How do I find social events near me in Melbourne?

Open Social, allow location access, and browse plans near your suburb. Melbourne has plans across all inner suburbs and is particularly active in Fitzroy, Richmond, St Kilda, and the CBD.

What are the best outdoor activities for meeting people in Melbourne?

Running along the Yarra and at Albert Park, cycling on the Capital City Trail, and weekend hiking in the Dandenong Ranges are the most popular outdoor social formats.

How do I make friends in Melbourne?

Join a recurring activity group — a weekend run, cycling crew, or hiking group. Melbourne's culture rewards people who show up consistently. Three sessions in the same group and you will know faces. A month in, some will be friends.

Is Social available in Melbourne?

Yes. Social covers Greater Melbourne — the CBD, inner suburbs, bayside areas, eastern and northern suburbs — and shows plans based on your location.

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Popular activities in Melbourne

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About the community

Melbourne consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities — and its social culture reflects that. The city has an unusually active outdoor and café culture that makes it one of the easiest places in the world to find recurring social activities.

Browse running groups along the Yarra, cycling crews heading to the Mornington Peninsula, weekend hiking groups in the Dandenongs, swimming squads at Brighton beach, and coffee meetups across Fitzroy, Collingwood, and Brunswick.

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Open Social in Melbourne and see what's happening near you today — runs, games, language exchanges, and more.
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Join with one tap
RSVP in seconds. No friction, no long forms. Your spot is confirmed instantly.
3
Show up, meet people
Plans on Social include a reliability layer — everyone who RSVPs is committed to showing up.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find social events near me in Melbourne?: Open Social, allow location access, and browse plans near your suburb. Melbourne has plans across all inner suburbs and is particularly active in Fitzroy, Richmond, St Kilda, and the CBD.
What are the best outdoor activities for meeting people in Melbourne?: Running along the Yarra and at Albert Park, cycling on the Capital City Trail, and weekend hiking in the Dandenong Ranges are the most popular outdoor social formats.
How do I make friends in Melbourne?: Join a recurring activity group — a weekend run, cycling crew, or hiking group. Melbourne's culture rewards people who show up consistently. Three sessions in the same group and you will know faces. A month in, some will be friends.
Is Social available in Melbourne?: Yes. Social covers Greater Melbourne — the CBD, inner suburbs, bayside areas, eastern and northern suburbs — and shows plans based on your location.

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Find your people in Melbourne

From Yarra Trail running crews to Dandenong Ranges hiking weekends and St Kilda cycling groups — Social connects you to Melbourne's most reliable social plans.

Browse Melbourne plans →This weekend Melbourne communities

Popular activities in Melbourne

Find your running crew Find cycling groups near you Find swimming groups near you Find hiking friends near you Find coffee meetups near you

About the community

Browse Melbourne plans →

How Social works

1
Browse plans near you
Open Social in Melbourne and see what's happening near you today — runs, games, language exchanges, and more.
2
Join with one tap
RSVP in seconds. No friction, no long forms. Your spot is confirmed instantly.
3
Show up, meet people
Plans on Social include a reliability layer — everyone who RSVPs is committed to showing up.

All activities in Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

How do I find social events near me in Melbourne?: Open Social, allow location access, and browse plans near your suburb. Melbourne has plans across all inner suburbs and is particularly active in Fitzroy, Richmond, St Kilda, and the CBD.
What are the best outdoor activities for meeting people in Melbourne?: Running along the Yarra and at Albert Park, cycling on the Capital City Trail, and weekend hiking in the Dandenong Ranges are the most popular outdoor social formats.
How do I make friends in Melbourne?: Join a recurring activity group — a weekend run, cycling crew, or hiking group. Melbourne's culture rewards people who show up consistently. Three sessions in the same group and you will know faces. A month in, some will be friends.
Is Social available in Melbourne?: Yes. Social covers Greater Melbourne — the CBD, inner suburbs, bayside areas, eastern and northern suburbs — and shows plans based on your location.

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Spain

Madrid

Spain

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