This Just In: Savannah in the Round Just Added Indie Folk Star Missy Higgins to Its Four-Day Lineup

Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings

The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.

Galleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around

Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by.

The Best Films of 2026 So Far — According to the Staff of Concrete Playground

This Just In: Cheeky Aussie Podcast Duo Toni and Ryan Will Joke Around in Seven Cities on Their First Australian Live Tour

The Melbourne pals are back on the road after a North America tour in 2023.

From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

The Vaccines' Justin Young on Big Days Off, His Favourite Sydney Dinners and the Album That Started It All

Fifteen years on from What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?, the band is bringing the album — and a whole lot of 2010s nostalgia — to Australia.

This Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives

Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Doppelganger Portrait

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

Wildlands Festival's 2027 Lineup Is Here, with John Summit, Skepta, KI/KI and Disco Lines Leading a Massive New Year's Party

Consider your NYE plans sorted: this stacked 2027 lineup is packed with global dance music heavyweights.

Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In September

Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.

American Apparel Is Backing Australia's Next Music Stars with $10K of Custom Merch — Plus a Slot on Spilt Milk Gold Coast's Lineup

From fresh merch to festival stages, this stacked fund is helping Australia's next wave of artists hit the ground running.

Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in September You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home

Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.

This Just In: Beyond The Valley Has Revealed This Year's Lineup, Led by John Summit, Black Eyed Peas and Skepta

The Victorian festival's 11th edition brings John Summit's New Year's Eve countdown, an Australian-exclusive Black Eyed Peas set and Skepta's first appearance there since 2019.

Some of the World's Sharpest Thinkers Are Touring Australia — Here's Who to See

This Just In: The Jungle Giants Have Added a String of Regional Shows to Their Biggest Australian Tour Yet

Fresh off a chart-topping fifth album, the Brisbane four-piece are taking Experiencing Feelings of Joy to regional New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland — kicking off in Newcastle this Friday.

Your Future Is Calling: This Unsettling AI Fortune Teller by ENESS Reads Your Horoscope After Peeking Inside Your Psyche

Question the lure of modern technology, as this futuristic fortune teller blends AI, nostalgia and existential uncertainty.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Are Revealing the Weird and Wonderful Objects Behind Movie Sound Effects

From snapping celery to clacking coconut shells, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is uncovering the techniques Foley artists use to bring films to life this winter.

The 12 New Blockbusters Worth Adding to Your Winter Home Cinema Lineup

Cold weather, couch plans and a stacked release calendar. These are the biggest new films to rent and buy for your next home winter movie night.

SANDBOX Emerges From Sydney's Underground to Launch a Massive Multi-City Hard Techno Takeover Stacked with Huge Names

After four years underground, SANDBOX is stepping into the spotlight with a hard techno tour spanning four cities.

The Book-It List: Every Big Concert, Comedy and Show On Sale Across Australia Right Now

The shows worth locking in before they sell out, sorted by the month they land.

Score a Double Pass to an Exclusive Sydney Set With Genesis Owusu or Hooligan Hefs

Hooligan Hefs and Genesis Owusu are playing a pair of intimate Sydney gigs. Here's how to win your way into these exclusive performances.

'Switch On, Light Up, Come Alive': Brisbane Festival Unveils a Bold New Artistic Vision for 2026 Shaped by Citywide Energy

From AFLW-inspired theatre to outdoor concerts and international productions, this major annual event returns with a fresh artistic vision.

Electronic Heavyweights Barry Can't Swim, Interplanetary Criminal and Richie Hawtin Lead This East Coast Festival Triple-Header

Held over one massive weekend, Overtone, Freeform and Mode are back with a stacked lineup spanning techno, UK garage and euphoric house.

A Cosy Winter Day Out for the Whole Family is Landing at Hamer Hall This August

John Powell’s beloved 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' score will be performed live by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra alongside the sequel for a memorable family-friendly winter night out.

Ignore Your Indecisive Group Chat — A New 'Run Club for Gig-Goers' Is Getting Solo Music Fans on the Dance Floor

Australia’s first gig club is making solo concert-going more social by turning local gigs into meetups for music-loving strangers.

This Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics

The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.

Coolangatta Is Turning Back the Clocks to the Golden Oldies for a Festival of Music, Motors and Misty-Eyed Nostalgia This June

Tune your radio to the good ol' days when Australia's biggest nostalgia festival returns for 2026.

An Astrologer on Decoding Your Dreams, Not Micromanaging the Universe and Why Things Not Going Your Way Is Exactly the Point

Journalist-turned-dream guru Matt Galea wants you to listen to what your nightmares are trying to tell you.

Australia's National Treasure (and Our Best Hope for Eurovision Glory) Delta Goodrem, Has Just Announced Her New Album 'Pure'

Delta Goodrem has announced Pure, her eighth studio album, due 6 November via Universal Music — and she's doing it on the biggest stage of her career.

Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman and Cooper Alan Lead Strummingbird's Huge 2026 Tour Lineup

The Australian country music fest is ready to get you strapping on and scooting in your boots when it returns to three cities this October.

How Bangarra Dance Theatre is a Living Archive of First Nations Storytelling

"Dance is integral for passing knowledge because it's what we've done for millennia."

Matt Berninger on Writing 'Get Sunk', Surfacing From Depression and What He Plays When He's Sad

Ahead of his first solo Australian tour, the unmistakable voice of The National sat down with us for a wide-ranging chat about songwriting, sadness, and Leonard Cohen binges.

Movies Are Officially Back: HOYTS Will Open Ten New IMAX Locations Across Australia and New Zealand by 2029

While we don't know exactly where they'll be, Aussie and Kiwi moviegoers will see their available IMAX screens double in the next two years.

Stan's 'FROM' Is the Addictive Thriller Mystery to Start This Weekend

If you loved 'LOST', you’ll be obsessed with the thriller mystery from the same producers.

'La La Land' Is Celebrating Its Tenth Anniversary With an In-Concert Tour That's Coming to Australia

Great news for the fools who dream, you'd better find your someone in the crowd to experience the city of stars like never before.

New to 'FROM'? Here's Everything You Need to Know About The Show Millions Are Watching

It’s the mystery thriller that has fans begging for answers, with a new season just around the corner.

Why Bangarra Dance Theatre is the Cultural Experience to Try in 2026

Bangarra Dance Theatre brings 65,000 years of First Nations culture to life through contemporary dance, design and music.

Record Store Day Is Back — Spin Into Your Local Vinyl Shop to Catch Live Gigs, Special Events and Limited-Edition Releases

From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.

This Just In: Kylie Minogue Is Headlining the 2026 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game Show

Tune in to the big game this September to see the legendary Australian musician make an overdue AFL Grand Final debut.

CP Picks: Breaking Down the Must-Do Moments From the Dark Mofo 2026 Lineup

From groundbreaking global artists to renowned after-dark events, winter solstice festival Dark Mofo returns this June in a celebration of rebirth and renewal.