
Upcoming events

10TH BIRTHDAY CARNIVAL
From August 15–17, Welcome to Thornbury is throwing a massive birthday carnival to celebrate a decade of cocktails, food trucks and community chaos. Expect $10 everything (well, almost), carnival games, roaming performers, DJs, giveaways, and a few surprises from the past, present and future. It’s part party, part love letter to Thornbury – and you’re on the guest list.

GOOD DOGS OF DAREBIN —POM PARTY: POMERANIAN EDITION
GOOD DOGS OF DAREBIN
POM PARTY: POMERANIAN EDITION
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST
FROM 12PM
A whole day dedicated to the tiniest, fluffiest divas of the dog world. Expect a cuteness overload, treats, photo ops and the ultimate gathering of Pomstars and their fans.
Supported by Forever Friends.

GARLIC BREAD FESTIVAL
It’s golden. It’s garlicky. It’s back for its sixth, carb-loaded year.
Our Garlic Bread Festival is rising again—with crusty corners, cheesy middles, and enough butter to shut down a vampire convention.

HOSPO NIGHTS - EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
A NIGHT FOR THE REAL MVPS
Every first Wednesday of the month, we’reserving up unbeatable drink specials and unlimited arcade action just for hospitality workers.
Score a $15 Negroni, $10 Rum Punch & Jager Bombs, 2-for-$20 Vodka Redbulls, $8 Fireball Shots & House Pints, $5 House Wines, and $6 Vodka or Gin with Mixer—plus, $20 unlimited arcade to keep the fun going.
Show your payslip to grab a wristband and get in on the action.
Book now or just rock up!
Planning a staff party? Get in touch —we’ve got you covered.

AFL GRAND FINAL
The ultimate AFL Grand Final day - an all-day footy fest, no matter which team you’re backing.
We’re going all out - reserve your spot or get tickets for the VIP Baller package.

ARCADE - ALWAYS ON!
The biggest licensed arcade in Australia with over 90 retro arcade games. Think Pinball, Space Invaders, Mortal Kombat, Pac-Man, Dance Dance Revolution, Air Hockey and Pool. Hours of entertainment for kids and big kids alike.

FOOTY SEASON
Footy season is here, and we’re bringing you every tackle, every goal, and every big moment—LIVE on the big screen. No dodgy streams, no missing the action while you refresh your phone—just ice-cold beers, solid feeds, and the game front and centre where it belongs.

DOGS IN JUMPERS
It’s time to rug up, paws first. We're throwing a whole day dedicated to dogs in their winter best—think chunky knits, tiny hoodies, puffer vests and full-blown fashion statements.
Supported by Forever Friends.

HOT CHEESE & MULLED WINE PARTY
The return of our Winter favourite.
Classic comfort food served up in a cosy, welcoming setting.
Enjoy mulled wine alongside a selection of food trucks dishing out all things gooey and melt-in-your-mouth cheesy.
Come escape the Winter chill with us.

DE LA SKATE: ROLLERSKATING JAM
Bounce, rock, skate, roll — De La Skate is rolling into Welcome to Thornbury for a one-day-only roller disco takeover!
We’re turning The Greenhouse into a full-blown skate haven with three sessions across the day and night. Whether you’re bringing the kids or rolling deep with your crew, there’s a session to match your vibe.
Session times:
3–5pm – Family Fun
5–7pm – Family Grooves
7pm–late – Adults-Only Boogie
Expect:
Old-school beats from local legends Pixelton, Cuz’n Matt, Goldie, Misterjon, TomTom + special guests
Neon lights, retro feels, and big bass energy
Free skate hire for all ticket holders (available until 11pm)
A prize for Best Dressed at each session – bring the drip
Bar open, food trucks slinging snacks, vibes high all day
Skaters of all levels welcome – first-timers to rink royalty.
Tickets:
$15 under 18s
$20 adults
$50 family pass (2 adults + up to 3 kids)
$25 flat rate for the late session
Lace up, lean in, and get ready to roll.

HEAPS GOOD JULY
Taking it easy this July? We've got you covered with HEAPS GOOD JULY!
Our mates and all-round legends HEAPS NORMAL are joining the Welcome to Thornbury team this July to bring you a month-long heaps good time.
All July, the Heaps Normal team will be throwing out drink specials, games and prizes, giveaways, two epic parties and maybe even a cheeky mid-month merch drop!
Oh, and there will be lots of dogs. We love dogs.
We are kicking things off with a "Welcome Party", Wednesday July 2nd (Hospo Night) from 5pm. Start your month off with a heaps good time. There might be a little surprise rolling in to the truck park and....free beer?
Then, because we can't help ourselves, we're also throwing a wrap-up party on Friday August 1st to say goodbye to July!
Keep an eye on our socials for heaps of extra fun bits that will be popping up throughout the month!
We can't wait to have a heaps good time with you all!


POUTINE PALOZZA 2.0
We're getting into the Canada Day spirit a little early — join us for a laid-back day of cold drinks, good food, and unapologetically Canadian vibes.
Poutine Palooza is back for round two, bringing the cheesy, gravy-covered glory — but it's just one part of the party. Whether you're here for the snacks, the celebration, or just an excuse to wear red and white, this is your warm-up for the long weekend.
🍟 Come for the poutine, stay for the patriotic chaos.

SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Sausage Fest is BACK (feat. Good Wiener Dogs Sunday) and it’s the wurst kind of weekend… in the best possible way.
We’re serving up two glorious days dedicated to the mighty sausage—spicy, snappy, smoky, and sizzling. Think bratwursts, chorizo, hot links, plant-based snags and everything in between. Whether you’re a sauce-dipper, bun-stuffer, or mustard maximalist, there’ll be something to sink your teeth into.
🍺 Cold beers, sausage specials from your favourite food trucks, and drink deals to match.
🌭 Limited-edition combos, sausage-themed merch, and a few surprises that are absolutely not your average BBQ.
🐶 GOOD WIENER DOGS SUNDAY | Sunday 15 June
It’s a full-on dachshund takeover. Bring your sausage dog (or any good doggo) and treat them to:
• Dog-friendly snacks
• Best Dressed & Best Trick comps

KING'S BIRTHDAY EVE
Sunday 9 June - King's birthday eve
A long weekend calls for a royal toast.
Drinks specials
Food trucks
Good vibes

SPUDSTOCK
Crispy, mashed, loaded or fried - celebrate the humble spud in all its glorious forms.
Food trucks with next-level potato creations
Drinks specials
Games for prizes

GOOD DOGS OF DAREBIN: BIG DOG ENERGY
Big Dog Energy edition.
For the giants: Great Danes, Newfoundlands, Irish Wolfhounds and the like.
GOOD DOGS ALWAYS WELCOME!

EASY CHEESY WEEKEND
Get ready for a melted, gooey, cheesy extravaganza! We’re turning up the heat with two days dedicated to all things cheese.
🫕 Fondue fountains flowing
🥪 Grilled cheese sangas stacked high
🍷 Wine & cheese deals to pair perfectly
Whether you’re a cheese fiend or just here for the vibes, this is the ultimate weekend to indulge. No reservations, just rock up hungry.
See you at Welcome to Thornbury—bring your appetite and a love for all things melty.

EASTER HOLIDAYS SPECIAL: PARENTS TIME OUT
EASTER HOLIDAYS SPECIAL
April 9-18
Wednesday - Friday
$20 GETS YOU 1HR ARCADE PLAY
+ ONE PINT OF BEER OR GLASS OF WINE
STRESS FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

DESSERT DAY
Get ready to indulge in a sugar-fuelled wonderland, the ultimate celebration of all things sweet. From handcrafted pastries to over-the-top dessert mashups, this event is a haven for those who believe there's always room for dessert.

CATALINA WINE MIXER
It's BACK. On March 29, Welcome to Thornbury will, for one day only, be taken over in all it's former Stepbrothers glory for the inaugural 2025 Catalina Wine Mixer. Get a group together and join us for a day of wine, cheese and bites in the beer garden. There'll be entertainment all day, a limbo competition and the famous Catalina conga line.

GOOD DOGS OF DAREBIN
THE GOODEST SHEAPARD’S EDITION
Sunday, March 23Calling all German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, and Belgian Shepherds—this one's for you! Join us for a day dedicated to the goodest boys and girls, where shepherd breeds (and their humans) can mingle, play, and enjoy the vibes at Welcome to Thornbury.
Of course, all good dogs are always welcome!
No need to book—just bring your pup and join the fun!

KATH & KIM'S UGE HORNBURY PARTY
Kath & Kim's Uge Hornbury Party
Hosted by Della Katessen and Brenda Bressed
Saturday, 15th March 2025 | 2 PM - 5 PM
Don your finest cardie, slap on some fake tan, and embrace your inner suburban glam for a day that’s truly noice, a little different, and oh-so unusual!
Join us at Welcome to Thornbury for Kath & Kim’s Uge Hornbury Party, an arvo filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of foxy surprises.
💡 Test your smarts with trivia🦩 Try your luck with bingo🎁 Win noice prizes
Tickets are just $18 and include a complimentary arrival cocktail – because treating yourself is always in fashion, hon.
This is your chance to celebrate Australia’s most iconic duo in true Hornbag style. So, don’t be a drongo – grab your mates and lock in your tickets now.
Spots are limited, so be quick – it’s gonna be UGE!
👉 Secure your tickets

LABOUR DAY EVE
Kick off Labour Day Long Weekend on Sunday March 9, with food trucks, drink specials, and long weekend vibes. Grab a bite from some of Melbourne’s best food trucks, sip on expertly mixed cocktails, and soak up the atmosphere as we roll into the holiday in style.

RETRO SUMMER BEACH PARTY
Step into a seaside time warp at the Retro Summer Beach Party Pop-up, sponsored by Fever-Tree. Expect ice-cold cocktails from the Fever-Tree Bar, a rotating lineup of top-tier food trucks, and DJ Cuzmatt spinning retro summer anthems and surf rock classics (Saturday night). Kick off your shoes for a round of limbo, sink into the sandpits, and soak up the ultimate vintage beach vibes—all with a drink in hand.

DOGGY DATING 2.0
Celebrate love—four-legged and otherwise—at Doggy Dating on Sunday February 16, at Welcome to Thornbury. Dress your pup in their most romantic outfit for the Puppy Parade, where the best-dressed doggo will take home a prize hamper. Singles can mix and mingle at Paw-fect Match, a speed dating event hosted by an MC, while all pups can enjoy treats from the dedicated dog treat station.
Whether you're looking for love or just a cute day out with your furry best friend, this is the perfect Valentine’s season event.

Vegan Vegout
Calling all Northside food lovers—vegan, vegetarian, or just plain hungry! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with an array of mouth-watering, meat-free delights from Melbourne’s coolest vegan small businesses.

January Long Weekend
Got plans for the long weekend?
Swing by for great food from local food trucks, cold beers in the garden, and some laid-back fun in the arcade.
Grab your friends and make a day of it.

A VERY HOSPO CHRISTMAS
Thursday 9 January, from 5pm
Calling all hospo workers! 📣
We are having a Christmas party to celebrate you guys, and the best thing is, it’s not in the Christmas holiday period!
This is what we have on the menu:
- $15 Negronis
- $10 rum punch + Jager bombs + vodka Redbull
- $8 Fireball shots + house pints
- $5 house wines
- $6 vodka & gins with mixers
Put down your cocktail shakers and join us for a drink!

Vegan Vegout
Calling all Northside food lovers—vegan, vegetarian, or just plain hungry! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with an array of mouth-watering, meat-free delights from Melbourne’s coolest vegan small businesses.

nye enchanted garden party
Get ready to welcome 2025 with a secret twist at Welcome to Thornbury’s Enchanted Garden Party! This New Year’s Eve, we’re giving you an open-air celebration with style, sound, and spirit.
✨ Tuesday, 31 December 2024
🎟 FREE ENTRY | Doors Open 4PM - 1AM
🎨 Free Face Painting | 4PM - 7PM
Start the night with some festival-inspired face paint – just the right amount of sparkle to light up the garden.
🎧 DJ CuznMatt + Pixelton from 7PM
Kick back or dance to sets spinning funk, old-school hip hop, disco, and beats – tunes with just the right energy to keep the vibes flowing all night.
👗 Prizes for Fancy Dress
Come as favourite festival muse, or free spirit – we’re giving out prizes for the most creative looks, so dress to impress.
This isn’t just another NYE party; it’s a laid-back gathering with music, good people, and a little extra flair.
Bring your best people, your best energy, and ring in 2025 in style. See you in the garden!

Merry Dogs of Darebin
Sunday 15 December, 12 - 5pm
Its our last Good Dogs for the year!🎄
Get your pups dressed up in their best Christmas outfit as we are giving away prizes for fancy dress. We will also have photo moments, dog treats and beer specials flowing all day!
All good dogs are welcome.

Nup to the Cup
The Official NUP TO THE CUP, Vegan Takeover Party!
Featuring: Delicious Vegan Food, Animal Charities, Music, Flash Tattoo Artists, Cocktails & More!

GOOD SAUSAGE DOGS OF DAREBIN
Calling all sausage dogs and their humans!
Join us at Good Sausage Dogs of Darebin for a tail-wagging day filled with dachshunds, drinks, and good vibes!
All four and two legged friends are welcome.

CHICKEN NUGGET FESTIVAL
The humble chicken nugget will make its glorious and heroic return to Welcome to Thornbury this October, as part of the fifth annual Chicken Nugget Festival.
We are assembling some of our favourite vendors to deliver one crunchy day dedicated to the nug. Of course, a wide range of dipping sauces to accompany and coat your nugs will also be available on the day. And as always, alongside cocktails and beers to pair with your chicken feast.

SPRING SALE
Spring is here, and so is our epic October Spring Sale! Join us all month long for unbeatable drink specials that will make every outing a little more fun. Whether you're stopping by for a casual after-work drink or planning a night out with friends, we've got the perfect deals to keep the good vibes flowing.
🍺 $10 House Pints
🍷 $7 House Wines
🥃 $6 House Spirits
Come by and celebrate the season of renewal with us! There's no better way to enjoy spring than with great company, great drinks, and even better prices. These specials are available every day in October, so make sure you don’t miss out on the fun.

AFL GRAND FINAL
Get ready for the ultimate footy showdown! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just in it for the atmosphere, we've got you covered.
Cheer on your team with a cold beer in hand while indulging in a lineup of killer food trucks.
Don’t miss out on Melbourne’s best spot to experience all the AFL Grand Final action!