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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

Find not one, but two cheese-centric festivals, or head along to Queen Victoria Market's celebration of doughnuts.
By Concrete Playground
May 31, 2023
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By Concrete Playground
May 31, 2023
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  • Food & Drink

    15 Years of Maha at Maha

    Shane Delia's flagship restaurant, Maha, is turning 15. And they're reviving some classic dishes to celebrate.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Saint Omer

    Inspired not only by a true story, but by filmmaker Alice Diop's obsession with it, this Oscar-shortlisted French legal drama is simply stunning.

  • Food & Drink

    Disco Island at Harlow

    Harlow is channeling Mediterranean vibes this winter with Disco Island, a disco-themed drag show and Greek-inspired brunch party.

  • Food & Drink

    La Boqueria at Sorolla

    La Boqueria is taking over Sorolla at AC Hotel, boasting tapas, tunes and a bottomless G&T cart.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Renfield

    Nicolas Cage's Dracula horror-comedy doesn't suck, but it'll make you wish it spent more time with Nicolas Cage as Dracula.


  • Arts & Entertainment

    The Little Mermaid

    It isn't always better down where it's wetter, but Disney's latest live-action remake gets all afloat with Halle Bailey's perfect lead casting and stunning vocals.

  • Food & Drink

    Mulled Wine and Hot Cheese Party 2023

    Welcome to Thornbury's ever-popular food festival serves up a winning combination guaranteed to warm your cockles.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Julian Rosefeldt: Euphoria

    This immersive Cate Blanchett-starring film installation is filling Melbourne's Town Hall for RISING 2023.

  • Food & Drink

    Hawker Hall Fired Up Lunch

    A fiery lunch menu has landed at this hawker-inspired eatery, with $15 spicy margaritas and $5 beers.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Limbo

    Simon Baker turns in a career-best performance in Ivan Sen's latest outback-set crime-thriller after the also-exceptional 'Mystery Road' and 'Goldstone'.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    John Farnham: Finding the Voice

    This rousing biodoc steps through the Australian music icon's journey from 'Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)' to the anthemic power ballad that almost didn't happen — and beyond.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Fast X

    Jason Momoa has a ball getting villainous in this pedal-to-the-metal saga's new ride, which is otherwise at its best when it's all about ridiculous stunts.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Kaleidoscope Geelong

    Go on, get lost — in this huge human-sized kaleidoscope that’s made of glass, steel, mirrors and moving prisms.

  • Food & Drink

    Parmesan Wheel Week 2023

    Eat pasta served straight out of a parmesan wheel to celebrate Cucinetta's tenth anniversary.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    St Kilda Film Festival 2023

    The standout short film festival is back for the year, bringing 10 days of top-notch cinema to the oceanside locale.

  • Food & Drink

    Bottomless Lunch at Bluestone BBQ

    Coburg's Bluestone BBQ is serving up two hours of unlimited slow-cooked smoked meats and free-flowing drinks for just $59 per person.

  • Food & Drink

    On Saturdays, We Lunch

    The best kind of Saturdays are those filled with seafood and champagne.

  • Food & Drink

    Doughnut Festival 2023

    A two-day homage to the world's favourite holey treat, from the classic to the totally left-field.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Written in the Stars

    The biggest drone show ever to hit the Southern Hemisphere will light up Sydney Harbour for six nights during Vivid Sydney 2023.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    The Rest Is Up to You

    Take a deep dive into the last 40 years of the Fringe Festival while looking forward at the next 40.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Tumbalong Nights 2023

    Darling Harbour is hosting an exceptional lineup of free live music performances courtesy of Vivid Sydney.

  • Food & Drink

    Bottomless Brunch at Hotel Sorrento

    A free-flowing feast of cocktails and bites infused with the flavours of Hong Kong.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Vivid Sydney 2023

    Vivid Sydney's annual festival of light, music and ideas is back to transform the city once again.

  • Food & Drink

    Vivid Fire Kitchen

    Escape the winter chill and grab a seat by the fire for this red-hot experience that's new to Vivid Sydney.

  • Food & Drink

    House of Naturalia

    Barangaroo House is getting an all-natural makeover for Vivid Sydney 2023.

  • Food & Drink

    Vivid Sydney Dinner

    Treat yourself an epic night filled with epic food, art, music and light.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    First Nations Film Festival 2023

    FanForce TV is showcasing Indigenous Australian cinema for the fifth year in a row at this online film fest.

  • Food & Drink

    Chefs on the Harbour: The Vivid Edition

    Celebrated chefs Nelly Robinson, Khanh Ong and Mark Olive are serving up creative five-course degustations on a luxury superyacht.

  • Food & Drink

    Mould — A Cheese Festival 2023

    Melbourne's huge cheese festival is back for three dairy-fuelled days — over wine, beer, whisky, vodka and gin and sake, of course.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    The Rocky Horror Show Melbourne 2023

    The iconic rock musical is turning 50 and celebrating with a brand new Australian tour in 2023.

  • Design & Style

    Mrs Woo Melbourne Pop-Up Store

    This Newcastle-based circular design practice is coming to Melbourne this May.

  • Food & Drink

    Winter Saturday Sessions

    Cosy up to a warming weekend feast starring local produce and Starward sips.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Soulful Sundays

    This neighbourhood wine bar is devoting Sundays to local makers and creatives with a calendar of wine tastings, gin blending, paint-and-sip sessions and more.

  • Food & Drink

    The Mighty Sunday Roast

    Bring warmth and comfort to your Sunday with a shared meal at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters.

  • Food & Drink

    Dining à Deux

    Feast on French fare against a backdrop of immersive French impressionist art at The Lume's new dining series.

  • Food & Drink

    LOTI's Bottomless Brunch

    This Mediterranean-leaning boozy brunch is happening three days a week — and there's a whole swag of drink add-ons to choose from.

  • Food & Drink

    'Mary Poppins' High Tea

    A supercalifragilisticexpialidocious high tea spread inspired by the hit musical.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    TarraWarra Biennial 2023: ua usiusi fa'ava'asavili

    Immerse yourself in stories of place and history, as you explore compelling new works centred on Australia's intercultural connections with its neighbours.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

    This world-premiere exhibition at ACMI celebrates women across 120-plus years of screen history.

  • Food & Drink

    Three Bears Boozy Brunch

    A rooftop brunch to satisfy even the fussiest Goldilocks.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Yoga at The Lume

    Enjoy a guided yoga flow class while immersed in large-scale digital art, curated sounds and a bespoke aroma.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    & Juliet

    This Olivier Award-winning Shakespeare-meets-pop musical is coming to Australia in 2023.

  • Travel & Leisure

    Submerged

    This dazzling exhibition at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium dives into the mysteries of the bioluminescent underwater world.

  • Travel & Leisure

    W Melbourne's WET Sessions 2023

    Enjoy drinks, snacks and beats while you party poolside — 14 storeys up.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Mary Poppins

    Everyone's favourite nanny has floated into Her Majesty's Theatre — experience the magic for yourself before its run ends! Must leave, June 18.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    My Working Life: Stories From the Collection

    Discover the cultural and social diversity of working life over the years at the Immigration Museum's latest exhibition.

  • Food & Drink

    The Fitzroy Mills

    A new Fitzroy market showcase a top selection of local food producers each Saturday.

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