The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week

Find the best things to do in Melbourne this week, including live music, pop-ups, exhibitions, markets and must-visit spots lighting up the city right now.

Eliza Campbell
Published on February 03, 2025

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On the hunt for the best things to do in Melbourne this week? You've come to the right place. Every week, we round up the most exciting events, pop-ups, gigs, exhibitions and foodie happenings taking over the city — so you can skip the scroll and head straight for the good stuff.

Melbourne's got a knack for keeping things interesting. One night you're catching live music in a hidden bar or checking out a new gallery opening; the next, you're sipping natural wine on a laneway rooftop, hitting a night market, or stumbling upon a pop-up diner. Whether you're after free activities, midweek plans or a reason to stay out late, there's something here for every kind of Melbourne explorer.

This guide is updated weekly with the latest and greatest events around town — across food, culture, music, nightlife and more. So rally your crew (or fly solo), lock in a few plans and make the most of what Melbourne's got going on right now.

Need even more inspiration? Browse our Melbourne event guides for future planning.

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February at Peninsula Hot Springs

Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal

Soak up summer while it lasts with midweek two-for-one bathing, Lunar New Year festivities and romantic Valentine's escapes.

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UNO Social Club at Hotel Esplanade

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda

Combine nostalgia and nightlife, as this card game experience transforms this much-loved Melbourne pub into an UNO-themed escape.

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15th Birthday BBQ Summer Series at Toorak Cellars

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Toorak Cellars, Armadale

No ordinary backyard barbecue, this seven-week birthday celebration sees top Melbourne chefs team up to showcase their masterful skills with the tongs.

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Rooftop Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Melbourne

Level up your pickleball skills in style, as this CBD hotel brings back its sunny rooftop court for the tennis season.

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NGV & Midsumma: Queer Histories, Futures & Creativity

Fri, 30 Jan and Sat, 7 Feb 2026
NGV International, Melbourne

Catch these curator-led tours, conversations and a special edition of NGV Friday Nights, each exploring a new perspective of LGBTQIA+ art and culture.

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Summer at Adventure Park Geelong

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Adventure Park Geelong, Wallington

Keep cool and thrill-seek at the same time, as this much-loved water park has added a soaring new attraction made for adrenaline junkies.

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Keys Gone Wild at the Espy Melbourne

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda

Every Friday night head to The Espy's Sunroom for crowd sing-alongs, classic hits and chart-topping belters performed live on the piano.

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Rooftop Racquet Club at QT Melbourne

Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
QT Melbourne, Melbourne

Keep an ace up your sleeve this summer, as this glamorous hotel serves up a rooftop pickleball court, signature cocktails and late-night DJs.

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Candlelight®: The Lord of the Rings

Journey back to Middle-earth via a string quartet when this candlelight concert tours Australia in early 2026.

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Kevin McCloud and Tim Ross: Live in Interesting Places Tour

Multiple single dates
Various venues across Australia

Hear big ideas from two self-described architecture nerds, as this five-city tour delves into the world of design from multiple grand locations.

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Chandon Garden Spritz Picnics

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025
CHANDON Australia, Coldstream

CHANDON’s Garden Spritz Picnics return to the Yarra Valley with a refreshed menu and an elevated setup for long, sunlit afternoons on the lawn.

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Queen Vic Market Summer Night Market

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

Melbourne’s longest-running night market is back for its 25th season, filling Queen Victoria Market with sizzling street food, live music, and the hum of warm summer nights.

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Day Pool Pass at Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands, Docklands

Ramp up the summer vibes, as non-guests are invited to swim and sip alongside this hotel's seventh-floor pool complete with stellar skyline views.

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Westwood | Kawakubo

Sun, 7 Dec 2025 - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
NGV International, Melbourne

This spectacular dashion exhibition celebrates Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo — and it's making its world premiere in Melbourne.

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Event
Archie Moore: kith and kin

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane

This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.

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Event
Game Worlds

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 - Sun, 8 Feb 2026
ACMI, Melbourne

From 'The Sims' to 'World of Warcraft', you can play your way through this gaming exhibition at ACMI.

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Event
Malibu Barbie Cafe

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
The Social Quarter, Malvern East

Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.

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Event
World of the Book

Sat, 31 May 2025 - Sun, 17 May 2026
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this exhibition reveals the State Library Victoria's rarest and most-intriguing printed matter.

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Event
TWOOBS Pop-Up

Multiple single dates
Hutton House Studio, Collingwood

Get your dogs out: this super-popular platform thong brand is popping up on Collingwood for four days.

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Event
The Fitzroy Mills Market

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy

This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.

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