Melbourne is the place to be this winter, from June 4 to June 15 RISING takes over the CBD with a jam-packed roster of art, music, performance and offbeat experiences. – with laser shows and projections, massive raves and intimate gigs.
The only thing better than hitting up Rising events is hitting them up for free. RISING and Visit Victoria are giving one reader and their lucky plus one the chance to attend the festival, complete with a long weekend stay in Melbourne from Friday June 6 to Monday June 9. The winner will receive return flights from their nearest capital city to Melbourne, where they’ll stay for three nights at The Howey. Located in the CBD, it’s right in the thick of Rising’s hub-the transformed lanes of Night Trade – the ideal spot to rest tired heads at the end of long Rising days.
The prize also includes a pass to all Rising shows over the long weekend – including those that have sold out. One of the highlights is Day Tripper, a day party, a “festival-within-a-festival” on Saturday 7 June, with 25 acts under 1 ticket, that takes place over four venues with electronica, dancehall, post-punk and more, You can also play minigolf in the grand ballroom above Flinders Street Station at Swingers, a playable art exhibition with holes created by different female artists. Singer-songwriter and actress Suki Waterhouse is performing her only shows in Australia and there are plenty more ticketed experiences available. You can attend free events too, like light installation Intangible Form and always-on evening party of food, music, performance and art Night Trade
Squeezing in as many events and performances as you can across the three days is hungry work, but luckily we’re also shouting you a $300 dinner voucher at Hot-Listed restaurant Aru, one of Melbourne’s best spots for modern Australian and Asian fare.
Ready to pack your bags? We’re also throwing in a custom Rising x July carry-on case, so you can travel to your weekend away in style.
Sound good? To enter, all you need to do is tell us in 25 words or less: Why do you want to visit Melbourne in winter, and with whom? Submit your answer and fill in your details here for the chance to win. Entries are open now and close on May 2nd, 2025 – read the full terms and conditions.
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