Broadway Hit 'Waitress' Is Making Its Australian Debut at Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2026

Pie tins at the ready for a Broadway classic finally ready to make its debut Down Under.

Boy & Bear, Vera Blue, Playlunch and Local Stars to Headline QLD Music Trails: The Scenic Rim

Brisbane's hybrid food, wine and music festival is back with a lineup of Australia's best rising talents.

Peggy Gou Is Performing an Exclusive One-Night-Only Show in Sydney

After a hugely successful run of shows across Australia last year, the electronic star is returning to Sydney for a one-night-only show

These Are the SXSW Sydney 2025 Highlights Every Culture Lover Should Have on Their Radar

From next-gen stars to Hollywood premieres, these are the gigs and screenings turning Sydney into a live festival of discovery this October.

AO Live 2026 Expands to Five Nights with The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou and More

The Australian Open’s live music series is back and bigger than ever, expanding to five nights in 2026 with The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou, Spacey Jane, The Veronicas and Sofi Tukker headlining the John Cain Arena stage.

'The Book of Mormon' Is Making Its Long-Awaited Return to Melbourne and Brisbane in 2026

After its blockbuster Sydney season, 'The Book of Mormon' will return to Melbourne and Brisbane in 2026 with a new cast and the same irreverent humour that made it a hit.

Let's Go: Alex G, BENEE, Wet Leg and More Announce Laneway 2026 Sideshows

Laneway 2026 has revealed its official sideshow lineup, with Alex G, BENEE, Wet Leg, Lucy Dacus and more playing headline shows around Australia and New Zealand this February.

Just Announced: Chet Faker, Franz Ferdinand, Parcels and More Are Playing On The Steps 2025 at the Sydney Opera House

Chet Faker, Franz Ferdinand, Parcels and more are locked in for On The Steps 2025, the Sydney Opera House’s 13-night Forecourt concert series this December.

Here's Where You Can Watch Taylor Swift's 'Party of a Showgirl' Film in Australia This Weekend

Taylor Swift’s ‘Party of a Showgirl’ film hits Australian cinemas this weekend, screening nationwide from Saturday, October 4 to Monday, October 6.

Sydney Actress and Model Sarah Stephens on Style, Storytelling and Starting Over

The Sydney-based model and actress talks returning home, evolving creatively, and finding herself in fashion and film after early career success.

The 2025 AFL Grand Final Was Australia's Most-Watched Program of the Year So Far

The Brisbane Lions' Premiership win over Geelong drew more than 6.1 million viewers, cementing the AFL Grand Final as the year’s most-watched program.

Olivia Dean Joins the 2025 ARIA Awards Lineup With a Performance at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion

The London-born artist will perform at the Hordern Pavilion on November 19, just a day before her one-off Sydney headline show.

A $6 Billion Roof? The MCG's AFL Grand Final Shines a Spotlight on Redevelopment Plans

With Geelong and Brisbane set for the AFL Grand Final, the MCG is back in the spotlight — and talk has turned to what its future might look like, including a potential $6 billion roof.

Breaking: Spilt Milk Organisers Confirm D4vd Has Been Removed From the Lineup in a Statement Online

After fans noticed the lineup change on the weekend, the festival has confirmed the removal of one of their headline acts.

The Last Saturday in September: What to Do This AFL Grand Final Weekend

Whether you're a die hard supporter or a fair weather casual, make the most of footy fever with these siren-to-siren screenings and late-night parties.

ICYMI: The Jonas Brothers and The Veronicas Just Reunited On Stage for the First Time Since 2008

The nostalgic pop acts shared the stage in Seattle to perform The Veronicas’ hit ‘4ever’, nearly two decades after touring together during the height of their fame.

Coming Soon: Mark Ronson's Memoir 'Night People' Is Officially Being Adapted Into a Feature Film

Brad Pitt’s Plan B will bring Ronson’s story of 1990s New York nightlife to the big screen — and the producer joked he’ll only sign off if Timothée Chalamet stars.

Five Easy Upgrades That'll Transform Your Living Room into a Home Theatre

Turn your next movie night at home into a proper viewing event with these simple, smart upgrades.

This Just In: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Will Wrap Up With a Feature Film

Prime Video has confirmed Jenny Han’s hit trilogy adaptation will conclude on the big screen, less than 24 hours after the series finale aired.

Laneway Festival 2026 Will Return in February With a Huge 21st Anniversary Lineup

The milestone edition will see the festival expand to new venues across Australia and New Zealand, with a massive roster of international and local acts.

Darlinghurst's Club 77 Is Closing to Undergo a Major Accessibility Upgrade, with Plans to Reopen as a Fully Inclusive Venue in June 2026

The month-long closure will see the beloved venue redesigned with wheelchair access, sensory spaces and inclusive features for vision- and hearing-impaired patrons.

Peking Duk's Adam Hyde — AKA Keli Holiday — Is Bringing His Euphoric New Single 'DANCING2' to Life with Two Intimate Headline Gigs in Melbourne and Sydney This November

Love Actually? The Musical Parody Is Coming Back — With Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Dates

The cheeky stage send-up of the 2003 Christmas rom-com is returning to Australia this spring, with three city stops locked in.

Hoyts Is Slinging $8 Movie Tickets all Weekend to Celebrate Its 116th Birthday

Head to the big screen for way, way less this weekend only, nationwide.

Brisbane Festival Has Launched: Over 1000 Performances Captivate the City Over the Next 23 Days

From colourful installation art to never-before-seen ballet performances, Brisbane Festival offers an unmatched adventure over the next four weeks.

Fitzroy's The Night Cat Has Won Its Noise Complaint Battle, Saving the Much-Loved Live Music Venue From Closure

After not receiving a noise complaint for 31 years, The Night Cat faced imminent closure. Now, the live music venue has emerged successful against a property developer's claim for an unbuilt building.

The Royal Melbourne Show Has Announced Its Showbag Lineup for 2025 — with Stacks of Goodies Starting From $10 or Less

Blending nostalgia with novelty, this year's Showbag Pavilion is loaded with over 400 showbags, offering sweet treats and pop culture merch.

Collingwood's Nightlife Scene Grows, as New Guernica's Owners Launch a Basement Micro-Club Steeped in Left-Field Culture

Running until 4am and powered by a Funktion-One sound system, expect small capacity, community-driven events that elevate this intimate club's subterranean setting.

The Full Trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos' Emma Stone-Led CEO-Kidnapping Dark Comedy 'Bugonia' Is Here

In her latest collaboration with Lanthimos, Stone plays a company executive who is abducted by two conspiracy theorists who are convinced that she is an alien.

Melbourne Fringe Festival Has Announced Its Open Program for 2025, Featuring Over 500 Genre-Defying Shows Across the City

Captivating and chaotic in equal measure, this off-the-wall festival returns with a jam-packed program ready to take over almost every street corner.

Screenings of 'The Matrix' and 'Together' with Live Commentaries Are Coming to SXSW Sydney's 2025 Screen Festival

Costume designer Kym Barrett will talk through her efforts on 'The Matrix', while writer/director Michael Shanks will dig into his horror hit 'Together'.

Now Open: You'll Find a Curated Movie Lineup and Stomping Ground Beers at Eclipse, Melbourne's Newest Boutique Cinema

Collingwood's former Sherrin factory is now home to a single-screen cinema that's pairing new and recent films — including from A24 — with classic must-sees.

The First-Ever 'Drag Race Down Under vs The World' Is on Its Way to Your Streaming Queue

Michelle Visage is hosting the series, which will see 'Drag Race Down Under' favourites face off against fellow queens from around the globe.

How 'Chopper' Became an Australian Classic: 25 Years On, Andrew Dominik Talks Casting Eric Bana, Embracing Comedy and Exploring Human Nature

"I remember telling people that I was casting Eric Bana in the movie and they’d just look at you and feel embarrassed for you little bit."

Museums Victoria Is Raising Ticket Prices and Slashing Full-Time Jobs as the Organisation Navigates Funding Cuts

According to a leaked announcement, the organisation is raising ticket prices from September (and again in 2027), while cutting 55 positions to plug a $56 million funding gap.

The Live 'Now You See Me' Stage Show Based on the Hit Movie Franchise Is Set to Unveil Its Magic in Australia

A new film in the series is on its way to cinemas — and this live performance inspired by the movies is also playing Sydney Opera House.

Over 50 New Performers and More Speakers Have Just Joined SXSW Sydney's Music Festival Lineup for 2025

This year, you'll be able to catch Ninajirachi, 2charm, Drifting Clouds, Whitney, Picture This, Le Boom, Sonic Reducer, xiao xiao and more.

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Are Bringing Their 'Wild God' Tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2026

"It’s been a long time coming," says Nick Cave about his latest Down Under tour. "It will be a wild and mighty joy."

Colombian Director Simón Mesa Soto's 'A Poet' Is 2025's Winner of Melbourne International Film Festival's Bright Horizons Award

"The film is a biting fable of art as both an inescapable burden and a personal compass, breaking convention," said the jury led by Charlotte Wells.

When Your Tender Exploration of African Australian Life (and Your Debut Feature) Sells Out All of Its MIFF Screenings: Kalu Oji Chats 'Pasa Faho'

Igbo Australian filmmaker Kalu Oji's thoughtful and affecting Melbourne-shot film stars Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi as a father trying to connect with his 12-year-old son.

After 'Aftersun': Charlotte Wells Talks the Paul Mescal-Led Film's Success, Making a Movie That Resonates and Exploring What's Next

"I'm excited to work with him again," says Charlotte Wells about potential future collaborations with Paul Mescal, after he noted that he'd love them to have "a De Niro–Scorsese relationship".

Turning Pandemic Nightmares Into a Perceptive Probing of COVID-Era Paranoia and Polarisation: Joaquin Phoenix and Ari Aster Chat 'Eddington'

Set in the middle of social-distancing restrictions and mask mandates mid-2020, Ari Aster's fourth feature is a western, thriller and dark comedy — and an exceptional portrait of the times.