Don't miss in Melbourne
Music
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
On until Sun 25 Oct
Music
MUDHONEY (USA)
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–11:30pm
Sport
Melbourne v Richmond - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11
Fri 16 Oct · 7:15pm–11:15pm
Food
Italian Festa & Expo
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct · Sat 11am–10:30pm, Sun 11am–8:30pm
Food
Mango Party at Prahran Market
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
Sport
Caulfield Cup
Sat 17 Oct · 12:00am–11:59pm
Free this weekend in Melbourne
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MUDHONEY (USA)
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–11:30pm
Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia this October to play a bunch of club shows and headline 4ZZZ FM’s “Zed 51” Festival. The grunge pioneers also add a handful of New Zealand dates for the first time in over a decade.
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Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia this October to play a bunch of club shows and headline 4ZZZ FM’s “Zed 51” Festival. The grunge pioneers also add a handful of New Zealand dates for the first time in over a decade.
TODAY
Sonny Fodera
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
Ticketed event at PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts). 18+.
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Ticketed event at PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts). 18+.
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Midge Ure Catalogue - The Hits Tour
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.
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Soen
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as SOEN. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved out a distinctive space in the music world.
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In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as SOEN. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved out a distinctive space in the music world.
TODAY
Melbourne v Richmond - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11
Fri 16 Oct · 7:15pm–11:15pm
Ticketed event at IKON Park. All ages.
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Ticketed event at IKON Park. All ages.
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2026 STAYC FAN CONCERT TOUR [STAY CLOSER] in Australia - Melbourne
Fri 16 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
K-pop group STAYC's Stay Closer fan concert tour, in Melbourne. Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm.
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K-pop group STAYC's Stay Closer fan concert tour, in Melbourne. Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm.
TODAY
yama (JPN) - Australian Tour
Fri 16 Oct – Sat 17 Oct
Japanese singer yama's Australian tour. Standing room, licensed and strictly 18+.
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Japanese singer yama's Australian tour. Standing room, licensed and strictly 18+.
TODAY
BOB EVANS - Suburban Songbook 20th Anniversary Tour
Fri 16 Oct · 8:00pm–11:30pm
To mark two decades since Bob Evans' ARIA award winning second album debuted at #15 on the Australian album charts, spawning two Triple J Hottest 100 song entries and racking up Gold sales, Kevin Mitchell is hitting the road for a very special national tour, performing the… Shows are Standing unless clearly stated.
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To mark two decades since Bob Evans' ARIA award winning second album debuted at #15 on the Australian album charts, spawning two Triple J Hottest 100 song entries and racking up Gold sales, Kevin Mitchell is hitting the road for a very special national tour, performing the… Shows are Standing unless clearly stated.
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UNTIL 25 OCT
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
On until Sun 25 Oct
Ten days of jazz in concert halls, clubs and Fed Square. Free outdoor sets and film screenings at Fed Square on the opening weekend.
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Ten days of jazz in concert halls, clubs and Fed Square. Free outdoor sets and film screenings at Fed Square on the opening weekend.
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Free
Italian Festa & Expo
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct · Sat 11am–10:30pm, Sun 11am–8:30pm
Free Italian food weekend at the Royal Exhibition Building with 50+ food vendors, live music on three stages, bars and a kids' area. Sat 11am to 10.30pm, Sun 11am to 8.30pm.
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Free Italian food weekend at the Royal Exhibition Building with 50+ food vendors, live music on three stages, bars and a kids' area. Sat 11am to 10.30pm, Sun 11am to 8.30pm.
TOMORROW
Free
Mango Party at Prahran Market
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
A weekend of mango demos, free tastings and kids' activities at Prahran Market.
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A weekend of mango demos, free tastings and kids' activities at Prahran Market.
TOMORROW
Caulfield Cup
Sat 17 Oct · 12:00am–11:59pm
The 150th Caulfield Cup, a Group 1 race over 2400m and one of the big days of Melbourne's spring racing season.
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The 150th Caulfield Cup, a Group 1 race over 2400m and one of the big days of Melbourne's spring racing season.
TOMORROW
Free
Melbourne Donut Festival
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct · 9am–4pm daily
Free weekend of 15+ donut makers under cover in the Queen Victoria Market sheds, with coffee and entertainment.
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Free weekend of 15+ donut makers under cover in the Queen Victoria Market sheds, with coffee and entertainment.
TOMORROW
Carlton v Western Bulldogs - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11
Sat 17 Oct · 3:05pm–7:05pm
Ticketed event at IKON Park. All ages.
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Ticketed event at IKON Park. All ages.
TOMORROW
NO CIGAR - Aussie Tour
Sat 17 Oct · 6:30pm–10:00pm
NO CIGAR are bringing their brand of ‘semi rock’ to Australia this spring, with thirteen lively shows on the cards for their biggest run in Australia to date.
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NO CIGAR are bringing their brand of ‘semi rock’ to Australia this spring, with thirteen lively shows on the cards for their biggest run in Australia to date.
TOMORROW
THE REFLEX - 80s NEW WAVE
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
Step back into the electric atmosphere of the 1980s as The Reflex 80s New Wave Tribute presents Hungry Like the 80s, bringing the ultimate retro party to Brunswick Ballroom.
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Step back into the electric atmosphere of the 1980s as The Reflex 80s New Wave Tribute presents Hungry Like the 80s, bringing the ultimate retro party to Brunswick Ballroom.
TOMORROW
Spike Fuck
Sat 17 Oct · 7:00pm–11:30pm
For ten years Melbourne’s Spike Fuck has existed more as a messy myth than an artist – sporadic works forever poised on the precipice of triumph, rumours of death or insanity and so on.
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For ten years Melbourne’s Spike Fuck has existed more as a messy myth than an artist – sporadic works forever poised on the precipice of triumph, rumours of death or insanity and so on.
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MON 19 OCT
La Dispute
2 dates · next Mon 19 Oct
Australian headline tour, which will be hitting our shores October 2026. La Dispute will be promoting their latest album No One Was Driving The Car, released in September of 2025 via Epitaph Records.
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Australian headline tour, which will be hitting our shores October 2026. La Dispute will be promoting their latest album No One Was Driving The Car, released in September of 2025 via Epitaph Records.
- Mon 19 Oct 2026
- Tue 20 Oct 2026
TUE 20 OCT
GIPSY KINGS by Diego Baliardo
Tue 20 Oct – Wed 21 Oct
Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 7pm.
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Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 7pm.
WED 21 OCT
WHISPERS (TH) IN MELBOURNE
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00pm–10:30pm
Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, WHISPERS have become one of the most formidable names in hardcore. Their signature sound blends metallic hardcore, crushing riffs and punishing breakdowns - taking them from Southeast Asia’s underground to stages around the world. Shows are Standing unless clearly stated.
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Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, WHISPERS have become one of the most formidable names in hardcore. Their signature sound blends metallic hardcore, crushing riffs and punishing breakdowns - taking them from Southeast Asia’s underground to stages around the world. Shows are Standing unless clearly stated.
WED 21 OCT
Don McLean
Wed 21 Oct · 7:30pm–11:30pm
Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 6:30pm.
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Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Doors 6:30pm.
THU 22 OCT
Luna Dark
Thu 22 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Luna Park's Halloween event with haunted mazes, scare attractions and unlimited rides. Night sessions plus kid-friendly day sessions.
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Luna Park's Halloween event with haunted mazes, scare attractions and unlimited rides. Night sessions plus kid-friendly day sessions.
FRI 23 OCT
THE SUN AIN'T GONNA SHINE ANYMORE: THE SONGS OF SCOTT WALKER
Fri 23 Oct – Sat 24 Oct
One of the most innovative and enduring songwriters of the twentieth century, Scott Walker was widely recognised as one of pop’s great adventurers.
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One of the most innovative and enduring songwriters of the twentieth century, Scott Walker was widely recognised as one of pop’s great adventurers.
FRI 23 OCT
FF NEWSROOM PRESENTS: RealYungPhil, Gud, Woesum & Stacey
Fri 23 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
All the way from the US of A & Stockholm, Sweden, 4 two nights only. Underground legends and critically acclaimed, all four artists are frequent collaborators on some of the most prolific musical offerings to hit the web/irl.
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All the way from the US of A & Stockholm, Sweden, 4 two nights only. Underground legends and critically acclaimed, all four artists are frequent collaborators on some of the most prolific musical offerings to hit the web/irl.
FRI 23 OCT
Temporary friends
Fri 23 Oct · 7:00pm–11:00pm
Temporary Friends is a one night music experience built around good music, good people and genuine connection.
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Temporary Friends is a one night music experience built around good music, good people and genuine connection.
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SAT 24 OCT
Free
Pinoy Octoberfest
Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 Oct · 10am–4pm daily
A weekend of Filipino food stalls and live entertainment at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.
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A weekend of Filipino food stalls and live entertainment at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.
SAT 24 OCT
Free
Jazz Festival at Prahran Market
Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 Oct · 11am–3pm daily
Free live jazz, soul and R&B from local artists in Market Square, 11am to 3pm both days.
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Free live jazz, soul and R&B from local artists in Market Square, 11am to 3pm both days.
SAT 24 OCT
Cox Plate at Flemington
Sat 24 Oct · 12:25pm–5:50pm
The Cox Plate runs at Flemington for 2026 only, its first time at the course. A full Group 1 race day a week before the Cup Carnival.
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The Cox Plate runs at Flemington for 2026 only, its first time at the course. A full Group 1 race day a week before the Cup Carnival.
SAT 31 OCT
Free
Witches Market
Sat 31 Oct · 10:00am–3:00pm
A Halloween-weekend market by Witches of Macedon with 40+ stalls at Kensington Town Hall, 10am to 3pm. Free entry.
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A Halloween-weekend market by Witches of Macedon with 40+ stalls at Kensington Town Hall, 10am to 3pm. Free entry.
SAT 31 OCT
Free
The Street Social: Halloween
Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · 12pm–7pm daily
Food trucks and live music on Harbour Esplanade in Docklands over the Halloween weekend, 12pm to 7pm both days. Free entry.
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Food trucks and live music on Harbour Esplanade in Docklands over the Halloween weekend, 12pm to 7pm both days. Free entry.
SAT 31 OCT
Victoria Derby Day
Sat 31 Oct · 12:20pm–5:40pm
Opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, headlined by the Victoria Derby. Black and white dress code and a big, social crowd.
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Opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, headlined by the Victoria Derby. Black and white dress code and a big, social crowd.
MON 2 NOV
Free
Melbourne International Dumpling Festival
Mon 2 Nov · 12:00pm–10:00pm
Dozens of dumpling vendors at Queen Victoria Market on Cup eve, from xiao long bao to pierogi and momo. Free entry, register online.
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Dozens of dumpling vendors at Queen Victoria Market on Cup eve, from xiao long bao to pierogi and momo. Free entry, register online.
TUE 3 NOV
Melbourne Cup Day
Tue 3 Nov · 10:45am–5:15pm
The Melbourne Cup at Flemington, on a Victorian public holiday. Fashion, crowds and a full card of racing.
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The Melbourne Cup at Flemington, on a Victorian public holiday. Fashion, crowds and a full card of racing.
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What's free in Melbourne this weekend?
Free this weekend (16–18 Oct): Italian Festa & Expo (17–18 Oct), Mango Party at Prahran Market (17–18 Oct) and Melbourne Donut Festival (17–18 Oct).
- Italian Festa & Expo 17–18 Oct
- Mango Party at Prahran Market 17–18 Oct
- Melbourne Donut Festival 17–18 Oct
What's on tonight in Melbourne?
Tonight in Melbourne: Briefs: The Works at Spiegel Haus Melbourne (7:00pm), The Shark Is Broken at Athenaeum Theatre One (7:00pm), MUDHONEY (USA) at The Thornbury Theatre (7:00pm), Sonny Fodera at PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts) (7:00pm) and Midge Ure Catalogue - The Hits Tour at Palais Theatre (7:00pm).
- Briefs: The Works 7:00pm
- The Shark Is Broken 7:00pm
- MUDHONEY (USA) 7:00pm
- Sonny Fodera 7:00pm
- Midge Ure Catalogue - The Hits Tour 7:00pm
What's on in Melbourne this weekend?
This weekend (16–18 Oct) in Melbourne: Briefs: The Works (Fri 16 Oct), The Shark Is Broken (Fri 16 Oct) and MUDHONEY (USA) (Fri 16 Oct). 36 events in all, listed on this page.
- Briefs: The Works Fri 16 Oct
- The Shark Is Broken Fri 16 Oct
- MUDHONEY (USA) Fri 16 Oct
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