Australia 01 House
17 Victoria Street
A two-day window into Australian art and design — worth swinging by if you're anywhere near Victoria Street.
Friday, 17 July
Backyard Fest - Music and Arts Festival
A music and arts festival with a neighbourhood feel — details are thin, so check back closer to July.
Saturday, 18 July
Editor's Pick
Winter Twilight Market at CERES
CERES Community Environment Park
Mulled drinks, local makers, and a creekside park as dusk falls — dress warm and take your time.
Editor's Pick
Metro Comic Con Melbourne 2026
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) · South Wharf
Cosplay, celebrity panels, and artists all under one roof at the MCEC — kids in costume get the full experience.
Dance Thru the Decades Melbourne Launch
The Emerald Peacock · Melbourne
ARIA DJ Jolyon Petch spins five decades of floor-fillers at The Emerald Peacock — a proper night out for anyone who dances badly but confidently.
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Riddim 21+ Saturday Night Live
Bourke Street Courtyard · Melbourne
Riddim returns to Saturday nights for the first time in six years — the courtyard, the bass, the faithful crowd.
Taste the Top Wineries 2026
Glasshouse · Melbourne
Top-ranked Australian winemakers pouring side by side — a rare chance to taste Margaret River next to Mudgee in one room.
Community Shakeout
Up There Athletics · Melbourne
A casual pre-race shakeout with Clifton Pro wear testing, plus Hugo's Deli on food and drinks.
Chasing Lana State Of Mind Tour
Cherry Bar, Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Melbourne
Catch Chasing Lana live at Cherry Bar on their State Of Mind Tour — a tight rock venue that suits the band's energy.
How to Create a Photographic Coffee Table Book
Frankston Library · Frankston
A librarian-led workshop that walks you through turning your photo collection into a printed book worth leaving on the table.
Melbourne Speed Dating Event 40-65 Years Singles Night
Diesel Bar & Eatery · Melbourne
Twelve 6-minute dates in one night — a no-app antidote for singles in their 40s–65s.
Billboard Saturdays
170 Russell St · Melbourne
Discounted entry and a free shot on arrival at one of Melbourne's enduring late-night venues.
Sunday, 19 July
Topography of Chance Workshop with Vanessa Berry
shop 4/12 Crossley St · Melbourne
Vanessa Berry guides a small group through the art of finding stories in overlooked everyday moments.
Boat Familiarisation Q&A Session - Female Boaters
Elwood Angling Club · Elwood
Hands-on boating basics for women at Elwood Angling Club — a relaxed way to get started on the water.
Tuesday, 21 July
G Adventures Travel Guides Watch Party: Tanzania
Kino Cinema · Melbourne
Catch the Tanzania Travel Guides premiere with G Adventures insiders at a proper cinema — beats watching it on your couch.
G Adventures Travel Guides Watch Party
Kino Cinema · Melbourne
Watch Tanzania come alive on the big screen with the G Adventures crew and special guests in attendance.