Find out what Melbourne has to offer this October
October is the start of the festive end of the year! The seasons start to change and our beautiful Melbourne starts to warm up. While we know you must have end-of-year functions to plan and Halloween parties to attend, don’t forget about what Melbourne has to offer. Have a look below at what’s on in October.
Xoxo The French Brasserie Team
Melbourne Fringe Festival 3 - 22nd October
The Melbourne Fringe Festival has over 450 events on offer this year in various locations all across the city. Independent artists bring you their best and most eye-catching work. Go on an artistic adventure through the streets of Melbourne and enjoy comedy acts, dance acts like cabaret, drag, music and much more. Expand your mind and experience new things this year at Fringe.
Get in touch with your inner child again and have some fun with your friends or family. Prices vary from free to $60. You can book online.
Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi until 8th October
Celebrated for his use of colour and his talent for conveying emotion, painter Pierre Bonnard is a 20th-century favourite. Located at the National Art Gallery of Victoria, this exhibition is a part of the larger Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition. India Madhavi brings Pierre’s paintings to life with immersive scenography. Over 100 works will be on display bringing France to life right here in Melbourne.
Partnered with Musee d’Orsay, Paris, the exhibition features artworks on loan from collections in France as well as the NGV’s own artistic holdings. If you are a lover of all things French this exhibition is not one to miss. Prices from $11-$33
BBC Earth Experience 27th Oct - 28th Jan
Come be a part of an exclusive Melbourne exhibition in which you can delve into the natural world and across the 7 continents guided by Sir David Attenborough. Through his narration and audio-visual technology, allow yourself to be immersed in the natural world via the footage from BBC Studios Seven Worlds.
You can look forward to seeing all kinds of worldly wonders like fireflies in North America, cassowaries protecting their babies, and more beautiful animals and nature scenes.
Located in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center, and prices from $24.90 - $54.90, book online.
Nocturnal: Museum After Dark until 9 November
Experience some after-dark fun like never before at the Melbourne Museum! Nocturnal occurs on the second Thursday night of each month and you can bring some friends along. Explore some of the museum’s most interesting exhibits and take part in tours, talks and tours throughout the night. Cocktails and food stalls will be plentiful! Experience the museum after dark and enjoy every minute of learning, chatting and exploration that comes with it.
Prices from $28 - $30, book online
Book your end of year Functions with the French Brasserie
If you love dining with us, then why not allow us to bring you a wonderful end-of-year function! We have new function packs available and we can help you decide which best suits your event. Our team is professional and can help with anything you need. Let us take the pressure off you so you can enjoy the end of another wonderful year, rather than stress about your functions and events. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact to learn more.
