• News

    Parrtjima Festival Is Currently Lighting Up Alice Springs with Seven Epic Light Installations

    The festival — now in its fourth year — celebrates Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling.

  • News

    The Organisers of Wellington's LitCrawl Have Announced a New Writers Festival

    Four days of books, writers, writing, talking, reading, conversation and literary quirk.

  • News

    Auckland's Huge French Festival Is Back for 2019

    Four days of Champagne, cheese, croissants and pétanque.

  • News

    The Best Things to See and Do at CubaDupa 2019

    Wellington's huge two-day culture festival is back for its fifth year.

  • Feature

    Here's How NSW's Political Parties Are Promising to Tackle Live Music and Lockouts if Elected

    We've put together a rundown on the policies affecting live music, nightlife and festivals, and the parties that will be voting on them if they win a seat in this weekend's election.

  • News

    Sydney Has Copped Its Own Egg Boy Mural in Chippendale

    It's located outside the Lord Gladstone, which is serving up Egg Boy burgers to raise money for victims of the Christchurch shooting.

  • News

    An Eerie Outback-Themed Escape Room Has Opened in Redfern

    'The Forgotten Son' starts with the sounds of a child sobbing in an old tin shed, then lead players on a dangerous trek through the bush.

  • News

    Vivid Sydney Has Announced Its Radiant 2019 Program

    FKA Twigs, Spike Lee and a field of 500 glowing fireflies.

  • News

    Auckland Writers Festival Unveils Its Whopping 2019 Lineup

    Seven days of ideas, readings, debates, stand-up poetry, literary theatre, children’s writers and free public events. 

  • News

    Five Things Not to Miss at NGV Friday Nights Before They Wrap

    Sip gin cocktails, admire mind-bending artwork and catch some live tunes.

  • Guide

    Ten Must-See Events at Auckland Arts Festival 2019

    Auckland Arts Festival launches into its 11th year with multidimensional dance, critically acclaimed dream pop and a free sing-along waiata.

  • News

    An Exhibition Dedicated to the Music, Fashion and Protests of the Late 60s Is Coming to Melbourne

    Among 'Revolutions: Records and Rebels' 500-item display, you'll find Mick Jagger's signature stage costume, John Lennon's legendary glasses and handwritten lyrics for 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.

  • News

    Sydney Might Be Getting Its Own Pride Centre

    Located in the inner west, the community centre would highlight queer culture, provide health services and offer a safe gathering space.

  • News

    The NZ International Comedy Festival Has Dropped Its 2019 Lineup

    Take your pick from over 120 shows this May.

  • News

    Oxford Street Will Once Again Go Lockout-Free for Mardi Gras

    The NSW Government is relaxing the usual lockout laws for the strip's 41st Mardi Gras celebrations.

  • News

    Interactive Event Series Satellites Has Announced Its 2019 Program

    Sneak onto a Kollywood film shoot, share a Filipino breakfast and peer into a gigantic crystal ball.

  • News

    Ten Shows, Installations and Parties to Get Amongst at NZ Fringe Festival 2019

    Wellington's favourite independent open-access arts festival is back for another year.

  • Guide

    Seven Bendigo Events Worthy of a Road Trip This Autumn

    Get out of the big smoke to explore all this regional city has to offer — one glass of wine and cut of wagyu at a time.

  • News

    Denzien Urban Distillery Launches Weekly Gin Tasting Sessions

    Sit down with the Denzien founders for a couple of small batch tasters.

  • News

    Australia's Oxford Street Signs Have Undergone a Glorious Rainbow Makeover for Mardi Gras

    Seven brightly coloured sculptures have popped up across the country, including a Kylie Minogue-themed installation.

  • News

    Ten Bars to Hit This Mardi Gras if You Can't Be Bothered Fighting the Parade Crowds

    Trade standing on your tiptoes on a milk crate for cocktails, dancing and live streams at one of these.

  • News

    Six Ways to Squeeze the Last Few Drops of Summer Out of the Season

    We can't stop the seasons from changing, but we can prolong the end of summer with after-work swims, outdoor movies and sleeping by the beach.

  • News

    Six Ways to Squeeze the Last Few Drops of Summer Out of the Season

    We can't stop the seasons from changing, but we can keep prolong the end of summer with after-work swims, outdoor movies and sleeping by the beach.

  • News

    Six Ways to Squeeze the Last Few Drops of Summer Out of the Season

    We can't stop the seasons from changing, but we can keep prolong the end of summer with after-work swims, outdoor movies and sleeping by the beach.

  • News

    We're Looking for Freelance Journalists to Join the Auckland Team

    Do you know what seasonality is, enjoy a good Chardonnay, and get down with Big J's?

  • News

    Every Mardi Gras Event to Hit at This Surry Hills Courtyard

    With boozy brunches, movie nights and laneway parties, there's so much more to Mardi Gras 2019 than the parade.

  • Guide

    Nine Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras That Aren't Just Watching the Parade

    Dance with drag queens to the early morning, don a kaftan for a poolside soirée or get down with 12,000 other Sydneysiders at an epic party.

  • News

    A New Multimillion-Dollar Nature Zone Is Opening at Te Papa

    At the heart of the new space will be a 700-year-old moa egg.

  • News

    Alice Springs' Luminous Parrtjima Festival Has Unveiled Its 2019 Program

    The festival — now in its fourth year — celebrates Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling.

  • Guide

    Ten Shows, Installations and Parties to Get Amongst at Auckland Fringe Festival 2019

    Auckland's favourite independent open-access arts festival is back for another year.

  • News

    A Heap of New TAFE Courses Could Soon Be Free for Sydneysiders

    If Labor is elected this March, you could complete a childcare or plumbing course without spending a cent on fees.

  • News

    Five Valentine's Day Ideas Under $50 That Aren't a Set Menu Dinner

    Celebrate love (or just have fun) without breaking the bank.

  • News

    Free Books Will Be Scattered Across the Public Transport System for Valentine's Day

    Penguin Random House will add to the 'public libraries' of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

  • News

    Ten Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Wellington

    From dragon parades and terracotta sculptures to lantern festivals and yum cha, here's how to celebrate the Year of the Pig in the capital.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do, See and Eat During Sydney Chinese New Year 2019

    Celebrate the Year of the Pig with bustling night markets, free art exhibitions and a Szechuan-style buffet.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do, See and Eat During Melbourne Chinese New Year 2019

    Celebrate the Year of the Pig with bustling night markets, five-course feasts and free tai chi classes.

  • News

    Parrtjima Festival Is Returning to Light Up Alice Springs in 2019 with Six Epic Light Installations

    The festival — now in its fourth year — celebrates Indigenous arts, culture and storytelling.

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