International Women's Day 2023 at Melbourne Quarter

Overview

If you're looking for a way to get inspired by exceptional women and witness some live talent for International Women's Day this year, check out the happenings at Melbourne Quarter between Monday, March 6 and Friday, March 10.

This year's International Women's Day theme is Embrace Equity, encouraging us to imagine a fair and impartial world and to see how gender equality can benefit communities everywhere.

Melbourne Quarter will be home to a series of free events to commemorate all the inspirational women in our lives. From live music, guest speakers and art installations — there is so much to discover this March.

To start, there will be a free (but ticketed) event – a conversation with Sarah Davidson. The commercial lawyer turned entrepreneur (founder of Matcha Maiden, host of Seize the Yay podcast and bestselling author) will speak of her own experiences and invite additional surprise panellists from the tech and education fields to discuss the theme of IWD and how we can all embrace equity. You can book your spot to the panel here.

You can also check out other interactive and limited-time experiences, like a fashion installation from Tuesday, March 7 displaying female First Nations Creatives' fashion designs, curated by local label and retailer Ngali, or a free masterclass on Thursday, March 9 on the art of perfume making from The Powder Room. Bookings are essential, so make yours here.

Be sure to visit the Gunpowder Walk at any point during the week, because local Melbourne artist Justine McAllister will be painting a mural inspired by this year's theme. You can also enjoy a bite to eat from local retailers and live music from an exciting lineup of Melbournian musicians on Monday, March 6, Wednesday, March 8 and Friday, March 10 between 12pm-2pm.

Check out the full lineup for International Women's Day at Melbourne Quarter at the website.