• News

    Picolo Is Australia's First Major Low- and No-Booze Drinks Festival Hitting Melbourne in February

    A hangover-free tasting fest, complete with the latest Aussie drops, a roller rink and a live cocktail competition.

  • Event

    Nonstop DJs

    Sun, 20 Nov - Wed, 30 Nov 2022

    Melbourne Museum Plaza, Carlton

    11 days, 180 DJs and more than 200 hours of glorious, dance-friendly tunes.

  • News

    Melbourne's Boiler Room x Sugar Mountain Festival Just Dropped Its 2023 Lineup

    DJ Bone, John Talabot, Darwin and Roza Terenzi will grace the famed 360-degree stage when it returns this summer.

  • News

    The First Melbourne Brew Bar From Scottish Beer Giant BrewDog Opens Next Week

    The two-level Pentridge outpost boasts a sprawling beer garden and two bars, with 20 taps and a jam-packed menu of pub classics.

  • Event

    Noisy Ritual 2022 Bottling Party

    Sun, 20 Nov, 2022

    Noisy Ritual, Brunswick East

    Help this urban winery wrap up the year with an arvo of tunes, snacks and pet-nat — and you can even roll up your sleeves to lend a hand on the bottling line.

  • Bar

    Full Moon Fever

    225 Johnston Street, Abbotsford

    Lulie's all-weather rooftop bar is an escape to the Cali desert, complete with burgers, brews and an agave-heavy cocktail list.

  • Event

    Smiles All Round Balter Tour

    Sun, 20 Nov, 2022

    Republica St Kilda Beach, St Kilda

    High-energy electro six-piece Northeast Party House is playing a free beachside gig — complete with refreshments by Balter.

  • Event

    The Melbourne Gin Company x Oigåll Projects Pop-Up Bar

    Multiple single dates

    Oigall Projects, Fitzroy

    A star local distillery and a Fitzroy gallery are hosting Friday-night sips matched with after-hours art.

  • Event

    Geelong's Christmas Festival of Lights

    Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - Sun, 1 Jan 2023

    Adventure Park Geelong, Wallington

    Get your festive fix wandering through more than three million Christmas lights — plus, enjoy rides, entertainment and Christmas cocktails along the way.

  • News

    Melbourne Is Getting a Major New Festival Dedicated to Creativity and Big Ideas

    Debuting in August, this large-scale offering will dish up visual art, live music, installations, dining experiences, thought-provoking talks and more.

  • News

    Supernormal Has Claimed the 2022 Melbourne Award for Hospitality

    Andrew McConnell’s legendary Flinders Lane diner has taken out top honours in this year's City of Melbourne-run awards.

  • News

    Australia's Most Stunning New Venues Have Been Named in the 2022 Eat Drink Design Awards

    A tiny music-listening bar, a sleek laneway restaurant and an airport cafe are among the country's most stylish new hospitality venues.

  • Event

    PULP Yarra Valley

    Fri, 11 Nov - Sun, 20 Nov 2022

    Various Yarra Valley venues, Coldstream

    Sip and swirl your way through this new 10-day wine fest, unearthing the best of the Yarra Valley's winemaking scene.

  • News

    Melbourne Is Getting Its Own Spinoff Edition of Bluesfest Next Easter

    The Byron Bay-born music festival is doubling down on the tunes, launching an inaugural Melbourne instalment in 2023 — and it's all indoors.

  • News

    Piccolina's New Limited-Edition Gelato Cake Will Help Shake Up Your Christmas Dessert Game

    This year, swap the classic fruit pud for the Budino di Natale — a multi-layered treat starring three styles of gelato, plus Biscoff crumble, feuilletine and chocolate.

  • Event

    Nocturnal — Summer 2022

    Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

    Melbourne Museum, Carlton

    Melbourne Museum is kicking off a fresh series of after-dark parties with a night of revelry headlined by Tkay Maidza.

  • News

    Queen Vic Market Just Launched a New Precinct Dedicated to Socially Conscious Wares

    More than 20 different Victorian social enterprises will use the space to sling their change-making goods and services all under one roof.

  • Event

    Urbnsurf's Acoustic Music Series

    Sat, 29 Oct - Sat, 10 Dec 2022

    Urbnsurf Melbourne, Tullamarine

    This summer, enjoy live local jams and cold brews overlooking the waves at Melbourne's surf park.

  • Event

    Monet & Friends Alive

    Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - Fri, 31 Mar 2023

    THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf

    Melbourne's digital gallery is diving into the French impressionist era with this multi-sensory exhibition.

  • Event

    The Craft & Co Christmas Gin Market

    Fri, 2 Dec - Sun, 4 Dec 2022

    The Craft & Co., Collingwood

    This is your one-stop pop-up gift shop for all things gin-related.

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