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5–11 November

Worth leaving the house for.

5–11 November 2026 in Melbourne. 8 things on that we can vouch for, 2 of them free. If you do one thing, make it The Crossing Machine: Album Launch.

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Updated 2 November 2026 · Next update 4 November

If you only remember three things

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Free

Aboriginal Melbourne walk

Free this week. 4km. About 2 hours.

Worth it.

Free

Classic Icons and Architecture walk

Free this week. 4.3km. About 2 hours.

Worth it.

If Saturday were mine…

I'd do this.

A flexible day in Melbourne

MorningAboriginal Melbourne walkCheck the weather and route before leaving.
LunchFind lunch near your walkCheck current opening hours and booking requirements.
AfternoonKeep the afternoon flexibleChoose a listed event only after confirming its date and session time.

One walk, lunch nearby, and room to change your mind.

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

The Crossing Machine: Album LaunchThu 5 Nov · Bird's Basement, Melbourne · See listing
Lamia Yared and Efrén LópezThu 5 Nov · Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank · See listing
Oaks Day CruiseThu 5 Nov · South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf · See listing

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Melbourne Conversations: The Knowledge the World NeedsThu 5 Nov · Fed Square, Melbourne · See listing
Oaks Day Lunch at Eureka 89Thu 5 Nov · Eureka 89 - Dining & Events, Southbank · See listing
Dodger and GGG Short FilmsThu 5 Nov · Cinema Nova, Carlton · See listing
Laurie Carmichael Lecture: Bill Kelty ACThu 5 Nov · Kaleide Theatre, Melbourne · See listing
Translating Lowly CreaturesThu 5 Nov · The Open Stage, Parkville · 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 on5–11 November