It's the most wonderful time of the year for fashion fans — Melbourne Fashion Week is returning for a six days of sartorial heaven. This year, M/FW runways will pop up in unique and unexpected locations, including the rooftop pool deck at new CBD hotel Le Méridien, the Regent Theatre alongside Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the immersive art exhibition Connection at The Lume, an abandoned industrial garage, plus many more.
October 23, 2023: Our city is currently sartorial heaven with the advent of Melbourne Fashion Week, with plenty of trendsetting events. Plus, music fans are spoilt for choice, with the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and the new Eighty-Six festival all rocking out this week. The awe-inspiring BBC Earth Experience opens this week, taking visitors inside a nature doco to get up-close to the wonders of the world. Plus, award-winning musical Miss Saigon takes the stage. If you're craving a decent feed, head to Global Foodie Fest or the final week of Europa Night Market.
There's always something happening in this fair city of ours, so don't let the week pass you by without popping a few fun events into your social calendar. To help you plan, we've rounded up all the best activities happening this week, so all you have to do is scroll, pick and embark on your adventure.
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 101 things to do in Melbourne before you die.