The Best New Melbourne Events of 2021

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The Best New Melbourne Events of 2021

These events filled our year with live music, thought-provoking food experiences, unique outdoor cinemas and more.

RISING Melbourne

A free installation by a TeamLab alum, exclusive Suki Waterhouse gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', the return of SHOUSE's 'Communitas': they're all on the lineup in Melbourne.

Play On Victoria

The Sidney Myer Music Bowl welcomed back live gigs with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Baker Boy, Amyl and the Sniffers, Grace Cummings, and Vika and Linda Bull.

Higher Order

This 90-minute immersive dining experience delivers a feast for all senses, fusing art, performance, music and design.

Urbnsurf Outdoor Cinema Series

Yes, 'Point Break' is on the lineup.

Van Gogh at THE LUME Melbourne

From 'The Starry Night' to 'Sunflowers', the artist's masterpieces are on display like never before at Australia's first immersive digital gallery.

Triennial Extra

A month-long series of tunes, performances, eats and drinks, to complement the blockbuster NGV Triennial exhibition.

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