From fire festivals to magical art installations and cosy night markets, Melbourne lights up in June like nowhere else. Whether you’re a foodie, a family adventurer or just after a warm drink and good vibes, here are the winter events you’ll regret missing.
❄️ Winter Events in Melbourne is more alive than ever
Melbourne might be cooling down, but the city is just heating up with some of the most exciting winter events of the year. Whether you’re chasing mulled wine, immersive art, or family-friendly snow fun, June 2025 has something magical in store. This guide features the top 10 winter events in Melbourne that you absolutely shouldn’t miss — plus a few hidden gems to keep your weekends buzzing.
1. Queen Victoria Winter Night Market
📍 Queen Victoria Market
📅 Every Wednesday from June 5, 2025
💰 Free Entry
🔥 Why Go: Iconic open fires, global street food, local crafts, live music.
This legendary night market turns the Queen Vic precinct into a warm winter wonderland every Wednesday night. Think glowing fairy lights, mulled wine, live music and food from every corner of the globe.
2. RISING Melbourne Festival 2025
📍 City-wide
📅 May 31 – June 15, 2025
🎟️ Some events free, some ticketed
Melbourne’s flagship winter arts festival returns, lighting up the city with immersive performances, large-scale projections, and boundary-pushing installations. Prepare to see Melbourne like never before.
3. Melbourne Winter Masterpieces at NGV
📍 NGV International, St Kilda Road
📅 Opens June 14, 2025
🎟️ Tickets from $32
A highlight on Melbourne’s cultural calendar, the NGV’s Winter Masterpieces exhibition brings internationally acclaimed works to the city. A perfect escape from the cold and into the world of fine art.
4. Good Food & Wine Show
📍 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
📅 June 6–8, 2025
🎟️ Adult tickets from $35
Taste your way through gourmet stalls, sample premium wines, and watch live cooking demos by Australia’s top chefs. A must-visit for foodies and wine lovers.
5. The Big Design Market – Winter Edition
📍 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
📅 June 21–23, 2025
💰 Entry: $5
The best in design, fashion, homewares and gourmet treats all under one (very beautiful) roof. Come for the unique finds, stay for the artisan food and winter shopping vibes.
6. Winter Glow at Luna Park – Winter Events
📍 Luna Park, St Kilda
📅 Every weekend in June
🎟️ From $20 per person
Melbourne’s favourite seaside theme park transforms into a snow-themed fantasy, with faux snow, wintery lights, themed rides and marshmallow roasting pits.
7. Melbourne Magic Festival
📍 Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
📅 June 30 – July 13, 2025
🎟️ Tickets from $15
Just in time for the school holidays, this event delivers spellbinding performances for both kids and adults. Illusionists, escape artists, and magicians bring Melbourne some much-needed winter wonder.
8. Camberwell Sunday Market – Winter Finds Edition
📍 Camberwell, Station Street
📅 Every Sunday in June
💰 Gold coin donation entry
One of Melbourne’s longest-running markets, winter is the perfect time to dig up vintage jackets, handmade scarves, and one-of-a-kind treasures — with a hot coffee in hand.
9. Docklands Firelight Festival (Expected Late June)
📍 Docklands
📅 Anticipated June 28–30, 2025 (dates TBC)
💰 Free Entry
Think blazing fire drums, flame-throwing performers, and fire-kissed street food. A crowd-pleaser every year, this spectacular riverside festival is expected to return with an even hotter lineup.
10. Self-Guided Cosy Pub Crawl (CBD & Fitzroy Edition)
📍 Melbourne CBD & Fitzroy
🍺 Suggested Stops: The Mitre Tavern, The Everleigh, The Lincoln, Heartbreaker
Why wait for an official event? Curate your own winter pub crawl across Melbourne’s warmest venues — from roaring fireplaces to spiced rum cocktails, there’s no shortage of snug stops.
🗺️ Pro Tip: Use Google Maps to build your own crawl or follow a local food blogger’s winter route.
🌟 Bonus Picks – Hidden Winter Gems (Winter Events)
- Fitzroy Mills Winter Market – Vegan eats, small-batch goods, good vibes
- Winter Vegan Market – Coming to Abbotsford Convent (check schedule)
- Laneway Hot Chocolate Crawl – Degraves Street and Centre Place favourites
📌 Don’t Just Hibernate — Celebrate!
Melbourne’s winter isn’t meant for hiding indoors. With vibrant festivals, design markets, delicious food, and magical lights, June 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Winter Events yet. Bookmark this guide, rally your friends, and get ready to explore a colder — but much cosier — side of Melbourne.
