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.
Tucked into Swanston Street in the heart of the CBD, The Capitol Theatre is the oldest of Melbourne's large picture palaces, reborn as one of the city's most important cultural venues. It was restored by...
The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre will open on Corio Bay’s foreshore in July 2026 and features a 1,000-seat theatre, 3,700 square metres of flexible event space, a 200-room hotel and pu...
Melbourne has witnessed many notorious criminals pass through its legal system, including bushranger Ned Kelly and gang member Carl Williams. Now, the legacy of justice continues with ‘The Jury Experience’ in Melbourne....
Melbourne International Film Festival has offered its first glimpse of 2026, unveiling 25 films and special events that hint at a program built on contrast, scale and risk. Running 6th–23rd August acr...
Melbourne’s most iconic reading room is about to become a mini drive-in cinema, as the State Library Victoria rolls out a winter school holiday program designed to get kids building, imagining and storyte...
For one night, partygoers at Prahran's iconic Revolver Upstairs traded thumping beats for turning pages. The Chapel Street venue recently hosted a "reading rave"—a collective reading experience that invit...
Melbourne’s wellness scene has a new spot in the south-east, with KĀYA Health Clubs opening its third local outpost inside Chadstone Shopping Centre. The launch marks the brand’s largest and most comp...
There's just something really special about browsing through markets and discovering something new. And if you're looking for a market with a whimsical vibe, why don't you escape to the Dandenong Ranges,...
What is Candlelight, and why do audiences keep recommending these concerts to friends and family? Candlelight reviews in Melbourne point to a combination of factors: stunning candlelit venues, accomplished musicians and...
Melbourne's omakase scene has quietly welcomed a new addition, with KIRISHIMA opening its doors in Camberwell. The intimate restaurant seats just 12 guests at a chef's counter, offering a meticulously...