How Melbourne's Storms Will Affect Your Weekend
What's cancelled, what's still happening and what's still up in the air.
By now you're across it: there's a storm coming and the end of the world may or may not be imminent. It probably isn't, but the weather conditions for this weekend are looking intense — and your weekend will be affected. If you're in a flood warning area, you should obviously keep your eye on the warnings from BOM and the SES (who are giving out sandbags in some areas), proceed with caution and act accordingly. Don't drive into water.
If you have plans to get amongst one of the many things that are happening this weekend, then there's a good chance your parade is about to be rained on. A few outdoor events have already been cancelled and more might be pulled after this evening. So far, flights and trains are still running, but we'll update this with any new announcements over the weekend.
CANCELLED
Organisers of the three-day outdoor food festival announced that they would cancel sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to the emergency warnings. All ticketholders will get a refund.
You might need to unpack your picnic basket. Opera Australia's free performance at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl has been cancelled. If you're looking for a cheap date idea, check out our reccommendations.
The 2017–18 season was meant to kick-off this weekend, but the Friday screening of The Mountain Between Us has been cancelled due to the weather. The cinema hasn't confirmed if the weekend's other session will run, but you can keep updated here.
If you had tickets to this one, you're going to have to just creep yourself out at home. Organisers will offer a fill refund.
UNCONFIRMED
The summer season is slated to kick off this Saturday. No sessions have been cancelled yet, but keep an eye on the Facebook event for updates.
No word on this cinema either. If the others are cancelled, it's fair to say this one will be too. But check the website for cancellations.
STILL GOING AHEAD
WAX'O PARADISO X SOULFOR WINES
This event is indoors — so you're all good. Online tickets have sold out, but a few will be available on the door. Get in at 4pm to nab one.
Also indoors. Make a day of it by eating toasties, doing a workshop and getting your Christmas shopping done.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
If it's safe to travel, check out our rainy day guide for some ideas.
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