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85 events tracked (73 hidden, 12 featured) · Updated November 15, 2026 11:36 UTC

Mon, Nov 16 at 06:30 AM

Dev Days | Melbourne, Australia Hidden

By Venura Athukorala

PwC Melbourne & PwC's Digital Services · 30 going

developerworkshopengineers

Tue, Nov 17 at 06:30 AM

Celtic Club Library Official Opening Hidden

By The Wild Geese

The Wild Geese Hotel

arts & culturebooksgeneral

Tue, Nov 17 at 06:30 AM

The Future Team Dinner Hidden

By Harry Blakemore

aistartupfounders

Tue, Nov 17 at 08:30 AM

Set Dancing @ The Wild Geese Hidden

The Wild Geese Hotel

musicsocialgeneral

Tue, Nov 17 at 11:00 PM

Office Hours Mentoring Hidden

By Amber Main💎💎

careernetworkinggeneral

Wed, Nov 18 at 06:30 AM

The Leap🏃‍♀️‍➡️ from IBM Corporate Leader to Startup Founder, a Fireside Chat w/ Winnie Nguyen Hidden

By Ashish Alexander, Dipu Mazumdar, ANNG Gallery

ANNG Gallery · 34 going

startupnetworkingfounders

Wed, Nov 18 at 07:00 AM

Cafe Compute Meetup: Paris Hidden

By Diyi Zhu, Boris

aideveloperengineers

Wed, Nov 18 at 08:00 AM

Tarot & Tea | Edition 06 Hidden

By Gillian Ong, Taiyla

HUMM · 4 going

socialworkshopgeneral

Wed, Nov 18 at 08:00 AM

Wine Club Dinner with Beyond the Glass Hidden

The Wild Geese Hotel

Wed, Nov 18 at 10:00 PM

Founders Rest Day Hidden

By Amber Main💎💎

startuphealthfounders

Wed, Nov 18 at 10:00 PM

AFC Presents: She Means Business for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Hidden

By Megan - Aussie Founders Club

Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub

startupworkshopfounders

Wed, Nov 18 at 10:00 PM

AFC presents: Coffee with Giant Leap for Women's Entrepreneurship Day Featured

By Megan - Aussie Founders Club

Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub

startuppanelfounders

Thu, Nov 19 at 02:00 AM

Claude Activation Sprint Hidden

By Robelen Ryan

aihackathonengineers

Thu, Nov 19 at 02:30 AM

Co-Founder Roulette - Sip & Scale Melbourne Hidden

By Iris Verma, Hope Chen, Sydney, Jen

SOAZ 22 - Melbourne's Aesthetic Brunch Cafe

startupnetworkingfounders

Thu, Nov 19 at 05:00 AM

Girliez & The Gayz: Pop Up Market + Live DJ's Featured

By Transcendenxe Events

socialnetworkinggeneral

Thu, Nov 19 at 06:30 AM

AFC presents In Conversation: Three Founders, Honestly Speaking Featured

By Megan - Aussie Founders Club

Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub

freestartuppanelfounders

Thu, Nov 19 at 06:30 AM

AI Agents and the Future of eCommerce (TestFeed X CDH) Hidden

By Millie Marconi, Darren Huang

Cremorne Digital Hub

aipanelfounders

Fri, Nov 20 at 01:00 AM

Business Lunch Club with Geraldine Slattery Hidden

The Wild Geese Hotel

networkingfoodgeneral

Fri, Nov 20 at 11:00 PM

Agora Saturdays: Coworking Space Hidden

networkingdevelopergeneral

Fri, Nov 20 at 11:00 PM

Codex Community Meetup | Melbourne Hidden

By Callum Holt, Dr Sam Donegan, Advita Velury

CBD · 73 going

aideveloperfounders

Fri, Nov 20 at 11:30 PM

📚 #InPursuit – A Book Club for Builders, Thinkers, and Doers Hidden

By Matthew Stuckings

State Library Victoria · 1 going

Sat, Nov 21 at 02:00 AM

(Hotpot?) Tea Rave!! @ Zhu Guang Yu Hot Pot Featured

foodmusicgeneral

Sat, Nov 21 at 03:00 AM

Expose Yourself: A Storytelling Workshop Hidden

By Ginnie, Antonie Ng, Jianzhen, Nathan Barradas

Molly Rose Brewery · 12 going

workshoparts & culturegeneral

Sat, Nov 21 at 03:30 AM

A Mysterious Book Club Hidden

By The Literary Lounge

socialnetworkinggeneral

Sat, Nov 21 at 05:30 AM

Secret Tech Garden Party 🍃 Hidden

By Amber Main💎💎

startupnetworkinggeneral

Sat, Nov 21 at 06:30 AM

After Hours: Creative Meetup w/ FMTY Featured

By Nathan Barradas

Molly Rose Brewery · 14 going

networkingsocialgeneral

Tue, Nov 24 at 01:00 AM

IRL World 💎 Midday Meetup Hidden

By Amber Main💎💎

networkingsocialgeneral

Tue, Nov 24 at 06:30 AM

The Year That Was for Founders: What CDH Saw in 2026 Featured

By Cremorne Digital Hub, Darren Huang

Cremorne Digital Hub

startuppanelfounders

Tue, Nov 24 at 11:00 PM

Office Hours Mentoring Hidden

By Amber Main💎💎

careernetworkinggeneral

Wed, Nov 25 at 01:00 AM

Lunch Series: Celtic Conversations with Prof Danny Sullivan Hidden

The Wild Geese Hotel

socialfoodgeneral

Wed, Nov 25 at 05:00 AM

GenAI & Agents with Elastic: Exploring What’s Possible Featured

By Kartikay Sharma, Som

aideveloperengineers

Wed, Nov 25 at 06:30 AM

Rust Melbourne Meetup Hidden

By Rust Melbourne, Superteam Australia

Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub

developercryptoengineers

Wed, Nov 25 at 06:45 AM

Legal Deals & Partnerships for startups Hidden

By Nishant Jain - Agreementpaper

121 King St · 2 going

startupgtmfounders

Wed, Nov 25 at 07:00 AM

No Small Talk, Melbourne: Casual networking drinks for the sex-positive business Hidden

By Laura Blagys, Nicole Papoutsis

networkingsocialfounders

Thu, Nov 26 at 06:30 AM

AFC's Wrap Up Panel: The Good, The Bad & The F*ck-Ups They Won’t Forget 🎄 Hidden

By Megan - Aussie Founders Club

East End · 27 going

startuppanelfounders

Thu, Nov 26 at 06:30 AM

Stone & Chalk X The Community Collective: Christmas Party Hidden

By Stone & Chalk, The Community Collective

Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub

startupnetworkinggeneral

Thu, Nov 26 at 06:30 AM

Tech Industry Panel (Con & Prop Tech): Founders x Investors x Industry Leaders Featured

By Edouard Hakim, Noodles, Philip Sondhu, Amber Main💎💎, Chelsea Yang

Natural Velocity Pty Ltd

startuppanelfounders

Thu, Nov 26 at 07:00 AM

Chris Judd x YAICC - Fireside Chat Featured

careerpanelgeneral

Thu, Nov 26 at 08:30 PM

GTM ANZ and Pavilion Breakfast Hidden

LaManna & Sons - Cremorne

networkinggtmgtm

Fri, Nov 27 at 01:00 AM

Business Lunch Club Hidden

The Wild Geese Hotel

foodnetworkinggeneral

Fri, Nov 27 at 07:00 AM

Design Dinner Party 2026 Hidden

By Ladies that UX Melbourne, Design Party

SOT Dining · 21 going

designnetworkingdesigners

Fri, Nov 27 at 07:30 AM

Networking Drinks for Builders & Doers Hidden

By Matthew Stuckings

The Oxford Scholar · 1 going

networkingstartupfounders

Fri, Nov 27 at 11:00 PM

Founders Walk + Coffee Club Hidden

By Uncommon Collective

startupnetworkingfounders

Sat, Nov 28 at 02:00 AM

Design your PR Pathway to Unlock Opportunities Like Never Before (No Matter Where You Are in Your Journey) Hidden

By Uncommon Collective

Monash University Clayton Campus

workshopcareergeneral

Sat, Nov 28 at 02:00 AM

Street Photography Photowalk Hidden

Bourke Street Mall

designsocialgeneral

Sat, Nov 28 at 05:00 AM

Play 11: SKEPTICS (also my B-Day!) Hidden

Palomino Bar | Brunswick · 11 going

socialfoodgeneral

Sat, Nov 28 at 07:00 AM

EOY26: Full Circle: An Evening of Celebration & Connection Hidden

By AsiaX Circle

Oakwood Premier Melbourne

networkingsocialgeneral

Sun, Nov 29 at 02:00 AM

november book club: the last of her kind by sigrid nunez Hidden

By Yappers Bookclub

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Luma Events in Melbourne

Looking for Luma events in Melbourne? This page tracks every public event on Luma (lu.ma) in Melbourne — 85 right now, including the 86% that never appear on Luma's discover page. We refresh the full Melbourne Luma calendar every 4 hours. See also all Luma events by city.

Melbourne events at a glance

85

tracked events

86%

hidden from Luma discover

26

events this week

~19

events per week on average

Networking

most active category (39)

Thursday

busiest day of the week

We track 59 upcoming events in Melbourne right now — 73% of them never appear on Luma’s discover page. They exist in 22 organizer calendars that the featured page ignores.

Events cluster in CBD and East End — these are the neighbourhoods with the most active organizer calendars. The Design scene is the most active, with 6 events across the city.

The most active organizers include Celtic Club, The Wild Geese, and MLAI. Wednesday evening (5 PM–11 PM) is the peak window — plan ahead if you want the best picks.

Frequently asked questions about Melbourne events

How many events are happening in Melbourne?

We're tracking 85 upcoming events in Melbourne, sourced from 103 Luma organizer calendars. 73 of those are hidden — they don't appear on Luma's discover page. The full list refreshes every 4 hours.

How many events are happening in Melbourne this week?

There are 26 events happening in Melbourne this week (6 AI, 7 startup, 1 tech, 9 networking events). Scroll up to see the live list, refreshed every 4 hours.

What percentage of Melbourne events are hidden from Luma's discover page?

86% of Melbourne events are hidden — they exist in organizer calendars but never get featured on Luma's discover page. We surface all of them: 73 hidden and 12 featured events right now.

How many events does Melbourne have per week on average?

Melbourne averages about 19 events per week based on the last 14 weeks of historical data. Some weeks run higher when conferences or hackathons cluster; quieter weeks still hit our baseline.

What kinds of events are most common in Melbourne?

Networking events are the most active category in Melbourne, with 39 upcoming events. Other strong categories include startup, tech, networking, and crypto.

What day of the week has the most events in Melbourne?

Thursday is the busiest day for Melbourne events, with 20 events currently scheduled. Weekday evenings tend to anchor the calendar — meetups, demo nights, and founder dinners.

What time of day do Melbourne events usually start?

Most Melbourne events run in the evening (5 PM–11 PM) — 46% of events start in that window. The single most common start time is 5 PM local time.

What are the top neighborhoods for events in Melbourne?

The most active neighborhoods for events in Melbourne are CBD, RMIT University - Melbourne City Campus, East End. Click any event in the list above to see its exact venue and location.

Who hosts the most events in Melbourne?

The most active hosts in Melbourne right now include Amber Main💎💎, Celtic Club, Megan - Aussie Founders Club. Hosts that put up the most public events tend to be community calendars, coworking spaces, and recurring meetup organizers.

What's the biggest upcoming event in Melbourne?

The largest event currently on our radar in Melbourne is "AI Makers Expo Melbourne: Australia’s Early-Stage AI Showcase" with 180 guests RSVPed. See the full event list above for time and venue.

How do I find hidden events in Melbourne?

This page is the directory — every public Luma event in Melbourne, including the hidden ones that never reach Luma's discover page. Filter by date, category, or just scroll. Each event links straight to Luma to RSVP. Data refreshes every 4 hours.

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