The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This November
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
Want to know what's on in Melbourne this month? Well, a lot happens in this big, bustling city of ours. Think movie marathons, exhibitions, and everything from booze-fuelled shindigs to outdoor adventures in between. And, of course, there's always more around the corner, with next month no different. That means that there's plenty to look forward to, and plenty of activities to fill your diary to the brim.
To help you plot things out, make plans with the gang and make the most of every moment, we've rounded up the best things to do in Melbourne in November. Don't say you don't have anything to do this month.
Recommended reads:
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
What's On in Melbourne This Weekend
The Best Restaurants in Melbourne
The Best TV Shows and Films to Stream This Month
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Etta's Summer Seafood Towers
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Etta, Brunswick East
This incredible wine bar and restaurant is serving decadent seafood towers for just $75 per person every Friday and Saturday afternoon.
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Long Live Longnecks at BANG
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy
You can get two-for-one Melbourne Bitter Longnecks and $1 homemade dumplings during this happy hour deal.
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Bridge Road Brewers' Spring Tasting in the City
Fri, 29 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick, Brunswick East
This afternoon of tasting session let's you explore a lesser-known Victorian wine region (Beechworth) without leaving Melbourne.
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Home Truth
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
A house-within-a-house labyrinth has popped up outside the NGV International to get everyone thinking about small-scale architecture.
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Smith Street Studio Christmas Market Pop-Up
Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
Smith Street Studio, Collingwood
Find the perfect Christmas gifts from a stack of independent lifestyle, fashion and beauty brands.
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Sun Chasers Sunday Sessions
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
W Melbourne, Melbourne
Pair your sky-high swim sesh with bottomless wine and snacks at W Melbourne.
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Moonlight Cinema Melbourne
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, South Yarra
Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'The Substance' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Village Feast
Sun, 10 Nov, 2024
East Brunswick Village, Brunswick East
Expect DJ sets from Triple R’s Small Fry as well as food and drinks from Rumi, The Rocket Society, Bride Road Brewers and FoMo Cinemas.
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Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week
Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars.
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Into The Vines: Gulp Fiction
Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
Consider this mini wine festival the ultimate Thursday night knock-off, preparing you for the slow descent into silly season.
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Upstairs @ The Rochey
Multiple single dates
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
The Rochey is hosting intimate electronic gigs every Saturday night in its upstairs bandroom.
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Apéritif v Aperitivo Arvos at Molly Rose Brewery
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Molly Rose Brewery, Collingwood
Sample Molly Rose's new small-batch gins, pastis, vodkas and vermouths at its aperitivo sessions and masterclasses.
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Yarra Valley Road to Food Discovery
Sat, 9 Nov, 2024
CherryHill Orchards - Coldstream, Coldstream
CherryHill Orchards is hosting some of the Yarra Vellery's top producers for one day in November.
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3 Ravens & Thornbury Bowls Club Community Festival
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
Thornbury Bowls Club, Thornbury
Barefoot bowls and beer make for a stellar combination at this year’s Thornbury community festival.
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Eurovision on Tour
Fri, 15 Nov, 2024
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Melbourne — for the first time ever.
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British Film Festival
Wed, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
This year's showcase of UK cinema features Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance 'We Live in Time', not one but two Saoirse Ronan movies and Barry Keoghan's latest.
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Stop and Smell the Rosé
Mon, 21 Oct - Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Entrecôte, Prahran
Treat yourself to Entrecôte's four-course lunch paired with French rosé until the end of spring.
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Bottomless Brunch at Ming Dining
Fri, 4 Oct 2024 - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
Ming Dining, Melbourne
This CBD fine-diner is pairing a seven-course Asian-fusion feed with bottomless cocktails, beer and wine for only $69 per person.
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The Future & Other Fictions
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
From 'Blade Runner 2049' to Björk, this world-premiere exhibition at ACMI explores and celebrates futuristic storytelling.
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The Fans Strike Back: A Fan Exhibition
Sat, 23 Nov - Thu, 31 Oct 2024
The District Docklands, Docklands
This 'Star Wars'-worshipping showcase is making its Australian debut, bringing one of the planet's largest private collections of replica memorabilia from the franchise to Melbourne.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
Fri, 8 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne
This Tony-winning and Neverland-set hit is finally making Its Australian debut, including a season in Melbourne.
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Ministry of Sound Classical
Sat, 16 Nov, 2024
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Ministry of Sound is bringing its massive orchestra show filled with dance music to Sidney Myer Music Bowl this spring.
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Garage Sale Trail
Multiple single dates
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne
Save your life's clutter from landfill or land yourself some bargains — more than 14,000 sales pop up each year.
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The Kid LAROI: 'The First Time' Tour
Fri, 29 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Catch the Aussie 'Stay' and 'Without You' talent's latest tour with Migos frontman Quavo and Sydney's own ONEFOUR in support.
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Troye Sivan: 'Something to Give Each Other' Tour
Thu, 21 Nov, 2024
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Dance to this: the Perth-raised pop star is bringing his latest tour to Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
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Mark Manson: 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' Live
Wed, 6 Nov, 2024
Hamer Hall, Southbank
'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' author Mark Manson is coming to Melbourne to give brutally honest advice.
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Always Live
Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Various venues across Victoria
17 days of leading live music on stages all over Victoria.
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Pinot Palooza
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 23 Nov 2024
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
Red wine fans, rejoice: this vino festival is showcasing up to 100 wineries over two spring days at the Royal Exhibition Building.
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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy
Sun, 3 Nov - Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.
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The Big Design Market
Fri, 29 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec 2024
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
The Big Design Market is returning to Melbourne in the leadup to Christmas with a massive lineup of independent designer stalls and culinary experiences.
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Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius
Sat, 16 Mar - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf
Hello 'Mona Lisa': Melbourne digital art gallery The Lume's big multi-sensory 2024 exhibition is dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci.
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CherryHill Orchards Cherry Picking Festival
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - Sun, 5 Jan 2025
Cherryhill Orchards, Wandin East
Hit this Yarra Valley orchard for cherry picking, picnicking, live tunes and cherry ice cream.
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QVM's Summer Night Market
Wed, 20 Nov, 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Over 100 local traders are participating in this summer's market, including 45 street food stalls and six pop-up bars.
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East Malvern Food & Wine Festival
Sun, 17 Nov, 2024
Central Park Malvern East, Malvern East
Central Park is hosting this annual one-day celebration of great local food, wine and tunes.
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Comedy in the Vines
Fri, 8 Nov - Sun, 10 Nov 2024
Mitchelton Wines, Nagambie
Comedy, food, wine, art and sunshine surrounded by rolling vineyards? Yes, please.
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State Rose and Garden Show
Sat, 9 Nov - Sun, 10 Nov 2024
Victoria State Rose Garden, Werribee South
Wander through 5000 blooming roses, stock up on new plants (and tips) and sip prosecco among the flowers.
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Peninsula VineHop Festival
Sat, 30 Nov, 2024
The Briars, Mount Martha
This Mornington Peninsula tipple extravaganza is back for a sensational day this November.
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Thu, 14 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
This year's MQFF boasts a 42-feature lineup stacked with LGBTQIA+ must-sees — and a celebration of music videos.
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'ARAB'iata Chef Pasta Series
Mon, 16 Sep - Wed, 6 Nov 2024
Maha East, Windsor
$15 bowls of pasta are almost unheard of in Melbourne these days, so make sure you take advantage of this eight-week deal before it ends.
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Jewish International Film Festival
Sun, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Dec 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
2024's JIFF is opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and there's plenty more highlights across its 41-film program from there.
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$5 Taco Tuesdays at Mesa Verde
Tue, 2 Jul, 2024
Mesa Verde, Melbourne
Drop by Curtin House's Mesa Verde to score as many $5 tacos as you like — potentially pairing them with the venue's happy hour margarita special.
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Japanese Film Festival
Mon, 21 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
This year's festival includes a gorgeous animation from a Studio Ghibli alum, chaotic karaoke antics and an ode to a samurai stuntman.
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Baby Pizza's Spring Aperitivo
Mon, 23 Sep - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Richmond's Baby Pizza is bringing the Euro holiday vibes, serving up spritz, beer, wine and cocktail specials from 4–6pm daily throughout spring.
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Aperitivo Nights at Lollo
Tue, 30 Jul - Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Lollo at W Melbourne, Melbourne
You can score $2 oysters on Tuesdays, cheap margarita cocktails and margherita pizzas on Wednesdays, and discounted hot wings and beers on Thursdays.
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Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition
Wed, 18 Sep - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
360 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Melbourne
Bringing the Instagram feed to the IRL realm, this symmetry-loving exhibition is making its Australian debut in Melbourne.
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WET's Swim Club
Mon, 12 Aug - Thu, 7 Nov 2024
W Melbourne, Melbourne
Splish and splash skyhigh at W Melbourne's luxe indoor pool.
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Inner-West Sessions
Thu, 4 Jul, 2024
Misfits Bar, Footscray
This monthly event series champions DJs, artists and food vendors from Melbourne's vibrant western suburbs.
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Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
Start honking: this free world-premiere 'Untitled Goose Game' celebration at ACMI showcases everyone's favourite horrible goose.
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Non-Stop Noods at New Quarter
Sat, 20 Jan - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
New Quarter, Richmond
Sip and slurp your way through bottomless margaritas and never-ending bowls of Vietnamese noodles.
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BEAST Meat Masters
Mon, 1 Jul - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Beast City, Melbourne
Everything served at BEAST's Meat Masters takeover series is heavy, meaty and heartburn-inducing. Bring on the food coma.
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Discount for Service Industry Workers at Purple Pit
Multiple single dates
Purple Pit, Melbourne
Every Wednesday night, workers in the hospitality, healthcare, education and social services industries can score 20% off the total bill.
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SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed — Science Gallery Melbourne
Sat, 3 Aug - Sat, 14 Dec 2024
Science Gallery Melbourne, Parkville
It's time to learn about the ancient history and diverse future of science fiction.
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Musical
Thu, 27 Jun - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
You'll want to be this delightful Disney musical's guest at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre from late June.
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All-You-Can-Eat Charcoal Chicken
Sat, 13 Apr - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Henrietta Windsor, Windsor
Featuring hot chicks, crispy chips, creamy toum, fattoush salad, Henrietta’s signature hummus, and pickles.
There’s stacks of things to do in Melbourne this November, from film festivals and food pop-ups to art exhibitions and free gigs galore.
Top image: CherryHill Orchards.