8 Things To Do In Sydney & Melbourne This Spring That’ll End Your Winter Hibernation
It’s happening. The sun is shining. Our bodies are thawing. My bad attitude is melting. Spring is finally back, baby!
To celebrate, we’ve rounded up a bunch of delightful events happening in Sydney and Melbourne so you can re-stock your calendar to all its former (pre-winter) glory. From flower festivals to markets and musicals, there’s stacks of things to do.
Psst: a pro tip? To efficiently zip all around the city this spring, try driving around in a Suzuki Fronx Hybrid. It’s a coupe-SUV, so compact enough to zip around busy city streets with a smart ‘Heads-Up’ display to project things like directions above the wheel. Fancy schmancy!
So, without further ado, behold: your spring to-do list.
Melbourne
Tesselaar Tulip Festival
September 13 – October 12 2025
Florals for spring? I know. Groundbreaking. But there’s literally over a million in bloom at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, plus live jazz and a bunch of food stalls.
It’s less than an hour to drive from Melbourne to Tesselar Flower Farm, so grab some pals and turn it into a little road trip. You can even bring pups on leads!
@wanderful_vibes Spring is coming🌸🌼🌺 🌸Springtime in Victoria is a brilliant time to hit the road and experience vibrant events and festivals around the regions. 🌸This season the calendar is packed with Insta-worthy flower festivals, tempting wine and food gatherings, musical shindigs and plenty of outdoor adventures for your itinerary. 🌸 Best Places in Victoria to See Spring Flowers Bloom👇 🌼Tesselaar Tulip Festival🌼 📍Tesselaar Flower Farm, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan, Victoria, 3795 📆13 Sep – 12 Oct 2025 🌼CherryHill Blossom Festival🌼 📍CherryHill Orchards, 474 Queens Rd, Wandin East, Victoria, 3139 📆24 Sep – 05 Oct 2025 🌼Bendigo annual tulips display🌼 📍Pall Mall Bendigo 3550 📆Mid September – Early October 🌼The Cornella Canola Walk🌼 📍The Shiraz Republic 507 Hamblin Rd Cornella 3551 📆29 August to 28 September 2025 Mid September – Early October 🌼Alowyn Gardens, Yarra Valley 🌼Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, Olinda 🌼Lanidale ‘The Cherry Well’, Wandin North 🌼Forest Glade Gardens, Mount Macedon 🌼Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne 🌼Fitzroy Gardens 🌼Victoria State Rose Garden
♬ original sound – Wanderfulvibes
Italian Festa
October 18 – October 19 2025
Pizza, pasta, cannoli, tiramisu — need I say more? With over 35 food stalls and trucks serving authentic Italian street food and regional specialties, the Melbourne Italian Festival is every foodie’s dream.
And while you’re there, why not have a crack at one of the eating competitions, bop along to some jazz, or even play a bit of bocce? Better yet, do all three.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at Coburg Drive-In Cinema
September 17 2025
See Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell’s latest film before it officially lands in cinemas by taking a little trip to the drive-in. Pack up the car and spend a cosy night watching the romantic fantasy. Perfect for a retro date night!
@ethangc 📍 Coburg Drive-ins @ 155 Newlands Rd, Coburg North VIC 3058 🫢 Hidden gem for you!! #australia #melbourne #driveinmovie #dateidea #melbournedateideas #foryou #fyp #foryoupage #ugc #australianugc #ugccreator #lifestyle ♬ original sound – skingasm
Blossom By Light
September 19 – September 22 2025
This is not a drill: it’s that glorious time of year when cherry blossoms are briefly in bloom. In other words: now’s your chance! Don’t mess it up!
Drive an hour west to Melbourne’s CherryHill Orchard for Blossom By Light, and feast your eyes upon those beautiful blossoms. The white petals will be illuminated at night throughout this weekend for a colourful twist on the experience.
BTW – the below TikTok is last year, but expect similar vibes (and beauty, ofc).
@girlaboutmelb @CherryHill Orchards are hosting their first evening event, Blossom by Light! From the 20th-22nd September, their Wandin East orchard in the Yarra Valley will be transformed into a magical display of light and colour, with glowing cherry blossom trees creating a one-of-a-kind experience. 🌸 To eat and drink you’ll find the Cherry Hill cafe and bar open, @rochfordwines as well as @lucyoi.vietnamesefood and @wildfirepizzeria food trucks and fire pits to toast marshmallows. 🍕 You can wander around the orchards while they light up with colours. Best to bring your gum boots if there’s a chance of rain! 🌧️ Gates open at 5.30pm, with the show starting at sunset (approx 6.20pm). Gates close at 8pm and the event ends at 9pm. ⏱️ Tickets can be purchased on their website. Adults $45, Children $25, Under 3 FREE, Family $120. 🎟️ INVITE #cherry #lightfestival #melbourneaustralia ♬ Plage Coquillage – pabloo
Sydney
The Big Design Market
September 19 – September 21 2025
PSA for all the trinket girlies in Sydney! Pop on over to Carriageworks this September for The Big Design Market – AKA a stack of ethically-made Aussie and Kiwi goodies.
From jewellery to homewares and tasty treats, the Big Design Market is the perfect opportunity to stock back up on stuff after spring cleaning.
@bigdesignmarket From bold design to bold flavours — The Big Design Market is where Sydney comes to sip, snack, and shop in style. 🍕🍷🛍️ 3 days. 230+ designers. Unlimited treats. Who’s hungry? 📍 Carriageworks, Eveleigh 🗓️ 19–21 Sept 🎟️ $8 entry | Kids under 12 free @Carriageworks #TheBigDesignMarket #SydneyFoodies #SydneyEvents #SydneyMarkets #ShopSmallAustralia ♬ original sound – The Big Design Market
Artisans in the Gardens
October 25 – November 2 2025
Think Sculptures by the Sea, just like, at the Royal Botanic Gardens instead. Artisans in the Gardens brings together over 3000 artworks, made from hand-blown glass, to jewellery, textiles, sculptures, and ceramics, all while soaking up the sunshine and gorge greenery around you.
Spring in the Streets
September 4 – October 30 2025
At lunchtime on Thursdays in September and October, Barangaroo turns into an absolute street party with Spring in the Streets.
Drop by for a boogie and to scoff some street food to start the weekend early. Guess we’re all chucking a sickie this Thursday, amiright?
Rent
September 27 – November 1 2025
I’ll give you five hundred, twenty-five thousand, and six hundred reasons to see this musical. First, it’s at the Opera House, which is the ultimate venue.
Second, it follows a group of diverse artists and activists in New York through a year of love, friendship, and tragedy.
Third, I guarantee you know the songs already. So, that’s three down — I’ll give you the other five hundred, twenty-five thousand and five hundred and ninety-seven reasons later, ok?
@theatricallyalex That set though 🤩 A little BTS from RENT Australia’s media call and opening night! 🎭 You have to see this show JUST to see Take Me or Leave Me 🥹 @QPAC @RENT Musical AU #renthemusical #RENTmusicalau #theatretok #theatrekid #aussietheatre #australianmusicaltheatre #brisbanetheatre #melbournetheatre #seasonsoflove ♬ Storytelling – Adriel
Happy spring, divas! We are soooo back.
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