C&G's Guide to the Queen's Birthday Long Weekend

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Hip hip hooray! Put on those party hats and get out those streamers – it’s the Queen’s birthday long weekend! And there are no shortage of ways to make the most out of it, whether you want to learn a new dance move, indulge your sweet tooth, or party the weekend away. In this blog,
C&G look at four fun ways to enjoy this Queen’s birthday long weekend. 


Havana to Melbourne Cuban Festival – Copacabana International, Melbourne

This weekend marks the first annual Havana to Melbourne Cuban Festival! Running from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th, the festival offers dance workshops, parties, prizes, live bands and so much more! This Queen’s birthday long weekend, why not step out in your best dancing shoes and enjoy a few days of Cuban dance and culture? To find out more or to book tickets, click here.

Celebrate like Royalty at Monarch Cakes – Acland Street, St Kilda

Why not have some fun by embracing the ‘British Royal’ in you this long weekend? We all know it doesn’t get much more British than tea and cake, and cake shops don’t get much more royal than Monarch! St Kilda’s best loved cake shop is the ultimate indulgence in cakes and pastries. Why not try Monarch’s famous plum cake, a lemon tart or a scrummy apple crumble? You can work off your indulgence with a stroll along Acland Street to soak up the St Kilda atmosphere, or head down to the pier to watch the ships. To find out more about Monarch Cakes, click here.

Mornington Winter Jazz Festival – Main Street, Mornington

Celebrate the Queen’s birthday long weekend in style at the Mornington Winter Jazz Festival! Main Street will come alive this weekend with jazz bands and musicians, live street entertainment, dinner shows, music workshops, children’s entertainment and more! To find out more about the festivities, click here.

Queen’s Birthday Eve – Veludo, St Kilda

For night owls looking to party away the Queen’s birthday long weekend, look no further than Veludo! The iconic St Kilda bar is celebrating the Queen’s birthday holiday with special events Friday through Sunday. Friday celebrates Veludo’s 11th birthday, Saturday showcases the bar’s resident DJs and Sunday hosts a special Sunday Session! To find out more, click here.