See the Port of Melbourne up close, as you’ve never seen it before on a limited time bout tour taking place in October and November for Port Open Day. The Port of Melbourne Open Day tours are fun, family-friendly events and the best way to see the busiest port in Australia – right on the city’s doorstep. The tours feature guided commentary from port staff and run for approximately 90 minutes. The Port of Melbourne stands as Australia’s largest container and general cargo port, serving as a crucial trade portal. It plays a pivotal role, whether it’s dispatching Australian grain…
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A series of five exciting free fashion displays will be popping up around the city throughout October, creating a buzz in the lead up to and during Melbourne Fashion Week. Presented by Creative Victoria, Fashion Capsules comprises a captivating series of five exhibition installations dispersed throughout the city. Spanning from Collins Square to the Queen Victoria Markets, each of these capsules serves as a tribute to some of the nation’s most inventive and artistic talents within the realms of fashion design, artistry, styling, and beyond. Fashion Capsule 1 – Collins Square Monday 2 October – Friday 27 October | 8am…
Cult favourite cannoli brand Cannoleria is opening a new permanent store in the Dairy Hall of the Queen Victoria Market. To celebrate its official opening on Thursday 5 October 2023, there will be 1000 free cannoli given away on the day. The delicious ricotta treats will be distributed between 10am and 12pm – or until sold out. Cannoleria claims to have Melbourne’s best crunchy, ricotta-filled cannoli. They offer a range of traditional and innovative flavours of the Sicilian dessert, using locally sourced, seasonal and natural produce – with That’s Amore brand ricotta filling.
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween experience in Melbourne, inspired by the eerie genius of Tim Burton! Throughout October, you can immerse yourself in a world of haunting decor, specially crafted themed beverages,and spine-tingling quests. Venture to Docklands’ latest hidden local speakeasy and enjoy enigmatic, shadowy concoctions. Your entry grants you access to a chillingly delightful welcome drink (with a non-alcoholic option available), a 90-minute journey through the meticulously designed themed bar, an array of intriguing games and immersive activations, all guided by Burton Bar’s resident ghost host. Please be aware that guests under the age of 18 will not…
Mega news for Taylor Swift’s fans! If you are one of the millions of Swifties who missed out on scoring tickets to her February 2024 Melbourne Eras Tour concerts – or even if you did manage to snag one -you’ll soon be able to see the concert on a movie screen near you. Taylor has just announced on Instagram that the The Eras Tour concert film will be released worldwide on 13 October 2023 – including in Australia. “The tour isn’t the only thing we’re taking worldwide,’ she said on Insta. “Been so excited to tell you all that The…
You’d have to be living under a rock in Melbourne to have missed the lead up to the 2023 Grand Final. The two teams who are going to go head to head in the big match are Collingwood and Brisbane. As always, in the lead up to the Grand Final there are a range of football related activities on in and around Melbourne. AFL Footy Festival The AFL’s free Footy Festival is back again at Yarra Park, adjacent to the MCG, running from September 27th to September 30th. This exciting event, ideal for a school holiday outing has a wide…
I subscribe to all the things so you don’t have to. This is a curated list of what’s been announced over the past week so you can save the date, or swoop on tickets, and also a list of what’s coming up soon if you’re looking to make last-minute plans. What’s new? See Beauty and the Beast on stage in Melbourne for the first time in almost three decades Disney’s brand-new stage musical production of Beauty and the Beast is coming to Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne in June 2024. The last time Melbourne audiences were able to catch a…
Seafood and recreational fishing fans visiting Portarlington for National Gone Fishing Day can make the most of their trips, as celebrations continue at the free Hooked on Bellarine festival on 8 October. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Sonya Kilkenny said the family-friendly fishing event will have something for everyone, ranging from fresh and local seafood to fishing sessions for the kids, boating clinics, local market stalls and more. Keen fishers will be able to talk knots and rigs with Victorian Fishing Authority (VFA) ambassador Lee Rayner and learn tips and tricks to improve their chances on bay species like snapper, King…
Australian rapper Briggs and his Bad Apples Music company have pulled together a massive last-minute concert to support the Yes campaign for the upcoming Indigenous Voice referendum, to be held on Yorta Yorta Woka country in Briggs’ hometown of Shepparton. An artist and First Nations led initiative, Now & Forever is a celebration and invitation to stand in solidarity with community, to amplify choosing yes for the 2023 Referendum. Now & Forever will be held at the Shepparton Showgrounds on 6 October with a lineup including Briggs’ A.B. Original, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly, Baker Boy, Barkaa, Emma Donovan, Hilltop Hoods,…
There’s a certain AFL-related long weekend coming up next weekend. The Grand Final long weekend gives Victorians three days off to do what they often love best: celebrate footy culture. But there’s plenty of people who don’t care for the footy (something that often baffles footy fans when you tell them), If you think you’ll be at a loose end over the Grand Final long weekend, don’t despair. There are so many other things to do in and around Melbourne if you want to get out of the house! This is our round up of some of the best things…
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will harness the power of The Force as it presents The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, an unforgettable event featuring the timeless 1980 film projected onto the big screen, accompanied by John Williams’ legendary score performed live. Following the obliteration of the Death Star, the Empire resurges under the leadership of Darth Vader, who relentlessly pursues Luke Skywalker. Immerse yourself in the most unforgettable scenes from this iconic film, including the freezing of Han Solo in carbonite, Luke Skywalker’s revelation about his true parentage, and his rigorous Jedi training under the vigilant guidance of Master Yoda.…
Melbourne Fashion Week 2023 will transform the city with showstopping runways, unforgettable experiences and head-turning styles across a range of spectacular venues – from iconic theatres to a sky-high tower and an immersive art space. This year’s event will feature more than 600 celebrated and emerging designers and retailers across around 100 events and sessions from 23 to 29 October. Australian actor and singer, and star of Netflix series Heartbreak High, Ayesha Madon will bring her iconic style to the front row as Melbourne Fashion Week’s 2023 Ambassador, while ARIA Award winning indie pop band, CUB Sport, will hit the stage and…