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Melbourne Fringe Festival

Getting around6 October 2026
Where Are the Best Places to Cycle in Melbourne?
Melbourne has excellent cycling routes for every type of rider. The Capital City Trail is the best overall option for exploring the city, while the Main Yarra Trail offers peaceful nature and riverside scenery. For coastal views, choose the Bay Trail, while the Merri Creek Trail and Maribyrnong River Trail are great for exploring Melbourne's northern and western suburbs. For a longer adventure, the Lilydale–Warburton Rail Trail offers beautiful Yarra Valley scenery.
By Melbourne Sphere editors · Editorial team
City guides2 October 2026
What Is Richmond Known For? — Top 5
Richmond is known for much more than being close to Melbourne's CBD. Its Vietnamese food and culture on Victoria Street, lively Swan Street, Richmond Tigers football heritage, shopping along Bridge Road and historic architecture are five of the main features that give the suburb its distinctive character. For visitors, Richmond offers a convenient combination of food, shopping, sport, history and entertainment in one of Melbourne's established inner-city neighbourhoods.
By Melbourne Sphere editors · Editorial team
Food and drink29 September 2026
Where Can I Find the Best Dumpling Soup in Melbourne?
Melbourne is a great destination for dumpling soup and xiaolongbao, particularly around Chinatown and the CBD. Popular places to explore include HuTong Dumpling Bar, Shanghai Street, Yulongfu, China Red and ShanDong MaMa. Each offers different dumpling styles and fillings, making Melbourne's Chinatown a great place to explore if you're looking for hot, juicy soup-filled dumplings.
By Melbourne Sphere editors · Editorial team
City guides28 September 2026
What Theatre Shows Are Happening in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a diverse theatre calendar in late 2026, with musicals, plays, ballet, opera, comedy and family-friendly performances. Upcoming highlights include SIX the Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot, Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest, The Shark Is Broken, My Fair Lady, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Elf The Musical and productions featured during the Melbourne Fringe Festival. With performances across venues such as the Princess Theatre, Comedy Theatre, Athenaeum Theatre .
By Melbourne Sphere editors · Editorial team
City guides23 September 2026
What Events Are Happening in Melbourne in October 2026?
October 2026 is a busy month for events in Melbourne, with major highlights including Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne Fashion Week, the Melbourne Marathon Festival, Italian Festa, live concerts, sporting events, exhibitions and markets. With spring underway, visitors can combine these events with Melbourne's cafés, gardens, laneways and outdoor attractions.
By Melbourne Sphere editors · Editorial team

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Where Are the Best Places to Cycle in Melbourne?

What Is Richmond Known For? — Top 5

Where Can I Find the Best Dumpling Soup in Melbourne?

What Theatre Shows Are Happening in Melbourne?

What Events Are Happening in Melbourne in October 2026?

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