Things to do in Melbourne during Summer 2024 - 2025
Hey friends 👋
Summer in Melbourne can sometimes feel like that one chaotic friend who is always on the go - it’s busy, unexpected, there’s a lot happening and it’s A LOT of fun. Whether the sun’s actually out or you’re stuck in a surprise downpour, there’s always something happening in this city over Summer 😂
Even if you’re a local looking to find something new in our city or a visitor wanting to dive into our summer scene, I’ve curated a list of the best things for you to do this season - think Melbourne summer essentials like rooftop hangs, outdoor events and fun experiences.
Get ready to make the most of Melbourne’s sunny days and balmy nights ✨
p.s. I’ve included my favourite gelato spot in here, I hope you love it!!
For more events and experiences across Melbourne, feel free to check out my Ultimate Melbourne Bucket List.
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Trending: Melbourne Events this Summer
🍒 Cherry Picking
Pick fresh cherries straight from the trees and taste as many cherries as you like with the help of an orchard guide.
📍 Coldstream and Wandin East
🗓 9am-5pm, 7 days a week
💰 Prices start at $15 pp
🎥 Moonlight Cinema
Pick fresh cherries straight from the trees and taste as many cherries as you like with the help of an orchard guide.
📍 Coldstream and Wandin East
🗓 9am-5pm, 7 days a week
💰 Prices start at $15 pp
💜 Lavender Season
Wander through rows of blooming lavender and manicured gardens, grab a snack at the tea room & live demonstrations.
📍 Warrantina Lavender Farm
🗓 until 26 January 2025
💰 Ground passes start at $10 pp
🎤 Always Live
Always live is music festival celebrating live contemporary performances across Victoria, featuring diverse artists and iconic venues.
📍 Victoria
🗓 22 November - 8 December 2024
💰Tickets range from FREE to $350
Every Wednesday night, expect global street food trucks, festival bars, local artisan shops, along with a rotating weekly line-up of live music.
📍 Queen Victoria Market
🗓 22 November 2024 - 13 March 2025
💰 FREE
🟡 Yayoi Kusama Exhibit
World-renowed artist Yayoi Kusama will feature over 200 works across the entire ground floor of the NGV including the global unveiling of their immersive infinity mirror room work.
📍 National Gallery of Victoria
🗓 15 December 2024 - 21 April 2025
💰 Prices start at $16 pp
Discover Christmas in the city with stunning light displays, festive events and activities.
📍Across the City of Melbourne
🗓 Until 31st December 2024
💰 FREE
Australia’s biggest Christmas tradition including a night full of Christmas carols by well-known performers.
📍 Sidney Myer Music Bowl
🗓 23 (Rehearsal) - 24 December 2024
💰Prices start at $20.40 pp
Australia’s largest tennis tournament, first of the four Grand Slam tennis events held throughout the year.
📍 Melbourne Park
🗓 12 January - 26 January 2025
💰 Ground passes start at $19 pp
Best things to do in Melbourne this Summer
🏄🏼♀️ Surfing at URBNSURF
Australia's only surf park. With six different wave settings, URBNSURF offers waves for all abilities, all year round.
📍 Tullamarine
📅 Open all year round
💰 $104-$109 per adult
🏞️ Melbourne Cable Park
Melbourne Cable Park, is a year-round adventure hub with activities for all ages, including accessible wakeboarding.
📍 Bangholme
📅 Open all year round
💰 Prices vary based on activity
🚣♀️ Kayaking at Sunset
Experience Melbourne's iconic landmarks from a different perspective on a sunset kayak tour along the Yarra River.
📍 CBD
💰$120 per adult
🛶 Stand up paddleboarding
Stand Up Paddle HQ in St Kilda offers SUP lessons, rentals, and tours for all skill levels.
📍 St Kilda
💰 Prices vary
📽️ Lido on the Roof
Experience summer nights at The Lido on the Rooftop Cinema, where you can enjoy classic films under the stars.
📍 Hawthorn
💰 Prices vary
🍶 Pizza in the Park with Small Print Pizza
This summer, grab some Small Print Pizza and have it delivered to Victoria Gardens. Chill out with great pizza in a relaxed outdoor park setting!
📍 Windosr
💰 Prices vary by pizza
🖼️ Point Ormond Lookout
Grab some snacks and head to Point Ormond Lookout at sunset for a laid-back picnic with amazing views.
📍 Elwood
💰 Free
🎢 Gumbuya World
Gumbuya World is a family-friendly theme park that offers water slides, roller coasters, and wildlife exhibits.
📍 Tynong North
💰 Prices start from $35
🚗 Road Trip to Mornington Peninsula
Just over an hour from Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula offers stunning beaches, relaxing hot springs, and charming wineries.
📍 Mornington Peninsula
Hungry? What to eat in Melbourne this Summer
Here are some of my favourite spots to eat in Summer (I’m going to build out more of this list soon!):
For more events and experiences across Melbourne, feel free to check out my Ultimate Melbourne Bucket List.