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Marco Pierre White Thinks Modern Fine Dining Feels Like Being "Mugged Without Violence"

The celebrity chef and former three-Michelin-star heavyweight talks favourite restaurants, butterless bread and making dining out accessible again.

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This Just In: Live Nation Is Bringing a New 5000-Capacity Live Music Venue to North Melbourne's Arden Central Precinct

Get ready for more big nights out, with a purpose-built, 5000-capacity live music venue landing just outside the CBD.

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This Just In: Um, Did the AO Just Accidentally Confirm Fergie as Next Year's Headlining Act?

A Melbourne content creator reckons the clues dropped at the AO 2027 launch point to the ‘Glamorous’ singer — and the Australian Open’s reply isn't exactly denying it.

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Coming Soon: Auckland-Born Menswear Favourite I Love Ugly Is Back on Australian Soil With New Sydney and Melbourne Flagships

A cult Kiwi fashion favourite is crossing the ditch, with two new stores set to land in Melbourne and Sydney.

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A Guide to Vanuatu: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore Across Efate and Espiritu Santo

Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.

Guide

The Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne

Head to these sun-soaked Melbourne rooftop bars and pubs when you want to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat skyward.

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The New Dishes Worth Booking a Table For

Discover what’s cooking with American Express Secret Dishes, featuring limited edition original creations from chefs at participating restaurants across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. If you know, you know.

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Some of Australia's Favourite Restaurants Are Serving Up Secret Dishes for a Limited Time Only

American Express Secret Dishes is serving up a fresh excuse to book a table, with participating venues across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane creating limited-time dishes worth seeking out.

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Marco Pierre White Thinks Modern Fine Dining Feels Like Being "Mugged Without Violence"

The celebrity chef and former three-Michelin-star heavyweight talks favourite restaurants, butterless bread and making dining out accessible again.

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Dreams Really Do Come True: Diet Coke Is Returning to McDonald's Australia After Almost Four Years

All hail the return of the post-mix fridge cig: Diet Coke returns Macca's restaurants nationwide at long last.

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Victoria Cross in North Sydney Has a Growing Food and Drink Scene — Here Are the Spots to Know

Victoria Cross is becoming more than a place to commute through. These are the food and drink spots worth checking out around North Sydney.

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Coming Soon: Butter Days' John Demetrios Is Opening Lennox Street Local, a Moodier Sibling Bakery in a Former Richmond Laundromat

Expect Sunshine Buns and Naughty Cinnamon Scrolls fresh from Malvern each morning, plus croissant jaffles and a coffee window for takeaway.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Mr Vincenzo's Restaurant & Wine Bar

784 Esplanade, Mornington

This Mornington Peninsula gem has had a major glow-up, revealing a design-forward space three-times its former size, with a wine bar and soon-to-be terrace.
Restaurant
Agnii Eatery Bar

105 Chapel Street, Windsor

Pieris wants Agnii to be more than just a place to eat and move on, with late-night DJs, flowing drinks, and street food on offer on the weekend.
Restaurant
Lucia Melbourne

11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne

Lucia's luxurious menu features numerous seafood specialties, which adapt to the seasons, with the kitchen leaning into Italian classics and generous plates this Spring.
Restaurant
ÉN

11 Bligh Place, Melbourne

A chef's counter, Edomae-style sushi on red-vinegar rice and a late-night listening bar on the lower level — Bligh Place just got a lot more interesting.
Restaurant
Bar Gabi

21 Anderson Street, Yarraville

The chefs have their work cut out for him in the kitchen, manning a 700-kilogram Brazilian grill with 32 rotisserie spits.
Bar
Stokehouse

30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
Bar
Garden State Hotel

101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

This always bustling pub, a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time, now boasts a two-level rooftop garden.
Bar
Stokehouse

30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
Bar
The Fifth Province

60 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Home to St Kilda's creamiest pints, live music and a proper Sunday roast lunch.
Bar
Ines Wine Bar

150 Chapel Street, Windsor

This Venetian-inspired cocktail pair is perfectly poised for after work drinks and nibbles, or a nightcap and midnight snacks.
Bar
Paris Cat Jazz Club

6 Goldie Place, Melbourne

Melbourne's longest-running dedicated jazz club, down a CBD laneway, where Bob Dylan has reportedly been spotted watching a show from the back of the room.
Bar
Arbory Afloat

Flinders Walk, Melbourne

Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back, signalling a gorgeous Greek-inspired summer ahead filled with gyros, cocktails, and good vibes.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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From the Cinema to Your Couch: The New Movies to Buy or Rent This Month

Your next couch-and-popcorn session has a new lineup of films to choose from.

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This Just In: Live Nation Is Bringing a New 5000-Capacity Live Music Venue to North Melbourne's Arden Central Precinct

Get ready for more big nights out, with a purpose-built, 5000-capacity live music venue landing just outside the CBD.

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This Just In: Um, Did the AO Just Accidentally Confirm Fergie as Next Year's Headlining Act?

A Melbourne content creator reckons the clues dropped at the AO 2027 launch point to the ‘Glamorous’ singer — and the Australian Open’s reply isn't exactly denying it.

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No Duane Reade Bag Required: Lily Allen Is Dropping 'West End Girl'-Themed Sex Toys (Yes, Including the Polka-Dot Butt Plug) Ahead of Her Australian Tour

The six-piece Love, Lily collection was tested by Allen on her UK tour, and it's out now, days before she plays Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

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Alba Thermal Springs Soaks in Three Days of Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Listen to live tunes from crowd-favourite and emerging Australian jazz artists while hopping between the site's 32 geothermal pools.

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ICYMI: Jonathan Bailey is the New 'Dracula' and Audible is Bringing the Classic Story to Life in Sydney With an Exclusive Experience

Sydney’s Darling House is opening after dark for an immersive 'Dracula' experience featuring hidden clues and audiobook narration from an all-star cast.

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Featured Events

Event
ChromeFest is Bringing 450+ Classic Cars, Rock 'n' Roll and Retro Fun to the Central Coast

Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Various Central Coast locations, Central Coast

ChromeFest is returning to The Entrance for its 18th year, offering classic cars, live music, vintage fashion, jive dancing and retro fun.
Event
Kris+ Birthday Bash

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Online

Your usual coffee runs, dinners and shopping trips can earn you extra miles this October, with ten miles per dollar available at participating Kris+ partners across Sydney and Melbourne.
Event
Good Food & Wine Show 2026

Fri, 29 May - Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Various venues across Australia

Inviting guests to savour exclusive creations and cook alongside acclaimed chefs, this annual extravaganza features over 300 foodie exhibitors.

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Event
Convent Sounds at Abbotsford Convent

Sun, 25 Oct and Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford

Pack a picnic, find a spot on the heritage lawns and let live orchestral music soundtrack a sunny Sunday.

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Event
Yum Cha Sundays

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond

Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
Event
Bottomless Martini Brunch

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda

End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
Event
Hank Marvin Market

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham

This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
Event
Glazed High Tea

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick

A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
Event
Fertility Fit Pop-Up

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026
Federation Square, Melbourne

Chanel Contos and Reece Conca are taking over Fed Square this month with an obstacle course, interactive quizzes and myth-busting chats — all to help you get to know your body and demystify fertility health.
Event
All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra

Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
Event
Vegan Tuesdays

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026
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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Event
Groove Therapy

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy

Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.

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Event
Cassian: Day-to-Night Australia Tour 2026

Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney

This Grammy Award-winning producer is headed home this spring, transforming parks and club grounds into euphoric openair dance parties.

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The Sunday Reset

Multiple single dates
Hyde Melbourne Place, Melbourne

The Melbourne Apothecary is jazzing up the day of rest with a 12-week wellness series.

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Now Open: Melbourne Jewellery House Keshett Has Reimagined Its Little Collins Street Flagship and Block Arcade Store

Founded in 1979, Keshett is now led by second-generation custodians Dana and Zac Aviv.

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CP Picks: Canadian Furniture Brand Cozey Wants You to Actually Use Your Sofas — And Let Your Pets on Them, Too

Cozey’s Edmund Lam explains how the Canadian brand designs for dogs, dinner on the couch and changing your mind.

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Melbourne Fashion Week Returns in 2026 With Over 30 Independent Events Spanning Thrifting Parties, Book Fairs and Fringe Runways

From designer clothing swaps to crafty workshops, this year's edition brings people together in style.

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Now Open: Adore Beauty Has Launched Its Biggest Store Yet at Melbourne Central, Complete With a K-Beauty Shop and a Fragrance Bar

Adore Beauty's largest store yet has opened at Melbourne Central, complete with a dedicated K-Beauty shop-in-shop and gift bags for the first 1,500 customers.

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P.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection

It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.

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MECCA's Born Creative Workshops Bring Poppy Lissiman, Tiffi and Soraya Boularas to Bourke Street in October

The $20 sessions at MECCAVERSITY run over three Thursday nights, and the ticket price is fully redeemable on MECCA products on the night.

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