• Event

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Fri, 9 Aug - Sun, 3 Nov 2019

    Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne

    The hit sugar-dusted Broadway show has made its way to Melbourne.

  • News

    Victoria Could Finally Be Getting Its Own Container Refund Scheme

    If the City of Melbourne gets its way, you might soon be able to exchange empty bottles and cans for cash.

  • News

    An Immersive 'Mad Max'-Inspired Experience Is Coming to Melbourne for White Night Reimagined

    Combining projections, special effects, live performance and cars, 'Mad Max: Fury Road' will take over Carlton Gardens for three nights.

  • News

    A Sprawling Bar, Restaurant and Gin Distillery Called Mullane's Hotel Is Coming to The Hills

    You'll find pasta, Italian coffee, 200 wines and gin distilled on-site when it opens this spring.

  • Event

    Australia's Biggest Lobster Roll

    Mon, 5 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug 2019

    Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne

    Melbourne's decadent pop-up is serving a foot-long roll stuffed the lots of lobster for one week only.

  • Event

    Ferdydurke Turns 6

    Thu, 8 Aug, 2019

    Ferdydurke, Melbourne

    Celebrate this laneway bar's sixth birthday with a night of light shows, installations and live tunes.

  • Event

    24-Hour Carwyn Bakery

    Sat, 17 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2019

    Carwyn Cellars, Thornbury

    This 24-hour party pairs dessert-inspired beers with treats from some of Melbourne's top bakeries.

  • Event

    Northies Chilli Fest 2019

    Thu, 1 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug 2019

    Northies Cronulla Hotel, Cronulla

    A month-long event filled with chilli-topped pizzas, spicy cocktails and chilli eating competitions.

  • Event

    Wine Island 2019

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 3 Nov 2019

    Clark Island, Sydney Harbour

    Clark Island will again be turned into a wine lover's oasis for three days this November.

  • Restaurant

    Mono-XO - CLOSED

    191A Smith Street, Fitzroy

    A 25-seat yakitori and rock 'n' roll bar in Fitzroy.

  • Event

    'The Grand Budapest Hotel' at Fed Square

    Sat, 7 Sep, 2019

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    Kick off spring with a free screening of the cult classic in the CBD.

  • Event

    Lune x Belles: Double Down

    Mon, 5 Aug, 2019

    Belles Hot Chicken Fitzroy, Fitzroy

    The two local legends are teaming up for a one-night party — with a very special croissant.

  • Event

    Vegayan Filipino Feast

    Sun, 18 Aug, 2019

    Rice Paper Sister, Melbourne

    A one-off vegan Filipino feast is happening at the CBD's Rice Paper Sister.

  • Event

    Butter X Mrs Sippy Pop-Up

    Wed, 7 Aug - Wed, 6 Nov 2019

    Mrs Sippy, Double Bay

    The Sydney palace of fried chicken and champagne is bringing bottomless brunches, ramen and Hennessey cocktails to Double Bay.

  • Event

    Loch Hart Music Festival

    Fri, 15 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2019

    Kangaroobie, Princetown

    A BYO camping festival on the Great Ocean Road with music, morning yoga and comedy.

  • News

    Melbourne's 48-Hour Train Network Strike Is Likely to Go Ahead

    The Rail Tram and Bus Union has voted to take industrial action, in the midst of tense negotiations with Metro Trains.

  • Event

    Free Hot Dogs at The Bavarian The Barracks

    Fri, 2 Aug, 2019

    The Bavarian The Barracks, Petrie Terrace

    The Bavarian is giving away 500 hot dogs to celebrate the launch of its new Petrie Terrace venue.

  • Event

    HopsFest

    Mon, 26 Aug - Sun, 29 Sep 2019

    The General Assembly, South Wharf

    A new five-week beer fest with trivia, cheap pints and bottomless brew lunches.

  • Guide

    The Five Most Over-the-Top Takeaway Eats to Get in Melbourne

    From pizza slices bigger than your head to a Korean sandwich packed with egg salad and jam (yes, really).

  • News

    Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Is Bringing His Live Comedy Show to Australia and New Zealand

    The 'Road to Beijing' stand-up show is inspired by the star's lifelong attempt to become a figure-skating prodigy

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