It’s not just flowers that bloom in spring…. Melbourne does too! Cue exhibitions, events and experiences to keep you entertained as the weather warms up. Add these ideas to your itinerary to get the spring party started.

Private events have found a sophisticated new city locale. Dine in a Barrel Room, host a soiree in a secret lounge or takeover one of Melbourne’s acclaimed restaurants – Next Hotel Melbourne’s enclave of stylish spaces are fast becoming a sought after location to host events from six to 60.

Melbourne’s East End Theatre District is packed with an incredible array of eateries for pre-show dinners, so you can easily combine good food with a night of great entertainment. Take the drama out of pre-theatre dining with our picks to seek out before curtain’s up!