Alice Springs' Dazzling Parrtjima Festival Has Revealed Its Luminous 2020 Program

Now in its fifth year, the festival celebrates Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling.

Auckland's Much-Loved Lantern Festival Has Been Cancelled for 2020

Due to growing concerns within the community around the evolving Coronavirus.

The Six Best Things to See and Do in Wellington This Waitangi Day

Head to a free whānau-friendly music festival and watch a collection of eight Māori films.

The Five Best Beaches for Learning How to Surf Around Wellington

Whether you're a first timer or looking to brush up on the basics, these locations offer the perfect beginner-friendly conditions for surfing.

The Five Best Things to See and Do at Chinese New Year Festival Wellington

From food and craft markets to street parades and fireworks — here's how to ring in the Year of the Rat in Wellington.

The Best Things to See and Do During Auckland Pride Festival

The two-week festival is loaded with over 80 events, showcasing music, theatre, visual arts, drag, comedy and literature.

Edward Snowden, Roxane Gay and Jon Ronson Headline 2020's Festival of Dangerous Ideas

FODI heads to Sydney Town Hall for three days of discussions on deep fakes, porn, Russia's role in the US election and the surveillance state.

Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around North Melbourne and Carlton

From pampering pet stores to specialist food and drink bookstores, these northside businesses know how to speak to niche needs.

Gallery: End of Lockout Party at Big Poppa's

To kick off post-lockout life, we threw a party with half-price burrata, $12 negronis and DJs till 3am — and raised over $2000 for WIRES.

European Winter Festival Snowboxx Is Coming to New Zealand

One week of international acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.

Five Easy Ways to Cram in More Arts and Culture in Your Life This Summer

Swap a day at the beach for a stroll through a gallery or cheap seats at a theatre show.

The Best Things to Eat, See and Do During Lunar New Year in Melbourne

The Best Things to Eat, See and Do During Lunar New Year in Brisbane

Japan's Multi-Level Super Nintendo Theme Park Is Set to Open This Year with a 'Mario Kart' Ride

Opening before this year's Tokyo Olympics, the park will also feature a Yoshi ride, a Mushroom Kingdom and Bowser’s Castle.

The Sydney Opera House Illuminated Its Sails with Images of Firefighters to Support Bushfire Relief

The iconic venue will also host a huge comedy gig on its forecourt to raise funds for those in need.

Metro Arts Is Moving from the CBD to West End's West Village This Autumn

Its new 680-square-metre home will feature an underground theatre, two galleries, two rehearsal rooms and an outdoor event area.

The Localist: Bayside

Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too. 

The Best New Year's Events Happening Around Brisbane to Help You Ring in 2020

Ring in the new year with old-school tunes, a huge music festival or a boozy poolside party.

Five Impressive Festivals and Events to Check Out in Parramatta This Year

Concerts under the stars, world-premiere theatre shows and colourful food festivals — Parramatta's cultural calendar is more and more exciting every year.

The Best New Year Events Happening Around Sydney to Help You Ring in 2020

Ring in the new year with harbourside tunes, at an out-of-town festival or partying by the beach.

Five Melbourne Events Happening in Early 2020 that Every Culture Vulture Should Add to Their Calendar

Fulfil your New Year's resolution to get more culture into your life with these buzzing events.

Seven Sydney Events Happening in Early 2020 that Every Culture Vulture Should Add to Their Calendar

Fulfil your New Year's resolution to get more culture into your life with these buzzing events.

Concrete Playground's Most-Read Brisbane Stories of 2019

Concrete Playground's Most-Read Melbourne Stories of 2019

Concrete Playground's Most-Read Sydney Stories of 2019

Auckland Museum Is Now Home to an Immersive Antarctica Experience

Get up close and personal with the frozen continent in this new virtual reality adventure.

Drug Amnesty Bins Will Be Introduced to NSW Music Festivals This Summer

As the NSW Government continues to refuse pill testing, it hopes this will reduce the number of drug-related deaths and injuries.

Silo Theatre Has Unveiled a Diverse Four-Show Program for 2020

The season brings Pacific poetry to life, solo shows about depression and a new work about bread.

Five Experiences You Can Have in Sydney This Summer That'll Make You a More Interesting Human

Level up your party chat game by attending one of these left-of-centre summer happenings.

The Summer on Queens Wharf Lineup Is Here with Live Drawing and Sunrise Dance Parties

Three months of free community events and activities by the water's edge.

Five Experiences You Can Have in Melbourne This Summer That'll Make You a More Interesting Human

Level up your party chat game by attending one of these left-of-centre summer happenings.

A City-Wide Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt Is Taking Over Melbourne This December

It’s like a Triwizard Tournament for muggles — but you can win tickets to 'The Cursed Child'.

Auckland Live's Free Outdoor Entertainment Series Is Back for Summer

Don't forget to pack your sunscreen for the summer-long outdoor event series.

Sydney's Best Out-of-Town Events That You Can Plan a Whole Weekend Around This Summer

Pick one, lock in some mates and accommodation, and you'll have a ready-made pearler on the horizon.

Sydney's All About Women Festival Returns for 2020 with a Day of Post-#MeToo Era Talks

The Sydney Opera House will mark International Women's Day with talks about body positivity, gendered abuse and astrophysics.

Sydney's Lockout Laws Will Be Wound Back in January 2020

Which means you'll be able to do shots after midnight, buy takeaway booze after 10pm and stay out drinking past 3am.

Silo Park's Huge Summer Lineup Is Here with Openair Films, Ice Cream Markets and Free Gigs

Heading into its ninth season with a jam-packed schedule of films, markets and live entertainment under the stars.

A Major Exhibition of Ancient Greek Treasures Is Coming to Auckland

'Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes' arrives from the British Museum's world-renowned collection.

Things to Do in Melbourne That'll Help You Live in the Moment This Summer

Slow down and appreciate right now with these five spectacular events.

Things to Do in Sydney That'll Help You Live in the Moment This Summer

Slow down and appreciate right now with these six spectacular or awe-inspiring events.

Five Eclectic and Eccentric Shows to See at Brisbane Powerhouse's 2019 Wonderland Festival

This year's must-sees include a recreation of 'Die Hard', an angsty cabaret show about being an adult and a birthday party for a half-person half-octopus.

Midsumma Festival Has Dropped Its Mega 22-Day Program for 2020

The famed LGBTQ+ celebration will see 194 events take over 100 different venues.