https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:25 +0000 en-au hourly 1 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/leaps-and-bounds-festival-2026 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/leaps-and-bounds-festival-2026 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:50:06 +0000 The City of Yarra's live music celebration is back, with this inner-city festival filling pubs, clubs and unexpected spaces with standout tunes.

]]> The City of Yarra's live music celebration is back, with this inner-city festival filling pubs, clubs and unexpected spaces with standout tunes.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/news-2/mecca-chadstone-opening https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/news-2/mecca-chadstone-opening Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:48:43 +0000 Expect advanced skin treatments, fragrance gallery and even an in-house apothecary in the sprawling space.

]]> Expect advanced skin treatments, fragrance gallery and even an in-house apothecary in the sprawling space.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/laundry-sessions-at-abbotsford-convent https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/laundry-sessions-at-abbotsford-convent Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:31:32 +0000 Experimental music, immersive installations and powerful performances transform this storied space across two boundary-pushing nights.

]]> Experimental music, immersive installations and powerful performances transform this storied space across two boundary-pushing nights.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/news-2/the-lounge-at-society-burgers-and-martinis https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/news-2/the-lounge-at-society-burgers-and-martinis Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:09:00 +0000 Throughout winter, these restaurants will offer limited-edition creative cheeseburgers and cocktails, both for less than $25.

]]> Throughout winter, these restaurants will offer limited-edition creative cheeseburgers and cocktails, both for less than $25.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/best-of/melbournes-best-hearty-sunday-roasts https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/best-of/melbournes-best-hearty-sunday-roasts Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:01:07 +0000 Warm up on a weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy at these cosy and inviting pubs and neighbourhood restaurants.

]]> Warm up on a weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy at these cosy and inviting pubs and neighbourhood restaurants.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/past-port https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/past-port Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:18:37 +0000 Executive chef Sarah Chan's signature Sarawak laksa anchors a 160-seat South-East Asian menu spanning Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia — with a new pre-order Lobster, Three Ways built for the table.

]]> Executive chef Sarah Chan's signature Sarawak laksa anchors a 160-seat South-East Asian menu spanning Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia — with a new pre-order Lobster, Three Ways built for the table.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/melbournes-ten-best-degustations-under-100 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/melbournes-ten-best-degustations-under-100 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:26 +0000 From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.

]]> From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/shopping/this-just-in-vinted-the-european-resale-juggernaut-australians-have-been-waiting-for-lands-here-on-1-july https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/shopping/this-just-in-vinted-the-european-resale-juggernaut-australians-have-been-waiting-for-lands-here-on-1-july Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:16:48 +0000 Vinted, one of Europe's biggest resale marketplaces, lands in Australia on 1 July — fee-free for sellers, backed by Australia Post and opening a UK selling corridor from day one.

]]> Vinted, one of Europe's biggest resale marketplaces, lands in Australia on 1 July — fee-free for sellers, backed by Australia Post and opening a UK selling corridor from day one.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/design/australian-fashion-designers https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/design/australian-fashion-designers Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:22:12 +0000 From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.

]]> From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/still-longevity-club-melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/still-longevity-club-melbourne Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:16:34 +0000 Following New York and London, Melbourne will soon have its own private longevity and wellness club, bringing performance-focused therapies and exclusive membership limits.

]]> Following New York and London, Melbourne will soon have its own private longevity and wellness club, bringing performance-focused therapies and exclusive membership limits.

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