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10–16 September

Worth leaving the house for.

10–16 September 2026 in Melbourne. 8 things on that we can vouch for, 2 of them free. If you do one thing, make it From Produce to Plate: The Influence of the Kitchen Garden.

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Updated 13 September 2026 · Next update 16 September · Archived edition

If you only remember three things

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Petit Crenn, Melbourne

Melbourne is set to welcome Dominique Crenn, who will open her first Australian restaurant Petit Crenn this spring

Worth it.

Free

Aboriginal Melbourne walk

Free this week. 4km. About 2 hours.

Worth it.

Free

Classic Icons and Architecture walk

4.3km, self-guided, from the council's own set. About 2 hours.

If Saturday were mine…

I'd do this.

Saturday around From Produce to Plate: The Influence of the Kitchen Garden

10:00amAboriginal Melbourne walkGo early.
12:30pmPetit Crenn, MelbourneBook if you can.
3:00pmFrom Produce to Plate: The Influence of the Kitchen GardenThe main event.

Three stops, no rushing.

Before you leave home

The stuff you'll be annoyed nobody told you.

Dates are from the organisers and the fixture; hours and tickets change, so check the link before you go.

The week, properly

The good stuff, with a reason.

Friends at a rooftop table with the city lights behind

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If you want a proper night out

From Produce to Plate: The Influence of the Kitchen GardenThu 10 Sep · The Johnston Collection, East Melbourne · See listing
Botanical Art: Science, Specimens and Stories TalkThu 10 Sep · Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, Victoria · See listing
One of these Nights: The Eagles Acoustic TributeThu 10 Sep · Bird's Basement, Melbourne · See listing

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The Yarra Social Set: The Gatsby ClubThu 10 Sep · The Espressonist, Docklands · See listing
49ers Melbourne TakeoverThu 10 Sep · Transport Hotel, Melbourne · See listing
Waleed Aly: On Speech, Equality and PoliticsThu 10 Sep · The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne · See listing
Creativa: XI – OpeningFri 11 Sep · Kindred Cameras · See listing
Super Boogie Band: Australia's Ultimate Live Disco ShowFri 11 Sep · Bird's Basement, Melbourne · See listing

A family strolling through the Royal Botanic Gardens

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If you're spending nothing

Aboriginal Melbourne walkFree4km, self-guided, from the council's own set. About 2 hours.
Classic Icons and Architecture walkFree4.3km, self-guided, from the council's own set. About 2 hours.

A short free list this week. Ask me and I will dig up the parks, walks and rooms near you that never make a list.

None of that your thing?

Tell me what you're in the mood for and I'll give you something better.

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What's on10–16 September