The Best Things To Do In Melbourne This Weekend
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.
Sausage Fest At The Builders Arms Hotel
Builders Arms Hotel | 18–28 June
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A ten-day celebration of the humble snag returns for a 13th year at the Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy.
“Our chefs take the humble sausage and reinvent it in all kinds of creative and comforting ways, celebrating the universally loved snag in all its glorious forms,” manager Dylan Foley says.
Six sausage-inspired dishes have been added to the pub’s menu.
These include the Choucroute Garnie (sauerkraut, smoked frankfurters, Lyonnaise sausage, pork belly), Wood-fired duck neck sausage (with pork, pistachio and duck jus) and the Merguez (three rock oysters, Merguez sausage and mignonette). If you order all six specials (available daily from 12pm), you snag a limited-edition tote bag.
Beloved pooches are also being celebrated at the inaugural Sausage Dog meet-up on Sunday June 21, where pups and their owners share stories and compete for cool prizes.
The monthly Wednesday trivia night (from 6 pm, June 24) has been overhauled into a sausage-themed knowledge test. And guess what the top prize is? Yep, a Meatsmith sausage tray.
“It’s a ten day excuse to settle in with friends and celebrate one of winter’s greatest comfort foods,” says Foley.
Relove’s Yarraville Pop-Up
60 Anderson Street, Yarraville | Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm, Until 30 June
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That’s it, we’re heading west. A curated preloved fashion pop-up has just landed in Yarraville, and it’s the warm and considered store of our dreams.
Relove is the project of three lifelong friends with decades of fashion experience between them, so it’s no surprise that the collection is both high-end and carefully edited. There’s a strong focus on womenswear from labels like Marimekko, Obus, COS, Alpha60, and Kowtow, with each piece selected for its quality and longevity (not just what’s on trend).
You’ll also find bags, accessories, and a small range of homewares to round out Relove’s offering, alongside beautiful jewellery from Adelaide-based Naomi Murrell, and flowers from Warrnambool flower studio, Weeds.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a one-off vintage find or just an extra-special new addition to your wardrobe, head to Relove’s Instagram to keep up with stock until they close on 30 May.
FIRE UP THE GROUP CHAT
Warm up this winter by checking out these local fire-fuelled experiences.
Fancy Hank’s Firemasters Brisket Sandwich
Only available from 4 June to 4 July for lunch, the Fancy Hank’s Firemasters Brisket Sandwich packs 16-hour smoked Angus brisket, American cheese, red onion pickles, Fancy Hank's Original BBQ Sauce and Kettle Firemasters Beef Brisket & Smokey BBQ Potato Chips into a soft Martin's potato roll—inspired by Kettle Firemasters, the new fire-inspired chip range fuelling good times.
Fireside Feasting At Cleveland Estate
A warming open-air dining experience on the romantic vineyards of the Macedon Ranges, this unique feast features the ancient ritual of cooking over fire using the region’s best local produce, built for social dining, flickering in the fire’s glow.
Preston Market’s First Sri Lankan Day
Preston Market | 28 June
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Looking for a free day out this winter? Preston Market is dedicating an entire Sunday to celebrating Sri Lankan culture on 28 June, filling the market precinct with traditional food, live music, dancing, and an unbeatable feeling of community.
The food, of course, will take centre stage. There’ll be pop-up stalls serving hoppers from market-favourite Drums, fragrant curries, sambals, and chopped kottu roti (a real street-food spectacle that can’t be missed).
Entertainment kicks off at 10am with the Rangana & Udumbara Dance Troupe performing traditional Kandyan and Lowland dances, followed by interactive workshops and the audience-inclusive tradition of the Devil’s Dance. DJ Rush will keep the energy high between performances, and seven-piece band DYNAMIC will finish the day spectacularly.
Preston Market’s Sri Lankan Day is free for all to attend—just make sure you show up hungry.
Grazeland’s Winter Program
Grazeland, Spotswood | June–August 2026
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Grazeland is going all-in for winter this year, and it's not just the incredible food line up giving you a reason to visit. With something for everyone across the season, including a little extra school holiday magic from a snow machine with honest-to-goodness real snow, and a magical Christmas in July event with festive dishes and fairy lights.
All throughout winter, you can also catch FIFA World Cup matches screened live alongside the usual AFL and NRL games. It’s the perfect spot to gather the crew for great food, cold drinks, and a buzzy atmosphere to boot.
Weekend entertainment runs from Friday through Sunday each week. Headliners include a Mauritian band on 21 June, Latin Night on 4 July, and a Middle Eastern night with bellydancers on 22 August.
We're huge fans of the pan-fried dumplings at Lucky Little Dumpings, the quesadillas at El Taco and the hand-made pasta at Pasta E Basta (all great options on a cols winter night). But the one thing you can’t miss? The $25 Winter Feed that keeps people coming back. Get a full-size main meal and full-size dessert for $25 across more than 20 different vendors; we’re talking options like Hainanese chicken rice, Philly cheesesteaks, currywurst, steak sandwiches, and churros with dipping chocolate.
Scone Festival At Mary Eats Cake
Mary Eats Cake, Montrose & Brunswick | Wednesday 3–Sunday 28 June 2026
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Amidst this era of reinventing classic desserts (tiramisu and croissants, we’re looking at you), it’s about time the humble scone got its turn. Mary Eats Cake is bringing back its highly anticipated Scone Festival this June, where guests can build their own scone combinations from a menu of bases, toppings, spreads, and curds—or go straight for a curated specialty board.
For your scone base, choose from traditional (with raspberry jam), brownie (with house-made chocolate sauce), and white chocolate and raspberry (with lemon curd). Toppings range from Biscoff and pistachio spread to cherry compote and cream cheese mousse, and you can add tasty extras to your creation like crushed Oreo, kataifi, and meringues.
Decision fatigue is real, we know, so the specialty boards could be the move for you. These set combinations include standouts like the Dubai Chocolate (brownie scone, pistachio spread, kataifi, fresh cream), the Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake (raspberry white chocolate scone, lemon curd, cream cheese mousse, biscuit crumble), and the Pina Colada (traditional scone, pineapple curd, coconut cream, desiccated coconut).
Single scones start from just $9, with specialty offerings from $25. Find out more and book your spot here.
Fondue Chalet
Skyline At Federation Square | 14 May–28 June
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The most indulgent winter pop-up is back in Melbourne, and this year it comes with a choice to make (and it’s not easy one). For seven weeks from 14 May, Fondue Chalet is returning to transform Federation Square into a glowing alpine village full of private timber chalets, each named after a French ski resort.
Brand new in 2026, guests can choose their cheese ritual. Either a bubbling fondue savoyarde with four cheeses, bread and charcuterie for dipping, or a mountain raclette (melted tableside, scraped over potatoes, pickles and cured meats). Both are delicious, and both are paired with mulled wine and a charcuterie board before the main event. Fondue Chalet is taking this very seriously: nearly two tonnes of French cheese has been expressly imported.
To finish your evening in true alpine fashion, enjoy fire pits, outdoor marshmallow roasting, and an Après-Ski Bar serving digestifs and Koko Black hot chocolate. You can even add a chocolate fondue for dessert, if you’re feeling brave.
Caviar After Dark At La Madonna
La Madonna, Melbourne | Until 31 July
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You might've had a caviar bump, but we doubt you've ever had an entire caviar degustation. That's about to change—La Madonna has just launched Melbourne’s only all-caviar degustation, and it’s an indulgent experience worth dressing up for.
Caviar After Dark is a five-course menu built by Michelin-trained chef Jacopo Degli Esposti, and places premium Anna Dutch caviar at the centre of every dish. Think bluefin tuna tartare with basil coulis and Baerii caviar, a generously finished spaghetti with caviar and lemon butter, and a surprising dessert wildcard: house-made negroni caviar (spherified from La Madonna’s barrel-aged negroni), served in an oyster shell.
La Madonna strikes the balance between luxurious and approachable, even with its moody chandelier-lit decor, and this caviar degustation is no different. Caviar After Dark is running Tuesday through Saturday until 31 July, with tickets for $220pp and an optional wine pairing at an extra cost. Find out more and book here.
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Waitress: The Hit Broadway Musical
Her Majesty’s Theatre | Until July 12
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The hit show described by New York Magazine as “sweet, sassy, passionate and delightful", has arrived in Melbourne.
Waitress: The Musical embraces universal themes of hope, resilience and camaraderie as it relays the story of Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie maker trapped in an abusive marriage. Her way out? A baking contest.
The stellar cast includes Natalie Bassingthwaite as Jenna while extraordinary talents Gabriyel Thomas and Mackenzie Dunn tread the boards as Becky and Dawn.
The ever charistmatic Rob Mills is Dr Pomatter and emerging superstar Keanu Gonzalez is Earl.
With strong language and themes of domestic violence, the show is a tale of empowerment, friendship and strength. Get tickets here.
Bubble Planet
62 Dawson St, Brunswick | From 1 April
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Lift your spirits: Bubble Planet is floating into Brunswick on 1 April.
Bubble Planet has already mesmerised more than ten cities around the world—from London to Los Angeles, and New York to Milan—where it’s drawn over five million visitors. How does it work? Well, guests move through a spherical universe via multiple rooms, each featuring surreal, dream-like landscapes and everything from giant inflatables to floating soapy bubbles. Explore the Giant Bubble Dome, where you can relax on huge inflatable clouds while watching meditative animations above, and the continuous illusions of the Infinity Room.
There are 11 rooms to discover at Bubble Planet (hosted at Fever Melbourne). Visitors of all ages will love the colourful combination of technology, creativity, and the senses in this floor-to-ceiling sensory experience.
Dinos Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo, Parkville | 3 April–12 July
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Step back in time at Melbourne Zoo this weekend, because the dinos are waiting. Families with young explorers of all ages will love coming face to face with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo’s brand-new Dino Trail, where learning about our prehistoric friends becomes unforgettable.
The dinosaurs move, blink and roar just like the real deal, making for the perfect photo opps. Kids can put their palaeontologist hats on and dig for fossils at the dinosaur excavation site, then enjoy tasty dino-themed kids packs for lunch.
Access to the Dino Trail is free with Melbourne Zoo admission—find out more here.
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