Missed out the winter fun in the last 2 years? The city is coming back with a BANG with a new list of activities worth trying!
Night Activities
- Winter Night Market
We’ve got you covered for hump day winter wonderland night! Queen Victoria Market is bringing back to us The Winter Night Market beginning 1 June to 31 August, happening every Wednesday night from 5pm – 10pm.
Grab some food and drinks at your favourite street food trader or enjoy a silent disco with your mate. Entry is free and booking not required.
- RISING
Surely every corner of the city this winter season will be ‘instagrammable’. Sidney Myer Music Bowl will be transformed with lights, music, and ice-skating rink.
Add to your bucket list this festival that was three years in the making – RISING. RISING will immerse you imagination and senses as they bring The Wilds.
“The Wilds is our moonlit forest of stimulation—a fluoro fantasy of art, sound, taste, and ice. At a transformed Sidney Myer Music Bowl, you’ll encounter voluminous inflatable sculptures, towering projections, and mind-expanding soundscapes in previously inaccessible areas of the iconic venue.”
The Wilds will run from 1 June – 19 June. Open from 5pm – 9pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. 5pm – 10pm every Friday to Saturday.
Tickets are from $12-$22. Purchase tickets here – https://tickets.rising.melbourne/the-wilds
Food
- Donut Festival
Let’s break your usual market shopping routine every weekend by inviting you to drop by at the Donut Festival at Queen Victoria Market, happening only from 4 June – 5 June from 9am to 4pm.
Go to RK – RL SHED and find your favourite market traders like Jamm’d Dessert Bar, Short Stop Melbourne, American Doughnut Kitchen, Churro Kitchen, St Gerry’s, OMG Decadent Donuts, Pasta Face and Cafe Verona.
Grab a coffee too to complete your good morning start. Mmmmmm… Yummy! There’s always room for dessert, hey?
Arts and Culture
- National Gallery of Victoria
NGV Friday Nights will return from 10 June – 7 October which means you can visit their newest exhibition in an unconventional way – The Picasso Century.
“The Picasso Century exhibition features over 80 works by Picasso alongside over 100 works by more than 50 of his contemporaries, drawn from premier French national collections, as well as the NGV Collection.”
Bring your mate and enjoy some drinks at the pop-up bar inside the Garden Restaurant in the gallery.
Book your tickets here – https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/the-picasso-century/
- Paint and Sip
Melbourne Skydeck formerly known as Eureka Skydeck is stepping up their game with some Paint and Sip activity happening on 21 June. Enjoy the spectacular Melbourne view from the 88th floor as you channel the artist in you.
Perfect date or gift idea!
What are you waiting for? Book your slot now https://www.melbourneskydeck.com.au/news/paint-and-sip/
