to the show and a breakfast buffet for two.
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
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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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