The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, head to the NGV for a teen-only art party, have High Cheese at the Westin or check out Lido Cinemas $5 movie tix.
We believe in downtime well spent, which is why we've curated a special selection of the best things to do in Melbourne this Friday to Sunday. We want to make sure no one spends this time doing something dull or unnecessarily expensive and help you find all the best hidden gems.
Luckily, this city's got plenty happening for those looking to have a damn good time — whether that includes discovering new bars, absorbing art or feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks for what's on in Melbourne this weekend.

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Spring Wellness Package at Royal Mail Hotel
Tue, 12 Aug - Sun, 30 Nov 2025
The Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
Make the most of this acclaimed property's new wellness suite with a discounted rate and a host of springtime perks.
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ST. ALi x Piccolina Square-Cut Affogato
Mon, 4 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Inspired by a Florence classic, this duo have combined their gelato and coffee prowess to deliver a reimagined affogato for a limited time only.
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NGV Teens: Art Party
Sat, 9 Aug, 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
Inspired by the rule breaking artists hanging on the gallery's walls, this teen exclusive event encourages a younger audience to explore their creative side.
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High Cheese at The Westin Melbourne
Wed, 23 Jul - Sun, 26 Oct 2025
The Westin Melbourne, Melbourne
Swap scones and jasmine tea for local cheeses and pours of wine at this weekly offering.
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Grampians in a Glass at Bobbie Peels
Wed, 6 Aug 2025, Wed, 13 Aug 2025 and Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Bobbie Peels, North Melbourne
Save yourself the long drive. This three-week event is bringing the best Grampians cool-climate wines to town.
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Lido Cinemas' Ten-Film Anniversary Retrospective
Thu, 7 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn
Revisit 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Moonlight', 'Call Me By Your Name', 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire', 'Aftersun' and more on the big screen for just $5.
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$5 Tickets for Lido Cinemas' Tenth Birthday
Thu, 7 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn
Catch a new or classic movie for cheap for a week to celebrate ten years of this Hawthorn cinema.
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Ultimate Sunday Roast at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters
Sun, 27 Jul, 2025
Victoria by Farmer's Daughters, Melbourne
Gather friends and family for this Sunday tradition, made even better with top-notch ingredients collected from every corner of the state.
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Late-Night Sessions at the Museum of Desire
Tue, 15 Jul - Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Museum of Desire, Collingwood
Add more flirty fun to your evenings, as this playful museum has now extended its season with new late-night sessions.
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MIFF Online
Fri, 15 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Online
Watch along with 2025's Melbourne International Film Festival from your couch across 17 movie-filled days.
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Supermilano Cocktail Menu at Johnny's Green Room
Fri, 13 Jun - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Johnny's Green Room, Carlton
Skip the long flight to Europe — this Carlton rooftop bar has a new winter menu offering playful seasonal twists on classic Italian cocktails.
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Royal Mail Hotel Winter Dining Series at Rippon Lea Estate
Multiple single dates
Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick
Experience this distinguished restaurant's seasonal, vegetable-forward cuisine without needing to spend hours in the car.
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Truffle Season at Queen Victoria Market
Tue, 1 Jul - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Dine on decadent black fungus this winter, as these truffle-led events showcase nature's most gourmet nuggets.
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Book Your Chook at Mister Bianco
Tue, 1 Jul, 2025
Mister Bianco, Kew
A woodfired chicken feast paired with Sicilian-style plates and Italian hospitality.
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LOFTS at The Rochey
Sun, 6 Jul, 2025
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
Dance through the end of the weekend supported by Melbourne's up-and-coming DJ talent.
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Julia Holter: The Passion of Joan of Arc
Mon, 11 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Melbourne International Film Festival is presenting this almost-100-year-old masterpiece with a new score performed live.
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Plans for the Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
This family-friendly event isn't just an exhibition — it's a playful way for young art lovers to explore caring for the environment.
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'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
The force is strong with Australia's first-ever 'Star Wars' cafe, which is serving up blue milk at Melbourne Museum.
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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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Maha's $15 Bowls of Goodness
Tue, 10 Jun - Fri, 31 Oct 2025
Maha Restaurant, Melbourne
Returning for a second year, this fancy winter special has been extended until the end of October, making your midday feed cheaper and more convenient.
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Laksa and Lok-Lok Wednesdays at Etta
Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Etta, Brunswick East
Cruise through the middle of the week, as this Wednesday-only special features elevated Malaysian flavours that help keep the cold away.
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Winter Sounds 2025
Thu, 14 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Daylesford
Catch the likes of Sarah Blasko, Tim Rogers, and Cash Savage and the Last Drinks as they take over historic venues across this four-day music festival.
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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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Beaker Street Festival
Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug 2025
Various locations across Hobart
Beaker Street Festival is back with a week of wild talks, weird science and after-dark art. Here’s why it’s worth the trip to Tassie.
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Bottomless Small Plates at Northside Wines
Mon, 26 May - Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Northside Wines, Northcote
Feast on as many mini share plates as you can in 90 minutes — and consider adding bottomless wines.
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Bringing Melbourne to the Mountain
Thu, 5 Jun - Sat, 16 Aug 2025
Villager, Mount Buller
Join hospitality group Tommy Collins as it takes some of Melbourne's top restaurants to the slopes for intimate dinners and bustling street parties.
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$35 Steak and Margarita Night at Duke Lane
Fri, 23 May, 2025
Duke Lane, Windsor
Start the weekend on the right foot without blowing your budget — because steak nights aren't just for the middle of the week.
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Wednesday Steak Night at Three Blue Ducks
Wed, 21 May, 2025
Three Blue Ducks Melbourne, Tullamarine
Kiss goodbye to hump day with your choice of three Black Angus cuts, plus house-made mustard and chips.
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QVM Winter Night Market
Wed, 4 Jun, 2025
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Munch on chocolate-drizzled treats, sip mulled wine and get caught up in live entertainment at this bustling after-dark market.
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Wednesday Steak Frites at Dolly
Wed, 21 May, 2025
Dolly, Melbourne
Celebrate the end of hump day with chef Hervé Borghini's signature take on a French classic at a fraction of the usual price.
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Ballarat's Best Pie
Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Various Ballarat venues, Ballarat
Vote for your favourite pie — 36 sweet and savoury creations are going crust to crust throughout this month-long competition.
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Northcote Social Club: 20 Gigs for 20 Years
Mon, 30 Jun - Fri, 29 Aug 2025
Northcote Social Club, Northcote
This winter, Northcote Social Club is celebrating two decades of bands, beers and big nights with a two-month celebration.
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Fish Night at Moonhouse
Wed, 7 May, 2025
Moonhouse, Balaclava
For $30, you'll be feasting on a market-fresh catch, plus sides and a heart-warming broth.
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Seven Day Series at Pinchy's
Mon, 7 Apr - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Pinchy's, Melbourne
Tuck into affordable seafood specials every night of the week — from half-price lobster rolls to all-you-can-eat mussels.
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$2 Oyster Hour at Stokehouse Pasta and Bar
Mon, 5 May - Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Stokehouse Pasta & Bar, St Kilda
Head to St Kilda for three hours of $2 oysters each day, while overlooking stunning sunset views.
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Salaryman Special at Suupaa
Multiple single dates
Suupaa, Cremorne
Warm up this autumn with a steaming bowl of wagyu ramen alongside an ice-cold Orion beer.
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Supernormal Winter Ramen
With the kitchen taking two days to prepare the broth, slurping down a bowl of this limited-time ramen is a wintertime must.
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The Book of Mormon
Tue, 15 Jul - Sun, 30 Nov 2025
Capitol Theatre Sydney, Haymarket
This Tony-winning smash-hit musical from Trey Parker and Matt Stone is returning to Australia for 2025.
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In the Heights
Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
Lin-Manuel Miranda's other Tony-winning hit musical is playing Melbourne, turning Comedy Theatre into Washington Heights.
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$50 Date Nights at Marameo
Wed, 5 Mar, 2025
Marameo, Melbourne
This midweek special is perfect for you and your other half — or round up some mates for a table of four or six.
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Lightscape Melbourne
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Another winter, another lit-up garden display, with this after-dark festival getting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne a-glowing.
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Lego 'Star Wars': The Exhibition
Sun, 4 May 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Australia's world-first Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition is soaring into Melbourne in 2025 — from May the fourth, of course.
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French Impressionism
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.
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Melbourne International Film Festival
Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug 2025
Various cinemas in Melbourne
This year's MIFF lineup includes Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, new Aussie Horror, a Jimmy Barnes documentary and 270-plus other titles.
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Bottomless Vegan Tacos
Tue, 19 Apr, 2022
Don Taco, Brunswick East
Don Taco is serving up all-you-can-eat vegan tacos every Tuesday for just $20 per person.
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Dumplings 'n' Massage
Tue, 5 Jun, 2018
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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Vegan Tuesdays
Tue, 19 Jun, 2018
Babu Ji, St Kilda
Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.
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All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays
Tue, 16 Jan, 2018
Tokosan, Prahran
Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
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Tuesday Whisky & Cheese Night
Tue, 16 Jan, 2018
Eau De Vie, Melbourne
Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
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Saturday Brunch at Cuff
Sat, 19 Apr, 2025
Cuff, Melbourne
One of the CBD's favourite working-week cafes is now dishing up brunch on Saturdays, with optional bottomless spritzes for $35.
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Bangin' Brunch at BANG
Sat, 12 Apr, 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy
Eat your way through three courses of Thai delights while sipping on Chandon Garden Spritz.
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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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Langlands' Bottomless Brunch
Sat, 1 Mar, 2025
Langlands Restaurant and Bar, Melbourne
Relish a different kind of bottomless brunch, with this high-end feast served 25 floors above the CBD with panoramic views.









































































































































































































