A Very Victorian Soirée

21 Mar 2026 ‐

21 Mar 2026

5:00 pm ‐ 10:00 pm

General admission: $290
National Trust Member: $270

Ticket includes a four-course menu with matched wines.

A booking fee of $2 per transaction applies.

A night where history, artistry and French elegance converge.

Celebrate 70 years of the National Trust of Australia. Step into Como’s grand ballroom for an evening where French elegance meets Victorian tradition. Inspired by the last Armytage sisters’ Francophile heritage, the event sees 19th-century family recipes reimagined with modern technique and native ingredients. Each course is paired with exceptional Victorian wines and accompanied live by a soprano, echoing the soirées once held here.

A night 70 years in the making.

More Information

  • Dress code: “Victorian Elegance”. Embrace the grandeur of the era with your wardrobe’s best. Think cocktail dresses and suits for the gentlemen.
  • Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

This event is part of the official Melbourne Food & Wine Festival program.

 

Plan your visit

Como House and Garden

Address:

Corner Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave,
South Yarra 3141 VIC

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How to get here

Como House is located in South Yarra, about 6km (4 miles) southeast of Melbourne. The closest train station is South Yarra, from which you can walk to Como House (about 15 minutes) or hop on the tram (no. 58) to Como Avenue/Toorak Road right nearby.

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