The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
Revel in the return of cinema with a movie under the stars, or sip local prosecco at a hidden rooftop bar.
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Melbourne's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty 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 Melbourne's best happenings this week.
Image: Firelight Festival.
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Arts & EntertainmentChiharu Shiota: State of Being
Brisbane isn't the only place to see Chiharu Shiota's impressive artworks, with Melbourne's Anna Schwartz Gallery also showcasing the artist's pieces until late July.
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Arts & EntertainmentAli & Ava
This lyrical social-realist drama from British filmmaker Clio Barnard tells a tender and touching tale about two West Yorkshire residents looking for love and happiness.
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Arts & EntertainmentLost Illusions
Featuring superb performances and an involving narrative, this handsome 19th century-set French drama about big dreams and stark realities feels oh-so-relevant today.
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Food & DrinkPoodle Bottomless Brunch
This Fitzroy favourite is dishing up a one-off edition of its much-loved bottomless brunch, pairing fancy bites with free-flowing drinks.
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Design & StyleNAIDOC Week Market
Shop fashion, art and other wares from First Nations designers and businesses — and unleash your own creative spirit at one of the day's free interactive workshops.
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Arts & EntertainmentNAIDOC Week at Arts Centre Melbourne
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with cultural workshops, a design market and a showcase of First Nations art, plus live tunes from the likes of Alice Skye, Soju Gang and Spinifex Gum.
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Design & StyleIKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022
The Swedish furniture giant is offering discounts of up to 50 percent off until July 10.
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Food & DrinkMya Tiger Yum Cha
This limited-edition weekly yum cha series will spice up your Sunday with dim sum, DJ tunes and teapot cocktails.
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Travel & LeisureW Melbourne's WET Sessions
Enjoy drinks, snacks and beats while you party poolside — even in winter.
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Food & DrinkTokyo Tina's Bingo Academy
Bring the big weekend energy to your Saturday afternoon with this bottomless boozy bingo brunch.
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Food & DrinkThe Fitzroy Mills
A new Fitzroy market showcase a top selection of local food producers each Saturday.
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Arts & EntertainmentEmerge
Wander amongst luminous animal sculptures, hula hoopers and fire-twirlers when this arts fest sets Mount Waverley's community gardens aglow.
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Arts & EntertainmentElvis
Baz Luhrmann's take on the king of rock 'n' roll is a sprawling, exhilarating spectacle, as led by an exceptional Austin Butler in the pompadour and jumpsuits.
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Food & DrinkMr Miyagi in the Big Smoke
Windsor's long-standing modern Japanese diner is descending on QT Melbourne for a six-week dinner pop-up driven by smoke and char.
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Arts & EntertainmentPalace Cinemas' $9 Student Saver Day
The cinema chain is treating students to $9 tickets every Wednesday.
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Arts & EntertainmentSouthside Live
A new free, six-night music fest is lighting up St Kilda's beachfront.
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Arts & Entertainment'Wayne's World' 30th Anniversary Tribute Party
Party on like Aurora's finest rock 'n' roll fans at this huge 30th anniversary party.
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Arts & EntertainmentFirelight Festival 2022
Docklands' after-dark arts festival is back for three fire-filled nights.
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Arts & EntertainmentShreklesque — The Bad Collective
Somebody once told us that this is the burlesque and drag version of 'Shrek' you didn't know you needed.
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Travel & LeisureCluedUpp: Crime Scene Investigator
Take to the streets of Melbourne to solve this interactive murder-mystery.
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Arts & EntertainmentKaleidoscope
Go on, get lost — in this huge human-sized kaleidoscope that’s made of glass, steel, mirrors and moving prisms.
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Arts & EntertainmentMen
'Ex Machina' and 'Annihilation' filmmaker Alex Garland returns with a #MeToo horror film that's both blatant and piercing.
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Food & DrinkBaby's Winter Aperitivo
Richmond's Baby Pizza is bringing the Euro holiday vibes, serving up spritz, beer and cocktail specials from 3–5pm daily throughout winter.
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Arts & EntertainmentLightyear
This Buzz Lightyear origin story doesn't soar to infinity and beyond, but it benefits from lively voice work and a scene-stealing robot cat.
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Arts & EntertainmentNude Tuesday
Spoken only in gibberish, and unafraid to bare all, this New Zealand sex comedy starring Jackie van Beek, Jemaine Clement and Damon Herriman is revelatory several times over.
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Food & DrinkBetter in Bread
This weekly collaborative dining series is a love letter to carbs that sees the Beast CBD team up with a bunch of cult faves.
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Arts & EntertainmentWorld Press Photo Exhibition 2022
The world's best (and most shocking) photojournalism from the past year comes to Sydney.
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Arts & EntertainmentA Hero
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi returns to his best with this Cannes Grand Prix-winner, which follows an imprisoned man, a lucky find and a good deed that doesn't go unpunished.
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Arts & EntertainmentJurassic World Dominion
The sixth film in the dinosaur franchise reteams OG stars Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum — but even that can't save its extinction-level struggles.
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Food & DrinkNOMAD Truffle Brunch
If you're looking for a new lazy Sunday brunch option, time your next visit to NOMAD — where the team is celebrating all things truffle.
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Arts & EntertainmentFlight — Darkfield
Strap yourself into a section of a real airplane, and prepare for an eventful and immersive experience.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Picture of Dorian Gray
Sydney Theatre Company's smash-hit production of the Oscar Wilde novel is a groundbreaking one — the one-person show features a sole actor playing all 26 characters. And, it's coming to Melbourne.
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Arts & EntertainmentSix the Musical
This West End hit explores the stories of Henry VIII's six wives — by getting them to sing at a pop concert.
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Design & StyleNeighbourhood Earth
An immersive, multi-sensory adventure awaits at Melbourne's premiere of this intergalactic exhibition.
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Food & Drink$12 Ramen
Now you can get your slurp on with budget-friendly bowls of ramen every Wednesday and Thursday evening at Brunswick's Project281.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Picasso Century
Scope out more than 70 works by the Spanish artist, as well as 100-plus others from over 50 of his contemporaries.
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Arts & EntertainmentQUEER: Stories from the NGV Collection
See hundreds of years of iconic artworks from the NGV collection examined through a queer lens.
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Arts & EntertainmentBruce Munro: From Sunrise Road
Munro’s first Australian exhibition is an experimental, immersive light installation exploring the human experience.
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Arts & EntertainmentLight: Works from Tate's Collection
This Melbourne-exclusive showcase from the UK's Tate galleries features more than 70 works, including pieces by Claude Monet and Yayoi Kusama.
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Arts & EntertainmentWHO ARE YOU: Australian Portraiture
The NGV’s new exhibit explores Australian identity through unconventional portraiture.
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Food & DrinkLobster & Co 2022
This indulgent riverside pop-up is back for a luxe winter appearance, only serving lobster rolls with truffle fries and glasses of champagne.
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Arts & EntertainmentLightscape
This after-dark light show is taking over the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne this winter, featuring a 1.8-kilometre trail of light and colour.
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Travel & LeisureWellness Sundays at The Lume
Enjoy a guided yoga flow class while immersed in large-scale digital art, curated sounds and a bespoke scent.
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Food & DrinkThe Enchanted High Tea
The Westin is making fairytales come true with this themed high tea inspired by the 'Cinderella' musical.
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Food & DrinkApres-Ski on the Rooftop
Fargo & Co's rooftop has scored a bunch of mini ski chalets, which you can book for a cosy session of Grey Goose drinks and pink chocolate fondue.
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Food & DrinkHalf-Price Paella
Mr Joe's new Thursday night deal will level up your midweek dinner game, with half-price paella and bottomless cocktails to match.
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Food & DrinkFonda x Wonderbao
The humble bao is given a Mexican twist for Fonda's new limited-edition collaboration menu.
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Arts & EntertainmentRodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Glass slippers and pumpkin carriages are coming to Melbourne, with the Broadway production dancing into the Regent Theatre from May.
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Arts & EntertainmentIt Takes Time: Ten Films by Frederick Wiseman at ACMI
This ACMI retrospective showcases an award-winning documentarian and his commitment to examining American institutions.
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Food & DrinkEndless Frites
Elevate your Tuesday night dinner with an unlimited side serve of hot, crispy fries.
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Food & DrinkBridge Road Brewers' Cardboard Pop-Up Bar
Everything inside the zero-impact venue has been constructed from materials that are either recycled or can be reused or composted.
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Food & DrinkBottomless Vegan Tacos
Don Taco is serving up all-you-can-eat vegan tacos every Tuesday for just $20 per person.
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Arts & EntertainmentOpen Horizons: Ancient Greek Journeys and Connections
A slice of Ancient Greece is coming to Australia, with 44 works and artefacts dating back to the early bronze age on display at Melbourne Museum.
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Arts & EntertainmentElvis: Direct From Graceland
The Bendigo Art Gallery is hosting a four-month-long exhibition dedicated to Elvis Presley, featuring around 300 items and curated in collaboration with the Graceland archives.
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Arts & EntertainmentHamilton
Melbourne, don't miss your shot to see the blockbuster Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Arts & EntertainmentVan Gogh at The Lume
From 'The Starry Night' to 'Sunflowers', experience the famed artist's masterpieces like never before at this immersive digital gallery.
