Welcome to the August edition of the Linguas New to Melbourne Newsletter.
This month is one of our busiest yet, with language exchange nights, gaming, small-group discussions, a new Saturday social, a special appearance at the City of Melbourne Volunteer Expo and the first announcement of our massive Halloween event at The Carlton on 31 October.
Every event below includes a booking link so you can check the latest details and reserve your place through Eventbrite.
Here’s what is happening this month:
Whether you are new to Melbourne or simply looking for something different, choose one event and come say hello.
Respawn is taking over Melbourne Central Lion Hotel for a Mario Kart tournament and gaming social. Come to race, watch, meet other gamers and enjoy a relaxed Friday night in the CBD.
Players of all experience levels are welcome. You can join the tournament or simply come along for the social side.
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Our new monthly Saturday night brings the Linguas and wider Intermingle community together for a bigger, more energetic social at Alfie’s, 167 Franklin Street.
Expect a social and party atmosphere with games, karaoke, music and plenty of opportunities to meet new people.
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Linguas will be at the City of Melbourne Volunteer Expo from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Come meet our team, learn about our weekly events and discover ways to build your social life in Melbourne.
View expo detailsLinguas continues every Tuesday at Father’s Office QV and every Thursday at Asian Beer Café. Thought Experiment also continues with its regular small-group Saturday discussion events.
View all August events on EventbriteWe partner with organisations that offer something useful to people who are new to Melbourne, travelling, studying, working holidaying or looking for more ways to explore the city. This month, we are highlighting our accommodation partner Drifter.
Drifter has joined as a new Linguas partner, offering a discount for our community across their properties. This is especially useful for travellers, working holiday makers, international students and friends visiting from or to interstate.
Valid for direct bookings through Drifter from 26th of June 2026 till 27th of June 2027. Useful for Melbourne and other Drifter locations.
Visit Drifter
This month you can choose between our weekly language exchanges, a Mario Kart tournament, Thought Experiment discussions, the City of Melbourne Volunteer Expo and our new Saturday Night Social Club at Alfie’s. We are also giving the community its first look at our massive Halloween event at The Carlton on 31 October.
You do not need to attend everything. Pick the event that feels most natural to you and start there.
View all August events on Eventbrite
Looking for something different to do with friends, a date or someone you recently met? Here are some of our favourite easy Melbourne outings to try this month.
Head to Docklands for a public ice-skating session at O’Brien Icehouse. Beginners are welcome, skate hire is available and the venue operates public skating sessions throughout the year.
View public skating sessionsCinema Nova in Carlton is a great alternative to a standard multiplex, with independent films, international cinema, documentaries, festivals and special screenings.
See films and session timesThese are all easy activities to suggest when you want to catch up with someone but do not want another standard café or bar meetup.
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A language exchange is still one of the easiest social events to join because there is already a reason to talk. You can practise English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Chinese or simply meet people from different parts of Melbourne.
Come alone, bring a friend, or invite someone who has just arrived in the city.
Learn more about Linguas
Linguas is collaborating with WinWin and Melborn for a massive Halloween event at The Carlton on Saturday 31 October 2026.
We will share full details, tickets and event announcements soon. For now, save the date and keep an eye on our social channels.
Follow for Halloween updatesOur events are designed to be friendly, social and safe. Most people come to meet new people, practise languages, make friends, or enjoy a relaxed night out in Melbourne.
Treat everyone with respect. Harassment, intimidation, aggressive behaviour, or repeated unwanted attention is not welcome.
Linguas is a friend-making and language exchange community. Do not treat the event as a place to pressure people romantically.
People are free to change tables, leave a conversation, join another group, or take a break at any time.
Please respect our hosts, volunteers, venue staff, wristband/check-in system, and any venue-specific rules.
We sometimes take photos or short videos at events. If you do not want to be included, please let the host know.
Help new people feel included. A simple hello can make someone’s first night in Melbourne much easier.
Anyone who makes others feel unsafe, uncomfortable or repeatedly ignores boundaries may be asked to leave or removed from future events.
Linguas and the wider Intermingle community is built with the support of venues, schools, social groups, travel partners, community friends and people who help make Melbourne feel more connected.
This list will keep growing as we continue building partnerships across Melbourne.
If you run an event, venue, community group, student activity, food spot, travel offer, cultural night or social experience that would suit people new to Melbourne, we may be able to feature it in a future edition.
Please email us by the 24th of each month for consideration in the next month’s newsletter.
hello@intermingle.auInclude the event name, date, location, short description, image or poster, links, and any discount code if relevant.
Submit something for next monthEach month we will add more event picks, food recommendations, nightlife ideas, partner updates, volunteer opportunities, community stories and downloadable mini-guides for people new to Melbourne.
We are also planning more featured sections, including affordable food, hidden Melbourne spots, international student-friendly events, weekend ideas and community interviews.
Got an event, venue or local tip that would suit international students, travellers or young adults in Melbourne? Send it through before the 24th of the month.
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