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GuideThe Best Things to Do During Melbourne Music Week 2015
Easily one of our favourite weeks of the year.
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NewsLido Cinemas Have Revealed Their First Ever Rooftop Program
The Hawthorn cinema's rooftop instalment will see more new releases than its openair competitors.
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NewsMelbourne's Rooftop Cinema Announces 2015-16 Program
Iranian vampire westerns, dinosaurs and All The Space Films.
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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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NewsHowler Are Hosting an All-Star Comedy Night in Support of Children in Detention
"A funny fundraiser for an unfunny cause."
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NewsAustralia's Very First Music Festival Cruise Has Been Cancelled
Looks like we're staying put, landlubbers.
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NewsAustralia's First Horror Movie Campout Is Coming to a Creepy Forest Near You
Peace, serenity and the soothing sound of screaming.
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NewsMeet Ozflix, Australia's New Streaming Service Showing Only Aussie Films
Like Netflix or Stan, but only for homegrown movies.
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NewsThis Is How to Support Ai Weiwei and Stick it to Lego
If Lego won't supply the bricks, we will.
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NewsShake Cats Is the New Photo Series from the Creator of Shake Dogs
The logical sequel we've been waiting for. LOOK AT THEIR FACES.
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NewsConscientious Cleaners Put Artists Goldschmied & Chiari's Party Installation in the Bin
Luckily, Tracey Emin's bed isn't in the same gallery.
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NewsThe New Alien and Thor Movies Will Be Filmed in Australia
We're pretty sure the casts of both movies will be advised to leave their dogs at home.
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NewsMelbourne Zoo Twilights Announces Solid 2016 Program
Go to the zoo, see José González, save the Eastern Barred Bandicoot, go home happy.
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NewsWin Flights, Accommodation and VIP Tickets to New Zealand's Rhythm and Vines Festival
Partying stageside to Peking Duk this NYE? Yes, you can.
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NewsThe Arbory Is Launching Its Own Creative Version of Oktoberfest
Trade in your Oktoberfest bier for a nitro espresso martini — on tap.
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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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NewsHuge Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Exhibition Coming to the Art Gallery of NSW
Just the tip of the iceberg for the AGNSW's 2016 program.
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NewsWatch the Trailer for Bill Murray's Netflix Christmas Special
Now that's one holly, jolly cast.
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NewsQuentin Tarantino Is Coming to Australia with The Hateful Eight
The legendary director and shit-stirrer stops by.
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NewsKendrick Lamar Joins Bluesfest and Announces 2016 Australian Tour
Kendrick. Drank. Bluesfest. Drank.
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NewsWin Tickets to See Crimson Peak
The new Guillermo del Toro gothic horror that already has Stephen King's tick of approval.
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NewsMelbourne Music Week Announces Huge 2015 Lineup
Find secret underground gigs in the forgotten rooms of the labyrinthine Former Royal Women’s Hospital.
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GuideThe Ten Best Things to See at the Melbourne Festival 2015
Here's your chance to gain wisdom from The Rabbits and run wild with Horses.
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NewsThe Preatures Announce Huge Free Australian Tour
Catch the Sydney fivesome in some of Australia's best bars — for free.
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NewsSee the World's Last Surviving Pizza Hut Restaurants Thanks to a Sydney Photographer
Let the global Pizza Hunt begin.
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NewsThe Wheeler Centre Introduces New Festival The Interrobang
The 'festival of the question' wants to know what you want to know.
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NewsHear From Australia's Most Promising Young Writers in a New SBS Podcast
Seven short stories about the Australian high school experience.
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NewsGoulburn Is Hosting an Entire Festival Dedicated to Spies
Even the local chemist has changed its name to 'Licensed to Pill'.
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NewsDay of the Dead Warehouse Project Announces Extra Ticket Release
Honour the dead, celebrate the living. Be ready on Saturday.
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NewsMoonlight Cinema Is Coming Back for the Summer
Break out the wine coolers and picnic rugs. Summer's coming.
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NewsBluesfest's Second 2016 Lineup Announcement Is Here
Watch out. You might get what you're after.
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NewsHappy Wanderer Camping Festival 2015 Lineup Is Here
Once a working bee on an organic farm, now one heck of a spring weekender.
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NewsThe Breakout Transgender Comedy Shot Entirely on an iPhone
Tangerine is an unlikely comedy hit, especially given director Sean Baker's early inspiration was one of Australia's bleakest films.
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NewsThe Ten Best Places to Get Crafty in Melbourne
Express yourself through crochet, taxidermy and balloon art.
