The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV Melbourne) is split across two sites, NGV International on St Kilda Road, and NGV Australia in Federation Square. The Highlights The Great Hall The Great Hall is the heart of the NGV and is famous for its stunning stained glass ceiling by Leonard French. Its open to the public […]
Since its inception in 2013, the Melbourne Dog Lovers Show has seen almost 200,000 K9-fanatics from around Australia bound into the Royal Exhibition Building. Celebrating its seventh year, the Show has cemented its place as one of the world’s largest and most popular festivals dedicated to educating and entertaining dog lovers, whilst paying tribute to […]
Australia’s only ice bar has recently moved to Federation Square, and here’s all the info you’ll need to get along to Icebar Melbourne. The Details Icebar Melbourne The Atrium at Federation Square (next to Beer Deluxe) off Flinders Street. Open 7 Days Standard entry – $39 including snow gear and a cocktail. Deluxe entry – […]
Set atop Melbourne Central rooftop, Reunion Island Pool Club is a sprawling under-sky sanctuary of palms, plunge pools, recreation programming and bespoke bar and catering offerings. They’ve got 10 temperature-controlled plunge pools that are available for bookings of up to 12 people, seven days a week. Easey’s have joined the Reunion Island Pool Club offering […]
Global comedians will again flock to Melbourne for the month long Melbourne International Comedy Festival, starting 27 March 2019. Here’s our pick of the highlights. Dave Hughes – “Hairy” Dave hasn’t had a haircut since last year’s Festival. His own fringe is now a face curtain. What has prompted this radical change – is it […]
Balaclava in Melbourne’s south east, has always been known as a hip, cool spot. It’s easily accessible by train and tram and has recently transformed into a food and shopping mecca. Here’s our pick of the best spots in Balaclava. Food Ziggy’s – 195 Carlisle Street The go to spot for New York styled burgers, beer on tap and […]
Off the back of a sell-out event in 2018, The Peninsula Picnic returns on Saturday 30 March, 2019 with an unprecedented line-up of Australian music acts, local restaurants, wineries and producers, bringing together the best of the Peninsula to the one location, for one day only. Lead by indie rock five-piece The Rubens, playing alongside […]
Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens will again be transformed, for the 24th time, with the sights and smells of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Expected to attract over 100,000 visitors the MIFGS is largest horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere with over 200 exhibitors and thousands of flowers. Here’s our pick […]
The 2019 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival presented by Bank of Melbourne takes place from 8 to 24 March, offering Festival-only experiences across the city and state. From a delicious coup d’état at Attica to a souva-lucky dip at George Calombaris’ Press Club – Projects, we’re thrilled to announce an amazing line-up of events across […]
Super Bloom Festival is a new boutique wellbeing event redefining the conventional festival experience. Super Bloom Festival embraces the exploration of wellbeing and invites people to pursue a more extraordinary, well-lived life. Held in the grounds of Abbotsford Convent, one of Australia’s largest multi-arts community hubs, Super Bloom Festival will transform the site into a […]