Culture Groups Melbourne

🇮🇹 Italian Festa Social: Food, Culture & New Friends

Come join Melbourne Global Circle for a fun afternoon exploring one of Melbourne’s biggest celebrations of Italian culture! 🇮🇹🍕☕🎶 We’re heading to the Italian Festa & Expo at the Royal Exhibition Building — and rather than wandering around by yourself, let’s explore it together, meet new people and enjoy a little taste of Italy in Melbourne. Whether you’re Italian, international, new to Melbourne, a local, or simply love Italian food and culture, everyone is welcome. You don’t need to know anyone beforehand — many people will be coming on their own, so don’t be shy! ### **📅 Date & Time** **Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:00 PM** Please arrive around the meeting time so we can say hello, introduce ourselves and head into the Festa together. ### **📍 Meeting Point** We’ll meet at the large fountain on the south side of the Royal Exhibition Building, outside the Great Hall. ⛲ The fountain is hard to miss — it stands around 10 metres high and makes an easy landmark for everyone to find. **Royal Exhibition Building** 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053 Please check the Meetup page/messages on the day in case there are any last-minute updates about the meeting point. ### **🇮🇹 What’s happening?** The Festa features 180+ stalls, including more than 50 food and drink stalls, along with Italian music, art, fashion and entertainment. We can wander around together, grab some food, check out the different stalls and enjoy things like: 🍕 Italian street food ☕ Coffee and Italian treats 🎶 Live music and entertainment 🛵 A celebration of 80 years of Vespa 💃 All-day Discoteca 🎷 Italian Jazz Festival 🍷 Italian food and wine experiences 🇮🇹 Plenty of Italian culture and atmosphere But for us, the main goal is simple: **Meet people. Have conversations. Explore together. Make some new friends.** ### **🌏 Who should join?** This event is especially great if you’re: • New to Melbourne • An international student • On a working holiday • An expat or recent arrival • A local wanting to meet people from around the world • Interested in different cultures and languages • Or simply looking to expand your social circle **Coming alone is absolutely normal and encouraged.** Melbourne Global Circle is about making it easier to walk into an event not knowing anyone and leave knowing a few more people. ### **🎟 Cost** **FREE!** The Italian Festa itself does not require bookings. Food, drinks and anything you choose to purchase are at your own expense. ### **👋 About Melbourne Global Circle** Melbourne Global Circle brings together locals and people from around the world through relaxed social events, cultural experiences, language exchange and good conversations. You don’t have to be the most outgoing person in the room. Just come along, say hello and we’ll take it from there. 😊 **RSVP and come explore Italy in Melbourne with us! 🇮🇹🌏** *Please note: Melbourne Global Circle is organising a social meetup to attend this public event and is not the organiser of, or affiliated with, the Italian Festa & Expo. Festival activities and details may be changed by the official event organisers.*

🌍 Thursday’s Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends Event

🌍 Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends – Thursday Social 🔥 Meet People From Around the World Every Thursday! New to Melbourne? Want to make new friends, practise languages, meet locals and internationals, or simply have a fun Thursday night? Join one of Melbourne’s longest-running international communities — bringing people together since 2015! 🌎❤️ 📍 Kicks Melbourne – Melbourne CBD 📅 Every Thursday ⏰ From 6:00 PM 🌎 WHAT TO EXPECT 👋 Meet locals, travellers, students and internationals 🗣️ Practise English and other languages 🚩 Get your country/language flag stickers 🤝 Easy introductions — perfect if you’re coming alone 🎲 Social activities and icebreakers 🎁 Giveaways & surprises 🎶 Music and great Thursday-night atmosphere 🍹 Special drinks available at the venue 📸 Photos, new connections and lots of fun 🙋 COMING ALONE? Perfect! Most people do. Our hosts are there to welcome you and help introduce you to other people, so don’t worry about already knowing someone. You don’t need to speak multiple languages either. If you simply want to meet interesting people from different countries, you’re welcome. 🗣️ HOW DOES THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE WORK? When you arrive, choose flag stickers representing your country and the languages you speak or want to practise. They make it incredibly easy to start conversations: 🇦🇺 English 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇫🇷 French 🇯🇵 Japanese 🇰🇷 Korean 🇨🇴 Spanish 🇧🇷 Portuguese 🇮🇹 Italian 🇩🇪 German 🇨🇳 Chinese …and many more! No lessons. No classroom. Just real conversations with real people. ❤️ MORE THAN A LANGUAGE EXCHANGE The goal isn’t only to practise languages. It’s about making friends, building connections and becoming part of Melbourne’s international community. Whether you’ve lived in Melbourne your whole life or arrived this week, come say hello. ✨ Come alone. Leave with new friends. 📍 Kicks 450 Elizabeth st , Melbourne CBD 🕖 Thursday from 6 PM 🌍 Hosted by Lingos Global – Connecting Melbourne since 2015 RSVP and come meet the world in Melbourne! 🌎🔥

🌍 Thursday’s Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends Event

🌍 Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends – Thursday Social 🔥 Meet People From Around the World Every Thursday! New to Melbourne? Want to make new friends, practise languages, meet locals and internationals, or simply have a fun Thursday night? Join one of Melbourne’s longest-running international communities — bringing people together since 2015! 🌎❤️ 📍 Kicks Melbourne – Melbourne CBD 📅 Every Thursday ⏰ From 6:00 PM 🌎 WHAT TO EXPECT 👋 Meet locals, travellers, students and internationals 🗣️ Practise English and other languages 🚩 Get your country/language flag stickers 🤝 Easy introductions — perfect if you’re coming alone 🎲 Social activities and icebreakers 🎁 Giveaways & surprises 🎶 Music and great Thursday-night atmosphere 🍹 Special drinks available at the venue 📸 Photos, new connections and lots of fun 🙋 COMING ALONE? Perfect! Most people do. Our hosts are there to welcome you and help introduce you to other people, so don’t worry about already knowing someone. You don’t need to speak multiple languages either. If you simply want to meet interesting people from different countries, you’re welcome. 🗣️ HOW DOES THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE WORK? When you arrive, choose flag stickers representing your country and the languages you speak or want to practise. They make it incredibly easy to start conversations: 🇦🇺 English 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇫🇷 French 🇯🇵 Japanese 🇰🇷 Korean 🇨🇴 Spanish 🇧🇷 Portuguese 🇮🇹 Italian 🇩🇪 German 🇨🇳 Chinese …and many more! No lessons. No classroom. Just real conversations with real people. ❤️ MORE THAN A LANGUAGE EXCHANGE The goal isn’t only to practise languages. It’s about making friends, building connections and becoming part of Melbourne’s international community. Whether you’ve lived in Melbourne your whole life or arrived this week, come say hello. ✨ Come alone. Leave with new friends. 📍 Kicks 450 Elizabeth st , Melbourne CBD 🕖 Thursday from 6 PM 🌍 Hosted by Lingos Global – Connecting Melbourne since 2015 RSVP and come meet the world in Melbourne! 🌎🔥

Philosophy Roundtable: Culture

Please join us this Sunday to discuss the philosophy of 'Culture'. This includes 'Culture' in different societies, as a term in itself, and as we experience in our everyday lives. Sometimes visible only when we experience a different 'culture'. What's your view on culture? We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fe**e (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo in the spirit of learning, sharing thoughts and friendly debate. We welcome your self-reflections! In addition feel free to question assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions questioned. This event is also posted to the Socrates Cafe group Possible questions: - What is 'Culture'? What is it's function? - What are the most important aspects of culture? (eg language, art, stories? ), and is this common across cultures? - What is the biggest cultural misunderstanding you've come across? - Are there better and worse ways to express culture? - How does culture change over time? - Should culture be changed or preserved? If so, how? - Is cultural appropriation wrong? ...and open to any other questions or curiosities about this topic people might have on the day! Hope to see you there!

Dinner at Marpha Indian and Nepali Restaurant in Mentone

A nice dinner... Maybe with some cake for dessert This place has beer and wine, vegetarian and vegan options Pretty please keep your RSVPs up to date as I have to book a table, thanks *"Indian food and Nepalese specialties in a warm space with white tablecloths and a casual vibe."* \*\*\* I had to move this to Thursday as Wednesday is our monthly boardgames night... Sorry \*\*\*

Social Walk, Language Exchange & Make New Friends in Melbourne 🌏🚶

Looking to meet new people, practise languages and explore Melbourne on foot? Join us for a relaxed evening social walk along the Yarra and through Docklands! 🌏🚶‍♀️ Whether you’re new to Melbourne, an international student, working holiday maker, expat, local, or simply looking to expand your social circle, everyone is welcome. This isn’t a formal language class — it’s a casual social walk where you can practise English or other languages naturally while chatting, walking and getting to know people from different backgrounds. 📅 **Thursday, 22 October 2026** ⏰ **6:00 PM** 📍 **Meeting Point: In front of Hamer Hall** 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004 **📍 How to find us** Hamer Hall is **directly opposite Flinders Street Station**. From Flinders Street Station, cross Princes Bridge toward Southbank and you’ll reach Hamer Hall in around 2 minutes. We’ll meet outside the front of Hamer Hall before starting the walk together. * *Please arrive a few minutes early so you have time to introduce yourself and meet the group before we start walking. Once the group starts moving, I may not be able to keep up with messages, so please make sure you arrive on time.* **🚶 Our Walk** We’ll start at Hamer Hall, walk along the Yarra River through Southbank, continue toward Webb Bridge and Docklands, enjoy the waterfront paths, then make our way back toward Southern Cross Station via Marvel Stadium. The full walk will be approximately **5 km**, mostly flat and at a comfortable social walking pace. The idea is simple: get some steps in, enjoy Melbourne in the evening, practise languages and make some new connections along the way. **🌏 Coming alone? Perfect!** Most people at our events come on their own, so don’t worry if you don’t know anyone. If you’re introverted, shy, new to Meetup or attending your first social event, feel free to come straight over and say hi to me (my name is Liem). I’ll be happy to introduce you to others and help get the conversation started. We’ll naturally mix and chat with different people as we walk, so there will be plenty of opportunities to meet someone new. You don’t need to speak perfect English, and there’s no pressure to be super outgoing. Just come as you are and enjoy some friendly conversations. 😊 **👟 What to bring** Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring some water. Melbourne weather can change quickly, so it’s also worth checking the forecast before coming. **⚠️ A quick note** This is a casual community social walk. By attending, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety, belongings and wellbeing during the event. Please follow pedestrian rules, be mindful around roads, cyclists and other path users, and participate at your own comfort level. If you RSVP in advance, please **check the event page again on the day**, as the route, meeting arrangements or event details may be updated if weather conditions require it. Come for the walk, stay for the conversations, and hopefully leave with a few new friends. 🌏🤝 **See you Thursday evening!**

International Halloween Party 2026

**Tickets are Here: [EventBrite Ticket Link](www.Linguas.com.au/PARTY)** **Highly encouraged to get your Ticket. We expect a sold out event.** **$18+ Booking Fee** **Bring ID** Linguas Halloween International Party is a large multicultural Halloween social at The Carlton Club on Saturday 31 October, bringing together Melbourne’s international and social communities for a night of costumes, music, DJs, games and activities. The event is a collaboration between **Linguas, WinWin and Melborn**, with WinWin and Melborn bringing together Melbourne’s Japanese community alongside the wider Linguas international community. More details, activities and announcements will be released closer to the event.

Festival Indonesia Melbourne at Federation Square

Join me for a day at Festival Indonesia Melbourne, the city's big annual celebration of Indonesian culture, now in its 13th year! Federation Square fills up with traditional and contemporary performances, hands-on workshops, trade stalls and plenty of Indonesian food. We'll meet at the Angel sculpture by Deborah Halpern in Birrarung Marr at 10:00am, say hello, then stroll over to Federation Square together. From there we'll take in the performances, try a workshop or two, eat our way through the food stalls, and join the Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob in the afternoon. If you'd like to dance along, the flashmob tutorial is linked below so you can learn the moves beforehand. Festival Indonesia says entry is free and open to all, so there's no ticket to buy. This is just a casual meetup so we can go along together. **Who this is for** * Anyone curious about Indonesian culture, music and dance * Foodies keen to try regional Indonesian dishes * Anyone up for a bit of fun dancing (totally optional – watching is fine too!) * Solo attendees are very welcome – it's a great way to meet new people **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jv4cQXkJTRydrpNq8 * Festival Indonesia Melbourne 2026 Outdoor Festival: https://festivalindonesia.com.au/2026-outdoor-festival/ * Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob tutorial: https://www.instagram.com/festivalindonesiamelb/reel/DeLLDTzznD-/ **Timeline** * 10:00am – Meet at the Angel sculpture by Deborah Halpern and say hi * 10:15am – Start walking towards the festival at Federation Square * 10:20am – Explore the cultural performances, workshops and stalls, and taste Indonesian food * Afternoon – Join the Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob (exact time to be confirmed by the festival) * \~4:00pm – Meetup ends **Tickets / cost** * Festival entry is free * Food, drinks and anything you buy from the stalls are at your own cost **Transport** * The start point is in Birrarung Marr, a short walk from Flinders Street Station and Federation Square * Public transport is recommended – city parking on a busy Saturday can be limited and pricey **Bring** * Money for food and drinks * Water bottle * Sunscreen, a hat and an extra layer * Comfy shoes for walking (and dancing!) **Expect** * Difficulty: Easy – mostly wandering, watching and eating * Pace: Relaxed * Vibe: Colourful, lively and festive * Group style: We'll start together and move around loosely as a group **Important notes** * This is a casual social meetup so we can head along together – it isn't run by or affiliated with Festival Indonesia Melbourne. * The festival program and timings are set by the organisers and may change – check their website closer to the day. * It's an outdoor event, so dress for the weather. * It'll be crowded * Join in the dancing at your own comfort level, and look after yourself on the day. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.

Coffee, Language Exchange & Make New Friends in Melbourne ☕🌏

Looking to meet new people in Melbourne, practise a language, or simply enjoy a relaxed coffee and some friendly conversations? ☕🌏 Join **Melbourne Global Circle** for another afternoon of coffee, conversation, language exchange and making new friends from around the world. This event is perfect if you’re **new to Melbourne, an international student, on a working holiday or temporary visa, recently moved here, or simply looking to expand your social circle and meet people from different cultures.** You don’t need to be fluent in another language, and you definitely don’t need to come with a friend. Many people come to these events on their own. **📅 Saturday, 24 October 2026** **⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM** **📍 The Alley Edition — 20 Howey Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000** **📍 Meeting Point** **The Alley Edition** 20 Howey Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000 The café is located in the **fully covered Howey Place laneway**, so we won’t have to worry too much about Melbourne’s unpredictable rain or wind. We can grab a takeaway coffee and enjoy our conversations in the sheltered laneway whatever the weather decides to do! The café itself is quite small and may be busy, so we’ll mostly be **standing, mingling and chatting in the lovely historic laneway outside the café.** **☕ How the meetup works** To make conversations easier and give everyone an opportunity to speak and get to know each other, we’ll split into **smaller groups of around 6–8 people**. You’re welcome to move between groups during the meetup so you can meet different people. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to: ☕ Enjoy coffee, matcha and relaxed conversation 🌏 Meet people from different countries and cultures 🗣️ Practise English or another language 🤝 Make new friends in Melbourne 😊 Meet others who may also be coming alone **Coming alone or feeling a little shy?** Absolutely fine. If you’re **introverted, shy, new to Meetup, or attending your first social event**, feel free to come and say hi to me (my name is Liem) when you arrive. I’ll be happy to introduce you to a few people and help you get into a conversation. You definitely won’t be the only person coming alone. There’s **no formal networking and no pressure to be super outgoing or speak perfect English**. Just come as you are, grab a coffee and join the conversation. The goal is simple: **have some good conversations, meet a few new people, and hopefully leave with some new friends in Melbourne.** 🌏 Come alone or bring a friend — everyone is welcome. Looking forward to meeting you! ☕🌏🤝

Italy Vibe is back! 🎉

(ITALIAN VERSION BELOW) **After the amazing energy of our first event last March, We're back for another authentic Italian evening!** *Step into a stylish yet laid-back atmosphere designed for connecting. Drop in to catch up with friends, meet new faces, and lose yourself on the dance floor to an authentic Italian soundtrack 💃🕺.* 🗓 **D*ATE & TIME*** ***Friday the 13th of November***, from 8 PM to 12 AM *📍 **THE VENUE*** ***LaDiDa*** *(577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD)* *🎊 **THE EVENT*** *🕖 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Chilled cocktail bar music with Italian funk, soul, and tropical rhythms.* *🕙 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Classic dance music, Italo disco, and synth-pop* *🎶 **THE LINE UP*** *🎧**Massimo Latelli** (IG @liquid_italo). A regular across Melbourne’s finest cocktail bars and Italian cultural and commercial events, Massimo knows exactly how to set the mood with a sun-drenched, Mediterranean mix of Italo Disco, Italian Funk & Soul, and synth-pop beats.* *🔊**The Marina Boys** (IG: marinaboys_). From a lockdown passion project to a staple trio on the Melbourne music scene, this crew is obsessed with digging up hidden gems. Expect a continuous immersion into warm rhythms and sunny melodies, shifting effortlessly from Italo disco and Mediterranean boogie to tropical house.* *🙈 **ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOURS** for our guests:* *🍺 $ 8 pot of beer* *🍷 $ 9 house wine (red, white, or sparkling)* *🍹 $13 basic spirits* *🍸 $ 16 Aperol Spritz, $20 Negroni* *🎟 **TICKETS:*** *25$ with a FREE DRINK included, until sold-out.* ***To purchase, click on the link*** www.trybooking.com/DQAAX ***18+ EVENT***: Photo ID is required. *Follow us on our **social media*** *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587017360058* *📸 Instagram: @italy.vibe.melbourne* *** **ITA** **Dopo la straordinaria energia del nostro primo evento lo scorso marzo, torna a grande richiesta ITALY VIBE!** *Immergiti in un'atmosfera elegante ma informale, pensata per socializzare. Unisciti a noi per conoscere gente nuova e scatenarti in pista sulle note dei migliori pezzi italiani 💃🕺.* *📍 **LA LOCATION: LaDiDa** (577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD)* ***🗓 QUANDO:* Venerdì 13 Novembre**, dalle 20:00 a mezzanotte ***🎊 L'EVENTO*** *🕖 20:00 - 22:00: Musica lounge da cocktail bar con ritmi funk, soul e tropicali italiani.* *🕙22:00 - 00:00: Musica dance classica, Italo disco e synth-pop.* *🎶 **LA LINE-UP*** *🎧**Massimo Latelli** (IG @liquid_italo). Presenza abituale nei migliori cocktail bar e degli eventi culturali e commerciali italiani di Melbourne, Massimo sa perfettamente come creare l'atmosfera giusta con un mix mediterraneo e solare di Italo Disco, funk e soul italiani e ritmi synth-pop.* *🔊**Marina Boys** (IG: marinaboys_). Nato come progetto tra amici durante il lockdown e diventato un trio di riferimento nella scena musicale di Melbourne, questo gruppo e’ sempre alla ricerca di gemme musicali nascoste. Aspettatevi un'immersione continua in ritmi caldi e melodie solari, spaziando con naturalezza dall'Italo disco e dal boogie mediterraneo alla tropical house.* *🙈 **ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOURS** solo per i nostri ospiti:* *🍺 $ 8 pot of beer* *🍷 $ 9 house wine (red, white, or sparkling)* *🍹 $13 basic spirits* *🍸 $ 16 Aperol Spritz, $20 Negroni* *🎟 **BIGLIETTI :*** *25$ con un FREE DRINK incluso ! fino a esaurimento dei biglietti.* ***Per acquistare clicca sul link*** www.trybooking.com/DQAAX ***18+ EVENT***: Photo ID is required. *Seguici sui nostri **social media !*** *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587017360058* *📸 Instagram: @italy.vibe.melbourne*

Before I forget (MTC)

Aja Monet - Melbourne International Jazz Festival