The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in Melbourne This Summer

Fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events await.
Concrete Playground
January 09, 2023
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    Sorbaes: Sundae

    Sunday, February 26, 2023

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    Catch an artist lineup curated by Soju Gang and a hip hop battle led by Cypher Culture at this daytime dance party.

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    Antipodes Greek Festival 2023

    Saturday, February 25 - Sunday, February 26, 2023

    Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    This long-running celebration of all things Greek returns to Lonsdale Street for another huge weekend.

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    Ballet Under the Stars

    Saturday, February 25, 2023

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    A free night of contemporary and classical dance from The Australian Ballet, backed by a full orchestra.

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    Good Fest 2023 — A Westside Block Party

    Saturday, February 25, 2023

    Mr West Bar & Bottleshop, Footscray

    Mr West is throwing another rollicking block party packed with live tunes, great food and top-notch booze.

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    Mirboo North Italian Festa

    Sunday, February 12, 2023

    Baromi Park, Mirboo North

    South Gippsland's long-running Italian festival is back for a huge day of authentic eats, cooking demos, entertainment and grape-stomping.

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    Sunset Cinema St Kilda 2023

    Wednesday, February 1 - Saturday, March 4, 2023

    St Kilda Botanical Gardens, St Kilda

    Catch Oscar-nominees, classic rom-coms and an upcoming Paul Mescal flick in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens.

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    Flow Music x The Third Day

    Sunday, February 5, 2023

    The Third Day, North Melbourne

    Spend the day dancing to an impressive lineup of Euro DJs — and raise funds to help rebuild ATET while you do it.

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    Daydreams Turns Ten

    Sunday, February 5, 2023, Sunday, February 12, 2023, Sunday, February 19, 2023 and Sunday, February 26, 2023 

    Everyday Coffee, Collingwood

    This day party is back for a bumper tenth birthday edition, featuring five Sunday sessions filled with tunes, snacks and vino.

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    Match in the Mall

    Sunday, January 29, 2023

    Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne

    Catch Ash Barty and other tennis greats going head-to-head in a doubles match — in Bourke Street Mall.

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    We-Akon Dilinja Ceremony 2023

    Thursday, January 26, 2023

    Alfred Square, St Kilda, St Kilda

    Acknowledge the journey and experience of the Boonwurrung people at this inclusive dawn event featuring music, readings and a smoking ceremony.

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    NinchFest 2023

    Friday, February 10 - Saturday, February 11, 2023

    St Andrews Beach Recreation Club, Saint Andrews Beach

    The Grogans, Birdz, William Crighton and a host of other talent will hit the Mornington Peninsula for this much-loved summer music fest.

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    Yabun Festival 2023

    Thursday, January 26, 2023

    Victoria Park, Camperdown

    This annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures returns in full to Victoria Park, with Tia Gostelow and Aodhan.

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    Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour

    Friday, January 13 - Saturday, January 14, 2023

    AAMI Park, Melbourne

    Elton John's 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour will see him play his last-ever shows in Australia.

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    Sunset Safari 2023

    Saturday, January 14, 2023, Saturday, January 21, 2023, Saturday, January 28, 2023 and Saturday, February 4, 2023 

    Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee South

    Hit the zoo at sunset for an after-hours wildlife experience that'll transport you straight to the savannahs of Africa.

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    Midsumma Festival 2023

    Saturday, January 21 - Sunday, February 12, 2023

    Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

    The 34th edition of Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural fest is here to heat up your summer.

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    Casa Aperol x Petanque Social

    Wednesday, February 1 - Sunday, April 2, 2023

    Petanque Social, Southbank

    Aperol’s Rivieran Summer has arrived. Make the most of Melbourne’s warmer weather with an Aperol Spritz at Petanque Social, tickets to a live music festival or a self-skippered boat session on the Yarra.

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    District Live 2023

    Saturday, January 7, 2023, Saturday, January 14, 2023, Saturday, January 21, 2023 and Saturday, January 28, 2023 

    The District Docklands, Docklands

    Hit The District Docklands this January to fill your Saturdays with free gigs, pub trivia, makers markets and more.

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    Sunset Cinema Mt Martha 2022–23

    Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - Friday, January 20, 2023

    The Briars, Mount Martha

    Settle in for an al fresco screening of 'Top Gun: Maverick' or 'The Princess Bride'.

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    Much Ado About Nothing — The Australian Shakespeare Company

    Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Saturday, February 4, 2023

    Southern Cross Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

    The Bard's classic rom-com is the latest production to get the Shakespeare Under the Stars treatment.

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    Lobster & Co at Arts Centre Melbourne

    Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - Sunday, January 15, 2023

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, Melbourne

    This indulgent riverside pop-up is back for a luxe summer appearance, only serving lobster rolls with truffle fries and glasses of champagne.

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    Pentridge Openair Cinema 2022–23

    Thursday, December 15, 2022 - Sunday, March 26, 2023

    Pentridge Coburg, Melbourne

    Pentridge's outdoor cinema is back for another season of new and classic flicks under the stars.

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    Sip & Savour Albury

    Saturday, February 4 - Sunday, February 5, 2023

    QEII Square Albury, Albury

    Head to the border for a weekend of regional eats and drinks — paired with live tunes from Kate Miller-Heidke, Josh Pyke and Lisa Mitchell.

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    MPavilion 2022

    Thursday, December 8, 2022 - Thursday, April 6, 2023

    MPavilion, Melbourne

    This year's vibrant MPavilion architecture commission will feature 250-plus free talks, workshops, performances and installations over four months.

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    Summer Paradiso

    Friday, December 2, 2022 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, Melbourne

    Moon Dog is descending on the Arts Centre forecourt for a summer of bevs, beats and barbecue eats.

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    Pixar Putt Frankston 2022–23

    Friday, December 16, 2022 - Sunday, January 29, 2023

    Frankston Foreshore, Frankston

    A Pixar-themed mini golf course is popping up on the coast this summer.

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    Moonlight Cinema Melbourne 2022–23

    Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, March 26, 2023

    Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, South Yarra

    Moonlight Cinema is back for another huge summer of cinema under the stars.

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    Bar Botanique

    Monday, November 21, 2022 - Sunday, March 26, 2023

    Southbank Theatre Forecourt, Southbank

    A little slice of New Orleans has landed in the Southbank Theatre Forecourt for summer.

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    Le Diner en Blanc Melbourne 2023

    Saturday, February 18, 2023

    Secret Melbourne location, Melbourne

    The world's poshest picnic is back in Melbourne for another round — and it'll only let you in if you're wearing white.

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    Cameo Outdoor Cinema 2022–23

    Friday, October 28, 2022 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023

    Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave

    Big releases, retro flicks, choc tops and popcorn — they're all back under the stars in Belgrave this spring and summer.

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    Synthony No 3

    Friday, February 17, 2023

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    A live orchestra will perform dance floor bangers by Disclosure, Eric Prydz, Flume, Calvin Harris, Wilkinson and more at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

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    Lido on the Roof 2022–23

    Thursday, October 27, 2022 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023

    Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn

    Hawthorn's rooftop cinema returns for a fresh season with an impressive lineup of recent and classic flicks.

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    The MSO's 2023 Sidney Myer Free Concerts

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023 and Saturday, February 18, 2023 

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    One of Melbourne's summertime traditions returns, this time with a celebration of Tchaikovsky and an ode to Melbourne's diversity.

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    Interstellar Groove

    Friday, January 27 - Monday, January 30, 2023

    Coonawarra Farm Resort, Glenaladale

    Set amongst the rolling hills of East Gippsland, this camping arts and music fest serves up a long weekend of electronic tunes, performances and food pop-ups.

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    Classic Rooftop Cinema 2022–23

    Thursday, October 27, 2022 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023

    Classic Cinemas Elsternwick, Elsternwick

    Watch movies and sip drinks under the stars in Elsternwick over another spring and summer.

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    Laneway Festival 2023

    Saturday, February 11, 2023

    The Park, Flemington, Flemington

    HAIM, Joji and Phoebe Bridgers headline Laneway's huge comeback lineup for 2023.

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    So Frenchy So Chic 2023

    Sunday, January 15, 2023

    Werribee Park, Werribee

    This champagne-fuelled French day party returns to the lawns of Werribee Park, complete with a lineup of trés chic tunes.

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    Hello Sunshine

    Saturday, February 11, 2023

    Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby

    This new one-day music festival will serve up sounds from Amy Shark, The Cat Empire and 360 — plus a DJ set from the OG Red Wiggle.

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