The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This June
From RISING's jam-packed lineup and St Kilda Film Festival to QVM's Winter Night Market and Yarra Valley lunches, here's what's on the agenda in and around Melbourne in June.
Want to know what's on in Melbourne in June? Well, a lot happens in this big, bustling city of ours. Think movie marathons, exhibitions, and everything from booze-fuelled shindigs to outdoor adventures in between. And, of course, there's always more around the corner, with next month no different. That means that there's plenty to look forward to, and plenty of activities to fill your diary to the brim.
To help you plot things out, make plans with the gang and make the most of every moment, we've rounded up the best things to do in Melbourne in June. Don't say you don't have anything to do this month.
Top image: Mandy Wu.
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'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
The force is strong with Australia's first-ever 'Star Wars' cafe, which is serving up blue milk at Melbourne Museum.
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'The Phoenician Scheme' Bar Takeover at Cinema Nova
Thu, 29 May - Thu, 31 Jul 2025
Cinema Nova, Carlton
As it has for past Wes Anderson movies, this Carlton cinema's bar has scored a temporary makeover.
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Malibu Barbie Cafe
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
The Social Quarter, Malvern East
Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.
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The Annual Sausage Festival at the Builders Arms Hotel
Thu, 12 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Builders Arms Hotel, Fitzroy
This banger of a festival pays tribute to the humble snag with six inventive dishes and a sausage-themed trivia night.
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Breathe Into Creativity with Conor Rua
Sat, 14 Jun 2025
The Conservatory, East Melbourne
Whether your creativity has taken a dip or life has got you digitally drained, this 60-minute breathwork event is designed to reinvigorate your imagination.
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Maha's $15 Bowls of Goodness
Tue, 10 Jun - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Maha Restaurant, Melbourne
Returning for a second year, this fancy winter special is making your midday feed cheaper and more convenient.
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Doot Doot Doot x Yugen Dining at Jackalope Hotel
Sat, 14 Jun, 2025
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North
For one night only, two culinary forces are teaming up for a five-course tasting experience — underneath 10,000 suspended lights.
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Flaggerdoot x Starward Whiskey Masterclass at Jackalope Hotel
Fri, 13 Jun, 2025
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North
Spend a Friday night beside a roaring bonfire tasting your way through Starward Whisky's offerings.
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Laksa and Lok-Lok Wednesdays at Etta
Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 27 Aug 2025
Etta, Brunswick East
Cruise through the middle of the week, as this Wednesday-only special features elevated Malaysian flavours that help keep the cold away.
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Mini Cocktail Aperitivo Hour at Morris House
Thu, 5 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun 2025
Morris House, Melbourne
A fun-sized way to unwind after a long day at work.
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Focus on Miranda July
Thu, 5 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
As part of RISING 2025, ACMI is celebrating one of cinema's most-distinctive talents, including sessions of 'The Future' and 'Kajillionaire'.
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival
Fri, 6 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun 2025
Various locations across Woodend
Head to the hills for four days of music, film, lively discussions and more, featuring a host of world-class talent.
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World of the Book
Sat, 31 May 2025 - Sun, 17 May 2026
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this exhibition reveals the State Library Victoria's rarest and most-intriguing printed matter.
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Cooking with Cooper x Herradura Tequila at Chin Chin Melbourne
Sun, 22 Jun, 2025
Chin Chin, Melbourne
Sip, garnish and dine at this tequila-fuelled cooking class, which comes with a post-lesson feast.
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Jalapeno Wine at Marmont
Mon, 26 May - Sun, 29 Jun 2025
Marmont, Southbank
It's literally the hottest #DrinkTok trend of the moment — and it's going straight from your FYP into your glass.
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Free Hot Cinnamon Doughnuts at Donut King
Fri, 6 Jun, 2025
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne
Hot cinnamon doughnuts taste even better when they're free, so swing by your nearest Donut King to celebrate National Donut Day.
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Winter Chef Series at Julie
Thu, 5 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun 2025
Julie Restaurant, Abbotsford
For June, Diana Desensi is taking over with a five-course feast that ranges from cacio tortelli with radicchio and milk sauce to lamb abbacchio.
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Bottomless Small Plates at Northside Wines
Mon, 26 May - Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Northside Wines, Northcote
Feast on as many mini share plates as you can in 90 minutes — and consider adding bottomless wines.
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Monthly Wine Club at Le Méridien Melbourne
Sat, 28 Jun, 2025
Le Méridien Melbourne, Melbourne
June's host is family-run winery Scorpo, which has been producing small-batch drops on the Mornington Peninsula since 2002.
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Track Work: Music From the Underground
Sun, 15 Jun, 2025
Anzac Station, Melbourne
RISING 2025 is closing with a huge free subterranean gig by BARKAA, Briggs and more in the yet-to-open Anzac Station.
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Cozy Cinema Club
Wed, 11 Jun - Sat, 2 Aug 2025
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Complete with bean bags and blankets, this Abbotsford Convent pop-up is your new spot to see a classic movie this winter.
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Bringing Melbourne to the Mountain
Thu, 5 Jun - Sat, 16 Aug 2025
Villager, Mount Buller
Join hospitality group Tommy Collins as it takes some of Melbourne's top restaurants to the slopes for intimate dinners and bustling street parties.
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The Vegan Market
Sun, 1 Jun, 2025
Seaworks, Williamstown
Dine on plant-based cuisine, then explore cooking demonstrations and get immersed in a like-minded community.
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$35 Steak and Margarita Night at Duke Lane
Fri, 23 May, 2025
Duke Lane, Windsor
Start the weekend on the right foot without blowing your budget — because steak nights aren't just for the middle of the week.
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Four Pillars Martini Collective
Mon, 19 May - Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Organise a mini martini crawl: this cocktail and snack pairing is taking over an array of venues across Melbourne.
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Wednesday Steak Night at Three Blue Ducks
Wed, 21 May, 2025
Three Blue Ducks Melbourne, Tullamarine
Kiss goodbye to hump day with your choice of three Black Angus cuts, plus house-made mustard and chips.
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Beetlejuice the Musical
Sat, 17 May - Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Start chanting three times: this musical about the ghost with the most is spooking up its Australian-premiere season in Melbourne.
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Unscripted & Unfiltered with Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally
Sat, 14 Jun, 2025
Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are hitting Vivid to chat onstage together in their first-ever shared in-conversation session.
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QVM Winter Night Market
Wed, 4 Jun, 2025
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Munch on chocolate-drizzled treats, sip mulled wine and get caught up in live entertainment at this bustling after-dark market.
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A Foodie Affair: Flavours of Japan at South Melbourne Market
Wed, 4 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun 2025
South Melbourne Market, South Melbourne
Take yourself on a self-guided degustation through the stallholders, sampling ten dishes and one drink along the way.
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Wednesday Steak Frites at Dolly
Wed, 21 May, 2025
Dolly, Melbourne
Celebrate the end of hump day with chef Hervé Borghini's signature take on a French classic at a fraction of the usual price.
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Shortest Lunch in the Yarra Valley
Sat, 21 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Yarra Valley
Thirteen family-run wineries are joining forces to celebrate the Winter Solstice with tastings, eats and live music.
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Espresso Martini: Absolut-ly Iconic
Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Enjoy a classic espresso martini, and some new twists, at venues across Melbourne for all of June.
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Street Feast (Sweet Edition)
Sat, 7 Jun, 2025
Dandenong Market, Dandenong
Dandenong Market is transforming into a dessert-lovers dreamland for one magnificent day.
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Northcote Social Club: 20 Gigs for 20 Years
Mon, 30 Jun - Fri, 29 Aug 2025
Northcote Social Club, Northcote
This winter, Northcote Social Club is celebrating two decades of bands, beers and big nights with a two-month celebration.
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Market Brunch at Younghusband
Multiple single dates
Younghusband Precinct, Kensington
On the first Sunday of every month, 15 stallholders will converge on Younghusband to share their creations, stories and craft.
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Poof Doof Brunch at The Espy
Sun, 27 Apr, 2025
The Espy, St Kilda
This Sunday session is bigger, brighter and more glorious than ever — with a star-packed program, bottomless drinks and a grazing menu.
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Fish Night at Moonhouse
Wed, 7 May, 2025
Moonhouse, Balaclava
For $30, you'll be feasting on a market-fresh catch, plus sides and a heart-warming broth.
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Seven Day Series at Pinchy's
Mon, 7 Apr - Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Pinchy's, Melbourne
Tuck into affordable seafood specials every night of the week — from half-price lobster rolls to all-you-can-eat mussels.
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$2 Oyster Hour at Stokehouse Pasta and Bar
Mon, 5 May - Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Stokehouse Pasta & Bar, St Kilda
Head to St Kilda for three hours of $2 oysters each day, while overlooking stunning sunset views.
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Salaryman Special at Suupaa
Multiple single dates
Suupaa, Cremorne
Warm up this autumn with a steaming bowl of wagyu ramen alongside an ice-cold Orion beer.
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Deep End Pizza x Dingo Ate My Taco: Birria Pizza
Mon, 5 May - Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Deep End Pizza, Fitzroy
This limited-run dish is back for Cinco de Mayo, fusing food cultures until the end of June.
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Gemini Season
Wed, 21 May - Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Gemini Wine Bar, Coburg
Get caught up in dinners, tastings and mystical events at this Coburg neighbourhood bar, which is celebrating the astrological across an entire month.
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East Gippsland Winter Festival
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 20 Jul 2025
Various venues around East Gippsland
This entire month of events includes live ice-sculpting and fire displays, an op shop ball surrounded by mud brick, and more.
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Supernormal Winter Ramen
With the kitchen taking two days to prepare the broth, slurping down a bowl of this limited-time ramen is a wintertime must.
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$50 Date Nights at Marameo
Wed, 5 Mar, 2025
Marameo, Melbourne
This midweek special is perfect for you and your other half — or round up some mates for a table of four or six.
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Lightscape Melbourne
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Another winter, another lit-up garden display, with this after-dark festival getting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne a-glowing.
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French Impressionism
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.
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'The Lord of the Rings' Marathon (Extended Editions)
Sat, 28 Jun, 2025
Astor Theatre, St Kilda
Stock up on lembas bread to make it through all three films, back to back and in their extended forms, on the big screen.
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Spanish Film Festival
Fri, 13 Jun - Wed, 2 Jul 2025
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies is back for 2025 with a 30-film lineup.
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RISING Melbourne
Wed, 4 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
A free installation by a TeamLab alum, exclusive Suki Waterhouse gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', the return of SHOUSE's 'Communitas': they're all on the lineup in Melbourne.
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St Kilda Film Festival
Thu, 5 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Various locations in St Kilda, St Kilda
Great movies come in small packages at this standout short film festival, with 150-plus titles screening across 11 days in 2025.
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Saturday Brunch at Cuff
Sat, 19 Apr, 2025
Cuff, Melbourne
One of the CBD's favourite working-week cafes is now dishing up brunch on Saturdays, with optional bottomless spritzes for $35.
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Bangin' Brunch at BANG
Sat, 12 Apr, 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy
Eat your way through three courses of Thai delights while sipping on Chandon Garden Spritz.
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Langlands' Bottomless Brunch
Sat, 1 Mar, 2025
Langlands Restaurant and Bar, Melbourne
Relish a different kind of bottomless brunch, with this high-end feast served 25 floors above the CBD with panoramic views.
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Lego 'Star Wars': The Exhibition
Sun, 4 May 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Australia's world-first Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition is soaring into Melbourne in 2025 — from May the fourth, of course.
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Younghusband Market
Multiple single dates
Younghusband Precinct, Kensington
Once a month until July, you can drop by this newly developed precinct in Kensington to shop all sorts of local artisan wares.
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Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image
Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo
This Frida Kahlo exhibition features items and artworks never seen before in Australia — and you can only catch it at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
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Cats & Dogs
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 - Sun, 20 Jul 2025
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
Featuring 250-plus works, NGV Australia's adorable exhibition agrees that there's no such thing as too many pet pictures.