Melbourne comes alive on the weekend, so be sure to leave some room in your schedule to get out and experience the best of it! To help you make the most of your Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we've gathered all the hottest events, shows, gigs, exhibitions, openings and pop-up activations in one easy spot – you're welcome!
Turn up the heat at the Herb and Chilli Festival, with more than 80 stallholders slinging spicy delights all weekend. Live at the Gardens will light up Royal Botanic Gardens with performances from beloved international artists. Plus, the Formula One Australian Grand Prix zooms into town this week. Also, two new musicals will open on Melbourne's main stages, with the high-octane Jesus Christ Superstar and the return of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical Party.
When in doubt, you can always rely on our catch-all lists of Melbourne's best bars, restaurants, museums, parks and galleries, or consult our bucket list of 100 things to do in Melbourne before you die.