Welcome to Winter in the City!

Winter is a truly imaginative time to experience the city in Melbourne. The city becomes a hive of creative activity, with blockbuster events, delicious winter menus, and cutting edge style bursting from the inside out.

There’s the Australian premiere of Wicked – The Broadway Musical, the 2008 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition Art Deco 1910-1939, the celebration of Circus Oz’s 30th Birthday, and the launch of a spectacular new lighting installation in the middle of the city.

Melbourne continues its reputation as the events capital, hosting the Melbourne International Design Festival, State of Design, Melbourne International Film Festival and A Taste of Melbourne, as well as a vast array of performances, exhibitions and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Lovers of fine food and wine will know winter is the time the city’s tastebuds come alive! Throughout June, July and August, city cafes, restaurants and bars will serve mouth-watering winter delicacies, from steaming hot soups and delicious hot chocolates to curries, paellas and laksas.
Find out more on city dining and nightlife.

If a new winter jacket or scarf is what you’re after, you’ll love the city’s eclectic and diverse retail offer. There’s everything from independent boutiques, emerging designers, retail centres and department stores, with something to suit every style, taste or budget.
More on shopping in the city

So don your favourite scarf, gloves or winter coat, and let your imagination guide you to a wealth of entertainment and discovery this Winter in the City.