Top food festivals for May 2025
When it comes to food, you can’t beat Melbourne’s food producers and creators. Be sure to check out their top food festivals for May 2025.
Victoria, particularly Melbourne, offer a culinary scene that’s a vibrant and dynamic blend of cultural influences, fresh ingredients, and imaginative creators, making it a must-visit destination for foodies. Here’s what you need to know about their top food festivals for 2025.
The Good Food & Wine Show
Dates: 30 May – 1 June
Location: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
General admission from $44.95, Concession $39.95
Add-ons:
Cheese Lover – $89
Wine Lover – $89
Gin Lover – $89
VIP Lounge – $150
Enjoy live cooking demonstrations with Australia’s top chefs, indulge in a wide array of treats and explore cheeses. Add-ons include a chocolate appreciation masterclass with Kirsten Tibballs, wine selectors wine and food tasting rooms, gin martini masterclass and entry into wine pavilions from top producers.
https://goodfoodshow.com.au/melbourne/
Sri Lankan Festival
Date: Sunday 4 May
Location: C & D Shed, Queen Victoria Market, Queen Street
Cost: Free. Booking not required.
The ultimate celebration of Tamil and Sinhala food and culture. Expect a day of incredible food, laughter and immersive cultural experiences. Experience some of Sri Lanka’s most beloved cuisine, enjoy captivating cultural performances, and appreciate the rhythms of skilled musicians, all in an engaging day of complimentary family entertainment. Taste food from favourite Sri Lankan eateries like Taka Taka and Drums Café.
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/sri-lankan-festival
Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour
Dates: Runs four times a week, 10.30am to 2.30 pm
Location: Starting point at Immigration Museum – Discovery Centre
Cost: $180
A four-hour sensory adventure through Melbourne’s culinary wonders. Expert guides will lead you through the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and historic buildings. The tour begins at the Immigration Museum with special exhibitions that reveal Melbourne’s vibrant past. You’ll stop to indulge at four chose culinary havens. Enjoy famed coffee, artisanal ice cream, Chinatown’s most popular dishes, and tasty bites of Australian cuisine. Conclude with a wander through local spice shops.
https://www.foodietrails.com.au/melbourne-foodie-culture
Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail
Dates: 1, 6, 8,13,15 May (book one session)
Location: Departs from Federation Square outside the Koorie Heritage Trust, 25/2 Swanston St
Cost: $220
An evening of culinary delights and cultural exploration in Melbourne’s iconic neighbourhoods. You’ll experience food from hidden gems and local favourites including Chinatown, plus indulge in desserts and the city’s best coffee.
Melbourne Food Festivals is a comprehensive online guide to Victoria’s best food festivals and food trucks. Check out Melbourne Food Festivals to start your culinary adventure.