Got nothing planned for this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Here’s our guide to all the fun things to do this weekend:
Melbourne International Arts Festival
This year, Melbourne International Arts Festival will be celebrating the very best in both international and local dance, theatre, circus, music, visual arts and much more.
Today’s $25 Swift Tix: William Forsythe’s A Quiet Evening of Dance at @artscentremelb and Trustees at @MalthouseMelb. Go quick! https://t.co/p5iPFPiZKe
— Melbourne International Arts Festival (@melbfestival) October 16, 2018
FAST FACTS
Location: Federation Square, Corner Flinders and Swanston streets
Dates and times: Until Sunday, 21 October (All day)
For more info, click here.
Have you met our Melbourne Art Trams yet? Six of the eight are on the tracks now: including one that you can ‘play’ with an App! #arttrams https://t.co/aT7f46DOAB
— Melbourne International Arts Festival (@melbfestival) October 17, 2018
CARLTON ITALIAN FESTA 2018
Now in its seventh year, the Carlton Italian Festa is a celebration of all things Italian! It’s a great event for the whole family, with free entertainment all day on the main stage, as well as cooking demos, sporting activities, vehicle displays and of course lots of luscious Italian food and drinks.
FAST FACTS
Location: Piazza Italia, Lygon Street, Carlton
Dates and times: Until Sunday, 21 October (11am – 9pm)
For more info, click here.
DOCKLANDS BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL – GOIN’ DOWN TO MEMPHIS
After an epic event last year, the Docklands Blues Music Festival is back with a free celebration of Deep South blues.
FAST FACTS
Location: The District Docklands, 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands
Dates and times: 20 -21 October (Saturday, 11am – 3pm and Sunday, 11am – 8pm)
For more info, click here.
Boasting some of the country’s foremost blues musicians, it’s one non-stop blues jam and a full weekend of continuous music across a variety of indoor and outdoor stages and licensed venue.
Love a free event? Celebrate the Aussie Blues scene and get along to The District Docklands Blues Music Festival Sat 20 & Sun 21 Octhttps://t.co/G0d9nl4hHx pic.twitter.com/TOY9zs1IXg
— What’s On Melbourne (@WhatsOnMelb) October 11, 2018
Finders Keepers Market
The festival-style market will spring up in the iconic Royal Exhibition Building for three massive days.
What an incredible year our tenth anniversary was for Finders Keepers! We have way too much to say and way too many legends to thank, so we’ve published a massive wrap post over on the blog! ps. You’ll also find our 2018 market dates!https://t.co/LubNytKuWp pic.twitter.com/LTWkOzrcJK
— the finders keepers (@_finderskeepers) December 21, 2017
FAST FACTS
Location: Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton
Dates and times: 19 – 21 October (Friday, noon – 9pm, Saturday, 10am – 7pm and Sunday, 10am – 5pm)
Price: $5, children under 12 free
For more info, click here.
Discover unique finds while supporting independent Australian designers and makers, grooving along to live entertainment and fuelling up with delicious food.
SAVE THE DATES! The Finders Keepers is back this Spring/ Summer returning to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. https://t.co/DUV8xRVavW #thefinderskeepers pic.twitter.com/YixsfBPPt8
— the finders keepers (@_finderskeepers) September 27, 2018
SPRING FLING STREET FESTIVAL
The locals of North and West Melbourne are gearing up to hit the streets in celebration of the 41st annual Spring Fling Street Festival.
DATE/TIME
Sat. 5/19/18 11a-4p
EVENT/LOCATION
Spring Fling Craft & Food Festival
Waterford Township
2nd Street & Atco Ave.
Atco, NJ 08804 pic.twitter.com/7VO6gdHJ2j— Empanada Guy (@EmpanadaGuy1) May 19, 2018
FAST FACTS
Location: The Centre, 58 Errol Street, North Melbourne
Dates and times: Sunday, 21 October (10am – 6pm)
For more info, click here.
Tram, train, ride or stroll over to experience historic Errol Street come alive with pop-up markets, street food, beer gardens, entertainment, the always adorable Spring Fling Dog Show and plenty of exciting offerings from local businesses.
Spend Sunday 21 October in North Melbourne with a dog show, street food, beer gardens and more. It’s all happening at the Spring Fling Street Festival: https://t.co/HVBneta2GQ pic.twitter.com/EtC6IblM1d
— What’s On Melbourne (@WhatsOnMelb) October 17, 2018
