Discover South Melbourne

A vibrant cultural hub where heritage meets modern lifestyle

What’s On

Discover the events that make
South Melbourne a cultural destination

Featured Events

South Melbourne Market

South Melbourne Market Night Market

Thu 3 Sep

Gasworks Arts Park

Spring in the Park

Sat 5 Sep

South Melbourne Market

Coffee with a Cop

Wed 9 Sep

South Melbourne Town Hall

South Melbourne Community Craft Market

Sun 20 Sep

Gasworks Creative Precinct (Angela Robarts-Bird Gallery)

Enmeshed

Tue 29 Sep – Sun 4 Oct

MSAC (Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre)

Fashion Thrift Society Melbourne (October)

Sat 3 Oct

Gasworks Creative Precinct

WORN – Wearable and Unwearable Objects

Wed 7 Oct – Sun 25 Oct

Albert Park Lake

United Energy Around the Bay 2026

Sun 18 Oct

Gasworks Creative Precinct (Studio Theatre)

A Scorpion’s Tale (OPEN STUDIO)

Mon 26 Oct

The Timber Yard

Whisky Abbey 2026 – “Destinations”

Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 Nov

See & Do

Discover the places, people and experiences that make South Melbourne one of Melbourne’s most vibrant neighbourhoods

Our Favourites

Market Foodie Tour

Discover South Melbourne Market through Flavourhood Tours, with guided food walks exploring the market’s rich history, iconic traders and gourmet flavours, complete with generous tastings along the way.

South Melbourne Markets

Established in 1867, the iconic South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne’s most loved destinations for fresh produce, specialty traders and local flavour

South Melbourne Town Hall

A South Melbourne landmark rich in history, culture and community, and home to one of Victoria’s grandest town halls.

Coventry Street

A boutique shopping strip beside South Melbourne Market, lined with independent fashion, homewares and gift stores in converted Victorian buildings.

Kerferd Road Pier

A timber pier built in 1887-89 extending into Port Phillip Bay, popular for fishing, photography and watching the sunset over the water.

Historic Pub Trail

A self-guided trail linking South Melbourne's surviving and former hotels, tracing 170 years of pub history back to the gold rush.

Emerald Hill Heritage Walk

A self-guided walking trail through South Melbourne's Victorian-era streets, tracing the suburb's history from its original name of Emerald Hill.

South Melbourne Beach

Soft sand and calm bay water make this a favourite for families, swimmers and volleyball players, with a life saving club, playground and café close by.

Portable Iron Houses

Three rare 1850s prefabricated iron cottages shipped from Britain during the gold rush, preserved by the National Trust and open monthly for tours.

Albert Park Lake

A five-kilometre lake loop three kilometres from the CBD, used for jogging, sailing, rowing and dog walking, and home to the Australian Grand Prix circuit each March.

From heritage landmarks to creative enterprise, South Melbourne is home to one of Melbourne’s most dynamic business communities just 1.5km from the CBD

Business Hub

Discover the local businesses, creative industries and professional services that make South Melbourne one of Melbourne’s most dynamic business communities.

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BVIA On Bank

Builders, Home & Property

BVIA on Bank is a significant new addition to South Melbourne. Developed by SheBuilt, designed by Agius Scorpo Architects, with planning by Hansen Partnership

Chill Sports

Shopping, Specialty Retail

Located in South Melbourne and Subiaco, we stock all your swimming & triathlon gear designed for both recreational and competitive swimming. Arena swim gear specialist

Limerick Arms Hotel

Bars, Food & Drink, Pubs

A South Melbourne institution for over 170 years, the Limerick Arms is a beloved local pub known for great food, good company

Mitchell McCabe Menswear

Fashion, Gifts, Shopping, Specialty Retail

Since 1901, Mitchell McCabe is a destination for quality men’s fashion, offering timeless apparel in a heritage South Melbourne setting with modern style and expert service

South Melbourne Markets

Attractions, Food & Drink, Things to Do

Established in 1867, the iconic South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne’s most loved destinations for fresh produce, specialty traders and local flavour

Creative Hub

Discover the creative energy of South Melbourne, where artists, innovators and arts industry professionals live, work and shape the city around them.

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Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM)

Arts & Culture, Creative Institutions & Education, Music

ANAM trains young professional musicians from Australia and New Zealand and has deep historic roots in South Melbourne's heritage Town Hall, currently being restored.

Australian Tapestry Workshop

Artists & Studios, Arts & Culture, Museums, Things to Do, Workshops & Classes

Watch weavers turn wool into contemporary tapestries from the mezzanine, then browse two galleries and a yarn shop at this working South Melbourne studio.

Coleman’s Music

Arts & Culture, Music, Shopping, Specialty Retail

Family-owned since 1989, Coleman's Music stocks new, preloved and vintage guitars, amps and pedals from its South Melbourne showroom, with repairs and servicing on site.

Gasworks Arts Park

Artists & Studios, Arts & Culture, Attractions, Things to Do, Workshops & Classes

Gasworks Arts Park is a four-hectare arts precinct in Albert Park with two theatres, two galleries, artist studios, a cafe and a monthly farmers' market.

JMC Academy

Arts & Culture, Creative Institutions & Education, Music, Workshops & Classes

JMC Academy trains students in music, film, animation, games and entertainment business across two South Melbourne campuses on Bank Street and Park Street.

MangoTree Media

Creative Services, Marketing, Professional Services, Web Design

A South Melbourne-based web design and branding studio building WordPress websites and marketing strategy for creative and hospitality businesses.

Screen Australia (Melbourne Office)

Arts & Culture, Government Services

The federal government's screen funding agency, with a Coventry Street office handling development, production and Producer Offset support for the film and TV industry.

The Acoustic Centre

Arts & Culture, Music, Shopping, Specialty Retail

This Park Street shop specialises in acoustic guitars, stocking Maton, Martin, Taylor, Collings and Cole Clark alongside an in-house repair and setup service.

Yamaha Music Australia

Arts & Culture, Music

Australia's national office for Yamaha's musical instruments and audio brands operates from Market Street, coordinating dealers, music schools and product support countrywide.

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