Every Friday in the month of July, the European Night Market it being held in Madame Brussels Lane (50 Lonsdale St Melbourne). The last one is on Friday 28th of July. The event is free, but you’d need to buy the food/drink from the stalls.
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/european-night-market
I definitely reccomend going, there are plenty of seats, stalls, food, and drink to consume. There are some people dressed up in winter-themed costumes and a couple of entertainers as well.
Here are some photos I took of last night, not many, but a few :)
(I blurred out the faces of people in this one, because they weren’t stall owners)
Recommended for a bit of Winter fun! Usually not too busy right around opening time. Peak time probably 5.30-8.00pm. Not a massive selection of food, but enough for what it is. I really liked that it was a mixed crowd + the vibe was pretty relaxed. There are the ebbs + flows with lines for food/drink, a bit of entertainment. Just overall a nice evening.