After Dark
Being a culture vulture is part and parcel of living in Melbourne. But when winter arrives, it can be mighty tempting to crawl into our blanket forts and not re-emerge until spring rolls around. Well, not on our watch.
Our city is brimming with experiences to be had every single day, and we want you to make the most of the cooler months. Because if there is one thing that winter wins at, it’s nighttime. The sun sets earlier, which we see as bonus hours for all the after-dark activities to be had.
We’ve partnered with Samsung to bring you the best things to do around the city when darkness falls. With the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ and their Super Low Light camera, you can capture the city in all its evening glory. This winter, turn off the TV, throw on some woolly clothes, head outside and get snap-happy. See a gig, learn a new skill, eat the best comfort food and visit a gallery. Let’s make it epic.
Food and Drink
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NewsFive Bar Menus to Try in Melbourne's CBD This Winter
Tuck into incredible bites without spending the time or money on a full sit-down meal.
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NewsFive Delicious Dishes in Melbourne to Warm Your Belly This Winter
It's time to ditch the couch and dive into one of these culinary gems.
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GuideThe Best Places to Drink Natural Wine in Melbourne
Where to find the funkiest skin-contacts, pét-nats and minimal-intervention wines.
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GuideMelbourne's Best All-Day Diners That Are Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
These diners do it all, from your morning coffee right through to dinner and after-work wine.
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NewsA 1920s-Style Late-Night Diner Has Opened in That Bar at Flinders Street Station
You've probably walked past Clocks thousands of times — but now it's actually worth going in.
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NewsMac Forbes' Yarra Valley Wine Bar and Cellar Door Is Now Serving Up Weekend Dinners
Graceburn Bistro showcases unpretentious fare and Forbes' award-winning wines.
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NewsAlchemy Is Victoria's New Gin Distillery, Cocktail Bar and Place to Stay the Night
The Healesville distillery makes its own chamomile gin, quinoa vodka and moonshine.
Events and Entertainment
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EventPort Fairy Winter Weekends 2019
Port Fairy is turning it on with live jazz, dachshund races and winter solstice swims.
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NewsFive Places Bringing You Free Live Music Around Fitzroy and Collingwood This Winter
Switch off Netflix and head out — these shows are live (and free).
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NewsFive Late-Night Activities to Head to After Dinner in Melbourne
Get off the couch for a little after-dinner fun.
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EventMadame Brussels Lane European Night Market 2018
Embrace winter with European comfort food and mugs of warm mulled wine.
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EventPort Fairy Winter Weekends 2018
Port Fairy is turning it on with live jazz, dachshund races and winter solstice swims.
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EventFreedom Time Winter 2018
A piping hot serve of dance tunes and visual delights will warm up Coburg Velodrome this winter.
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EventWonderland Late Nights
ACMI is staying open late for a series of 'Alice in Wonderland'-themed Friday night parties.
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EventQueen Victoria Winter Night Market 2018
Melbourne's cosy outdoor situation of fondue, hot cider and open fires.
Arts and Culture
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NewsThree After-Dark Workshops in Fitzroy to Help You Upskill This Winter
Get out of the house and pick up a new hobby. It's a win-win.
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NewsFive Permanent Artworks in Melbourne You Should Have Seen By Now
Tick these off your arty bucket list.
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NewsHow to See the Most Popular Vivid Installations Without Fighting the Masses
See Sydney's big lights sans the big crowds.
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NewsThe Docklands Firelight Festival Is Set To Heat Up Your Winter With Its 2018 Program
The precinct will burn bright with a month-long program of pyrotechnics, fire displays, live music and food experiences.
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NewsFive Hidden Gems to Seek Out at Sydney's Vivid 2018
Venture deeper into the light program to uncover some glowing treasures.
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NewsA New York-Themed Cultural Festival Is Taking Over Melbourne This Winter
Featuring Ilana Glazer, Regina Spektor, natural wine bar The Four Horsemen, top eats from Momofuku Ko and the Big Apple on the big screen.
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NewsBroad City's Ilana Glazer Is Coming to Australia for the First Time
She'll perform a one-off stand-up show at Melbourne's Hamer Hall.
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Event2001: A Space Odyssey 50th Anniversary Season
Fifty years after it was first released, the beloved sci-fi classic returns to cinemas in its original 70mm form.