• News

    JK Rowling's Stage Production 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Is Coming to Melbourne

    Break out the butterbeer — the acclaimed West End play will make its way to Australia in 2019.

  • News

    Bluesfest Has Added Another 16 Artists to Its Packed 2018 Lineup

    Time to start making Easter long weekend plans.

  • News

    Five Stunning Works to Ogle at Sydney's Sculpture by the Sea 2017

    Here's what to look out for when wandering through the outdoor exhibition's 21st iteration.

  • News

    Melbourne Zoo Twilights Announce Full 2018 Zoo Gig Program

    Summer is officially around the corner (and so is Ben Folds, Grizzly Bear, Hiatus Kaiyote and Cut Copy).

  • News

    Melbourne Music Week's Final Lineup Includes a Series of Cathedral Carpark Gigs

    This year's festival program also includes a party on Parliament House steps and an all-female music showcase at Fed Square.

  • News

    Brisbane Is Getting an Ambitious New $40 Million Live Entertainment Venue

    The folks behind The Tivoli, The Triffid and Splendour in the Grass teaming up to build a brand new venue for gigs, events and productions.

Latest Guides
  • News

    A Huge World-First Nelson Mandela Exhibition Is Coming to Melbourne

    Melbourne will be the first stop on the brand new exhibition's 20-city world tour.

  • News

    A Huge Solo Exhibition by Skywhale Artist Patricia Piccinini Is Coming to Brisbane's GOMA

    The gallery's biggest ever solo exhibition by an Australian artist will feature a new inflatable installation, as well as a 3000-flower filled immersive landscape.

  • News

    Watch the Spooky Final Trailer for 'Stranger Things' Season Two

    Get your last sneak peek before new episodes hit.

  • News

    Mona Foma Announces a Supercharged Twin-City Tasmanian Lineup for 2018

    This year, MONA's annual summer festival will bring 11 days of art, music and pure creativity to venues across Launceston and Hobart.

Latest Places
  • News

    Ai Weiwei Is Setting Up Fences Around New York to Draw Attention to the Refugee Crisis

    Shining a spotlight on a global issue, the artist's latest project features more than 300 sites across five boroughs.

  • Guide

    Ten Immersive New Melbourne Exhibitions to Check Out This October

    Gallery hop from a mirror maze to a celebration of Amy Winehouse's short life to a collection of pieces from the country's biggest portraiture prize.

  • News

    Melbourne's Sugar Mountain Festival Unveils Strong 2018 Lineup

    Tunes, art and food collide at this affordable one-day festival.

  • Guide

    Daily Detours to Help You Get Cultured

    Featuring a late-nite boogie at the NGV.

  • News

    Five Must-See Films at the 2017 Greek Film Festival

    Delve into Greek mumblecore, Greece's answer to Romeo and Juliet and a doco on the country's many dogs.

  • News

    This New Artwork-Identifying App Smartify Works Like Shazam for Art

    The technology identifies artworks to take your gallery gazing to the next level.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Night Trade

    Saturday, June 1 - Saturday, June 15, 2024

    Capitol Arcade, Melbourne

    Night Trade at RISING is back with DJs, performances, psychic readings, food and drink stalls, art installations, and karaoke.

  • Event

    Whisky, Wine and Fire Festival 2024

    Thursday, July 18 - Sunday, July 21, 2024

    Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield East

    Get cosy this winter with booze tastings and flame-cooked food at Caulfield Racecourse.

  • Event

    400 Gradi x The Lume Dinner

    Thursday, June 20, 2024

    THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf

    It's not The Lume's last supper, but this collaboration with 400 Gradi will only run for one night.

  • Event

    Melbourne Design Week

    Thursday, May 23 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

    More than 300 exhibitions, installations, talks, tours and displays are filling the NGV and beyond with creativity for this design celebration's eighth year.

  • Event

    'Home Alone' in Concert

    Thursday, December 5, 2024, Friday, December 6, 2024 and Saturday, December 7, 2024 

    Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

    This festive season, you can relive the 90s Christmas classic with a live orchestral score — ya filthy animals.

  • Event

    Gemini Season at Gemini Wine Bar

    Friday, May 24 - Thursday, June 20, 2024

    Gemini Wine Bar, Coburg

    The Coburg bar and pantry is celebrating those born during this astrological season with an art exhibition, happy-hour deals, food and drink pairings and a huge party.

  • Event

    Ministry of Sound: Testament

    Saturday, September 7, 2024 

    The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

    Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Melbourne to see out winter and kick off spring 2024.

  • Event

    The Big Design Market

    Friday, May 24 - Sunday, May 26, 2024

    Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

    The Big Design Market is returning to Melbourne with a massive lineup of independent designer stalls and exceptional culinary experiences.

  • Event

    $5 Lamb Steak Kevabs

    Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Kevabs, Brunswick

    The Brunswick eatery is turning five this year, and is marking the occasion with a one-day discount on its new meat-free lamb wrap.

  • Event

    Nomu Saketen Sake Sessions

    Friday, May 17, 2024, Saturday, May 18, 2024, Friday, May 24, 2024 and Saturday, May 25, 2024 

    CBCB & ODFUB, Brunswick

    Sample small-batch sakes paired with light snacks in Brunswick every Friday and Saturday night.

  • News

    London's Tate Modern Has Been Turned Into a Swing-Filled Playground for Adults

    Running until April 2018, it's the latest project from Danish artists’ collective SUPERFLEX.

  • News

    This Ian Strange Installation Will Turn an Inner-City Melbourne Home Into an Artwork

    The Richmond house will be lit-up with a projection and feature galleries in the rooms.

  • News

    Snapchat's New Lens Feature Is Like Pokemon Go for Art

    The app's new art lens turns the whole world into a virtual art gallery, featuring installations by Jeff Koons.

  • News

    Five Free Events Not to Miss at Melbourne's 2017 MPavilion Architecture Commission

    Expand your mind at the architectural marvel that is this year's MPavilion.

  • News

    The British Film Festival Has Announced a Star-Studded 2017 Program

    Featuring the best new films Old Blighty has to offer.

  • News

    So Frenchy So Chic in the Park Returns for 2018

    A whole afternoon of Champagne, cheese and French frolicking on the lawn.

  • News

    St Paul's Cathedral Will Transform into a Live Gig Venue for Melbourne Music Week

    The citywide music celebration will make the historic space its hub for its 2017 iteration.

  • Guide

    Ten Things You Absolutely Have to See at Melbourne Festival 2017

    Wander through a mirror maze, take a voyage through the universe with Cate Blanchett and see a ballet scored by Jamie xx.

  • News

    Green Day's American Idiot Musical Will Tour Australia Next Year

    The show will visit Sydney and Melbourne for the first time and mark a second season in Brisbane.

  • News

    The 2018 Golden Plains Ballot Is Now Open

    Time to send out good vibes to Aunty.

  • News

    Cork & Chroma Is Melbourne's New BYO Art Studio

    Because everyone is more creative when they've had a little bit to drink.

  • News

    A Huge 'Team Yes' Rainbow Flag Will Fly Over Sydney This Sunday

    It will be an unmissable message of support for marriage equality following last weekend's 'Vote No' skywriting.

  • News

    Melbourne Zoo Twilights Announce 2018 Dates and First Headliner

    Summer is officially around the corner (and so is Ben Folds).

  • News

    Freedom Time Will Return to Coburg Velodrome With a Huge New Year's Day Festival

    The lineup has just been announced, along with a new Sydney date.

  • News

    A Guide to Wellington's Cultural Hot Spots

    New Zealand's capital isn't all political banter and suits.

  • News

    Melbourne Music Week Has Dropped the First Part of Its 2017 Program

    This year, a new all-ages event will transform three storeys of Melbourne Town Hall into a live music showcase.

  • News

    Five Things You Should Know About This Year's Archibald

    Come armed with these talking points when you head to the Archibald this year.

  • News

    An Immersive Blade Runner-Themed Bar Is Popping Up at Melbourne's Cinema Nova

    In anticipation of Blade Runner 2049's release, the cinema is transforming its bar into a futuristic haven with video installations, murals and themed cocktails.

  • News

    Berlin Is Now the Home of The World's Largest Street Art Museum

    Europe's graffiti capital gets its own five-storey urban contemporary art gallery.

  • News

    The Ten Best Up-and-Coming Artists We Saw at BIGSOUND 2017

    From feminist punk to '80s synth to jangle rock, these are the new gen of Australian artists to look out for.

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