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Past events

Le DÉFI Inter‑Alliances

Alliance Française Melbourne - The French Hub

Le DÉFI Inter‑Alliances is back!

Test your French, compete with students worldwide, and represent Alliance Française de Melbourne.
It’s a fun and motivating way to practise your French!

👉 Open to AFM students 18+ (A2+)

Crochet Meet-Up

French Hub

Join us for a communal crochet gathering!  

Knitters of all styles and levels are welcome.

 

French Art Club - April 2026

Alliance Française - CBD - French Hub - 140 Bourke St

French Art Club – April 2026

Practise your French, discover art, and connect with other culture lovers – all in one session.

AF FFF26 - Q&A on Dog 51

Level 1, 140 Bourke Street

Join us for an exclusive Q&A on the present and future of Artificial Intelligence in Chien 51 / Dog 51.
Please note that this event does not include the screening of the film.

Ticket includes light refreshments and a glass of wine.

French art club - March 2026

Alliance Française - CBD - French Hub - 140 Bourke St

French Art Club – March 2026

Practise your French, discover art, and connect with other culture lovers – all in one session.

Crochet Meet-up

French Hub

Join us on Tuesday 24th March for a communal crochet gathering!  

Knitters of all styles and levels are welcome.

 


Major past events


AF French Film Festival

In 2025, we were thrilled to welcome over 60,000 attendees to the 36th Alliance Française French Film Festival 2025. We hope you enjoyed the films as much as we did. Until next year, à bientôt!




Open to all


AF Christmas Market at Abbotsford Convent

We’re still buzzing from the incredible 2025 edition of the Christmas Market, which welcomed more than 9,000 attendees! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event so special.


Open to all



Comedians

Paul Taylor, Franjo, and Tania Dutel performed their shows during an exclusive tour organised by the Alliances Françaises Australie network.



Open to all

Our regular community events




Wine & Cheese

Every season, enjoy a social moment at the Wine & Cheese event, or join a Smart tasting workshop at the French Hub!



Open to all



Apéro-Scientifique

Discover more about various scientifical topics. Previous discussions:

- El Niño, La Niña and climate change
- The Dark Matter
- The science of sourdough bread 

Open to all



The Melbourne Salon

The Melbourne Salon offers a place for Francophones and Francophiles to engage in French-Australian cross-cultural dialogues. 


Open to all


Book Club

If you enjoy reading in French and discussing books, joins our Book Club! This activity is for members only. information about memberships can be found here.



Open to all



Food & Cultural workshop

Following Bordeaux, Caen, Dijon and Paris, what will be our next destination? 




Open to all



Café Conversation

Venez bavarder en français ! Join like-minded French speakers in a friendly environment to discuss different topics, moderated by a French member of our team (suitable for French learners with B1+ level French).

Open to all


Crochet Meet-up

Join us for a communal crochet gathering! Knitters of all styles and levels are welcome.



Open to all



Beaujolais Soirée

Every year in France, on the third Thursday of November, the tradition is to celebrate the new Beaujolais wine.


Open to all



Raclette & Tartiflette Evening

Cheese lovers, get ready for a cosy Alpine feast! Melty cheese, mulled wine, and warm vibes around long communal tables.

Open to all


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