Things to do in Melbourne This Week (Monday 18th of June - Sunday 24th of June)

1. Melbourne Cabaret Festival 2018

Engaging and exciting, the Melbourne Cabaret Festival is back from 19 June to 1 July 2018.

2. Midwinter Feast - Celebrate the Winter Solstice

The Winter solstice marks the mid-point of winter and brings the promise of lighter days and new beginnings.

3. The Village Winter Festival

The 5th biennial Village Winter Festival is taking up residence at Newstead Racecourse for a one-day extravaganza on Saturday 23 June, 2018

4. Family Funday at Queen Victoria Market

The Family Fundays will feature a range of activities and entertainment, including live music, an animal farm, kids painting sessions, stilt walkers, face painting, fairy floss, popcorn, bubbles, plus art and craft activities.

5. Costume Clearance Garage Sale

A huge range of ex-hire rental costumes in different sizing will be available, including pop-culture characters, historical figures, fantasy favourites, uniforms, superhero costumes, retro wear and costume wigs and accessories.

6. Emerging Writers' Festival 2018

A two-day conference will be held over the weekend of 23rd and 24th June.

7. Low Light Festival

Low Light Festival can be enjoyed as a day trip or why not make it a weekend away.

8. The Anglican Parish of Mount Dandenong Annual Book Fair

On the Saturday, there will also be a car boot sale where all manner of treasures and bric-a-brac can be found along with craft ware.

9. Ceres Winter Solstice Beautiful Darkness

Celebrating the beautiful darkness, winter solstice at CERES honours the longest night of the year - the winter solstice.

10. Oinofilia Greek Wine Festival

Nineteen Greek wine producers will come direct from the motherland bringing a range of their wines for you to try, and a range of food from local restaurants will be available to purchase - full producer and restaurant lineup to be announced shortly.

11. Cinema in the Cellar

Move over, open-air cinemas: Cinema in the Cellar has arrived.

12. Diamond Ball Melbourne 2018

This year Diamond Ball promises to be a magical evening, encompassing an impressive culinary experience, boutique wines, one-of-a-kind auction items, exclusive entertainment and a night you will never forget.

13. Hobby Collectables Fair Melbourne Card Collectors Expo

10 to patrons at the door.

14. Zine Fair

Check out the excellent zines, and snap up exclusive original artworks and craft made by young people!

15. Winter Solstice 2018 Market Bands

Head down to The Tote to see the tradition of celebrating this astronomical event at The Tote (downstairs) on the night of the Solstice with food, music and art.

16. The 2018 Patricia Ball

From 6 pm, you will join the Brown Family for a truly unique evening where the 15th release of the Patricia collection of wines will be celebrated at the winery located at 239 Milawa-Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa.