Looking for cars and coffee mornings in Melbourne? Drivesome lists 22 upcoming events in and around Melbourne, VIC. Relaxed morning meets — grab a coffee, park up, and talk cars. RSVP free, see who's going, and share your photos with the community afterwards.
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AUG
# FIA Girls on Track - Pathways at Michelin A new event is joining the FIA Girls on Track - Pathways calendar in August at Michelin. This opportunity is for young women aged 15-22 who are interested in media, partnerships, marketing or PR. If any of these areas appeal to you, we'd like to hear from you.
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AUG
# August Car Meet and Dinner Join us for the final car meet of the season. Cold weather won't stop the fun. Come enjoy tables, heaters, quality food, and great company in a welcoming atmosphere. **When and Where** Friday, August 14th, 2026 Brownstone Micro Brewery, Dandenong 7PM onwards **What to Expect** Giveaways and a merchandise table. Every vehicle welcome, including bikes. VIP parking available out front. Full food and drinks menu available. The event runs rain or shine. **Rules** No hooning or revving. All other car enthusiasts are welcome.
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AUG
**Clearview Accessories Open Day** Clearview Accessories is marking 20 years in business with a public open day. Everyone is welcome. **When and where** Saturday 15th August at the Clearview Accessories warehouse in Craigieburn, VIC. **What to expect** The day celebrates 4WD, touring and adventure gear. Families of all ages can attend. You'll see live demonstrations and hands-on displays of new products. Industry partners will have fully equipped touring vehicles on show for inspiration. A pre-loved and scratch and dent sale will offer discounted items. Food and coffee trucks will be on site. There's a spin-to-win game with prizes. Guest appearances will be announced closer to the date.
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AUG
This monthly car meet happens on the third Sunday at Federal Mills in North Geelong. All vehicles are welcome. Classic cars, muscle cars, modern builds, modified rides, bikes, and anything else on wheels can participate. You're invited whether you want to display your vehicle or simply walk around and look. The event offers coffee and breakfast from on-site cafés. There's also a vintage market to explore. It's a relaxed morning where car lovers can chat and connect. Geelong Motoring Enthusiasts Inc. organizes Caffeine & Gasoline each month. Committee members from the club are present at every event. Feel free to approach them if you'd like information about joining the club, upcoming cruises, or future events.
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AUG
Broadford Cars and Coffee happens on the third Sunday of each month, from 9am to noon. The event takes place in the High Street precinct at the northern end of town, between Stuty's Bakehouse and the Mitchell Shire Offices. All car and motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome. This is a family-friendly event open to any make and model. The gathering runs regardless of weather or public holidays. You choose whether to attend each month. Visit one of Broadford's local cafes or eateries for refreshments while you browse the parked vehicles on display. It's a relaxed opportunity to reconnect with friends or meet other car and bike lovers. Since the event occupies public roads, please follow all traffic rules and respect any parking restrictions or time limits in the area. You're welcome to invite family and friends along.
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AUG
Toyota, Lexus, Hino and Daihatsu Car Show Winterfest is back in 2026. The event takes place on August 16 at the Centre of Excellence in Altona. Entry costs $5 for members and $10 for non-members if you register online before the event. Entry on the day is $15 for everyone. This year's event supports Rydaroadsafety, an organisation that runs driver training programs for young people. Autoglymau is sponsoring the show. The display is open to Toyotas, Lexus vehicles, Hinos, Daihatsus, and any cars powered by their engines. All car enthusiasts are welcome to attend as spectators.
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AUG
Cars & Coffee Event at the Manhattan Hotel Date: 25 October 2026 Time: 9:30am to 12pm Entry: Gold coin donation Bring your car to this casual gathering for vehicle enthusiasts. All cars welcome, whether classic or modern. All car clubs are invited to attend. On the day, two coffee vans will be operating. Big Shot Coffee and Kombeans Coffee will both be present. The Nunawading Lions Club will run a BBQ breakfast, with all food proceeds going to their supported charities. Six trophies will be awarded at 12pm. Winners will also receive Ryno Insurance giveaways and Bowden's products. Event details: - This is a casual meet, so please drive responsibly and follow road laws. Burnouts and speeding will not be tolerated. - Local police and the hotel management have been notified about this event. - Please be respectful to volunteers and understand that space is limited. - The event will be cancelled if bad weather occurs.
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SEPT
SATURDAY NIGHT MEET & GREET Join us for a casual gathering of car and bike enthusiasts. All vehicles welcome. Park up and meet fellow enthusiasts. Food and refreshments will be available from Havoc Bike & Car Club and nearby shops in the Broadmeadow shopping centre area. In case of rain, the event will move to the undercover car park at Broadmeadows Shopping Centre, outside the car wash. Please drive safely and respectfully around members of the public. Dangerous driving will not be permitted. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you there.
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SEPT
Join us on the first Sunday of each month starting at 9am. Bring your vehicle and spend time with fellow car enthusiasts. Local cafes offer coffee and food for purchase.
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SEPT
Classic Muscle Cars and Coffee A monthly gathering for car enthusiasts. The event runs on the second Sunday of each month, weather permitting. What to expect: Browse a selection of classic and muscle cars on display. Talk with other car fans about vehicles, history, and specifications. Connect with Melbourne's car community across multiple clubs. Location: Bonnie and Duke Cafe, 262 Lorimer St, Port Melbourne. The cafe opens on Sundays and offers ample parking. Important: This is a public meet-up. Attendees are responsible for their own safety and belongings. Sensible behavior is required. Dangerous driving will be reported to police. Victoria Police are aware of these monthly events.
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SEPT
**September Evening Car Meet & Dinner** Join us for a night of good food, great company, and impressive cars. Whether the weather cooperates or not, we're ready to celebrate with you. **When:** Friday, September 18th, 2026, 7PM onwards **Where:** Brownstone Micro Brewery, Dandenong **What to expect:** Giveaways and merchandise available on site. Every type of vehicle welcome, including bikes. VIP parking spaces reserved out front. Food and drinks served throughout the night. The event runs rain or shine. **House rules:** No hooning or revving.
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SEPT
Mr Excited's All Ford Day Cars & Coffee Date: 26 September 2026 Time: 8am to 11am Location: York on Lilydale A cars and coffee event celebrating Ford vehicles. Gold coin donation entry. York on Lilydale will serve breakfast and coffee inside their building. A coffee van will also operate in the car park. Find us at the BWS end of the car park, marked by flags and Mr Excited's Chevy. Trophies and sponsor giveaways will be awarded. Stickers are available to purchase. Please drive safely and park responsibly. No burnouts or speeding. This event requires significant effort to organize, so your cooperation is appreciated.
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OCT
Friday Night Car and Bike Meet Join us for a casual Friday evening gathering of cars and bikes. We welcome all vehicle enthusiasts from 7pm onwards. This is a friendly, respectful event. We ask that all attendees avoid hooning, engine revving, and unsafe driving. Please be considerate of the public around us. Anyone engaging in unsafe behavior will not be welcome. Location: Outside Aldi, 10 Riley Road, Craigieburn VIC 3064.
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OCT
MELBOURNE TAKEOVER Low'N'Slow AUS is bringing the scene to Melbourne on October 3rd. Expect lowriders, Viclas, custom bikes, classics and the full culture all in one location. This event is built on respect, quality builds and the Low'N'Slow community vibe. Whether you come alone, with your club or with your whole crew, all are welcome. Melbourne car enthusiasts are invited to be part of the day. Date: October 3rd Location: Melbourne
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OCT
We're thrilled by the response to our last event, so we're making this year even bigger. The Dept Car Show returns for a full two-day run. Only 100 Early Bird tickets are available. If you're interested in attending, purchase your ticket now.
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OCT
Halloween Cars and Kebabs Night Saturday 31st October 2026 6:30pm onwards Join us at Kebab Kingz in Campbellfield for food, company and a fun evening. All vehicle types welcome. Prostreet cars, classic muscle cars, modern Australian muscle, V-rods and superbikes all encouraged to attend. Kebab Kingz will have special discounted food available for the night. Venue directions: Look for Kebab Kingz on the right side of the driveway, next door to the ISTIKBAL FURNITURE MELBOURNE location. Drive straight through into the shop car park. Ground rules for the night. No hooning on site. No disrespectful behaviour. No littering. Bring your friends, family and anyone else you'd like to bring. Help us make this a memorable event and hopefully a regular gathering.
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NOV
SATURDAY NIGHT MEET & GREET All cars and bikes are welcome. Park your vehicle and join us for the evening. Food will be available. The Havoc Bike & Car Club will provide BBQ. You can also purchase food from nearby shops in the Broadmeadows Shopping Centre area. If bad weather occurs, the event will move to the undercover car park at Broadmeadows Shopping Centre, near the car wash. Please treat the local community with respect. Dangerous driving will not be accepted. Stay safe. From the Havoc Bike & Car Club Members.
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NOV
THE GREAT ESCAPE Mark your calendar for 21 to 24 November 2026. This four-day driving event starts in King Valley, passes through Yarra Valley, and finishes at Phillip Island. You'll experience scenic roads, extended lunch stops, quality accommodations, and time spent with other car enthusiasts. The event includes special surprises throughout. The Great Escape is about driving, dining, exploring and making memories with fellow car lovers. More details coming soon. 21–24 November 2026 King Valley → Yarra Valley → Phillip Island
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DEC
Planning ahead for summer? Mark your calendar for Melbourne's premier motorcycle gathering. This edition brings together a Show n Shine display, live DJ entertainment, food trucks, a giveaway, and multiple vendors. There's plenty to experience across the event. More details on dates, times, and venue information coming soon.
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DEC
**Heathcote Cars, Coffee and Bikes No. 22 Cruise to Rochester Hotel** **Location:** 1 Jennings St, Heathcote VIC 3523, Australia **Date and Time:** Sunday 11 December, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Open to all. Park your vehicle at your own risk. Follow road signs and drive responsibly. Bikes park in the median strip between bollards. Cars use designated parking areas. No hooning. Enjoy hot coffee while browsing the cars and bikes on display. Police will be present at the event.
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DEC
All American Day Cars and Coffee Date: 13 December 2026 Time: 8am to 11am Location: York on Lilydale Gold coin donation event. Breakfast and coffee will be served inside the York on Lilydale building throughout the morning. A coffee van will also be operating in the car park. Meet the organiser and friends at the BWS end of the car park, where you'll see a Chevy and flags marking the spot. Trophies and sponsor giveaways will be presented. Stickers are available to purchase. Behaviour must be respectful and safe at all times. No burnouts or speeding. Thanks to the management at York on Lilydale for hosting this event.
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DEC
# Cars and Coffee Christmas Charity Event for MND **Date and Time** 20 December, 9.30am to 12pm. This is the final show of the year. **Location** Manhattan Hotel **Entry** $10 donation. All proceeds go directly to the MND team on site. **What to Bring** Your vehicle. Cars of all ages and styles welcome. All car clubs are invited. **Food and Drinks** Big Shot Coffee Van, ACE Donuts, and the Manhattan Hotel BBQ breakfast will all be available for purchase. **Activities and Prizes** Trophies will be awarded at 12pm. Winners receive Bowden's products. Free giveaways include Ryno Insurance and Canterbury Tyres vouchers. MND merchandise will also be available. **Vendor** Mr Hot Wheels will be on site. **Important Notes** Event will be cancelled in bad weather. The venue has been confirmed with local police and management. Please follow all road rules. No burnouts, speeding or dangerous driving. Respectful behaviour keeps this event running in future.
Fastlane Cars & Coffee is a car meet taking place on Sunday 2 August 2026 from 10:00 at Infinity Automobiles, located at 5 Lake Drive in Dingley Village, VIC.
# Drive Against Depression Charity Event with John Bowe Join us on Sunday 2nd August for a day celebrating Australian motorsport and supporting mental health awareness. John Bowe will participate in an intimate Q&A session, discussing his racing career, his work with Premcar (formerly Prodrive) developing Australia's most iconic performance cars, his personal mental health journey, and his new book. John Bowe and Premcar will donate 100% of proceeds from all signed books sold that day to Drive Against Depression. The event includes: • Behind-the-scenes access to Premcar's engineering facility • Live Q&A with John Bowe and special guests • A scenic drive route selected by John Bowe, based on routes he used during his testing and development work with Premcar and Prodrive • Two-course lunch at Rochford Wines This is an opportunity to learn about automotive engineering, hear directly from a motorsport legend, and support mental health initiatives within a welcoming community. Tickets are available now and strictly limited. Once sold out, no additional places will be released.
Highball in the Mall Cars n' Coffee A Cars n' Coffee event with a Mad Max theme. When: Sunday, August 2 Time: 8am to 12pm Location: The Mall Join us for this themed gathering of car enthusiasts. Bring your vehicle or come to browse and enjoy the morning with fellow car lovers.
The Marque Collective in Moorabbin on South Road runs a casual cars and coffee gathering. The event runs from 8am to 11am and welcomes families. Coffee is served on-site. You'll see a wide range of vehicles here, from supercars and classics to muscle cars, JDM models, European performance cars, and everyday vehicles. For inquiries, contact [email protected]
The MG Car Club hosts a relaxed cars and coffee gathering each morning at the Shannons Showroom in Melbourne. Classic British vehicles take centre stage, including Morris Minor, Triumph, Jaguar, Austin Healey and MG models. Free coffee is available for the first 100 visitors, served from an on-site van. The event runs from 9am to 12pm.
A casual morning gathering for classic car enthusiasts. Several car clubs bring their vehicles to meet with the MG Car Club of Victoria. Enjoy coffee and conversation while browsing a collection of well-maintained classic cars. The event is held under cover. For more information, contact Ian on 0411 180 242.
Boosted Classics is hosting its first monthly dinner in collaboration with Street Spec Society at Kebab Kingz Campbellfield on Friday, 31 July 2026, starting at 6:30 PM. All makes and models are welcome, making it an open night for fans of classic, modified, and performance vehicles. It is a family-friendly social event centred on food, conversation, and the car community. Attendees are expected to keep things respectful, with no hooning, burnouts, or reckless driving permitted.
Lowrider Cars and Coffee is a car meet taking place on Sunday 26 July 2026, starting at 09:00. The event is held at 168 Bamfield Road in Heidelberg Heights, VIC.
Join us for a casual car gathering on Sunday morning. Bring your vehicle or come to enjoy the cars on display.
JDM Midnight Run is a car meet taking place in Melbourne, VIC on Saturday 25 July 2026, starting at 18:30. The specific location is yet to be announced.
Join us for Willy Laps on 25th July at 5pm in Williamstown. Meet beforehand at Amart Campbellfield at 4:30pm, then head out together. Bring your classic car, tough vehicle, custom build, supercar, European import, JDM, pro street machine, lowrider, or anything else you'd like to show. We'll cruise the streets of Williamstown as a group.
Willow on Main Cars n Bike Meet is a cars and bikes meet taking place on Saturday 11 July 2026, starting at 09:00. The event is held at Willow Grove, VIC, at 6-8 Moe-Willow Grove Road.
