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Record Store Day Is Back — Spin Into Your Local Vinyl Shop to Catch Live Gigs, Special Events and Limited-Edition Releases

From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.

Event

Mahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar

Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.

News

Ability Fest Is Taking Over The Timber Yard This Weekend — We Chat with Dylan Alcott About Shaping a Truly Accessible Dance Floor

Set to deliver its first fully electronic lineup, Ability Fest sees Dylan Alcott push accessibility further to build a better, more inclusive live music scene.

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Following Success at Tokyo's World Wagyu Auction, Wagyu Ya Group Restaurants Will Soon Serve the World's Most Coveted Beef

From mid-April, Melbourne diners are getting a rare shot at Matsusaka wagyu, one of the world’s most tightly held and luxurious cuts of beef.

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Gastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March

Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.

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Sorrento Writers Festival Returns with Over 200 Names, Presenting Bold Conversations That Tackle The Big Issues of Our Time

Bringing more than 200 thought-provoking writers and thinkers to the coast, this seaside gathering unpacks timely issues and delivers fresh perspectives.

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Following Success at Tokyo's World Wagyu Auction, Wagyu Ya Group Restaurants Will Soon Serve the World's Most Coveted Beef

From mid-April, Melbourne diners are getting a rare shot at Matsusaka wagyu, one of the world’s most tightly held and luxurious cuts of beef.

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Don West Is Playing a Secret Melbourne Set — Here's How to Win a Double Pass

LB's Record Bar in Meyers Place will transform into The Honda CR-V Listening Lounge next week, with an exclusive headline act. Here's how to win tickets.

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Coming Soon: Bar Ferdinand is Set to Shake Up the Cocktail Bar Scene, With a Highly Considered Drinks Menu Structured as a Walk Through a Fictional Garden

Boasting just 21 seats, its set to bring a distinctive mood to Melbourne, inspired by the romance of a botanic garden.

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Guide
The Best Cafes in Melbourne in 2026

How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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News
The Specials Board: These Are Melbourne's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for April

New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

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This Just In: Jamie Valmorbida's Next Venture, Delmonte, is Set to Open in a Historic Carlton Corner Site this Winter, and it's got Italian Wine at its Heart

Delmonte, meaning 'from the mountains', pays homage to Valmorbida's grandfather, Carlo, who was born in Italy's mountainous Veneto region

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Common Cuts | Dining and Bar

380 Russell Street, Melbourne

There is a hefty selection of steak frites varieties available, ranging from $28.50, to $395.
Bar
Bar Lourinha

37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
Restaurant
La Spaghettata Restaurant

238 Lygon Street, Carlton

Twirl your pasta at one of the first family-run trattorias in Carlton.
Restaurant
Hawker Hall

98 Chapel Street, Windsor

A roomy interior lit by neon signage, a menu packed with hawker-style delights and a standout offering of beers on tap.
Restaurant
Yakimono

80 Collins Street, Melbourne

This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
Bar
Hotel Nacional

23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
Bar
Bar Lourinha

37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
Bar
Hotel Nacional

23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
Bar
The Fitzroy Pinnacle

251-255 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North's oddly-shaped corner pub gets a new lease on life under new management.
Bar
Arcane Fairies

185 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Theatrics take centre stage at this whimsical Lonsdale Street cocktail bar.
Bar
Florentino

80 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
Bar
Garden State Hotel

101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

This always bustling pub is a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time.

Arts & Entertainment

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

News
Record Store Day Is Back — Spin Into Your Local Vinyl Shop to Catch Live Gigs, Special Events and Limited-Edition Releases

From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.

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News
Ability Fest Is Taking Over The Timber Yard This Weekend — We Chat with Dylan Alcott About Shaping a Truly Accessible Dance Floor

Set to deliver its first fully electronic lineup, Ability Fest sees Dylan Alcott push accessibility further to build a better, more inclusive live music scene.

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Sorrento Writers Festival Returns with Over 200 Names, Presenting Bold Conversations That Tackle The Big Issues of Our Time

Bringing more than 200 thought-provoking writers and thinkers to the coast, this seaside gathering unpacks timely issues and delivers fresh perspectives.

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News
This Just In: Kylie Minogue Is Headlining the 2026 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game Show

Tune in to the big game this September to see the legendary Australian musician make an overdue AFL Grand Final debut.

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News
Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in April You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home

Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.

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News
CP Picks: Breaking Down the Must-Do Moments From the Dark Mofo 2026 Lineup

From groundbreaking global artists to renowned after-dark events, winter solstice festival Dark Mofo returns this June in a celebration of rebirth and renewal.

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Featured Events

Event
Sea of Light at Abbotsford Convent

Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford

This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.

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Event
The Phantom of the Opera — Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Fleet Steps, Sydney

Andrew Lloyd Webber's famed opera is celebrating its 40th year with a season on Sydney Harbour's floating stage.

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Event
Data Dreams: Art and AI at MCA Australia

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MCA, Sydney

Now on at MCA Australia, Data Dreams unites ten international artists in a major Sydney-only exhibition, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.

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Event
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2026

Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Various cinemas across Australia

Angelina Jolie's latest performance, a dystopian AI-ruled Paris and a noir story set in 1930's Algeria lead the AFFFF 2026 program.

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Mahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar

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Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham

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All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

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Vegan Tuesdays

Tue, 14 Apr, 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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Groove Therapy

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy

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

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Juliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne

Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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The Fitzroy Mills Market

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026
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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After a decade of building KIC into a broader wellness ecosystem, Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw are opening their first physical studio in Cremorne.

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Coming Soon: Soak Bathhouse Is Adding a Second Melbourne Oasis, Moving Into a Luxe Inner-South Apartment Development

The inner-city's bathhouse boom continues, with this urban oasis pioneer revealing a second soon-to-launch location.

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Travel Further For Free: These Destinations Are Some of the Best to Explore by Riding the V/Line This April

Now that public transport is free in Victoria throughout April, there's never been a better time to slow-travel your way across the state.

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