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.
Sonny Fodera is heading back to home soil this spring, locking in a four-city Australian tour to celebrate his long-awaited second album, Can We Do It All Again?—and it’s shaping up as one of the biggest local elec...
A month-long winter festival is coming to Chadstone for the very first time. At Light to Night, you can expect immersive art, dining experiences, community events, after-dark music events and more. The festival wil...
We love browsing through markets around Melbourne, and there’s another fun one to add to your calendar this week. Find upcycled pieces, standout vintage items and preloved designer fashion at the beloved&...
If you love relaxing in spas, bathhouses and hot springs around Victoria, there’s a new one to add to your list. The next time you’re in Phillip Island, take a moment to chill out at the wonderful Wellbe...
Ballarat is about to spend four days fully in character. From 21st to 24th May, the city’s annual heritage festival returns with a new focus on “Hidden Histories”, turning the gold rush city into a lively, city-wid...
Looking for a whimsical autumn festival? Bundle up and travel to Fish Creek in South Gippsland for a charming celebration of the humble tea cosy. Set over nine days, you can expect cute teapots dressed in woolly wo...
The nights are getting colder and longer, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Whisk yourself away for a day trip or a weekend getaway to Sorrento, and celebrate the winter solstice. Back for its third y...
The Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF) returns from 17–24 May for its 26th year, bringing eight days of boundary-pushing animation to the city. Across 46 sessions and more than 200 films, the program...
Melbourne is packed with wellness sanctuaries, such as SOAK Bathhouse in South Yarra, EQ in South Melbourne, Wellness Social Club in Preston and THERAPY in Eltham. And coworking sp...
Love books? Dive in to our city’s vast and wonderful literary scene by taking part in Melbourne’s Book Crawl. This joyful event for bibliophiles is a part of the worldwide movement, Global Book Crawl, wh...
