The best things to do in Melbourne this weekend (June 13– 14)

The popular Melbourne Donut Festival is coming back to Queen Victoria Market. Find delicious donuts of all shapes and sizes, such as mochi donuts, creative crullers, hot honey chicken parm donuts, anchovy zeppole and more.It’s all happening on Saturday June 13 and Sunday 14th June.

The Immigration Museum is lighting up with the striking, immersive show, Eonarium: Enlightenment. Paired with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, you’ll feel hypnotised by colourful projections that will sweep you away on a journey through spring, summer, autumn and winter. Get your tickets here.

KIRISHIMA in Camberwell offers an intimate 12-seat chef’s counter with a seasonal 23-course omakase priced at $260 per person, led by owner chef Jun Park. Work your way through a slow, immersive dining as chefs present each course, with multiple weekly seatings available.

Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria on their Stellar Nights tour, and admire the cosmos through two telescopes. Stellar Nights is run on select nights from June 1 to August 31. Otherwise, return to Melbourne Observatory for one of the Solar Tours, which runs on Sundays from 14th to 23rd August.

If your long weekend plans involve a burger crawl, you’re in luck: the World’s 101 Best Burger Places list was released, and two Melbourne venues made the cut. Charrd (Brunswick East) ranked 13th and Seoul Tiger 1998 (Elizabeth Street) ranked 37th. The list evaluated over 1,500 burgers on bun, patty, chips, service and overall experience.

KĀYA Health Clubs has opened its third Melbourne outpost inside Chadstone Shopping Centre, combining reformer Pilates, yoga, strength training and an integrated Recovery Lounge featuring infrared sauna, red light and compression therapy. Tours are available and the club is now open to members and visitors.

Spend your weekend getting creative at Tufttea Studio, widely known as one of Melbourne’s highest-rated tufting workshops. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already hooked on the craft, this hands-on session guides you through the full process of designing and making your own custom rug from scratch.

All materials are provided, and sessions typically run for 3 to 4.5 hours depending on your design. Options like same-day collection, multiple frame sizes and shared frames make it flexible for different experience levels.

During her collaboration with Google Maps, Dua Lipa highlighted Hope St Radio in Collingwood as one of her all-time Melbourne favourites. Known for its laid-back weekend vibe, the venue was praised for its great music and carefully curated wine list, creating an atmosphere she described as both cool and welcoming.

If you’re already eyeing your next winter getaway, a fresh dusting of snow has arrived across Victoria’s alpine resorts — and heavier falls (20–40 cm at higher elevations) are forecast midweek, aligning with the King’s Birthday long weekend.

Ski resorts are expected to officially open around Saturday, June 6, 2026, with Falls Creek, Mount Hotham, Mount Buller and Lake Mountain likely to see snow.

If you’re looking to add something a little different to your weekend, °CRYO Stay Young has opened at Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood, featuring Australia’s only TGA‑approved whole‑body cryotherapy chamber that reaches −140°C. The studio also offers infrared sauna sessions, red light therapy and hyperbaric oxygen treatments.

Read more here.

If you’ve ever wanted to wander through a dreamscape made of shimmering bubbles and glowing colours, here’s your moment: Bubble Planet is drifting into Melbourne. This immersive, multi-sensory experience invites you to explore 10 playful, interactive environments designed to awaken your senses and bring out your inner child. Find it at the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre in Brunswick. Get your tickets here.

In The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, you’ll explore the influence of vinyl culture and music on art, fashion, film and social movements. Originally produced in London, this exhibition showcases The Vinyl Factory Collection and takes a deep dive into different eras of music. Expect a deep listening room, interactive moments, large-scale installations and more. The exhibition will open at ACMI on Friday, May 22, and run until Monday, August 31.

Do you have a budding film buff in the home? Take them to the Children’s International Film Festival! Perfect for those aged 3 and up, this festival features a curated collection of feature length films and special events. Expect a mix of English language and foreign films with subtitles.

In Melbourne, this festival will run at Classic Cinemas in Elsternwick, Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn and Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave from June 6 to July 5. Learn more here.

Join this three-hour block printing workshop and turn a plain tote into a personalised piece you can take home. You’ll learn how to design and carve your own print block, then transfer it onto the bag with step-by-step guidance, making it a great option for beginners as well as anyone wanting to try something creative and hands-on.

All materials and tools are included, so you can simply arrive ready to make, print and leave with a custom tote bag and a new skill.

The 150-year-old O’Connell’s Hotel has reopened with a refreshed menu, new operators and an alfresco space for up to 65 standing guests.

O’Connell’s Hotel in South Melbourne has officially reopened on 7 May 2026 under new operators FDH, offering a refreshed Modern Australian menu, upgraded dining and function spaces, and an alfresco area for larger gatherings while honouring the pub’s 150-year heritage.

Read more here.

Discover how being or having a mother has fascinated artists across cultures and generations in this massive new NGV exhibition. See over 200 historical and contemporary works, with artists like Louise Bourgeois, Tracey Emin, Camille Henrot, Rembrandt van Rijn and more. Find MOTHER at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Learn more here.

St Kilda Film Festival is coming back for its 42nd year. See almost 200 short films, and enjoy screenings and events at venues like the Palais Theatre, Astor Theatre and St Kilda Town Hall. The festival will run from June 4 to 14. More info here.

Journey 450 years ago to the legendary Inca citadel. Developed with leading archaeological experts, this virtual reality experience, you’ll explore Machu Picchu and see the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the Sun and more, surrounded by the majestic Andes. Find it at 206 Bourke St. Get your tickets here. 

A wonderfully cosy French foodie experience is coming to Fed Square. Escape to the French Alps and warm up with either cheese fondue or raclette in your own private chalet. Fondue Chalet will run from Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, June 28.

A cosy, nostalgia-rich Southern Italian spot serving housemade pasta and aperitivo poetry. Spaghetti Club, from MAMAS Dining Group, has opened at 95 Swan Street in Richmond offering Southern Italian, family-style pastas, live-fire cooking and a curated list of Italian wines and cocktails. The menu leans on family recipes and fresh pasta, while the interior evokes a warm, candlelit dining room.

Find out more here.

See original statues, mosaics, frescos and more at the Melbourne-exclusive exhibition, Rome: Empire, Power, People. Learn all about the spectacle, rise, rule and legacy of this powerful civilisation at Melbourne Museum. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the extended program, like a Brunetti Classico pop-up or art classes.

ACMI and the ABC are celebrating 60 years of Play School! Young fans are encouraged to visit this free exhibition, and explore the behind-the-scenes of this beloved show. Play School: Come and Play! is great for those aged two to five, and is running from now until July 12. See more here.

Celebrate all things scones in this flavoursome festival from Mary Eats Cake. Taking place in both their Brunswick and Montrose venues, you can create your perfect scone with a range of bases, condiments and toppings. The Scone Festival is on from June 3 to 28. Learn more here.

Nights out in Melbourne’s CBD are now a whole lot livelier, with a grand array of cabaret, magic, music, comedy and more entertainment at Spiegel Haus. With so much to check out, like Blanc de Blanc Encore, you’ll just have to keep coming back for more!

Witness death-defying acrobatics, hilarious clowning and whimsical characters under the Big Top at KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil. Find it at Flemington Racecourse from May 20 to July 19.

The Broadway musical, Waitress, is making its Australian premiere in Melbourne. Follow Jenna, a small-town waitress and expert pie maker, who longs to escape her marriage and start again. Find it at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne. Learn more here.

In this immersive, space-filled game, you and your Crew must complete tasks around a Moon base while the Impostors blend in, pretending to work while secretly eliminating the Crew. This is your chance to take part in real-life immersive gameplay that offers a thrilling experience of deception, strategy and teamwork. Get your tickets here.

Journey back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth at Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. Wander along trails and marvel at animatronic dinosaurs in this prehistoric event. Dinos at the Zoo will run from now until Sunday, July 12.

Artists, scientists and collaborators from around the world will explore how we adapt to a world burdened by ecological collapse, technological accelartion and social upheaval in the EMERGENCE[Y] exhibition at Melbourne Science Gallery. It’s on display from June 6 to December 5. See more here.

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. Find it at The District Docklands. Get your tickets here.

The Mormons are back! After delighting theatregoers in 2015, The Book of Mormon is making its return to Melbourne. This hilarious, Tony Award-winning musical follows a pair of mismatched Mormon boys, who are sent on a mission to a place that’s as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Find it at the Princess Theatre.

Alcotraz is immersive theatre wrapped around a speakeasy, blending cinematic storytelling, vivid set design, and character-driven chaos into a 1-hour-45-minute show like no other. Will you become the warden’s snitch or a bootlegging mastermind?