The week ahead in Melbourne: markets, gigs, late eats and free things, refreshed often.
Cartier, the NGV's 2026 Winter Masterpieces, brings around 400 jewels, tiaras and the Tutti Frutti pieces to Melbourne, plus work set with Australian opals. Here is what to actually look at.
Melbourne has two open-air ice rinks this winter: the Rink at RISING by the Yarra (closing 8 July) and Fed Square's Winter Village. Here is where to skate, and why it is the perfect group plan.
Lightscape is back at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens for 2026: a 2.1km illuminated after-dark trail with 20+ installations, on until early August. Here is what to know before you book.
Melbourne winter is long, but the city fights back. Our pick of the things actually worth the cold walk to the tram: Lightscape, the Yarra ice rink, the Cartier blockbuster and a snowy Queen Vic Market.
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