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6 International Women’s Day Events in Melbourne That Aren’t Corporate Cupcakes
Celebrate alongside female chefs, creatives and changemakers this IWD.
This International Women’s Day in Melbourne ditch the corporate celebrations in favour of these unique events championing female changemakers. In fitting with this year’s theme #AccelerateAction. The theme calls for faster progress towards gender equality, and they’re putting talented and inspiring women in the spotlight, ensuring they receive the recognition, celebration and credit they deserve.
Can’t make it to the events? Donate to these female-focused charities or buy your next outfit from one of these female-owned beauty brands.
Woman Crush Lunch at Studio Amaro
If your idea of celebrating International Women’s Day involves incredible food, inspiring women, and a damn good time, Studio Amaro’s Woman Crush lunch is the place to be. On Friday, 7th March, this day-to-night Italian hotspot in Windsor is throwing down a three-course share-style feast, pouring Tarot Grenache Rosé, and hosting a panel of powerhouse female founders who actually get it.
MC’d by 3AW’s Jacqui Felgate, the lineup includes the brains behind Just Adele, Green Cup, Nala, Go Chlo Pilates, Sage Avenue, and Grow Girl Grow—talking resilience, success, and the hustle behind their brands. Expect top-tier pasta, crispy bomboloni, and an atmosphere buzzing with big ideas and even bigger energy. $15 from each ticket goes to Support The Girls, because lifting women up is the whole point.
Limited spots available; book here
11:30am to 2:00pm
168 Chapel Street, Windsor
Upstate to Launch Pilates Instructor Training in Line with IWD 2025
Upstate Studios isn’t just about breaking a sweat—it’s about breaking barriers. This International Women’s Day, they’re stepping it up with the launch of their Pilates Instructor Training program in 2025, designed to give women the tools, confidence, and grit to turn passion into profession.
Founded by sisters Gail Asbell and Charelle Cuolahan, Upstate is built on the idea that fitness isn’t just physical—it’s a mindset. They’ve already helped 40 instructors carve out careers, and now, they’re throwing the doors wide open. With an all-female leadership team and collaborations that uplift female athletes (hello, AFLW Richmond), Upstate is proof that when women lead, everyone wins.
This isn’t just another course. It’s a movement. A career kickstart. A chance to own the room, own your craft, and own your future. Because at Upstate, empowerment isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the baseline.
Keep up-to-date here
Design, Dialogue & Celebration: Nipa Doshi at NGV for International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, NGV and MECCA are bringing the creative energy with an unmissable event celebrating Nipa Doshi, the 2025 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission recipient. Known for her bold, culturally rich aesthetic, the Mumbai-born, London-based designer will dive into her world of storytelling through design in an exclusive talk and live Q&A. The day unfolds with a hands-on workshop, panel discussions, DJ sets, and complimentary treats. Catch a first glimpse into A Room of My Own, her stunning new commission, before it debuts in September.
Free entry
Saturday 8th March, 10am to 3pm
NGV International
F–k the Invisible Runway at Paypal Fashion Festival
Fashion is one of the purest forms of self-expression at any age. Facing directly into the fear and perception that women become invisible as they age, the F*** The Invisible Runway rejects this notion completely. Fashion is a lifetime opportunity. It doesn’t stop until you stop. Celebrate International Women’s Day with fabulous fashion that will inspire, thrill, surprise and elevate women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.
From $69.00
Buy tickets here
Friday 7th March, 7:00pm
Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton
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Raise a Glass to Game Changers This International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day in Melbourne, CoConspirators Brewpub is shaking things up with The Game Changer—a bold American Red Ale brewed with the legendary Two Birds Brewing founder, Jayne Lewis. It’s a beer for trailblazers, rule-breakers, and anyone who loves a damn good pint. Swing by on 8th March for a free, all-out celebration featuring killer plant-based burgers from cult-fave Mr Charlie’s, led by the unstoppable Lisa Chikarovski. Beer, badass women, and great food—what’s not to love?
Saturday 8th March, 1pm to 8pm
377 Victoria Street, Brunswick
See a Film at Melbourne Women in Film Festival
Rebel. Disrupt. Celebrate. The Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) isn’t just another film festival—it’s a rallying cry, a revolution, a love letter to the women and gender-diverse filmmakers shaking up the screen industry. From 20th to 24th March, ACMI and Fed Square will transform into a cinematic playground, where the radical, the rebellious, and the unflinching take centre stage.
This year’s lineup? Over 40 world-class features, shorts, and special events from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Pasifika. Kicking things off is We Were Dangerous, a punchy, untamed ode to girlhood and rebellion, while the wickedly sharp Audrey twists black comedy into a savage critique of identity and fame. For the brave? The Almost Midnight Movie Marathon serves up blood, horror, and queer chaos in a way only MWFF can.
Beyond the screen, expect immersive panels, masterclasses, and industry talks that strip filmmaking down to its bones. Whether you’re an aspiring director, a cinephile, or just here for the ride, MWFF delivers a raw, electrifying experience. This International Women’s Month, forget the polite applause—this is where the future of film is being rewritten, and you’re invited to witness it.
See the program here
Thursday 20th March to Sunday 24th March
Fed Square & ACMI, Melbourne CBD
Now you’ve made plans for International Women’s Day in Melbourne, continue supporting female businesses and creators by donating to these charities and purchasing stylish new wears from these female-owned brands.
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