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Club-published schedulesRecurring Club Games
Standing sessions published by Melbourne clubs on their own sites — not MAHJ MAHJ listings. Schedules change; confirm with the club before you go.
Riichi Victoria
RiichiThursdays 5:30–11 PM (CBD) and Saturdays 12:30–5:30 PM (Box Hill)
Marche Board Game Cafe, 63 A'Beckett St · Good Games Box Hill
From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01
Melbourne Mahjong Meetup Group
Riichi and Cantonese stylesRegular evening sessions from 5:30 PM (see Meetup for dates)
MIT Mahjong (3rd floor), 139 Franklin St, CBD
$10/night.
From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01
Lucky Tiles Social Club (Melbourne)
Hong Kong style, all levelsRecurring Wednesday evenings 6–8:30 PM (see site for dates)
The Collectivist, Ascot Vale
$20 incl. one drink.
From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01
Melbourne mixes grassroots and institutional mahjong in a way few of our cities do — a long-running Meetup group plays Cantonese and Japanese styles at a dedicated mahjong space on Franklin Street, public libraries across the metro run free lessons and monthly meetups, and social clubs host bar nights in Ascot Vale and the CBD.
Mahjong in Melbourne — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in Melbourne?
The Melbourne Mahjong Meetup Group plays regularly at a dedicated space on Franklin Street in the CBD, several public libraries run free lessons and monthly meetups, and social clubs host bar nights. Check the events list above for current sessions.
Are there free mahjong lessons in Melbourne?
Yes — Melbourne is unusual in that public libraries across the metro run free mahjong lessons and learn-to-play sessions. Filter for Class / Lesson event types above.
What style of mahjong is played in Melbourne?
Cantonese (Hong Kong) and Riichi (Japanese) styles are both played at the main Meetup group, and library sessions typically teach simplified or Hong Kong rules. All levels are welcome at most sessions.