Geelong Comedy Festival connects the comedy culture of the city

Considering our relaxed surf meets suburbs meets the country lifestyle of Geelong, it’s shocking that our town doesn’t have a…

Twice the thrill: Opera Australia bring world-class opera experiences to Geelong

It seems there is simply no shortage of world-class culture and entertainment making its way down the M1 to our…

Guy Montgomery is bringing hilarious observational comedy show to Geelong in 2025

Award-winning Kiwi comedian, podcaster and improviser Guy Montgomery is well known to Australian audiences through TV shows like Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Have…

One of Melbourne’s most spectacular festivals is returning after five long years. Welcome to Asia TOPA 2025

After a five-year hiatus, Asia TOPA (Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts) is gearing up for its eagerly awaited return, scheduled from February…

Russell Hobbs British Film Festival: Blockbusters, Barry Keoghan and a Ballarat first

The 2024 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to cinemas in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Byron Bay and…

Ballarat International Foto Biennale is now taking submissions for GradFoto 2024

Entries have officially opened for GradFoto 2024. As part of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale program, GradFoto 2024 celebrates the…

Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar to strike a power chord in Ballarat

0, 3, 5, 0, 3, 6, 5, 0, 3, 5, 3, 0. These are a sequence of numbers that most…

The best theatre shows happening in regional Victoria this month

“Just keep swimming”, “The bend and snap – works every time” and “Boldness be my friend: Arm me audacity from…

Comedy comes to Geelong’s Old Courthouse building

The multi-purpose arts space, housed inside the Old Courthouse Building in Geelong, continually program bold and unique experiences for the…

Kaleidoscopic chaos set to Hiatus Kaiyote: Wayfinder is set to detonate Geelong Arts Centre

Listening to three-time GRAMMY Award-nominated Australian music act, Hiatus Kaiyote is a full-body experience that starts at your ears, swirling…

The best art shows and exhibitions happening in regional Victoria this month

As the weather heats up, the arts scenes across regional Victoria are embracing both the traditional and non-traditional gallery settings….

Lucinda Goodwin, Dean De Landre and more display works in Yarra Street Window Gallery

Having opened in June, Geelong’s 24-hour street gallery, Yarra Street Window Gallery has become a welcome attraction of the Geelong…

The best festivals and fairs happening across regional Victoria this October

Welcome to Rocktober, saints and sinners. It’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll, but…

A Double Fringe Feature at Geelong Arts Centre: Wayfinder and Tash York’s Happy Hour

Wayfinder and Tash York’s Happy Hour may differ greatly in style and substance, but each offers a compelling glimpse into…

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre open for 2026 bookings

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is now taking bookings for 2026 and beyond. Currently under construction on the…

Ballarat’s Regent Cinema renewed in Palace Films acquisition

Reopening under new ownership on Thursday 3 October, films will be back on the screen at Regent Cinema. Independent, family-run…

Geelong Arts Centre to host free family day this weekend for Wonder Children’s Festival

In celebration of the two-week Wonder Children’s Festival this year, Geelong Arts Centre will be hosting a special event Family…

New York artist Claudia Gold makes world premiere of Claw Money World in Warrnambool

“Graffiti is the soundtrack of the city,” – a sentiment true to the vibrantly decorated New York cityscape. One of…

Piccadilly Market returns to Geelong Arts Centre

Across two special evenings, Piccadilly Market returns to the Geelong region with a selection of goodies to explore, eat and…

Are you the next Spielberg or Nolan? The 48 Hour Film Frenzy is calling your name!

Geelong Waterfront Film continues its mission of fostering Geelong’s film industry by promoting Geelong and surrounds as an unequalled filming…

From Airey’s Inlet to Castlemaine, exciting exhibitions are popping up across Victoria this month

From First Nations exhibitions to an educational, visual display of the evolution of the guitar, galleries across Victoria are bursting…

Geelong gallery changes its name to reflect artistic and business direction

This week has seen major changes in Geelong’s art scene. After awarding their annual art prize over the weekend to…

A full gallery: Platform Arts is overflowing with works from local artists for After Walter Hopps exhibition

Geelong experimental arts house, Platform Arts has yet again invited hundreds of local artists to decorate the walls, floors and…

Gin, kites and bikes: Spring activities are back on the cards for these September festivals

With Aerosmith having announced recently they are retiring from touring, it presents an opportunity for a couple of interesting titbits…

 

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