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!
It'll be a laugh a minute when the beloved Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off this week, with a stacked program of well-known and upcoming comedians. This weekend is also the last days of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, so fill your plate while you can. The cheesy Ricotta Festival will also Plus, two new musicals have just opened on Melbourne's main stages, with the high-octane Jesus Christ Superstar and the return of Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical Party. Or for the green thumbs among us, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will transform Carlton Gardens into a horticultural haven.
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.