The Best Group Activities In Melbourne For Days Out With Your Squad

If you loved playing the online multiplayer game, Among Us, you’ll want to check out Saboteurs, an immersive, space-themed game played inside 11 converted shipping containers. As a crew member, you’ll complete tasks around a designated moon base with plenty of features like a Decontamination Unit, Sleep Pods, a Medbay, Mining Tools and more. But, beware! There may be an imposter on the ship. Stop and eject these sinister players before they ‘eliminate’ you and your crew.

Hijinx Hotel in Chadstone or QV certainly isn’t your average hotel; you’re here to play, not to stay. Inside each room lies a fantastical challenges, and in teams of two to six, you’ll have to tackle several of them during your visit to earn points and top the leaderboard. The competitor in me thinks that’s a perfect excuse to divide your group into teams and go for the victory, but you might fancy a more low-key hotel stay…

Take an intimate look at the human body in the thought-provoking exhibition, BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness. Witness real human specimens, frozen in time, and learn how emotions can change the body from the inside out. You can book discounted tickets for groups of over 15 people, and there’s an additional 15% discount for educational groups. Learn more here.

123Boom! has brought its explosive mix of immersive challenges to Melbourne. You’ll get the chance to become the main player in a high-energy adventure filled with interactive games, team challenges, and an epic finale. Think rooms filled with lasers, interactive screens, and arcade-style games that demand quick thinking, coordination, and a bit of bravery.

Don’t worry, this isn’t just a gratuitous sex museum… The Museum Of Desire is a bold, avant-garde exploration of love, sex and desire that leans into art and class. Expect 25 interactive, sensory-rich spaces with intertwining seductive art, interactive installations, and provocative ideas designed to inspire connection, exploration, ignition and fun. Get your tickets to Melbourne’s hottest event in town here.

Billed as a ‘house of games’, Fortress is more of a mansion for gamers, with its own e-sports arena, an arcade full of classic favourites, and PC gaming stations with more than 100 games available. If your gang’s idea of a day well spent includes first-person shooters, squad battles, or thrilling races, this might just be the place for you. Plus, you can unwind with a drink and hearty meals at The Tavern, whether you’re celebrating glorious success or commiserating a last-ditch loss…

Challenge yourself and your teammates to escape Prison Island. Instead of breaking out from a single room, you’ll take on a series of tasks in multiple cells and race against the clock. You can team up in groups of two to five, but if you’ve got a massive group of 20+, you can also reach out to the team to organise a date. Get your tickets here.

SENSAS is a one-of-a-kind, immersive sensory experience where you and your team are taken on a wild journey through challenges designed to test and engage your five senses in ways you’ve never imagined. We’re talking about two hours of pure, exhilarating fun in the “Sensory Labs” that will leave you and your group buzzing with excitement.

Experience the tragedy of the Titanic like never before with this virtual reality experience. Dive to the wreck site, then journey back in time to explore iconic spaces around the ship, such as the Grand Staircase. Along the way, you’ll meet characters based on real passengers and crew members. Get your tickets here.

The candlelit performances have taken place at venues like The Athenaeum and The Astor Theatre as well as at The Timber Yard, the Meat Marketand Fed Square. With more venues being added to the growing list, there’s a Candlelight concert around every corner. See what’s on here.

With two venues around town, Ballers Clubhouse has lots of room for a group sesh in Melbourne. Play ping pong, darts and shuffleboard, sing a bit of karaoke, and enjoy a cheeky drink or two. Enjoy yummy food like pizza and tacos while you’re there, and keep a look out for some of their exciting pop-up events and experiences. Find more info here.

We normally can’t endorse anything that’ll put you behind bars, but we’ll make an exception for Alcotraz. An immersive, Prohibition-themed bar, this place will mix up delightful drinks and add an element of free-spirited fun, as you’ll need to evade the watchful eyes of the warden to sip your drinks in peace. The bar offers the option of special occasion bookings, and even private hire if your party is big enough. Check it out here.

Why not take a trip to the jazz-filled joints of New Orleans to forget the hiccups of the working day? Hosted at Brunswick Ballroom or VIVA Melbourne, The Jazz Room invites Melbourne’s talented jazz musicians to tear up the stage with an intoxicating blend of ragtime, blues, and improvised jazz numbers. Pick up a cocktail from the bar, and lose yourself in the music, as you enjoy the camaraderie and cheer of an unforgettable night. Tickets can be found here.

Perhaps best enjoyed on a sunny day, you may have seen the bright orange Aquadonuts floating around the waters of Melbourne before, filled with grilling, chilling pals on a nautical adventure. That could be you, as the BBQ boats are available for hire and can seat up to ten people, with a nominated captain steering you through the serene waters. Head along from 7-10pm and you can rent them out for karaoke sessions – the sea shanties are optional, though.

Sports are all about community, the thrill of cheering on your team to victory – or commiserating when they inevitably lose on the last play of the game. Gladiatorial sporting arenas don’t come much better than the venerable MCG, so whether it’s the Big Bash or the AFL, you’ll want to round up a group of willing pals and come ready to roar the players to glory.