• Event

    The MSO's Sidney Myer Free Concerts

    Sat, 15 Feb and 

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    One of Melbourne's summertime traditions is back — and if you can't make it along in-person, they're also being broadcast live.

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    Wine & Cheese Fest 2025

    Sat, 1 Mar, 2025

    The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

    The best days out are ones packed with dreamy local cheese, vino and grape stomping.

  • Event

    Herb & Chilli Festival

    Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar 2025

    125 Quayle Road, Wandin, Wandin

    Spice up your life at this Yarra Valley food fest, featuring live music, chilli-eating contests, cooking demos and hot sauce aplenty.

  • Bar

    Omnia Bistro & Bar

    625 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    The menu is stacked with contemporary takes on European classics — but you could simply drop by for the dry-aged roasted duck and a bottle of wine and be very happy.

  • News

    Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

    Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.

  • Event

    Ice Cream Festival

    Wed, 12 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025

    Various locations around Victoria, Melbourne

    12 days. 144 flavours. Three venues. Many a brain freeze.

  • News

    Six Alternative Things to Do on Christmas Day in Melbourne

    Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see a movie, grab a free beer, have a bowl of noodles or picnic in a park.

  • News

    2024's Geminids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Australia's Night Skies in December — Here's When to Look Up

    This impressive starry event is at its peak for 2024 overnight between December 13 and 14.

  • News

    The Eight Best Places to Go Glamping in Victoria

    All these luxury Victorian glamping experiences are under two hours away from the Melbourne CBD — so you can easily have your weekend wilderness adventure and goose-feather down quilt, too.

  • News

    CBD Countdown: Ring in the New Year at These Central Melbourne Bars

    Celebrate 2025 with a rooftop rave, bottomless drinks package and nibbles, live music or even a singles party.

  • News

    Festive Feasts: Where to Have Christmas Lunch Around Melbourne

    Switch up your Christmas celebrations this year.

  • News

    Five Unexpected (and Undoubtedly Australian) Swimming Spots to Discover Around the Country

    The authors of 'Places We Swim' pick five all-time swimming spots that every Australian water lover should visit.

  • News

    The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria

    Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Victoria.

  • Event

    Moon Dog's Fizzer BYO Cup Day

    Sun, 1 Dec, 2024

    Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

    BYO drinking vessel, get it filled with free Moon Dog Fizzer — and celebrate the first day of summer in style.

  • News

    Shipping Container Installations Séance and Flight Are Bringing Their Thrills to the Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt

    These two eerie Darkfield favourites are returning to Melbourne for three months from mid-December 2024.

  • Event

    QVM's Summer Night Market

    Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

    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.

  • News

    Look Up, Again: The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies Tonight

    For the third month in a row, the moon is putting on a show — and you'll want to head outside to see it.

  • Event

    Poodle Patio Party

    Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

    Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy

    A Sunday courtyard party complete with tacos, great wine and a stacked lineup of DJs.

  • News

    The 2025 Golden Plains Lineup Is Here with PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and More

    Wet Kiss, Durand Jones & The Indications, Magdalena Bay, Osees and Thelma Plum will also hit the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre stage in March 2024.

  • News

    The Best Summer Day Trips from Melbourne

    Secluded beaches, rolling vineyards and air-conditioned art galleries are all just a road trip away from Melbourne during the warmer months.

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