Unconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different

Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.

Theatre and Live Performances to Build a Whole Night Out Around

Theatres, cabaret rooms and live-music stages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from new Australian drama to West End-scale musicals — plus where to eat before curtain.

This Just In: The Night Cat Is Planning to Take Over the Building Next Door — Expanding with a Live Jazz and Latin Supper Club

A 400-person supper club dedicated to jazz and Latin music could be the next addition to Fitzroy's nightlife scene.

Road Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out

Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.

The Must-Watch New Releases for Your Next Night In

There's plenty to watch at home this month, with new releases you can buy or rent whenever you're ready to settle in.

Spanning Three Weekends, Surf + Sound Festival Celebrates Manly Coastal Culture Through Live Music, Public Art, Dining and Barrels

This debut festival will capture Manly at its best, pairing big-name bands with old-school surf action.

Late-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers

Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.

Kid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together

Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.

Jazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In

The jazz bars across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney drawing crowds with world-class acts, great drinks and a distinct lack of signage out the front.

The Affordable Art Fair Presents 75-Plus Galleries and Hundreds of Wall-Worthy Finds This November, With Prices Starting From $100

Returning to Carriageworks, over 18,000 people are expected to explore the next instalment of this annual art extravaganza.

Sydney Has a Seven-Course Dinner Show Inspired by Picasso, Van Gogh and Banksy

Dinner is getting a little more artistic, with a Sydney experience that turns the dining table into a canvas.

Inside the Secret Ferry Gig That Had All of Sydney Talking

Lipton launched its new Zero Sugar Sparkling Ice Tea with The Jungle Giants and DJ Mistah Cee to uplift the commuters ride home aboard the Manly Fast Ferry.

Tony Albert Is Taking on Australia's Souvenir Culture With His Largest Exhibition Yet

More than 150 works are showing at the MCA for Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, alongside 2500 objects from the artist's personal collection of Aboriginalia.

A New Music Series Is Bringing Missy Higgins, ICEHOUSE and The Teskey Brothers to Sydney Harbour This Spring

The Point concert series will bring live music to Fleet Steps at Yurong / Mrs Macquarie’s Point across September, October and November.

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

Other big-name headliners like ICEHOUSE, Don McLean and Tyler Braden will be rocking out on stage too.

This Just In: Sydney Writers' Festival Debuts Homegrown Program With 25-Plus Free Events Celebrating Australian Writing This Spring

Add two weekends of workshops and talks by local literary legends to your free events list.

Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings

Characterful independent cinemas across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne where the room, the bar and the backstory matter just as much as the film.

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 — made for filling a slow, rainy afternoon.

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.

This Just In: Nicole Kidman Is Set to Receive the Trailblazer Award at This Year's Australian Women's Film Festival

Nicole Kidman will receive the 2026 Trailblazer Award at the Australian Women's Film Festival, with Causeway Films co-founders Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings also honoured for reshaping Australian genre cinema.

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.

See You in the Sup': Dijon, Eddy Current Suppression Ring and The Dandy Warhols Headline Meredith Music Festival 2026

This year's always-anticipated lineup has dropped, and it's as gloriously eclectic as usual.

This Just In: 'The Lion King' Will Once Again Roar in Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Over a Decade Since Its Last Acclaimed Run

The circle of life is turning once again, with this modern classic theatre production returning to Melbourne after more than a decade.

Church Is Now in Session: Geelong's New Live Music Venue's Opening Weekend Is Finally Here

Geelong's newest live music venue is kicking off a packed debut gig guide with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Skip the Algorithm — Melbourne Fringe Festival's Curated Program Is Here to Get Audiences Out of Their Comfort Zone

Leave your bubble behind, as this boundary-pushing festival returns with three weeks of strange and surprising performances and experiences.

Māori Artist Preston McNeil Transforms Nostalgic Arcade Machines Into Playable Artworks at St Kilda

These original arcade cabinets blend nostalgic game design with Maori traditions and identity.

Qudos Bank Arena Is Now Afterpay Arena: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Next Show

One of Sydney’s biggest venues has got a makeover with a new name and a five-year partnership, but what does it mean for your next gig?

The Best Places to Shop for Craft and Journalling Supplies in Sydney

These are a journalling experts favourite spots in the city to stock up on craft supplies — from paper troves to sticker havens.

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: Step Inside David Hockney's Abstract World as a Landmark Audiovisual Exhibition Lands at Carriageworks

Arriving only months after Hockney's passing, this large-scale audiovisual experience offers an intimate way to explore his celebrated career.

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.

Damien Frost's Queer Portraits, Angela Tiatia's 'Muse' and an Urthboy-Curated Oceanfront Lineup Lead New Annual 2026

From waterfront gigs to boundary-pushing exhibitions, this ten-day arts festival celebrates everything that makes Newcastle one of Australia's great creative hubs.

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: End the Year on a High Note — Lost Paradise 2026 Is Headlined by John Summit, Skepta, KI/KI, Overmono and More

Glenworth Valley is also welcoming Chaos in the CBD, Dameeeela, Ned Bennett, Luuk van Dijk, Pretty Girl and more to see out the final days of 2026.

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.

The Cat Empire's Hits Are Getting the Full Symphony Treatment Again in 2026, Returning to the Sydney Opera House This August

Say 'Hello' when The Cat Empire reunites with Sydney's best orchestra later this year.