Explore unusual things to do in Melbourne: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of the city all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Melbourne, for visitors and locals alike.
Pink Floyd’s sprawling soundscapes will take over Melbourne's Hamer Hall this September when ECLIPSE—Pink Floyd Orchestrated returns for a performance on Saturday, 18th September. Following its sold-ou...
A brand new exhibition is coming to ACMI, and is set to pull on your heartstrings. Celebrate the wonders of on-screen puppetry and take a look behind the scenes at memorable movie characters in the exhibi...
On Thursday 3 September 2026, Funlab’s much-loved Day of Fun is returning for its 10th year, bringing some of Melbourne’s favourite entertainment venues together for one seriously fun fundraising mission....
It's that time of year when the wattle starts to bloom, and if you can't make it to the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival, why don't you swing by the aptly named Wattle Park instead? Spread across 55 hectares i...
Sandringham’s monthly Bayside Farmers Market returns to Trey Bit Reserve this Saturday, bringing more than 60 stalls of seasonal produce, artisan food and local flavours to Melbourne’s bayside. Held on...
For the first time in its 29 year history, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival is making its way down to the Mornington Peninsula. Treat yourself to a relaxing break with a dip at Alba Thermal Sprin...
A new burlesque bar is opening on Smith Street, with cocktails, cabaret, pizza and live entertainment all priced at a steady $15. Hospitality veteran Rio Olivetti will open Flair at 125 Smith Street on...
Australia's first-ever NFL regular season game is coming soon, with the San Francisco 49ers facing off against the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG on Friday, September 11. And to celebrate the occasion, the R...
Remember when arcade machines were the centre of the social universe? A new exhibition in St Kilda is bringing that feeling back (but with a contemporary art twist). Arca Arcade: Round One has landed at C...
A New Zealand reading retreat that has repeatedly sold out is coming to Victoria, with Busy with Books set to host its first Australian weekend in Daylesford this December. Founded by Hanna Rauch, Bu...