FASHION FORECOURT
Our lively and free-to-attend Fashion Forecourt supported by City of Melbourne has returned!
A fashion-centric social and hospitality destination located directly outside the Royal Exhibition Building on Museum Plaza, the official Home of the Festival.
Whether you’re gearing up for our world-class runways or seeking a stylish evening out, indulge in our exceptional array of gourmet food, chic drinks, and live entertainment.
Free to attend. 3 - 8 March, open from 5.30pm every night.
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BOOKABLE DINING EXPERIENCES
THE WOODFORD RESERVE FASHION BAR - CHEF’S TABLE
For a refined dining experience, book the Chef's Table at The Woodford Reserve Fashion Bar. Choose from two or three courses, enjoy table service, a seasonal Tommy Collins grazing menu, extended wine list and cocktail tastings.
Taste the Trends ($69pp): 2-course grazing menu focused on local, seasonal produce.
The Trendsetter ($89pp): 3-course menu with a Woodford Reserve Cocktail Tasting Flight and dessert on the go.
Available seating times at 5:30pm, 7:00pm, and 8:30pm
ALFRESCO RESERVED
A bookable alfresco table for four with a market umbrella, Tommy Collins canapés, and a bottle of Red Hill Estate wine.
Perfect for meeting friends pre- or post-runway, people watching and relaxing with a drink or bite in hand.
Available times between 5:30pm and 9:45pm, offering a more flexible dining window.
$220 for four people
View menu here
EAT & DRINK | ALWAYS ON
WOODFORD RESERVE
THE WOODFORD RESERVE FASHION BAR
Woodford Reserve, our official spirit partner, is shaking things up with the "Most Fashionable Old Fashioned". Two new captivating cocktails on the menu brings a new level of style to the classic Old Fashioned.
RED HILL ESTATE
RUNWAY TO RED HILL
Visit this walk-up bar to sip Red Hill Estate’s signature cool climate wines, including the exclusive new sparkling range inspired by the Festival!
TOMMY COLLINS
OFFICIAL CATERER OF THE FESTIVAL
Tommy Collins has crafted menus to suit all styles, collaborating with Woodford Reserve, Red Hill Estate and Pommery Champagne, as well as delivering the bookable Alfresco Reserved experience and other Festival bars.
POMMERY
THE ART OF CHAMPAGNE & CELEBRATION
Throughout the Forecourt and VIP Garden Lounge, Pommery lifts the experience with its signature blend of luxury and tradition. A contemporary yet ultra-refined range of cuvées will be on offer!
SANPELLEGRINO
THE JUICER THE BETTER
Be transported to the sun-drenched Sicilian coastline with Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks made with the finest fruit, ripened under the Mediterranean sun. Life is juicer with Sanpellegrino. Iconic, Italian, 100% natural.
LUXURY ESCAPES
LUXURY ESCAPES VIP GARDEN LOUNGE - INVITE ONLY
Step into the exclusive retreat where resort-style elegance meets retro charm. A sense of sophisticated ambience, this is the ultimate place to unwind in style. Sip on curated cocktails or Pommery Champagne, soak up the festival atmosphere, and indulge in a moment of pure luxury.
BRAND ACTIVATIONS
LANCÔME
ENTER YOUR IDÔLE ERA WITH LANCÔME
Lancôme is celebrating their newest face Olivia Rodrigo with the launch of the new Lash Idôle Flutter Mascara. Visit the pink pop-up for complimentary samples, lash touch ups and snap a pic at their Idôle pink photo wall. Plus, you can sign up for your chance to win a trip to see Olivia Rodrigo live.
WESTFIELD DONCASTER
FASHION SCOOP X WESTFIELD DONCASTER
Chill out at the Gelato Bar, snap a photo, and cool off with a delicious complimentary scoop of gelato. The cherry on top? Peel and reveal the sticker on your gelato to be in to win instant fashion and beauty prizes from Westfield Doncaster!
CHARLIE’S FINE FOOD CO
CHARLIE’S FINE FOOD CO’S HAPPINESS WALL
Visit the Charlie's Happiness Wall and receive a surprise Charlie’s cookie gift! On select nights throughout the week, get creative and design your own dream melting moment. Our chefs will bring it to life, pack it up in a special gift box, and send you off with the ultimate treat!
PORSCHE CENTRE MELBOURNE
DISCOVER THE ALL-NEW PORSCHE MACAN
Experience the all-new Porsche Macan - a bold fusion of cutting-edge design and electrifying power. More than a display, it’s a statement: where high fashion meets high performance. Scan the QR code to register for a test drive at Porsche Centre Melbourne. Complete your drive to be entered into the draw to win an exclusive weekend Macan experience. Change your look, not your style.
L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL
STYLING STATION - LUXURY ESCAPES VIP GARDEN LOUNGE - INVITE ONLY
Our official hair partner will host a styling station within the VIP Lounge, offering complimentary touch-ups to ensure guests feel fresh and runway-ready for an unforgettable night. Out in the Forecourt, find free L’Oreal Professional sampling products to take home.
LUXURY ESCAPES
LUXURY ESCAPES PORTERS
A touch of fun and nostalgia with Luxury Escapes roaming porters, adding a playful twist to your Festival experience. Pose for the perfect photo moment with the porters and their roaming luggage cart and enter to win a Luxury Escape to an iconic fashion destination.