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29th Nov 2024

The Big Design Market

The annual design event returns to Carlton over one weekend, with over 250 exhibitors selling everything from homewares and ceramics to toys, jewellery, fashion and art prints.

22nd Nov – 30th Nov 2024

Tussle Black Friday Sale

Time for a top up? The Sydney-based label is offering 25 per cent off its water and oil-based lubricants for Black Friday.

20th Nov – 30th Nov 2024

Cruel Britannia: After Frankenstein at Arts Centre Melbourne

Presented as a one-woman show by acclaimed writer and performer Kristen Smyth, this transgender reimagining of Mary Shelley’s gothic tale combines it with skinheads, ’80s club culture and Thatcher-era Britain.

15th Nov – 30th Nov 2024

Unyoked Is Offering up to $115 off Gift Vouchers

Reap the benefits of organised gift giving – and save up to $115 on nature “prescriptions” (or vouchers) in Unyoked’s limited-time offer for off-grid cabin stays.

13th Nov – 30th Nov 2024

Bescher Black Friday Sale

Shop 30 per cent off sitewide and stock up on the Aussie brand’s sea cucumber collagen skincare for a naturally fresh glow.

30th Nov 2024

Yasss Queens Park: Holmes Hall X Poof Doof

Kicking off the Summer queer party season, Yasss Queens Park will see an all-queer line-up of DJs, entertainers, drag artists and musicians of both stage and screen take over Queens Park in Moonee Ponds.

8th Nov – 1st Dec 2024

Peter and the Starcatcher at Arts Centre Melbourne

Meet mermaids and fantastical creatures in this prequel to Peter Pan. The Tony Award-winning Broadway production has been reimagined for Aussie audiences.

30th Nov – 1st Dec 2024

Dog Photog Holiday Pop-Up

Celebrate the festive season with a paw-trait of you and your furry friends at this annual doggy photo shoot.

27th Nov – 1st Dec 2024

Marais Black Friday Sale

The multi-label boutique is offering 20 per cent off selected styles across Jacquemus, Maison Margiela, Rick Owens, Coperni and more.

22nd Nov – 1st Dec 2024

Normal Black Friday Sale

The sexual wellness label is selling its range of sex toys for 30 per cent off this Black Friday – with an online quiz to help you choose the best one.

1st Dec 2024

Lygon Street Market

The team behind Fitzroy’s popular Rose Street Market has launched a monthly Carlton companion with local art, design and food in Argyle Square.

1st Dec 2024

The Pontian Club

The weekly pop-up brings Greek-style fare, $5 Alfa beers and live music to Brunswick every Sunday.

21st Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Hommey Black Friday Sale

Get up to 25 per cent off the brand’s entire collection this Black Friday. The sale includes signature pillows, robes, slides and the kitchen range.

19th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Ikkari Black Friday Sale

The Sydney-based “modern-day apothecary” is offering 20 per cent off sitewide. There’s nourising, ultra-luxe body oils, milk-based bath soaks and more.

15th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Bed Threads Black Friday Sale

The linen label is taking 20 per cent off storewide – including bedding, tableware, sleepwear, bath towels and homewares. Bedding bundles are 35-per-cent off and there’s up to 50 per cent off the Last Chance collection.

13th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Arms of Eve Black Friday Sale

Add some bohemian charm to your jewellery repertoire with 40 per cent off the Sydney-based label.

27th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

The Undone Store Black Friday Sale

Shop 20 per cent off selected styles, including discounts on Aussie brands like Matteau, A Emery, Esse Studios, Christopher Esber and more.

26th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Adore Beauty Black Friday Sale

The Cyber Weekend offer is here: get up to 50 per cent off over 150 brands across skincare, haircare, make-up and fragrance.

25th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Brooks Running Black Friday Sale

If you’re in your run club era, Brooks has got your back with an additional 20 per cent off selected styles.

21st Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Saya Skincare Black Friday Sale

Refresh your everyday skincare routine with the sensory experience of native botanicals, with 30 per cent off the Noosa-based brand.

19th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Alpha H Black Friday Sale

Shop 25 per cent off sitewide and stock up on the Gold Coast brand’s iconic Liquid Gold products, as well as hydrating heroes.

18th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Non Black Friday Sale

Non is the Melbourne-based label producing non-alcoholic wines of food-pairing calibre. Get a restock – or try it for the first time – with 25 per cent off storewide.

13th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Boody Black Friday Sale

The brand’s biggest sale of the year is here. Get up to 60 per cent off sitewide, across undies, sleepwear, lounge and active pieces.

27th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

The Iconic Black Friday Sale

Get up to 50 per cent off clothing, shoes, accessories and home items from Alemais, Assembly Label, PE Nation and more.

26th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

St Agni Black Friday Sale

The Byron Bay label is offering 30 per cent off selected styles – this is a Black Friday sale you don’t want to miss.

29th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

A3 Festival

Founded by one of Melbourne’s prolific promoters, the new audio, art and architecture festival will be held at a site in Gippsland, just 90 minutes from the city. And it’ll include a European-inspired warehouse stage with room for 8000 people.

21st Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Bed Bath N’ Table Black Friday Sale

Get ready to host this Christmas with 70 per cent off the Australian homewares label.

18th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Fazeek Black Friday Sale

The cult wavy glassware label is offering up to 50 per cent off its signature playful collection for Black Friday.

14th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Zorali Black Friday Sale

Shop up to 60 per cent off sitewide and get ready for summer adventures. There are deals on men’s and women’s outdoor clothing, accessories and camping gear.

13th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

RJ Living Black Friday Sale

RJ Living is all about elevated materials, gentle forms and intricate details. Make beautiful bold updates to your home in a subtle way with up to 40 per cent off the brand’s collection.

21st Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Mejuri Black Friday Sale

Get 25 per cent off all jewellery from the Canadian brand when you spend $150 or more.

14th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Space Furniture Sale

Get up to 50 per cent off Australia’s most extensive collection of designer furniture and lighting, including internationally renowned labels like Kartell, Moooi, Foscarini and SP01.

1st Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Paire Black Friday Sale

The Melbourne brand is kicking off summer in style, offering up to 40 per cent off a range of socks, undies, tees, and more.

21st Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Ooni Black Friday Sale

Add a portable pizza oven to your summer entertaining repertoire with up to 20 per cent off gas and woodfired options this week.

20th Nov – 2nd Dec 2024

Bonny Black Friday Sale

The Melbourne brand is offering $50 off its signature fluffy quilts. They’re made with responsibly sourced duck down, and any returned doonas are washed and donated to charities.

13th Nov – 3rd Dec 2024

Gozney Black Friday Sale

Get 20 per cent off selected models from the portable pizza oven brand and turn up the heat on your summer cooking – or Christmas dinner.

8th Nov – 3rd Dec 2024

Our Place Black Friday Sale

These colourful pots and pans are designed to be left on display. Add a set to your stovetop with up to 40 per cent off.

31st Oct – 3rd Dec 2024

July Black Friday Sale

Save up to $200 on a set of luggage – including the Carry On, complete with power bank – from the Aussie brand. Your summer holiday is looking chic.

26th Nov – 3rd Dec 2024

Sage & Clare Black Friday Sale

The Melbourne-born bohemian homeware label is offering 30 per cent off a wide selection of its signature colourful styles.

26th Nov – 3rd Dec 2024

Swarovski Black Friday Sale

It’s no secret that sparkle and Swarovski go hand in hand. Add some crystallised fun to your jewellery repertoire with up to 50 per cent off in the label’s Black Friday sale.

27th Nov – 3rd Dec 2024

Flight Centre Is Offering up to 50 per Cent Off in Its Black Friday Sale

The local travel agent is offering up to 50 per cent off its holidays, cruises and tours. Plus, there are savings across domestic and international flights too.

11th Nov – 3rd Dec 2024

Dyson Black Friday Sale

Save up to 50 per cent off vacuums, air purifiers, fans, hair dryers and the cult Airwrap styler.

18th Nov – 4th Dec 2024

Aura Home Black Friday Sale

The Melbourne-based label is offering up to 50 per cent off its range of bed linen, towels and more. Refresh your space for summer – or grab extra sets for holiday visitors.

15th Nov – 4th Dec 2024

Ecosa Black Friday Sale

Get up to 35 per cent off everything – including mattresses, memory-foam pillows, weighted blankets and silk quilts – in the brand’s Black Friday sale.

12th Nov – 4th Dec 2024

Kitchenaid Black Friday Sale

Get more than 20 per cent off the brand’s signature line of stand mixers, plus accessories, attachments and other must-have appliances like kettles, blenders, toasters and more.

4th Dec 2024

Editor’s Preview Night at Marmelo and Mr Mills

Get in early to try the first Melbourne venues from Sydney power duo Ross and Sunny Lusted. There’s a Portuguese-inspired restaurant dishing up chargrilled meat and a basement bar with Spanish dishes and cocktails.

Marmelo, Melbourne

12th Nov – 8th Dec 2024

Lifely Black Friday Sale

Refresh your dining nook – or sleep space – with up to 60 per cent off the Aussie furniture and homewares brand.

22nd Nov – 8th Dec 2024

Always Live 2024

The Offspring, Jack White, St Vincent, Air and Missy Higgins lead the line-up for this year’s 17-day statewide celebration of live music

14th Nov – 8th Dec 2024

Hubbl Black Friday Sale

Get 50 per cent off this handy device that makes watching TV easier. There's streaming apps and free-to-air TV combined into one screen, plus save on subscriptions.

8th Nov – 14th Dec 2024

Coffee Supreme Is Giving Away 10 Years of Free Coffee

The Kiwi speciality roaster known for its vibrant and balanced blends is offering a decade of free coffee. And all you have to do to enter is choose your favourite bag of beans.

21st Nov – 22nd Dec 2024

E Nolan Ready-To-Wear Pop-Up

Shop the Melbourne label’s considered wardrobe staples in person, just in time for event (and gifting) season.

24th Sep – 31st Dec 2024

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

There’s fun and adventure for the whole family on this safari-style experience at Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

8th Nov 2021 – 31st Dec 2024

Australian Music Vault

Australian music’s past and present is on interactive display at Arts Centre Melbourne.

22nd Aug 2024 – 2nd Jan 2025

Ayoung Kim: Delivery Dancer’s Arc at ACMI

The award-winning Korean artist brings a blend of cinematic storytelling, video game technology and poetry to ACMI.

2nd Dec 2024 – 5th Jan 2025

Holiday Season at Battlekart Melbourne

Experience the part-gaming, part-racing track wonderland decked out in festive mode this silly season.

11th Jan 2025

Marlon Hoffstadt at Pica

Get on the floor and dance through the Day’N’Night as DJ Daddy Trance brings two exclusive sideshows to Australia.

3rd Jan – 19th Jan 2025

Terasu Japanese Dining Pop-Up at Portsea Hotel

The iconic hotel will host a special fine dining experience, with six courses of sushi, sake, and stunning seaside views. We’re giving one lucky Access member (and three friends) the chance to enjoy the banquet, plus a night’s stay in a deluxe suite.

The Portsea Hotel, Portsea

19th Oct 2024 – 19th Jan 2025

Thai Afternoon Tea at Dodee Paidang

Get flower-shaped dumplings, shrimp toast, mango sticky rice and other traditional savoury and sweet snacks, with a pot of tea, every weekend.

Dodee Paidang Little Collins Street, Melbourne

21st Jan – 26th Jan 2025

Penn and Teller at Arts Centre Melbourne

The magicians are pulling out a new set of tricks for a rare run of Australian appearances.

16th Oct 2024 – 27th Jan 2025

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie at NGV Australia

Celebrated Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie takes over the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia with an immersive exhibition charting his two-decade career.

28th Jun 2024 – 2nd Feb 2025

Rone: Time at The Art Gallery of Western Australia

Visit the Melbourne street artist’s large-scale, immersive exhibition at AGWA – then dine on a special menu by chef Guy Grossi, or grab a drink at Perth’s newest “hidden” bar.

25th Sep 2024 – 9th Feb 2025

Dinosaur Valley at Scenic World

Australia’s biggest dinosaur experience returns for its sixth year with more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs.

17th Sep 2024 – 16th Feb 2025

Honk! Untitled Goose Game Exhibition at ACMI

Remember the addictive, silly game that became an instant hit in 2019? It’s now the subject of a free exhibition – and Melbourne gets to enjoy it first.

30th Aug 2024 – 23rd Feb 2025

Māreikura at Immigration Museum

Witness the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy in this new exhibition, created by storyteller Irihipeti Waretini.

8th Nov 2024 – 28th Feb 2025

Spring and Summer Cocktails From Hennessy, Belvedere and Volcan

Wanna know where to get a refreshing happy-hour cocktail in Victoria, NSW and Queensland as the weather warms up? We’ve got you covered.

13th Aug 2024 – 1st Mar 2025

I Could Have Danced All Night at the Jewish Museum of Australia

Inspired by her grandmothers, interior designer Danielle Brustman explores legacy, identity and the power of objects to hold memory in this new exhibition.

26th Oct 2024 – 23rd Mar 2025

Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design at Heide

From the Milan Triennale to the Memphis Group, 20th-century Italian design takes centre stage at Heide.

29th Nov 2024 – 30th Mar 2025

Moonlight Cinema at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Summer is here and so is the arrival of this much-loved open-air cinema. Enjoy new releases flicks alongside classic favourites under the stars. Plus, bring your pooch and hire a bed for them, too.

29th Nov 2024 – 27th Apr 2025

Julie Mehretu at MCA Australia

The first exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region dedicated to New York-based artist Julie Mehretu arrives in Australia this summer.

17th May 2025

Sigur Rós Australian Orchestral Tour in 2025

The Icelandic post-rock band, known for free-form ambient and electronic sounds, returns to Australia for an orchestra tour in 2025.

1st Nov 2024 – 1st Jun 2025

Tony Clark: Unsculpted at Buxton Contemporary

With more than 100 works spanning four decades, this major new exhibition explores the power of painting to blur the lines between genres and mediums.

1st Mar – 7th Jun 2025

The Dictionary of Lost Words, Australian Tour 2025

The must-see adaptation of Pip Williams’s novel is hitting the road, thanks to South Australia’s State Theatre Company and the Sydney Theatre Company.

5th Jul – 6th Jul 2025

Collectfest 2025 at MCEC and ICC Sydney

Tens of thousands of enthusiasts will come together to discover, trade and celebrate (or just gawk) at Australia’s first and only festival for all things collectable.

30th Oct 2024 – 20th Jul 2025

Cats & Dogs at NGV Australia

Lap up the NGV’s playful new exhibition, featuring more than 200 works celebrating our furry friends.

1st Dec 2022 – 1st Dec 2025

Heide Kitchen at Heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide has levelled up with its new breakfast and lunch destination.

Heide Museum of Modern Art

13th May 2023 – 13th Dec 2025

Regional Farmers Markets at Abbotsford Convent

Visit the new monthly market – by an experienced operator – for more than 40 stalls of organic fruit and veg, locally sourced dairy, homemade desserts and more.

11th Feb 2021 – 31st Dec 2026

The Story of the Moving Image at ACMI

The beloved CBD attraction reopens with a centrepiece exhibition celebrating the wide-ranging focus of the newly renovated museum.

ACMI, Melbourne

11th Oct 2024 – 31st Dec 2026

Funhouse at Holey Moley Melbourne

Funlab opens a new immersive concept combining Hijinx Hotel games with the competitive fun of Holey Moley minigolf.

Holey Moley, Melbourne

14th Mar 2023 – 31st Dec 2028

The Social Quarter at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital

A new precinct dedicated to dining and entertainment is now open at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital.

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