What's on at RACV Club

Waitlist only | Wed 20 Nov | 6:30pm-9pm | Wine Bar, City Club | $60 per person

Enjoy an evening in the Wine Bar with Itinerant Spirits, a distillery driven by wanderlust and a passion for locally sourced ingredients. Stationed in a heritage train shed in Ballarat, Itinerant Spirits craft their signature Gallivanter Gin, Vansetter Vodka, and a Wayfarer Whisky, each offering a taste of Western Victoria’s rich flavours.

Ticket includes tastings and tapas. 

Thu 21 Nov | 12pm - 2:30pm - AGM to follow | Level 2, City Club |$90 per person

The Tripe Club of Victoria presents Sanguine Estate CEO Jodi Marsh and Wine Maker Mark Hunter.
Jodi and Marks parents, Tony and Lyn Hunter, established "Sanguine Estate" in the Shiraz-acclaimed climate of Heathcote, NW Victoria, in 1997, despite having no prior vineyard experience. Over the past 24 years, the family, with Mark's expert winemaking skills and Jodi's high-level business acumen, have expanded the estate significantly, earning a Top Red 5 Star Winery rating in the Halliday Wine Companion (2025) and winning numerous trophies and medals for their vintages.

Ticket to the luncheon includes three course lunch and beverage package and presentation. Non-tripe options available.

Thu 21 Nov | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Level 1 Library, City Club | $35 per person

Shaun Micallef joins us to chat about his new book, Slivers, Shards and Skerricks with Casey Bennetto.  Shaun describes his new book as a 'collection of the very best comic writing - parody, poetry, prose, plays, philosphy and political treatise - by Australia's greatest living television host'.

Ticket includes drinks, canapes and book signing.

Thu 21 Nov | 6pm – 7:30pm | Level 2, City Club
 

Hear from Grand Pacific Tours – the New Zealand Coach Holiday Specialists and discover their Ultimate Business Class Coach, and Signature Premium Economy Coach. Exclusive offers available on the night through RACV Travel and Experiences. 

Free to attend. Beverages and canapes included. RACV Club dress code applies. RSVP now.

Thu 21 Nov | 10am – 1pm | Level 2, City Club | $45 per person

Kenneth Park presents firstly on Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Mackintosh was a key figure in modern style, and significantly influenced Art Nouveau alongside his wife, Margaret Macdonald. Our second lecture looks at the Glasgow School, active from the 1870s to 1910, brought together artists like The Four, the Glasgow Girls, and the Glasgow Boys, shaping a distinctive style during Glasgow's economic boom. Explore their lasting impact on architecture, design, and painting in this insightful presentation.

Ticket includes double lecture and morning tea.

Sun 24 Nov or Thu 28 Nov | 10am – 12pm | Meeting Point: Princess Theatre, 163 Spring St| $30 per person

Enjoy a meandering stroll exploring Melbourne’s theatrical heritage from the Princess Theatre to the Forum Theatre. This walk will take you through Melbourne’s historic theatre district past some of Melbourne’s most historical theatres.

Ticket includes guided walk and tea/coffee.

Tue 26 Nov | 11am – 12pm | Level 2, City Club | $25 per person

Join registered dietitian Kasey Jaeger for a discussion on positive eating for ageing. This informative session will equip you with the knowledge to nourish your body and promote health as you age. Discover practical tips to enhance your wellbeing, boost energy, and support the ageing process while savoing the delicious foods you love. 
 

Ticket includes presentation, tea & coffee. 

Wed 27 Nov | 6pm – 8:30pm | Wine Bar, City Club | Free for Club Members

Melbourne-born saxophonist Richard Pavlidis is back at the Wine Bar for an additional show as he leads his trio at this perfect midweek unwind. Ask our staff for a recommendation and enjoy a sample of Melbourne’s finest music with drink-in-hand.

Waitlist only | Wed 27 Nov | 10am – 1pm | Level 2, City Club | $45 per person

Kenneth Park and Adrian Dickens are joining forces to speak on the city of fashion and style and home to some of the finest jewellery Houses, Paris. In the first lecture Kenneth will set the scene in a wide-ranging illustrated talk exploring the history of Paris as centre of fashion and style. This will be followed by a wonderful morning refreshment. Adrian will explore the history of six of France’s most famous jewellery houses in this way tell the long story of French jewellery - whether regal, romantic or pushing new boundaries jewellery is truly part of France’s DNA.

Ticket includes double lecture and morning tea.

Thu 28 Nov | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Theatrette, City Club | $20 per person

Kate, a former tornado chaser is lured back to study a series of tornados expected to hit Oklahoma. Still haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years, she crosses paths with fearless Tyler Owens, a modern-day tornado chaser come blogger and his awesome team.

Tickets includes movie, fresh popcorn and Le Petit Gateau choc top.  

Thu 28 Nov | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Theatrette, City Club | $15 per person

Melbourne author Paul Daley celebrates the life of Seve Ballesteros, renowned as one of golf’s most beloved, skilled, and charismatic figures. Caddying in his youth, Seve turned professional at age sixteen, bereft of an amateur pedigree. Paul relates Seve’s colossal impact on the European Tour and the Ryder Cup, en-route to becoming the world’s top-ranked golfer.  Learn how Seve coped with compulsory military training, a chronic back condition and travelling to continents on a mission of collecting golf titles.

Ticket includes presentation, Q&A, and tea/coffee. Signed books available for purchase on the night.

Fri 29 Nov | 6pm – 10pm | Banyalla Private Dining Room, Healesville Country Club & Resort | $180 per person

We are excited to welcome David Witko from Hellyers Road, Australia’s oldest operating whisky distillery. Using locally sourced Tasmanian barley, they craft their single malt whisky entirely in-house. With eight gold awards won for their whiskies in 2024 alone, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

Ticket includes a three-course meal with expertly matched whiskies.

This is a shared table event. Suitable for singles. 

Sat 30 Nov | 7:30pm-9:30pm | Doors open 7pm | Level 17, City Club | $95 per person - $715 for table of 8

Bring that neon out of the closet, put on those leg warmers, and hit the dance floor with the best 80’s show on the planet. Forever 80’s is Australia’s number one, fully costumed & choreographed 1980s tribute show cover band.

All tickets include drinks, light bites, and concert. Prizes for best dressed!

Pre-event dining option at Members’ Dining Room.

This is a shared table event. Suitable for singles.

Healesville Country Club & Resort Surrounds | 21 Sep–1 Dec

Launching at RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort is our outdoor exhibition Digital Dreams, Analog Echoes. Featuring Tom Blachford, Collagism & Sam Leach, who demonstrate the transformative power of AI, crafting works that resonate with the echoes of the past while dreaming of the possibilities of the future. Explore the surrounds of the Resort to find these artworks. #RACVDigitalDreams
 

_{Image credit: Collagism, JAWS, the Great White Shark, from the series Big Things for a Big Country, 2024}

Every Saturday from 21 Sep until 7 Dec | 3pm-5pm or 6pm-8pm | $99 per person

Sojourn is excited to partner with their friends from the country, Four Pillars, to deliver So Good Saturdays, a multi-sensory, experimental bottomless dining experience.
 

Enjoy flowing cocktails while we serve you a bold and creative menu filled with fun and delicious dishes based on local Victorian produce.

Come join us every Saturday from 21 September to 7 December.

Sun 1 Dec | 2pm-4:30pm | Tarrant Room, City Club | $90 per person

In this unique experience, you’ll learn to transform wire into an intricate portrait. Unleash your creativity and with the help of a teacher, you’ll master the fine art of minimalism, condensing complex personalities into elegant, minimalist wire profiles.

Ticket includes bubbles, light snacks, and your creations. 

Tue 3 Dec | 10am – 1pm | Level 2, City Club | $45 per person

Kenneth Park begins by profiling one of the most popular cruises with travellers today: the Kimberley Coast of WA, sailing between Darwin and Broome. It features world famous scenery and fantastic historical sights. The second lecture takes a selection of beautiful ports of call around the globe from Valetta to Rio de Janeiro to Sydney to Bonifacio and many more…

Ticket includes double lecture and morning tea.

Tue 3 Dec | 6pm-9pm | Billiards Room, City Club | $20 per person

Calling all aspiring or novice players, our final Social 8-Ball Night of the year is coming up. Three-time world champion and resident professional Robby Foldvari will be supervising the night. 
 
Minimum of two matches and prizes to be won. 

Waitlist only | Thu 5 Dec | 6pm-7:30pm | Level 2, City Club | Free to attend

Join us for an evening discovering Journey Beyond’s Australian rail journeys onboard their iconic trains including The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern as well as Vintage Rail Journeys with rail journeys across regional New South Wales. Plan your next adventure with exclusive offers available on the night through RACV Travel & Experiences.

Free to attend. Beverages and canapes included. RACV Club dress code applies.

Fri 6 Dec | 10:30am | Level 2, City Club | Free for Club Members

Discuss investments, opportunities, and market trends with fellow Club Members at our new Share Market Interest Group. First-time investors and seasoned traders alike can share ideas and experiences while networking at these casual get-togethers over coffee. This group will meet on the first Friday of each month ongoing.

Please note: The content of these discussions is not financial advice. Independent research/consultation is recommended in all investment decisions. 

Sat 7 Dec | 1pm - 3pm | Grand Conservatory, Healesville Country Club & Resort | $100 per person

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of the Healesville Country Club and Resort while creating your own floral Christmas wreath.  Expert florist Rebecca from Little Lady Blooms will take you through the process, from selecting the freshest seasonal foliage and florals to arranging and adorning with charming accents.

Ticket includes drinks and canapes, and your take home masterpiece.

Sun 8 Dec | 12pm – 3:30pm | Grand Conservatory, Healesville Country Club & Resort | $85 per adult, $45 per child (5-12 years)

Join Santa and the staff at Healesville Country Club & Resort for a full festive buffet lunch, including great activities for the kids, photobooth, and live music.
 

Ticket includes buffet, non-alcoholic beverages and activities.
 

Alcoholic beverages are available at bar prices. 

Tue 10 Dec | 11am – 12pm | Gallery Lounge

Steeped in Conversation is a welcoming community where members come together over a cup of their favourite warm beverage to connect, chat, and build meaningful relationships.
 

Discover new friends, shared interests, and engage in inspiring conversations with fellow members.

Wed 11 Dec | 7pm – 9:30pm | Wine Bar, City Club | Free for Club Members

Sit back and relax in the Club Wine Bar with a drink and soak up a night of jazz. Lucas Evans of the Orlando Combo Band leads a trio that will offer easy listening jazz and the perfect backdrop for your midweek unwind. Adam Orlando on guitar, Adrian Perger on vocals/trumpet/piano, Enzo Ruberto on double bass, and Lucas Evans on drums

Thu 19, Fri 20, Sat 21, Mon 23 & Tue 24 Dec | 10am – 2pm | Tarrant Room, City Club | Photo packs from $20 | Kids craft $10 per child

Santa is back! Bring the whole family in for a professional photo with Santa, in his wonderful gingerbread village.

Each day there will be an array of craft activities, from decoration making and gingerbread decorating.

Bookings preferred

Thu 12 Dec | 6:30pm – 8:30m | Theatrette, City Club | $20 per person 

Eleven-year-old Nikolas—nicknamed “Christmas”—has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But he's happy with his turnip doll, because it came from his parents, who love him. Then one day his father goes missing, and Nikolas must travel to the North Pole to save him. The story is told by an old woman to her grand-niece and grand-nephews. Starring Maggie Smith, Isabella O'Sullivan and Joel Fry.

Ticket includes movie, fresh popcorn and Le Petit Gateau choc top.

Sat 14 Dec | 6pm – 10:30pm| Level 17, City Club | $85 per adult (13+), $45 per child (2-12 years)

Join us for a magical evening with the talented Rob Mills! Enjoy a heartwarming set of classic Christmas carols that will fill you with festive cheer, followed by an electrifying set of party tunes to get everyone dancing. It's the perfect blend of festive spirit and lively celebration. 

Ticket includes 2-course meal and welcome drink. Additional beer, wine and spirits at bar prices. 

Sun 15 Dec | 2pm – 4pm | Club Pavilion, City Club | $100 per person

Unleash your creativity as you craft stunning, personalised wreaths, just in time for Christmas. Expert artist, Kodi from KodiOke will guide you through the process, from selecting the freshest seasonal foliage and florals to arranging and adorning with charming accents.

Ticket includes drinks and canapes, and your masterpiece

Wed 18 Dec | Suite access from 6:45pm | MCG Corporate Suite | $345 per person

The Big Bash League is back, enjoy the game from our fully inclusive MCG Suite.

Includes ticket to into the suite, food and beverage.

Thu 19 Dec | 12:30pm – 3pm | Wine Cellar, City Club | $395 per person

You're invited to an exclusive private lunch with legendary cricketer Sir Ian Botham. This intimate gathering offers the rare chance to enjoy fine dining, exquisite wines, and personal stories from one of cricket's greats. 

Ticket includes 3 course meal and beverages.

Thu 26 Dec – Mon 30 Dec | 10am – 5pm | RACV Club Suite, MCG | Pricing and days in booking page

One of the game’s great rivalries gets even bigger with an historic five Test series. Australia will be looking to win the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time in a decade, with India having won the past four series.
 

All tickets include food, beverages and entry to the Cricket.
 

Please note: members must accompany all guests attending.

Sat 4 Jan | Suite access from 6:45pm | MCG Corporate Suite | $345 per person

The Big Bash League is back, enjoy the game from our fully inclusive MCG Suite.

Includes ticket to into the suite, food and beverage

Sat 25 Jan | 6pm-10pm | Level 17, City Club | $150 per person

Dust off your kilt, your sporran, and your tartan for a celebration of famous Scots poet, Robert Burns, in collaboration with the Melbourne Tartan Festival. Enjoy a full program of events, including music from the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, poetry, and dancing, finishing with a lively ceilidh!

Ticket includes a three-course dinner, beverages, and themed entertainment. Non-haggis option available.

This is a shared table event. Suitable for singles.

Fri 7 Feb | 7pm-9pm | Level 17, City Club | $40 per person

Join Comedy Hypnotist Gerard V for a fun, engaging show where the audience are the stars! Watch as Gerard V invites audience volunteers to the stage to be hypnotized right before your eyes. Gerard’s spontaneous and improvisational act guarantees laughter and entertainment that leaves lasting memories.

Ticket includes show and beverages.

Sat 8 Feb | 2:30pm-4pm | Library, City Club | $25 per person

Celebrate the Gallery Lounge exhibition Beyond Textiles with RACV Head of Visual Arts, Mardi Nowak in Conversation with exhibiting artists. Enjoy the exhibition, delight upon canapes made in response to the artworks and unravel traditional notions behind textile works.

Ticket includes beverages and canapes.

_{Tim Gresham, Shift Memory, 2014, tapestry, 80 x 150cm, Courtesy the artist} 

8-week course, starting on 10 Feb | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Level 2, City Club | $160 per person

Beginner Bridge Lessons are back! One of the Club’s largest interest groups, the RACV Bridge Club hosts sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. This is the perfect opportunity to learn the game and get involved. The Beginner Bridge course comprises eight lessons and will be held on Monday afternoons.

Session dates: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar.

Tea and coffee is provided at each session.

Thu 27 Feb | 10am-11:30am | Meet at the Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens | $55 per person 

Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. 

Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia through a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.

Ticket includes exclusive guided tour only. Minimum numbers required.

^{Image Credit: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria}

Sat 1 Mar | 5pm – 10pm | Marvel Stadium |$400 per person

Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – return to Australia on their massive 2024/25 global stadium tour, The Saviors Tour.
 

Tickets are Medallion level 2 seats only. 

Sat 15 Mar | 7pm-9:30pm | Doors open 6:45pm | Level 17, City Club | $90 per person

Experience an energetic evening that celebrates the remarkable musical legacies of two legendary icons. Tina Turner and Tom Jones have profoundly influenced the music scene since the 1960s.

This vibrant show reflects their essence with a fun and sassy flair, making it a memorable experience for audiences young and old!

All tickets include show, light bites, and beverages. Pre-show dining option at Members Dining Room. 

Waitlist only | Sat 22 Mar | 10am – 5pm | Meet at Healesville Country Club & Resort | $175 per person

The Healesville Country Races are back! Our marquee package includes transfers from Healesville Country Club, priority entry to our VIP area and a decadent four-course lunch with beverages. Dress to impress and don’t forget to collect your race guide on arrival to make the most of all the action!

Tue 22 Apr | 9:30am-12pm | Meet at the stage near the big screen at Federation Square | $50 per person

On the Melbourne Architecture Tour, we’ll explore the city’s fascinating evolution—from its early 19th-century grid to the gold rush boom, inter-war designs, and today’s sustainable ‘carbon-neutral’ buildings. Stroll through Melbourne’s iconic civic spine, taking in heritage landmarks, innovative structures, and cutting-edge modern architecture. Discover how Melbourne transformed from a modest settlement into a global cultural hub, with architectural lessons that resonate worldwide.

The tour starts at Federation Square and winds through Swanston, Flinders, Collins, and Bourke Streets, concluding near Collins and Queen Street.

Ticket includes exclusive guided tour only.