Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings

The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.

Galleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around

Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by.

The Best Films of 2026 So Far — According to the Staff of Concrete Playground

This Just In: Cheeky Aussie Podcast Duo Toni and Ryan Will Joke Around in Seven Cities on Their First Australian Live Tour

The Melbourne pals are back on the road after a North America tour in 2023.

From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

The Vaccines' Justin Young on Big Days Off, His Favourite Sydney Dinners and the Album That Started It All

Fifteen years on from What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?, the band is bringing the album — and a whole lot of 2010s nostalgia — to Australia.

See You in the Sup': Dijon, Eddy Current Suppression Ring and The Dandy Warhols Headline Meredith Music Festival 2026

This year's always-anticipated lineup has dropped, and it's as gloriously eclectic as usual.

This Just In: 'The Lion King' Will Once Again Roar in Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Over a Decade Since Its Last Acclaimed Run

The circle of life is turning once again, with this modern classic theatre production returning to Melbourne after more than a decade.

Church Is Now in Session: Geelong's New Live Music Venue's Opening Weekend Is Finally Here

Geelong's newest live music venue is kicking off a packed debut gig guide with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Skip the Algorithm — Melbourne Fringe Festival's Curated Program Is Here to Get Audiences Out of Their Comfort Zone

Leave your bubble behind, as this boundary-pushing festival returns with three weeks of strange and surprising performances and experiences.

Māori Artist Preston McNeil Transforms Nostalgic Arcade Machines Into Playable Artworks at St Kilda

These original arcade cabinets blend nostalgic game design with Maori traditions and identity.

This Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives

Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Doppelganger Portrait

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

Now Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In September

Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.

American Apparel Is Backing Australia's Next Music Stars with $10K of Custom Merch — Plus a Slot on Spilt Milk Gold Coast's Lineup

From fresh merch to festival stages, this stacked fund is helping Australia's next wave of artists hit the ground running.

Now Playing: Every Movie Releasing in September You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home

Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.

This Just In: Beyond The Valley Has Revealed This Year's Lineup, Led by John Summit, Black Eyed Peas and Skepta

The Victorian festival's 11th edition brings John Summit's New Year's Eve countdown, an Australian-exclusive Black Eyed Peas set and Skepta's first appearance there since 2019.

Some of the World's Sharpest Thinkers Are Touring Australia — Here's Who to See

First Nations Storytelling Takes Centre Stage, as Blak & Bright Literary Festival Returns to Explore Resistance, Power and Identity

From creative heavyweights to D&D storytelling, the fifth edition of this leading literary festival showcases enduring power across four inspiring days.

This Just In: The Jungle Giants Have Added a String of Regional Shows to Their Biggest Australian Tour Yet

Fresh off a chart-topping fifth album, the Brisbane four-piece are taking Experiencing Feelings of Joy to regional New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland — kicking off in Newcastle this Friday.

Your Future Is Calling: This Unsettling AI Fortune Teller by ENESS Reads Your Horoscope After Peeking Inside Your Psyche

Question the lure of modern technology, as this futuristic fortune teller blends AI, nostalgia and existential uncertainty.

Start Summer in the Sup' — The Ticket Ballot for Meredith Music Festival 2026 Is Now Open

Book that long weekend now: it's time to go in the running to attend the 34th Meredith Music Festival.

MIFF's 2026 Program Is Here, with the Australian Premiere of Olivia Colman's Whimsical Flick 'Wicker' Opening the Festival

Melbourne’s biggest film celebration returns with acclaimed premieres, major international hits and an opening-night crowd-pleaser.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Are Revealing the Weird and Wonderful Objects Behind Movie Sound Effects

From snapping celery to clacking coconut shells, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is uncovering the techniques Foley artists use to bring films to life this winter.

Victoria Cranks Up Music Funding with Two Major Grant Programs Offering Support to Local Talent and Live Music Venues

Two major grant programs are back, offering fresh support to Victorian musicians, industry professionals and live music venues.

The 12 New Blockbusters Worth Adding to Your Winter Home Cinema Lineup

Cold weather, couch plans and a stacked release calendar. These are the biggest new films to rent and buy for your next home winter movie night.

This Just In: Geelong Has a Brand-New Live Music Venue, with Church Set to Elevate the Region's Independent and Emerging Artists

Historic walls, fresh sounds and plenty of local talent collide as Geelong gains an intimate, artist-led live music venue.

This Just In: Pegassi Is Bringing His All-Night Warehouse Sets to Australia for the First Time This December

The fast-rising Belgian producer will play extended all-night-long shows at Melbourne's The Wool Store and Sydney's Carriageworks.

Melbourne's Favourite Streetwear Social Enterprise HoMie Is Popping Up in Sydney This Weekend

The beloved brand is finding a temporary home in Surry Hills — for two days only.

Fifty Years of the Folkie: Port Fairy Folk Festival Celebrates a Huge Milestone in 2027 – and Its Lineup Reveal Doesn't Miss a Beat

The countdown to Port Fairy Folk Festival's golden anniversary is on, with a host of major local and international names announced already.

'A Whole New World': Now or Never 2026 Returns with Ambient Sleepovers, Techno Takeovers and Laser-Led Spectacles

Expect technology, creativity and imagination to collide as Now or Never transforms Melbourne once again with 150-plus mind-bending events.

SANDBOX Emerges From Sydney's Underground to Launch a Massive Multi-City Hard Techno Takeover Stacked with Huge Names

After four years underground, SANDBOX is stepping into the spotlight with a hard techno tour spanning four cities.

The Book-It List: Every Big Concert, Comedy and Show On Sale Across Australia Right Now

The shows worth locking in before they sell out, sorted by the month they land.

ACMI Is Hiding an Acoustically Tuned, 40-Person Listening Room — and After Dark, Entry Is by Ballot Only

ACMI and RISING's The Vinyl Factory: Reverb hides an acoustically tuned, 40-person listening room — open to the public by day, ballot-only after dark.

This Just In: Body of Work Is Fed Square's New Literary Series, with Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood Leading the First Conversations

In an overstimulating digital world, Fed Square’s new series slows things down with conversations that span entire Australian literary careers.

This Just In: Sneak a Peek at MIFF 2026, Featuring Star-Studded Thrillers, Aussie Docos and a Hear My Eyes Edition of 'Memento'

From black-comedy kidnappings and unsettling folktales to samurai epics, MIFF 2026's lineup proves the big screen still has plenty to offer.

Score a Double Pass to an Exclusive Sydney Set With Genesis Owusu or Hooligan Hefs

Hooligan Hefs and Genesis Owusu are playing a pair of intimate Sydney gigs. Here's how to win your way into these exclusive performances.

'ENCORE!' Presents 50 Unforgettable Aussie Performance Treasures, From Kylie's Hot Pants to Jackman's Stage Costumes

A treasure trove of costumes, instruments and cultural artefacts is bringing Australia's greatest performance moments back to life.

Electronic Heavyweights Barry Can't Swim, Interplanetary Criminal and Richie Hawtin Lead This East Coast Festival Triple-Header

Held over one massive weekend, Overtone, Freeform and Mode are back with a stacked lineup spanning techno, UK garage and euphoric house.

A Cosy Winter Day Out for the Whole Family is Landing at Hamer Hall This August

John Powell’s beloved 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' score will be performed live by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra alongside the sequel for a memorable family-friendly winter night out.

An Ode to Fitzroy's Live Music Legacy, High Ground Festival Debuts with Dozens of Gigs Across Three Long-Standing Institutions

Spanning three legendary local venues, this winter music festival celebrates the suburb's underground scene and creative rebellion.