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NewsFran Lebowitz Is Bringing Her Sharp Opinions and Deadpan Humour Back to Australia in 2024
The author, social commentator and 'Pretend It's a City' star will get chatting in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in February.
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NewsMelt OPEN Is the New Fringe-Style Queer Arts and Culture Festival That's Taking Over Brisbane From 2024
Building upon Brisbane Powerhouse's LGBTQIA+ fest Melt, this newcomer will host events from Fortitude Valley to Woolloongabba.
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NewsHow to Get the Most Out of the Remainder of Auckland's Epic Winter Festival Elemental AKL
Auckland's festival of arts, eats and beats is just getting started — here's how to make the most of the last ten days.
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NewsThe Top Talks, Workshops and Activities to Catch at This Year's Sydney Science Festival
Get educated on the past, present and future of all fields of science during this Sydney-wide celebration.
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NewsSave the Date: 'Parrtjima — A Festival In Light' Will Dazzle the Red Centre Again in April 2024
This spectacular First Nations festival will light up Alice Springs for another year, but with a different team delivering its events.
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NewsAuckland's Annual Zinefest Market Is Returning for a Huge Weekend This Month
This month, the Toi o Tāmaki Art Gallery will be hosting its annual celebration of zines in Auckland's CBD.
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NewsPowerhouse Museum Will Ramp Up Its Focus on Food and Drinks at Its New Parramatta Site
Set to open in 2025, the Western Sydney site will feature food and beverage offerings themed around its exhibitions, plus a huge demonstration kitchen.
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News'Queer Eye' Star Tan France and Coachella's CEO Are the Latest Headliners on SXSW Sydney's Speaker Lineup
The Austin-born festival's Down Under debut will span 700-plus speakers, more than 300 panels and events, and over 400 artist performances.
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NewsMaori-Owned Businesses to Try For a Traditional Wellness Experience in Tamaki Makaurau
Honour your mind, body and soul. A uniquely Māori self-care session is the perfect activity to have on your agenda during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
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FeatureNew In Town: PHIVE Parramatta
This newly opened precinct combines the traditions of the past with the promises of the future.
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NewsSydney Fringe 2023 Just Added 'Drag Race Down Under' Winner Spankie Jackzon and Reimagined Radiohead Tunes
A recreation of 'Titanic', absurdist Polish theatre, then a dance piece about love and a game with the grim reaper are also on this year's lineup.
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GuideGroup Dining: The Best International Restaurants for Celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™
Get the gang together to fully embrace this footy season with a culinary journey throughout Sydney.
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NewsFive Reasons To Head To The FIFA Fan Festival™ Sydney Beyond Just Football Fanfare
Food trucks, free music and games galore — there's much more to this festival than just football.
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NewsPeter Andre Is Headlining The Wickham's Beloved Big Gay Day Street Festival for 2023
The Rogue Traders, Sunshine & Disco Faith Choir, Briefs and Jawbreakers are also on this year's bill.
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NewsSXSW Sydney's Speaker Lineup Just Added First Nations Filmmakers, Osher Günsberg and Layne Beachley
The debut festival's screen lineup is still on its way, but Leah Purcell, Jub Clerc and Kodie Bedford are already part of it.
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NewsBrisbane Festival's Full 2023 Program Boasts Dancing Drones, Circus in a Cathedral and 1000-Plus Performances
Brisbane's annual arts festival is back to light up the sky, the City Botanic Gardens, and every stage and venue it can find around town.
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NewsThe Full Lineup for Melbourne's New Now or Never Festival Includes an Art Trail and 360-Degree Cinema Dome
Also on the bill: more than 70 music performances, plus sculptural illuminations and projections over the Shrine of Remembrance.
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NewsBreaking News: St Kilda Has Been Classified as Victoria's First Ever Live Music Precinct
Covering Fitzroy, Acland and Barkly Streets, Victoria's first Live Music Precinct will offer better support for live music venues, including streamlining noise complaints.
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NewsBalloon Art Is On The Rise: World-Renowned Artist Chats About His Largest Work to Date
Creative, crafty, captivating Chris Adamo chats about the latest (and largest) project of his career.
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NewsPussy Riot, Tony Armstrong and 'The Betoota Advocate' Just Joined Splendour in the Grass' 2023 Lineup
A month out from the Byron Bay fest, the event has just dropped its Forum, Science Tent, Comedy Club and Forum Live Podcasts programs.
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NewsA Huge Obstacle Course Inspired by Retro Video Games Is Taking Over Surfers Paradise This Spring
Popping up as part of the three-day SPRINGTIME festival, 'Quest of Chaos' also nods to Japanese game shows.
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NewsSXSW Sydney Just Dropped the Program for Its Inaugural Gaming Conference — Including a Dedicated Tabletop Game Expo
A global esports tournament and a celebration of indie video games are also part of the festival lineup.
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NewsSolange Is Returning to Australia for a Huge New Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
Volume will celebrate music, film and performance, with Sampa The Great, Mount Eerie and Sonya Holowell also on the lineup.
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NewsDemonic Teddy Bears, 36-Hour Raves and Mulled Negronis: Seven Standouts From Week One of Dark Mofo 2023
Couldn't make it to week one of Hobart's boundary-pushing winter festival? Here's what you missed.
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NewsRoman Coppola Is Coming to Australia to Headline Melbourne's Semi Permanent Spinoff Never Permanent
Just as Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' hits cinemas — which he co-wrote — the filmmaker will do his first-ever keynote talk in Australia.
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NewsSydney Fringe Festival Has Revealed Its First Highlights for 2023, Including a New Hub in Moore Park
On the program so far: a musical-comedy take on 'The Elephant Man' and a new Spiegeltent Festival Garden at the EQ Showring.
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NewsArts Centre Melbourne's New Tix at 12 Initiative Slings Discounted Tickets for 12 Hours Every Tuesday
The Tix at 12 initiative runs from midday–midnight each Tuesday, offering 50-percent off some shows and $40 tickets to others.
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NewsDark Mofo Is Broadcasting Max Richter's 'SLEEP' Live So You Can Slumber to Its Eight-Hour Lullaby From Home
The neuroscience of sleep informs this massive overnight performance, which has previously played the Sydney Opera House, Philharmonie de Paris and more.
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NewsHamer Hall Will Light Up with First Peoples' Art and Spirit Stories This Month
Hamer Hall will be illuminated with a huge, large-scale projection piece which will tell First Peoples' spirit stories.
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NewsCP Picks: How to Have the Weirdest and Wildest Dark Mofo 2023 If You're a Last-Minute Planner
If ever there's an arts festival that's all about embracing the unexpected, revelling in the moment and making last-minute plans, it's this one.
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NewsSydney Contemporary Has Unveiled Its 2023 Performance Contemporary and Art Night Lineups
When more than 95 galleries hit Carriageworks this September, they'll do so with a stacked roster of live performances and music.
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GuideEmbrace the Indoors: Ten Activities in Melbourne's Inner South for When the Weather Isn't Cooperating
Rug up and be entertained this winter whether you're looking for ideal coffee spots in Albert Park or hot yoga in St Kilda.
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GuideSix Exclusive Events in Surry Hills' Hollywood Quarter to Add to Your Bright Winter Lineup
During Vivid's takeover, this neighbourhood's got everything from exclusive set menus and rooftop hip hop parties, to arty installations and nightly live music.
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NewsGold Coast Arts Festival Bleach* Is Back for 2023 with a Rollerskating Theatre Show and Beachside Dance Parties
This 11-day, 218-performance event also includes cement mixers turned into works of art and a floating barge concert series.
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NewsBrisbane Festival Has Just Dropped a Sneak Peek at Its Stacked Music Lineup for 2023
Paul Kelly, Gretta Ray, Groove Terminator with the Soweto Gospel Choir and a tribute to rock's Laurel Canyon era will all echo through Brisbane in September.
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GuideThe Best Gigs, Parties, Pop-Ups and Light Installations You Can Catch at Vivid 2023 for Under $50
Here's how to get in on the Vivid action without breaking the bank.
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NewsFive Romantic Melbourne Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout
Just think of us as your cultural wingman.
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GuideExpress Yourself: The Top Events To Celebrate Who You Are This June In Melbourne
We're all beautifully different and that's worth celebrating — so here's five Melbourne events that do just that.
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NewsFirst Nations Arts and Culture Fest YIRRAMBOI Returns This Month with a Huge Ten-Day Program
The citywide celebration of Indigenous arts and culture is here to fill your calendar with dance, visual art, music, comedy, performances and parties.
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NewsFrom Wholesome to Hedonistic: A Guide to Dark Mofo 2023 According to the Level of Chaos You're After
Keen on the sunnier, sweeter side of this year's lineup? Prefer letting loose and making "when at Dark Mofo" your mantra? Find your ultimate itinerary here.
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NewsVivid Sydney's 2023 Program of Lights, Installations, Tunes, Dinners, Venue Takeovers and Talks Is Here
More than 300 activations and events are coming to Sydney, including Cat Power performing Bob Dylan, a dining pop-up on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and 50-plus light installations.
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News"It's Time for Some Payoff": The Trailer for Hannah Gadsby's New Netflix Stand-Up Special Is Here
"Just for the next hour, we're going to feel good together, and then we can head back out there and be the mass-extinction event that we are."
