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.
Free Sebby’s Scrolls At Cargo Crew House
17 Victoria Street, Fitzroy | Saturday 31 January, 9am–1pm
Image credit: Sebby’s Scrolls | Instagram
This Saturday, Fitzroy’s Soft Focus House warehouse is unlocked as Cargo Crew House, an immersive, community-forward experience, celebrating modern workwear. Plus, the first 100 in the door will score a free Sebbys cinnamon scroll and mineral water.
There’ll also be complimentary embroidery on Cargo Crew aprons, chore jackets and dog bandanas, with DJ Ruby Lou spinning background tunes.
Watch The Australian Open From The Pool At W Melbourne
W Melbourne, 408 Flinders Lane | Until Sunday 1 February
W Melbourne | Supplied
If you’re keen to soak up the Australian Open without leaving the CBD, W Melbourne’s WET Deck has officially become one of the city’s most luxe places to catch the action.
From 18 January to 1 February, the hotel has teamed up with Grey Goose to host a poolside tennis watch party, with live AO match screenings visible from the water, skyline views across Melbourne, and the signature Grey Goose Lemon Ace cocktail flowing all tournament long.
The activation runs throughout the Open and comes paired with exclusive stay packages, complimentary welcome drinks for guests, and even a Grey Goose shuttle bus transporting Marriott Bonvoy members to and from Melbourne Park in style.
Bioderma Photoderm Future Care Hub
State Library Forecourt, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD | Thursday 29 January to Sunday 1 February, 10am—2pm
Brush up on your sun safety this summer with the skincare legends at Bioderma. To celebrate the launch of their new Photoderm suncare range, the brand is popping up outside the State Library with free samples, Mango Glow smoothies and a gumball machine slinging prizes from full-size products all the way through to designer sunnies.
Visitors can also have their faces scanned with UV cameras to assess their SPF coverage—an eye-opening insight into the importance of daily application and reapplication as part of long-term skincare habits.
Hyphen Spaces Hosts Bushfire Relief Market And Raffle
Hyphen Spaces, Carlton North | Saturday 31 January, 12pm—6pm
Image credit: Sleepy's Cafe & Wine Bar | Instagram
Carlton North’s Hyphen Spaces is hosting a one-day bushfire relief market and raffle on Saturday 31 January, with all proceeds going to Sikh Volunteers Australia, who provide free meals and essential support to communities affected by the fires.
From 12pm to 6pm, the space will be selling artisan goods and baked treats donated by local artists and makers, while neighbouring Sleepy’s Cafe & Wine Bar will be selling raffle tickets in the lead-up to the event. Prizes include a $150 dinner for two at Sleepy’s, a kinesiology session with Shelby Lily Healing, hand-woven coasters and scarves, a tattoo voucher and original artwork by Ying Wang.
Raffle prizes will be drawn at 6pm on the day, and Hyphen Spaces is still accepting donations via hyphenspaces.bookings@gmail.com.
Alert The Ton, A Bridgerton Parlour Is Popping Up In The CBD
Bridgerton Mask Shop, 362 Little Collins Street | Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February
Image credit: Netflix | Supplied
Alert the Ton and call in the cavalry, the Netflix crew are bringing Regency-era opulence to the city ahead of Bridgerton season 4. From Saturday, 31 January, to Sunday, 1 February, fans can step into the Bridgerton Mask Shop, complete with DIY pampering stations, guided sessions, and plenty of photo ops.
Decked out like a masquerade ballroom and parlour straight from the Ton, entry is free—your invitation to unmask your fairytale fantasy awaits.
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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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