The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can join Nobu Matsuhisa’s epic sushi masterclass, treat your mum to a high tea at Queen Vic Market, and catch comedy shows, art installations and live gigs at Frankston's South Side Festival.
On the hunt for the best things to do in Melbourne this week, now that bright and shiny weekend is behind you? Luckily, Melbourne's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has heaps of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week.
Sure, use Monday for Netflix binges. Then get out there and sink your teeth into the city. We've got you covered with the best things to do in Melbourne this week, no matter the weather, your budget or how many mates you're hanging out with (or if you're riding solo). So, read on and start planning your next few days right now.
Top image: South Side Festival by Theresa Harrison.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Month
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Thursday, May 9 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.
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Bottomless Dumplings at Dimmy Su
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick
Close out the work day with all-you-can-eat dumplings for less than $30.
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La Chimera
Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
Starring Josh O'Connor, this 80s-set film about stolen Italian artefacts from director Alice Rohrwacher is a magical-realist gem.
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Winter Warmer Events at Navi
Wednesday, May 1 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Navi, Yarraville
The intimate fine diner will collaborate with boutique drinks producers for speciality cocktails and bites this winter.
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Pint of Origin
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Discover hundreds of different craft beers by 225 breweries from across the world at this ten-day tap takeover across the city.
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Mama Paws: A Mother's Day Soiree for Dog Mums
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Big Paws Little Paws, Ravenhall
Paw parents and their fur babies can join in on a morning of glamour and grooming, photoshoots, crafts and giveaways.
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Maker's Mark Gold Rush x Wheen Bee Foundation
Monday, April 1 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
Maker's Mark is cementing its status as a certified B Corp distillery by giving Melburnians something worth raising a glass to.
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Dimmy and Dumpling Festival
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick
Food trucks will be slinging all the jam-packed Asian bites you can handle.
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Boy Kills World
Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.
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Luxe Thursday Treats at Fargo and Co
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Fargo and Co, Richmond
Enjoy weekly high society tipples at everyday prices at this Richmond institution.
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German Film Festival
Friday, May 10 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
In 2024, Melbourne's annual celebration of German films is serving up brand-new gems and a Werner Herzog retrospective.
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Raclette Supper at Handpicked Wines
Wednesday, April 10 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Handpicked Wines Cellar Door, Melbourne
Cosy up with some melted cheese and bold wines this winter.
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Robot Dreams
Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.
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Pasta Bambino
Monday, April 22 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Pasta Bambino, Brunswick East
Bouvier Bar has launched a new pasta pop-up serving comforting classics just in time for winter.
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The Fall Guy
Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.
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Melbourne Writers Festival
Monday, May 6 - Sunday, May 12, 2024
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Calling all book obsessives: 2024's literary fest includes Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Michael Cunningham, Ann Patchett and Ziggy Ramo.
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Harry Potter — A Forbidden Forest Experience
Saturday, April 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Briars Community Forest, Mount Martha
This magical experience will get you spotting fantastic beasts at The Briars Community Forest on the Mornington Peninsula.
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QVM Hawker 88 Night Market
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 and Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Each week of this year's night market celebrates a different Asian region — with food stalls, live entertainment and eating competitions.
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All-You-Can-Eat Charcoal Chicken
Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, December 29, 2024
Henrietta Windsor, Windsor
Featuring hot chicks, crispy chips, creamy toum, fattoush salad, Henrietta’s signature hummus, and pickles.
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Fantastic Film Festival Australia
Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, May 9, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
As well as a nude screening of 'The Naked Gun', this year's festival includes a Ryan Corr-starring monster movie and a 15th-anniversary session of 'Enter the Void'.
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Kubrick: A Complete Retrospective
Thursday, April 25, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and Thursday, May 9, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
This cinematic celebration of a movie master is screening all 13 of the filmmaker's features, starting with 'Fear and Desire' and ending with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
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Lunch & Linger at NOMAD
Saturday, April 6, 2024, Sunday, April 7, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, April 14, 2024
Nomad Melbourne, Melbourne
Share a mezze platter full of NOMAD favourites, plus unlimited beer, wine and spritzes for 90 minutes.
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The NBA Exhibition
Wednesday, April 3 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
The District Docklands, Docklands
This huge interactive NBA exhibition bounces through basketball history, celebrating hoop dreams across 20 themed sections.
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Baby's Autumn Aperitivo
Friday, March 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Baby Pizza, Richmond
This Richmond spot is serving up spritz, wine and snack specials from 4–6pm daily throughout autumn.
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Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius
Saturday, March 16 - Sunday, June 16, 2024
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf
Hello 'Mona Lisa': Melbourne digital art gallery The Lume's big multi-sensory 2024 exhibition is dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci.
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Challengers
Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne
For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.
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Free Yum Cha at David's
Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, March 23, 2024, Saturday, March 30, 2024 and Saturday, April 6, 2024
David's, Prahran
Free unlimited yum cha is up for grabs every Saturday arvo in Prahran for anyone named David.
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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil
Sunday, March 24 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Flemington Racecourse, Flemington
This spectacular Mexican-inspired production is also Cirque du Soleil's first touring performance to feature rain in its acrobatic and artistic scenes.
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All You Can Spritzza
Saturday, February 24, 2024, Sunday, February 25, 2024, Saturday, March 2, 2024 and Sunday, March 3, 2024
400 Gradi, East Brunswick
400 Gradi in Brunswick and Mornington Peninsula is serving up unlimited spritzes and pizza every weekend throughout summer and beyond.
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South Side Festival
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Various Frankston venues
Over 45 events and shows will descend on Frankston for the third iteration of this ten-day arts festival.
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Not Natural — Science Gallery Melbourne
Saturday, February 17 - Saturday, June 29, 2024
Science Gallery Melbourne, Parkville
Explore the boundary between natural and artificial at this free exhibit in University of Melbourne's Science Gallery.
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Non-Stop Noods at New Quarter
Saturday, January 20 - Sunday, December 29, 2024
New Quarter, Richmond
Sip and slurp your way through bottomless margaritas and never-ending bowls of Vietnamese noodles.
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(This is) Air
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
NGV International, Melbourne
Meet Australia's new big thing: a 14-metre-tall inflatable sphere that breathes air is the National Gallery of Victoria's 2023 Architecture Commission.
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