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Melbourne’s Best Bars For A Boozy Good Time In 2025
The search for the perfect bar is the kind of quest you could commit your life to. But what if it isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of answer? In a city like Melbourne, there’s the best bar for every different type of mood, moment, night, and person.
What’s On In Melbourne This Week, This Month And Beyond
It's 2025, and Melbourne's cultural grounds are firing on all burners with plenty of things to do. Festivals, Theatre, food and more are all ripe for the filling of that social calendar, and your stomach. The real question is how many of these can you fit into one week? Here's what's on.
Things To Do In Melbourne Right Now
Consider this your Melbourne bucket list that covers both tourist attractions and local haunts. There are endless things to do, see, eat and drink but sometimes it's difficult to know where to start. Like all good city guides, we’ve divided our hit list into a compass-like fashion to help you navigate your way around Melbourne’s best activities. So this is your chance to discover something new in your suburb or dare to venture into an unfamiliar area.
Your First Look At MIFF 2025, Including Top Flicks You Need To See So Far
Mighty MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) is back from Thursday 7 August to Sunday 24 August. We’ve deciphered the "First Glance" program into bite-sized pieces so you know what to watch without the hard work.
Your Ultimate Melbourne Bathhouse Guide: The Best Soaks In The City & Beyond
There’s nothing better than a good soak. It heals the body, mind, and soul, and if it’s a particularly rejuvenating bathing experience — you might just emerge from the heavenly water feeling re-born. Here are the best Melbourne bathhouse experiences that will do just that.
The Ultimate Guide To The Best Things To Do In Singapore
From the usual suspects like Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore to more unusual offerings like Haw Par Villa and Changi Jurassic Mile, here are the best things to do in Singapore.
The Pickleball Lowdown: What Is Pickleball And Where You Can Play In Melbourne
Pickleball is a cocktail of racket sports. It uses a rubber paddle similar to table tennis, played on courts just like badminton, and has major squash vibes. You can play it indoors or outdoors, with two or four players, and if you did a double take passing by a game, you might almost mistaken it for tennis. In 2025, Pickleball in Melbourne is popping off, so we did some digging.
14 Of The Best Pottery Classes In Melbourne (2025 Edition)
Looking to unleash your inner creative and get your hands a little dirty? Us too—we haven’t done pottery since Year 8 art class. Thankfully, Melbourne's thriving pottery scene is the perfect place to reconnect with those earthy roots.
20 Of The Best Things To Do In Noosa In 2024
If you’re up the top end of the Sunshine Coast and looking for things to do in the bustling hub that is Noosa, we’ve got you covered.
9 Cracking Things To Do In Melbourne During The School Holidays
Parents and guardians know the struggle all too well of trying to find an activity that will entertain kids for longer than a few minutes. If you’re looking for something to do away from the screens and out of the house, we know a couple spots. Even better, some of these outings will amuse adults just as much if not even more than the kids.
Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Melbourne With The Debut of LUZIA
After a highly anticipated return, Cirque du Soleil is set to tour major cities in Australia with its acclaimed production, LUZIA. Following its premiere in Melbourne on March 24 at Flemington Racecourse, the captivating show is has extended its run to May 26 due to overwhelming demand.
Where To Get An Earth-Shatteringly Good Massage In Melbourne
No one ever said self-love had to be practiced solo, as far as we’re concerned, treating yourself to a massage and letting someone else do all the hard work is the epitome of self-love. So, what is the best massage in Melbourne? From deep tissue massages to relaxation wonderland, we’ve rounded up the best spots to get some quality R&R for all kinds of budgets.
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Let The Little Tackers Run Wild At The Best Indoor Playcentres In Melbourne
Rainy day? School holidays? Just need to get the kids out of the house before they climb the walls (or you do)? Melbourne’s packed with indoor play centres that go way beyond your average ball pit.
RISING 2025: Melbourne’s Winter Festival Is Back With A Bang–Here’s What’s On
From mind-bending installations to boundary-pushing performances, here’s your guide to the standout events you won’t want to miss.
A Local’s Guide To Eating, Drinking And Hanging Out In Geelong
Geelong, it's only an hour away from Melbourne but it's a whole new world and there's plenty of things to get around. Here's the local inside scoop on where to eat, drink, play and stay when you're in The Pivot.
Your Guide To Melbourne’s Best Day Spas In 2025
We live in spa country. We’ve got some of the best day spas in Melbourne and beyond with Daylesford and Sorrento bringing the goods. Breathe in, breathe out, relax your shoulders, and get booking. Here is Urban List's guide to the best days spas Melbourne and Victoria have to offer.
23 Date Ideas In Melbourne That Aren’t Dinner And A Movie
Stuck for unique date ideas in Melbourne? The sheer number of options is overwhelming, but don't worry we've got you. If you're looking for the best, fun, cute, cheap, cool, free or first date ideas we have something good for everyone.
10 Awesome Things To Do In Melbourne This Weekend
Ditch the couch—Melbourne’s serving up another weekend full of things to do. Heathcote in the City turns Meat Market into a wine-lover’s paradise (95 drops + food trucks!), while the Korea Festival brings Squid Game challenges and K-Pop battles to Fed Square.
The Best Mini Golf In Melbourne In 2025: Top 13 Must-Play Courses
Looking for Melbourne's best mini golf? Whether you're after a glow-in-the-dark party, coastal views with your putts or the ultimate obstacle courses, we've teed up the city's top spots for unforgettable rounds.
Your Ultimate Guide To The Barossa Valley With Andy Allen
Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.
The Gig Feed | All The Melbourne Music News You Need To Know
There's nothing quite like the music scene in Melbourne. Any night of the week in pretty much any stretch of the town, you can catch live tunes—be it howling, foot-stomping rock 'n roll in sticky-floored pubs, sultry jazz in booth-seated lounges, or dirty techno at one of the many dens and d-floors in town.
Your Ultimate Guide To Lygon Street’s Best Restaurants For 2025
Like the precinct’s spruikers, the choice really is overwhelming when it comes to Lygon Street restaurants. One will tell you they have the freshest carbonara in the southern hemisphere while the other will stake claim to a 400 cheese pizza. Both worthy options, but dig deeper and you’ll find a diverse culinary offering ranging from fiery ramen at one end and modern Australian at the other.
Ace Your Eats, Drinks, Gigs And Matches At The Australian Open 2025
It's the earmarked sports event of the summer, the Australian Open 2025 is the iconic stretch of January where Melbourne suddenly transforms into tennis-arm-chair experts.
Where To Find The Best Nightclubs In Melbourne
It's something that Melburnians can take deep pride in, other states might have the weather but our bustling late-night music culture and good-time mentality is second to none in this country.
The Best Dog Beaches In Melbourne & Victoria For 2025
Dogs love water just as much as we do, from chasing garden hose streams to splashing in shallow pools. Watching your pup frolic in the waves at Melbourne’s best dog-friendly beaches is pure joy. However, not all beaches welcome furry friends. We've curated the top dog beaches in Victoria for 2025 so you and your best mate can enjoy the coast together. Here are Urban List's picks for the best dog-friendly beaches in Victoria.
Sweat It Out At Melbourne’s Best Boutique And Independent Gyms
Attention all gym junkies, Melbourne has some new gyms on the scene who are definitely showing their bulk compared to the chains. There are also plenty of small, boutique gyms that offer a more personalised approach than the giants. Maybe 2025 is the time for a change, whether that be joining a gym or swapping yours for a small business. Either way, we’ve got the scoop on Melbourne’s best boutique and independent gyms right here for you.
The Best Escape Rooms In Melbourne (Updated 2025)
Remember when an adventurous night out meant a couple of lukewarm pints in a pub that was two suburbs away from your house? Not anymore. Now, it’s all about Melbourne's escape rooms.
Where To Celebrate Melbourne Lunar New Year 2025
The Lunar New Year is fast approaching and 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake, which symbolises wisdom, transformation, stability and creativity and we're here to learn and grow, and celebrate.
The Best Christmas Lights Displays In Melbourne For 2024
It’s that special time of year, the time when you eat as much ham/seafood/turkey/pork/scones as your body can handle. When you pour copious amounts of alcohol into your mouth to help you forget about all the terrible things you said at the Christmas party.
How To Spend Smarter And Travel More With The Singapore Airlines Kris+ App
Ready to book your next holiday on miles? Download the app and discover all the ways you can get the best bang—and miles—for your buck.
Your Guide To Melbourne’s Biggest Theatre Shows, And Where To Cop Tickets
In Melbourne, if there's a stage, there'll be theatre, and fortunately, there are plenty of both in this city. From local to international titles, there are thespians a plenty duking it out under the spotlights, portraying fables of mystery, sci-fi, right across to classic productions.