Time Out Melbourne

Lets face it: all eyes are on the MCG right now, with Victoria’s biggest stadium playing host to Australia's first official regular season NFL game on this very day. But over in the east, another of Melbourne’s most historic games grounds is set for a major revamp, with plans to breathe new life into Glenferrie Oval and its heritage-listed Michael Tuck Stand.

It's the weekend, baby! You made it! To celebrate, we've gathered all the hottest festivals, shows, exhibitions and openings in one place – you're welcome. RESET Festival is on now at Fed Square, and it's a free, family-friendly festival that celebrates biodiversity, nature and sustainability. The program features everything from live music, workshops and swaps to an outdoor cinema, a book doof and planting sessions. Keen to hit the road now it's spring?

There’s a lot going on when it comes to Melbourne’s transport network and, this month, another major development has been announced. Melbourne’s long-awaited Suburban Rail Loop is officially going underground, with tunnelling now underway between Burwood and Glen Waverley. The Suburban Rail Loop is slated to open in 2035 and, when complete, it will connect Melbourne’s middle suburbs with a new orbital rail line.

In case you missed it, American football is coming to Melbourne – and not just for a pre-season cameo. For the first time ever, the NFL is bringing a regular-season game to Australian soil, with the iconic MCG set to swap handballs for touchdowns when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams on Friday September 11, 2026. Whether you’re a die-hard NFL fan or you’re just keen to see what happens when American footie takes over the 'G, here’s everything you need to know.

The Victorian Government recently approved a $1.5-billion skyscraper set to rise beside the river, at Southbank. Known as "The One", the 67-storey development at 1 Queens Bridge Road has been given the green light by the Minister for Planning, paving the way for a 240m tower featuring luxe apartments, a hotel, offices and more. Here’s what we know so far...

From the moment comedian Michelle Brasier brings the spoilers in an opening night gala at the Capitol Theatre that’s stacked with teasers for what lies ahead, there’s an embarrassment of riches to enjoy at this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival. Stretching from September 29 to October 18 and with more than 450 shows on offer, there’s a smorgasbord of the weird, wonderful and way out there to feast upon before the Club Fringe closing night and award ceremony comes around. Overwhelmed? We’ve got you.

Need a reason to get out at night but want a free activity? We’ve got you. This month, Melbourne is getting a seriously pretty springtime glow-up. For 13 sparkling nights, the city’s streets and heritage landmarks are being transformed after sunset with a series of new light projections, giving us another reason (beyond the bars) to stay around the CBD after dark.

Meaning lies both in and just behind language. Whoever speaks a line, when and how can bend the truth of it in any direction. It’s why new readings of Shakespeare’s plays are still altering our understanding of centuries-old texts. Of course, in his day, every player was a man, including the star-cross’d Juliet and the bloody-palmed Lady Macbeth. From the very start, subtle layers were woven into the lines through this gender-subversion.

Earlier this year, a regional Victorian bakery took home gold at the Baking Association of Australia’s annual pie comp, and our readers went pretty wild – turns out, baked goods are a hotly contested topic. Now, the 2026 results of the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition are in, and Victoria has absolutely shown up for pie season. A stack of Victorian bakers have taken home top honours in this year’s comp – from a roo-rendang pastry in Ocean Grove to a classic beef pie in Melton.

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and everyone is suddenly sneezing – that means spring has officially sprung in Melbourne! And with the change in season comes everyone's favourite annual gear-shift: daylight saving. Funnily enough, even though it comes around every year, we're always left wondering when exactly it starts and, perhaps more importantly, whether we're about to gain or lose an hour of sleep.