Bring your A-game when you're making Valentine's plans this year.
As the novelty of the new year wears off and everyone settles back into their routines, it’s important you don’t forget about a key date that rolls around this time of year: Valentine’s Day.
Instead of stressing and running to the shops for a last-minute box of chocolate and snagging whatever bouquet of flowers was left over at your local florist, Beat has got you covered. This year, make sure you’re ready to bring the romance by consulting our guide to some of the best Valentine’s events on offer to make your special celebration that much better.
Whether you’re a movie buff, a foodie, or a bit of a thrill seeker, this Valentine’s event guide offers something for every kind of lover out there.
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Love at the LUME
- Feb 14, 7:00 pm
- The LUME: Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, 5 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf
- Tickets on sale online from January 23
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Find a little piece of Paris right here in the heart of CBD at the LUME’s exclusive Van Gogh Valentine’s Day experience.
This event is running for one night only, so come down, sip on a complimentary glass of De Bortoli and settle in for an evening of lush and vibrant colourscapes pulled from the great impressionist’s catalogue. The show is also accompanied by a live jazz band which will have you lovers swooning as you’re swept up in the alluring charm of the international city of love.
If you’re keen, elevate this experience further by booking a Cupid’s Table. You’ll have a reserved table with premium views, as well as a bottle of Veuve Fourny & Fils champagne and French-inspired charcuterie board.
Tickets are expected to go quickly, so get in fast! Tickets and information are available on the LUME’s website starting January 23.
Marnong Estate
- Marnong Estate, 2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham VIC 3064
- Feb 14, dinner and lunch booking, open air cinema starting at 8:45 pm
- Tickets available now
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Tucked away in Melbourne’s north in Mickleham, the award-winning vineyard Marnong estate has plenty on offer this romantic holiday.
Enjoy dinner at their recently hatted restaurant La Vètta, with their menu for the evening, the exclusive Valentine’s Chef’s Journey is sure to impress you and your partner. The talented culinary team will bring you lavish dishes like Wagyu flank and decadent chocolate raspberry rotolo torta. Needless to say, Marnong Estate is making sure your Valentine’s Day is an evening of indulgence.
After an exquisite meal, head down to their Vista Cinema Under the Stars. There, you can grab your standard cinema snacks, plus Italian street food delicacies, and relax into your spot on this beautiful vineyard. Close off this special evening with your loved one as you enjoy a classic romantic film.
Puppies and Champagne at Garden State Hotel
- Garden State Hotel, 101 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Feb 14, 7:00 pm
- Tickets available now
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A dog lover’s fantasy. If you’re looking for a romantic evening with a fun twist, Garden State’s Puppies and Champagne event is for you.
Head down to the infamous CBD venue and make your way out back to their stunning and intimate Rose Garden bar. With complimentary bubbles in hand, peruse the impressive selection of canapès before getting down to business and snuggling up to some adorable pups.
This experience is a perfect one-hour escape into bliss as you cuddle with beautiful puppies – and your boo – while lounging in the plush booth seating of the Rose Garden bar.
Make this Valentine’s Day a memorable one with this unique experience. Ticket sales end on February 7, so get in soon to secure your spot!
Quiver: Valentine’s Burlesque
- The Grace Darling Hotel, 14 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066
- Feb 14, 8:00 pm
- Tickets available online
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Here’s an option for those looking for a night of glamour, charm, and seduction. The Grace Darling Hotel is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a fiery passion this year. Following their Halloween spectacular Bond: A Halloween Burlesque Show, the same creative masterminds are bringing the heat of attraction with a new show, Quiver: Valentine’s Burlesque.
Making it clear that ‘quiver’ is more than just a part of the show’s title, this crew have not come to play around. This fiercely romantic and tenacious burlesque show will leave you and your partner in awe. With a lineup of Juniper Fox, Whisky Falls, Midnight Candy, Kendra Cavale, Dominica De La Muerta, and Katie Marie you’re in for some deliciously raunchy and charismatic performances.
Dark Romance: Valentine’s Day at Pentridge
- Feb 14, dinner sessions starting from 5:30 pm
- Pentridge, 1 Champ St, Coburg VIC 3058
- Bookings available online
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Elevate your Valentine’s dinner with a bit of thrill. Pentridge has organised an evening of luxurious dining and haunting history for eager couples this Valentine’s Day.
First stopping at North and Common’s for dinner, bask in this grand restaurant’s unique ambience driven by its intriguing history. Once part of the former Pentridge Prison, this classy Coburg venue stands where the cafeteria for those detained was situated.
Celebrating its rich history, this building preserves its old architecture and boasts special features like 10-metre-high ceilings. It’s only fitting you dine grandly in this grand venue, so indulge in their selection of signature cocktails and devour some fresh oysters.
Next, it’s time to grab your partner’s hand tightly and not let go as you follow your meal up with a tour of former Pentridge prison on a Night Watch Tour, offering you the perfect blend of romance and haunting excitement for your evening.
Moonlight Open Air Cinema
- Feb 14, 8:30 pm
- Central Lawn – Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne VIC 3004
- Tickets available online
Love is in the air at the Royal Botanic Gardens this Valentine’s Day thanks to Moonlight Cinema. The iconic outdoor cinema is back this summer and is bringing a special Valentine’s event to all the love birds out there.
So, pack a picnic and get ready to cuddle up with your special someone amongst the stunning greenery and vast landscapes of Melbourne’s iconic Royal Botanic Gardens. This year, all valentines attending will enjoy an evening screening of the classic rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You.
It’s going to be hard to find a better way to close out your Valentine’s Day evening other than watching the stunning views, the breathtaking sunset, and of course, this iconic film.
Candlelight Concert
- Feb 14, sessions from 6:30 pm
- Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
- Tickets available online
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The talented team behind Candlelight Concerts is bringing all lovers in Melbourne a romantic Valentine’s concert at the Collingwood Town Hall.
Adorned with hundreds of scintillating candles, the venue will become a breathtaking sight, perfectly intimate and romantic for your Valentine’s celebration. The smooth sounds of the skilful quartet Eclective Strings will serenade you through an evening of romantic classics spanning across the decades.
Additionally, opt for a hospitality package arranged by Sidedoor and AmazingCo to take this experience a step further. This will provide you and your partner with a curated pre-performance food and beverage itinerary that allows you to experience the lively hospitality venues local to the Collingwood venue. With atmospheric candlelight and romantic tunes, who could ask for more?
Luna Park: Love Luna Package
- Feb 14, 6-11pm
- Luna Park, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182
- Tickets available online
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Do Valentine’s Day a little differently this year and spend the evening at Luna Park. With their Valentine’s Day special, you and your partner are sorted for a night of thrills and delight.
Valued at over $120 and retailing for only $69.50 per person, this Luna Love package is all-inclusive. Boasting unlimited rides, a free carnival game, some romance-themed souvenirs – including a digital photo of you and your partner – this is the perfect choice for the adrenaline junkie.
Just imagine how awesome it would be to watch the sunset on your perfect Valentine’s Day while either comfortably in your bae’s arms on the Ferris Wheel, or grasping on for dear life as you zip around on the Scenic Railway.
Even though this isn’t the first place you’d think to celebrate Valentine’s Day, it totally should be.
For more ideas for how to spend your Valentine’s Day 2025 in Melbourne, head here.