What's On

Whether it's a foodie find or a magical night market, Melbourne’s serving up another weekend of top-tier happenings. 

Strut & Fret's La Ronde is making its highly anticipated Melbourne debut on Wednesday 21 October at Spiegel Haus. 

We have some great news for the mega NFL fans. We’ve got the scoop on a once-in-a-lifetime Super Bowl experience.

An all-new Yarra Valley Grand Hotel is on the horizon.

Melbourne’s rooftop bar season has kicked off with a burst of sunny days, with plenty more on the horizon. And we know exactly where you should be spending them. 

Uluṟu is undoubtedly the most iconic landmark in Australia. Rooted in the nation’s rich history and culture and home to the traditional custodians, the Aṉangu, seeing this beauty in real life is something every Aussie should do in their lifetime—and more than once if you can swing it.

Plenty of Melbourne's best pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes are keeping their doors open this Friday, and we've rounded them up them here to make it nice and easy for you to get planning. 

Rooftop views, a punchy prawn gilda and a Spiced Mango Margie for just $25? Melbourne, this deal’s calling your name.

In keeping with tradition, plenty of places are ordering extra booze, running game day specials and streaming the game live and loud, so whether you're looking for a classic day at the pub, a little time in the sun on a rooftop, or something different entirely—Melbourne venues are delivering. 

From alpaca picnics to weaving workshops, these ideas are better than anything you can wrap. 

Roll up, roll up: the Melbourne Royal Show is back in 2026, and it’s taking over Melbourne Showgrounds for 11 days these school holidays. 

The kicker? Tickets start at less than the price of two coffees. 

The NFL is hosting its first-ever regular-season game in Australia on Friday 11 September, and it's set to be huge. Though if we're being honest, we might be a little more invested in the halftime show: The Jonas Brothers have been announced as the official headliners, and the supporting lineup of Aussie acts is burnin’ up, too. 

Get your rainbow kit ready because Melt Festival is back for 2026.

Australia’s own pop princess Kylie Minogue will take to the stage this September, headlining the pre-game entertainment at the 2026 AFL Grand Final.

With a line-up of five-star resorts, incredible foodie experiences, and bucket list-worthy activities, this Singapore playground is the real deal. 

Takoyaki and a Yuzu Martini for $28. Your next Melbourne snack stop is sorted.

After a two-year refurbishment, Melbourne’s iconic Ian Potter State Theatre will reopen this October, and Victorians are invited to celebrate with Housewarming, a free four-day celebration of some of the state's best performing artists.

Our Money Editor, Queenie Tan, is here to help you navigate those everyday money dilemmas. 

From Shadow Baking's choc chip cookies to Pinco Deli's scrolls, these sweet deals are just a codeword away.

From a juicy Gigi's burger to Queens doughnuts, these electric deals are just a code word away.

Here's how to make a winter getaway even more worthwhile.

Meredith Music Festival is returning for its 34th instalment, bringing three days and two nights of live music, camping and late-night revelry to the Supernatural Amphitheatre this December.

Be nice to each other, because hot new extra Olivia Dean tickets just dropped across all her Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland shows this spring. 

Crispy potatoes, cacio e pepe aioli and a carafe of Victorian wine?

Whether you're a seasoned BTV camper or a first-timer ready to enter your festival era, here’s everything you need to know before packing the car and hitting the road.

As the weather cools, heat up with these fire-fuelled stays, smoky feasts and flame-led experiences designed to spark connection and ignite good times aplenty. 

The group chat can officially stop speculating—Spilt Milk is back, and its 2026 lineup is one of the festival's biggest yet.

Lover girls, assemble. Laufey is landing in Melbourne for three whimsical shows this July and August. And we have double passes up for grabs, thanks to Visa. 

Enjoy all the benefits of a rejuvenating holiday, sans the jet lag. 

There's more to the city than good weather. Beyond the postcard views, you'll find buzzy dining precincts, world-class cultural attractions and neighbourhood favourites worth seeking out.

Melbourne has turned the chilliest time of year into one of its most social with this stacked lineup of seasonal experiences that'll have your calendar filling up fast.

With a stack of $10 winter warmer deals hitting Chapel Street this chill season, there's never been a better reason to get up and off the couch. 

From festive market stalls to roast dinners with all the trimmings, here are our recommendations for how to celebrate Christmas in July in Melbourne this winter. 

With the ocean at your fingertips, coastal long lunches on the cards and plenty of boutique accommodation to choose from, we know we’d scoop out some of our precious annual leave for a Noosa vacay in a heartbeat.

Between busy schedules, early sunsets and the almighty urge to stay rugged up on the couch, planning a date night can easily slip to the bottom of the to-do list during the colder months. 

Only available until 4 July, round up your mates and head in at lunchtime for this limited-edition feed.

Browse, wander, linger a little longer, no compromises required.

Mighty MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) is back from 6 August to 23 August. Here's everything you need to know.

To help you make it a trip neither of you will ever forget, we’ve rounded up some top options for a passion-fuelled Singapore escape.

With over 50 vendors to choose from, ordering dinner has never been more overwhelming, so we've done the hard yards and narrowed down a list of our top picks. 

Strummingbird is ramping things up for its second year of bootscooting, and will be rolling into three regional locations this October.

Whether you’re looking to burn off some energy, escape the rain or simply get out of the house for a couple of hours before nap time, these Chapel Street spots are up to the playdate challenge. 

After finding huge success in major cities across the world (we're talking London, New York and Milan), the Bubble Planet Experience is bringing light, colour and play for all-ages to Melbourne this April. 

This magical bit of tech lets you earn rewards and access exclusive deals simply by hitting the town. 

War is coming. Are you ready for it? The highly anticipated Game of Thrones spin-off, the HBO Original series House of the Dragon, is coming back on 22 June. 

Ready to make those holiday plans a reality? Flight Centre’s Asia Sale has Contiki trips through Bali, India, Vietnam, Thailand and beyond, calling your name.

The intimate 38-seater ushers in winter with beef crudo, prawn pansotti and salt cod mafaldine. 

We're starting to seriously feel the cold in Melbs, but the prospect of a three-day weekend is one mighty-fine way to warm the soul. 

Book clubs, movie meets, chess tournaments, bootscooting and birdwatching: find your fun and make friends in Melbourne's new wave of social clubs.

Should your ideal winter escape involve avoiding anything bright, buzzy or remotely eventful, Adelaide might not be the city for you.

You don’t have to be at an athletic level to get involved; you don’t even have to run. The festival isn’t just for the Strava heroes anymore.

If your heart is saying Euro summer but your bank balance is firmly saying “stay at home”, consider this your sign to look closer to home

Winter is no time to stay indoors. In the darker months, rural Victoria comes alive with festivals and events across the state.

We’re rounding up where to play, stay, and most importantly, eat when you’re in town for Melbourne’s RISING 2026.

Melbourne might not be getting a long weekend this Anzac Day, but there's still plenty going on to make the most of the occasion. Whether you're waking up early for the ANZAC Day dawn service or heading to your local for a game of two up, Melbourne’s hospo industry is gearing up to look after you this ANZAC Day. There are plenty of venues still trading and the surcharges are just a small trade-off for a great feed.

Some of Melbourne's most exciting top chefs are coming together for a genuinely good cause. On Thursday 30 April, Scarf Community is hosting its annual gala fundraising dinner at the iconic Potter Museum of Art in Parkville, and it's a big one.

Spanning 10 days in May, South Australia (and beyond) is becoming a playground for top Aussie chefs and international heavy-hitters, allying together for a 150-event program that’s well worth travelling for. 

Fine diners, comfort cuisine and family-friendly feasts: here's every restaurant rolling out the red carpet for Mother's Day.

Once again May has crept up on us out of nowhere, bringing with it one very important day. It’s that one thing you should be prepared for, yet every year it comes as another suprise. That’s right, it’s Mother’s Day. 

As winter settles over Melbourne, the cultural calendar is doing anything but cooling down, with RISING getting all fired up to take over for 12 nights from 27 May to 8 June.

Spiegel Haus is where the thrill of live theatre meets the seduction of burlesque, the irreverence of vaudeville, the astonishment of acrobatics, the mystery of magic and the electric joy of comedy.

If you’ve ever felt personally victimised by a limp bag of spinach in the bottom drawer of your fridge, or the leftovers you swore you’d eat (but didn’t), you’re not alone. 

The after-dark beauty soiree Melbourne didn’t know it needed.

It’s never too late to do something scary. Here’s our round-up of the best events and social clubs in Australia to join this year.

The all-new show features high-flying acrobatics, stunning costumes and timeless tales.

While the new year has tested Victoria's resilience with both fires and floods, local operators are already on the road to recovery. Now, thanks to a whole lot of grit and community spirit, they’re keen for visitors to head their way. 

From a 600‑metre Greek feast unfurling through Kings Domain to a laneway fried chicken free‑for‑all, a perfume-inspired degustation, karaoke-fuelled night markets and French wine showdowns, the city is in full party mode from March 20 to 29. 

The funniest time of the year is nearly back upon us, you guessed it, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is once again gracing the city with its slew of wisecracking, sarcastic, irreverent, and just plain wild comedians from all over the globe. 

Forget everything you thought you knew about date night. In 2026, candlelit dinners and cheesy rom-coms are out; genuine connection, friendly competition and neon lights are in.

After selling out in just minutes in 2024, this tour is your chance to see the siren once more and see why we're all swooning.

If your Easter countdown starts when hot cross buns hit bakery shelves, then this Aussie bakery is about to make your year. 

There’s something open for you whether you feel a bit dusty on Monday, or plan to keep the long weekend party going. Here’s what’s open this Labour Day in Melbourne.

The hip-hop pioneers are headed to Australia for the last time this month, with three cities on the bill across three massive nights.

This year is a real biggie for Formula One. Melbourne has returned as the coveted season opener, host to the world’s first look at seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton debuting his new Ferrari red get up while Spain-born Carlos Sainz embraces a fresh Williams blue. And arguably one of the best parts of the AusGP weekend—the end of race track walk—is also back on the cards. Winning.

The highly anticipated Australian Grand Prix is returning to the iconic Albert Park this week, and Melbourne’s gone all-out with things to do to get rev-heads in the mood. From themed-cocktails and huge street parties to photography exhibitions and racing simulators, we’ve curated a list of every F1-themed event you can race to.

Your guide to Melbourne's best concerts and live gigs this year. 

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Grand Prix weekend isn’t just about fast cars. It’s also the thrill of seeing the city come alive, the stylish people-watching and embracing how much Melburnians truly love sport. 

Dust off your skinniest jeans and your softest feelings, because Beck is heading back to Australia this May with a run of lush shows backed by Australia's best orchestras.

There’s a reason Jackalope on the Mornington Peninsula is on everyone’s bucket list: from its stunning grounds to unique architectural design, moody black colour palette or funky bar and restaurant, the hotel is the very definition of a luxury stay.

Heavy metal royalty is heading our way. Iron Maiden's Run For Your Lives World Tour is locked in for Australia this November, and Megadeth are along for the ride.

If you’ve ever styled a friend, found good light against a concrete wall and wondered whether you could take that further, this is for you.

Have your say in our cultural index championing the people, places, experiences and stays defining Australia right now. 

Everything you need to know about Tame Impala AKA Kevin Parker’s upcoming Aussie arena run including dates, cities, presales, tickets, and support acts.

Autumn’s no time to fall into a funk—so we’re getting you out of the house and into the country.

The world would be a far better place if there were more festivals like Ability Fest, but for now, we can relish in the fact that the country’s most inclusive event is making a triumphant return this October, taking over not just Melbourne but making an exciting debut in Brisbane.

After their "one night only" Tasmania show earlier this year, the Foo Fighters are heading to stadiums across Australia and New Zealand with local support acts on each stop.

The city's most well-dressed time of year is almost here—PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival (MFF) is back with a two week program taking over Naarm from 14 to 28 February. 

While some may argue Valentine’s Day is a sham, we're in the camp that backs everyday displays of affection, so whether you landed here to find something sweet for your long-term partner, hot and heavy fling, or plain old situationship, we're all about it.