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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Shit Garden Exhibition
An entire exhibition celebrating the world's outstandingly disastrous landscaping choices.
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NewsShia LaBeouf's Anti-Trump Project Has Been Shut Down Again
The fourth time wasn't the charm for the actor turned activist's artistic protest piece.
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NewsThe Guggenheim Has Just Unveiled Its Stunning Synthetic Desert Installation
Visitors step into a sea of sound-suppressing foam pyramids in an artwork designed to "heighten our understanding of perceptual experience."
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NewsBanksy Opens Walled Off Hotel in the West Bank
Set up in secret over the last 14 months and set to open on March 11, the Bethlehem guesthouse is expected to run for a year.
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NewsAustrian Street Artist Nychos Unveils Colossal Mural in Sydney
It's a homage to famous Victorian painting Flaming June.
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NewsNGV Announces Most Ambitious Summer Blockbuster Exhibition to Date: The NGV Triennial
Featuring over 60 artists from around the world, including Yayoi Kusama, Adel Abidin, Guo Pei and more.
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GuideSpectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix
Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.
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NewsFrom the 'Mona Lisa' to 'Codex Atlanticus': A Look Inside The Lume's Multi-Sensory Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition
The only 360-degree exact replica of the world's most-famous enigmatic portrait, da Vinci's notebook pages, 40 of his machine inventions brought to life: they're all on display.
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GuideSix Spectacular Art Exhibitions Hitting Sydney in 2023
Famous Modern masters and significant contemporary artists from Australia and abroad are being celebrated in these unmissable exhibitions.
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GuideEight Unmissable Exhibitions to See in Melbourne This Winter
Chilly winter weather is the perfect excuse to explore a few (or many) of Melbourne's world-class art exhibitions.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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GuideImmersive and Impressive Blockbuster Exhibitions to Look Forward to Around Australia in 2022
Plan trips to dive into all things Disney, peer at Yayoi Kusama's finest in two different cities, scope out Picasso's best and fall in love with Elvis paraphernalia.
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GuideHow to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix in Tropical North Queensland
Explore beachfront markets, local art galleries and a tropical gin distillery.
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GuideTen Dazzling Melbourne Exhibitions to Look Forward to This Summer
From international art and iconic fashion to design commissions and immersive installations, here are the exhibitions serving up your summer cultural fix.
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GuideFive of the Best RISING Festival Events That You Can Still Get Tickets To
Prepare your diary now for supernatural winter forests and once-off food pop-ups.
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GuideSeven Immersive and Impressive Art Exhibitions to Visit Around Australia This Autumn
Plan trips to walk over giant Monet artworks, visit Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' and explore decaying rooms filled with street art.
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NewsThe Other Art Fair Is Coming to Melbourne
After events in Sydney, London's four-day accessible art fair is finally making its way to Melbourne.
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NewsA White Night Itinerary: Ten Things Not to Miss
Step by step, we've planned out your all-night art adventure with the help of artistic director David Atkins.
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NewsThe Workings of White Night: How to Run an All-Night Arts Festival in Melbourne
Pulling together a 12-hour city-wide show is no easy feat — we speak to artistic director David Atkins about how the White Night team pulls it off.
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NewsAustrian Street Artist Nychos Is Coming to Australia
Splitting his time between Sydney and Melbourne — and he'll be doing original wall work.
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GuideSix Essential Melbourne Art Exhibitions to See in February
Cool down over ocean photography, see some Georgia O'Keeffe works at Heide or discover a new Southeast Asian artist.
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NewsWin a Trip to Flick the Switch and Turn On the Lights at Enlighten Canberra
You and a friend could be heading to Enlighten 2017 to light up the city.
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NewsThe NGV's Latest Artwork Is Essentially an Oversized Game of Hopscotch
Hop, skip and jump your way down a free, 16-metre long game.
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NewsShia LaBeouf Has Launched a Four-Year-Long Anti-Trump Live Stream
It's designed to act "as a show of resistance or insistence, opposition or optimism".
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NewsWin an Epic Sugar Mountain Festival Experience for Two in Melbourne
Flights and accommodation included.
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NewsShia LaBeouf Will Reveal (and Stream) His Latest Performance Project In Sydney This Weekend
If you've ever wanted to share a statement with the American Honey star, here's your chance.
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NewsFlume Is Teaming Up with Artist Jonathan Zawada for an Australian Pop-Up Exhibition
A series of Skin-inspired, exclusive new video works.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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NewsThe Art of Banksy Exhibition Is Auctioning Off Artwork for Charity
Pick up an artwork from Melbourne's own street artists.
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NewsGive Your Party a Killer Theme with Help From Luke Lucas of Lifelounge
Take your afternoon party to the next level with help from an accomplished creative director.
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NewsCraft Some Killer Backyard Decorations with Paper Artist Benja Harney
A burger pinata, some sandwich bag bunting and a lantern made of streamers. This summer, paper your backyard.
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NewsNGV's Dreamy Pink Car Wash-Inspired Outdoor Playground Opens This Week
It has glittery sign, pink AstroTurf and a mister for hot days.
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NewsNGV's New Exhibition Will See 100,000 Flowers Traded Among Strangers
Taiwanese-American artist Lee Mingwei wants you to take a flower, give a flower.
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NewsWin a Double Pass to Melbourne's Huge Banksy Exhibition
It's the largest showcase of Banksy pieces to ever make its way to our shores — you don't want to miss it.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Major New Asian Arts Festival Next Year
Featuring legendary Bollywood composers, a pop-up pop music bar and the National Chinese Ballet.
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NewsBedroom Producers: Inside Melbourne Artist Adnate's Colourful Studio
Talking sound, street art, and the inspiration behind his work.
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NewsArbory to Transform Into an Immersive Riverside Art Wonderland
Expect everything from floating sculptures to surprise dancers after dark.
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NewsAustralia's Biggest Light Installation Has Been Unveiled in Alice Springs
2.5 kilometres of lights shining on a 300-million-year-old natural canvas.
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NewsFree Things to Do in Melbourne Every Day of the Week
Dog watching, art galleries and miniature towns – are the best things to do in Melbourne free?
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NewsThe Simpsons' Matt Groening Is Coming to Australia for the First Time
The cartoonist will speak at the Sydney Opera House's GRAPHIC festival.
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NewsAn Epic Banksy Exhibition Is Coming to Australia
It's the largest showcase of Banksy pieces to ever make its way to our shores.
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NewsMeet the Aussie Photographers Shooting the Country's Best Bar Teams
Capturing the multi-sensory world of the cocktail.
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NewsLondon's Latest Interactive Art Exhibition Is Designed Entirely for Dogs
With a dog bowl-shaped ball pit and a meat-scented car window simulator.
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NewsCollingwood Technical School to Be Turned into a Huge Creative Arts Precinct
They've received the final bit of funding to ensure the project goes ahead.
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NewsAustralia's Largest Bamboo Structure Is Being Constructed for MPavilion 2016
And with it will come a four-month program of cultural activities.
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NewsHow to Take the Ultimate Photo of Australian Life
You don’t need to be a pro photographer to win $10,000.
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NewsThousands of Nude People Paint Themselves Blue for Spencer Tunick's Latest Installation
Over 3000 punters "blue" themselves in the name of art.
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