The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in Melbourne This Summer

Fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events await.
Concrete Playground
Published on January 13, 2022
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    Colour Openair Vol. 2

    Sat, 26 Feb, 2022

    Collingwood Yards, Collingwood

    Three stages, 16 artists and one huge day of al fresco fun to wrap up your summer.

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    Peter Quince Presents: A Midsummer Mechanical's Dream

    Fri, 25 Feb - Sat, 12 Mar 2022

    Southern Cross Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

    This outdoor production shines the spotlight on some of Shakespeare's most comical characters.

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    Urbnsurf's Acoustic Music Series

    Sat, 26 Feb - Sun, 27 Feb 2022

    Urbnsurf Melbourne, Tullamarine

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

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    Summer Courtyard Cinema

    Sun, 13 Feb - Tue, 15 Feb 2022

    Immigration Museum, Melbourne

    Melbourne's Immigration Museum is turning its Flinders Street courtyard into a cinema for three film-filled nights.

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    Melbourne Pride Street Party

    Sun, 13 Feb, 2022

    Various locations on Gertrude Street and Smith Street, Fitzroy and Collingwood

    This inaugural one-day fiesta descends on the inner north with a huge program of live tunes, performance, art and food, celebrating the LGBTQI+ community.

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    We-Vibe Sex Toy Scavenger Hunt

    Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

    Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

    We-Vibe is celebrating Valentine's Day with an international sex toy scavenger hunt — follow the clues, track down a toy and you'll win yourself a year's supply.

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    Lobster & Co

    Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - Sun, 20 Feb 2022

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, Melbourne

    This indulgent riverside pop-up only serves lobster rolls with truffle fries and glasses of champagne.

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    Return of the Untitled Day Party

    Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

    Burnley Circus Park, Burnley

    It's been a long time between drinks, but Untitled is finally back with its next day party — this time, headlined by Willaris. K.

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    ANZ's Tennis Ball Mural

    Fri, 21 Jan - Wed, 26 Jan 2022

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    Check out a huge pop-up artwork crafted from tennis balls, while enjoying free scoops of Piccolina's finest.

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    Yabun Festival 2022

    Wed, 26 Jan, 2022

    Victoria Park, Camperdown

    This annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures returns for its 20th year.

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    Zoo Summer Cinema

    Thu, 3 Feb - Sat, 12 Mar 2022

    Melbourne Zoo, Parkville

    Melbourne's latest openair cinema pairs cute critters, DJs, food trucks, keeper talks and a lineup of new and classic flicks.

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    Sunset Safari

    Sat, 8 Jan - Sun, 13 Mar 2022

    Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee South

    Hit the zoo at sunset for an after-hours wildlife experience that'll transport you straight to the savannahs of Africa.

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    Capi Outdoor Cinema

    Sat, 2 Dec, 2017

    Palace Westgarth, Northcote

    The iconic Westgarth Cinema is jumping on the outdoor trend.

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    St Kilda Festival 2022

    Sat, 5 Feb - Sun, 13 Feb 2022

    St Kilda Foreshore, St Kilda

    Melbourne's most iconic bayside music festival returns for a huge nine-day party, filled with live tunes, performance, food and other fun.

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    Sunset Sounds 2022

    Sun, 23 Jan, 2022

    Victoria Gardens, Prahran

    A free outdoor park gig filled with soulful tunes from homegrown acts.

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    Pasta Poetry Courtyard Sessions

    Wed, 1 Dec 2021 - Fri, 25 Feb 2022

    Pasta Poetry, Fairfield

    With handmade pasta dishes, signature spritz and bocce, this summer courtyard pop-up will transport you straight to Bologna.

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    The Exchange Beach Club 2021–22

    Sat, 6 Nov 2021 - Sun, 30 Jan 2022

    Port Melbourne Dog Beach, Port Melbourne

    Port Melbourne's pop-up beach bar is back for another summer — complete with $2 oyster specials and bottomless boozy brunches.

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    Good Fest — A Westside Block Party

    Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

    Mr West Bar & Bottleshop, Footscray

    Mr West is throwing a rollicking block party packed with live tunes, great food and top-notch booze.

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    So Frenchy So Chic 2022

    Sun, 13 Feb, 2022

    Werribee Mansion, Werribee South

    Spend an afternoon at Werribee Mansion drinking champagne, eating cheese, listening to French music and frolicking on the lawn.

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    Arbory Afloat 2021–22

    Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - Sat, 30 Apr 2022

    Arbory Afloat, Melbourne

    This year, Melbourne's summer floating bar is inspired by Turkey's Turquoise Coast, serving up Mediterranean bites and a hefty lineup of cocktails.

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    Pétanque Social 2021–22

    Fri, 5 Nov 2021 - Sun, 29 May 2022

    Crown Riverwalk, Southbank

    The riverside pop-up is making a return this summer, with an open-air bar inspired by the Tuscan countryside.

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    Lido on the Roof 2021–22

    Fri, 22 Oct 2021 - Mon, 28 Feb 2022

    Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn

    Hawthorn's rooftop cinema returns after lockdown with a jam-packed lineup of recent and classic flicks.

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    The MSO's 2022 Sidney Myer Free Concerts

    Wed, 9 Feb 2022, Sat, 12 Feb 2022 and Sat, 19 Feb 2022 

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    One of Melbourne's summertime traditions returns, this time with famous film themes and the music of Archie Roach.

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    Classic Rooftop Cinema 2021–22

    Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - Mon, 28 Feb 2022

    Classic Cinemas Elsternwick, Elsternwick

    Watch movies and sip drinks under the stars in Elsternwick.

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    Boiler Room x Sugar Mountain Festival

    Sat, 26 Feb, 2022

    Seaworks Maritime Precinct, Williamstown

    The summer festival is bringing its 360-degree stage to Williamtown’s Seaworks Maritime Precinct in January.

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    QT's Secret Garden with Dal Zotto

    Fri, 22 Oct 2021 - Sun, 27 Feb 2022

    QT Melbourne, Melbourne

    Wander into this hidden rooftop bar for an Italian-inspired soiree, featuring local prosecco, vintage tunes and bocce.

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    Cameo Outdoor Cinema 2021–22

    Fri, 22 Oct 2021 - Mon, 28 Feb 2022

    Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave

    Big releases, retro flicks, choc tops and popcorn — all under the stars in Belgrave.

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    MPavilion 2021

    Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - Sun, 24 Apr 2022

    MPavilion, Melbourne

    Hosting over 400 free talks, workshops, performances and installations over a five-month stay, this year's MPavilion architecture commission is sure to inspire many a return visit.

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    Barefoot Cinema 2022

    Wed, 5 Jan - Sat, 19 Mar 2022

    Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

    After a two-year pandemic-enforced break, this openair cinema is back for another summer season — including a stint at the St Kilda Botanical Gardens for the first time ever.

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    Synthony Australia 2022

    Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    A 60-plus piece orchestra performs 30 years of dance floor bangers.

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    Moonlight Cinema Melbourne 2021–22

    Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - Sun, 27 Mar 2022

    Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, South Yarra

    Watch everything from 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', 'A Quiet Place Part II' and 'Dear Evan Hansen' to 'Dirty Dancing', 'Love Actually' and 'Home Alone' under the stars.

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    QV Club

    Fri, 19 Nov 2021 - Thu, 31 Mar 2022

    QV Melbourne, Melbourne

    QV Melbourne welcomes a summer pop-up complete with two bars and a roster of DJs.

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    Summer Nights Drone Show

    Sat, 15 Jan - Sun, 30 Jan 2022

    Docklands Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

    Don't forget to look up after the sun goes down in January.

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    Bloomville

    Sat, 15 Jan - Sat, 29 Jan 2022

    Woodlea Town, Aintree

    Sugar Republic's latest pop-up features flowers, cherry blossoms, a sunshine room, a scratch ’n’ sniff floral wall and a confetti shower.

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    Disney+ Drive-In 2022

    Fri, 14 Jan - Thu, 24 Feb 2022

    Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale

    Catch classic Disney and Pixar flicks at this returning pop-up outdoor cinema.

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