A photography exhibition celebrating Maton Guitars is heading to Melbourne

For eight decades, Maton Guitars have been synonymous with Australian craftsmanship and musical excellence, gracing the hands of icons from…

Surf Coast Arts Trail returns, seeking arts enthusiasts to volunteer for its biggest trail yet

Are you a lover of the arts? Do you want to be part of a major annual exploration of the…

Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local Returns, Bringing Literary Stars to Regional Australia

From the South Coast of New South Wales to all corners of the country, book lovers across the nation are…

There’s a open mic poetry evening happening on the surf coast next week

Poetry on the Surf Coast is shedding its clichés and embracing spontaneity with the return of No Berets Needed, an…

YIRRAMBOI announces 2027 return with major new commissions

YIRRAMBOI has announced four major new commissions, ushering in the next chapter for a festival that has firmly established itself…

RISING release expanded program with city-wide parties, after dark clubs, and a bunch more artists.

Melbourne is poised to come alive this winter as RISING, the city’s premier festival of music, art, and performance, unveils…

Brothers Grimm’s 1812 fairy tale hits Bellarine Arts Centre this week

Are you after something to do this school holidays? Bellarine Arts Centre has a production perfect for the kids, offering…

250+ independent designers, 75+ artisanal food and drink brand, and big design ideas welcome winter

As the chill starts to creep back in across Melbourne, the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton will once again transform…

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival: A Tale of Trails, Tastes, and Traditions

This is where Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival finds its magic. Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival When: Until 30 April Where: Various…

Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat bring Trophy Boys and All The Queens Men out this April

Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat are bringing the boys to the front this month but not in the way you expect….

Ceramics, sculptures, and painting that pulse: Your guide to arts exhibitions across Victoria this month

Victoria’s galleries are alive with new energy this season, offering moments of discovery, inspiration, and reflection. From metropolitan hubs to…

Shrek, sensual dance numbers, seventh wonders, and a stacked music program: Go inside Geelong Arts Centre’s calendar

From electrifying live music and virtuoso dance to spellbinding theatre, comedy, and immersive film, the centre invites audiences of all…

Geelong Pride Film Festival to bring Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, a premiere of US lesbian film, and a 40th anniversary screening to theatres across the region

The Geelong Pride Film Festival (GPFF) returns from 30 April to 10 May 2026, promising an exhilarating program of LGBTIQ+…

In The Studio with Ruby Wyatt-Carter

From their public art commissions, Mooving Art, to their state of the art facility, Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), and their…

Woodend Winter Arts Festival unveil huge festival program

Australia’s longest-running winter arts festival, the Woodend Winter Arts Festival (WWAF), returns from 5–8 June, celebrating its 21st year with…

Spiritual and sensual dance works, a satirical schoolyard show, and the spirit of the ANZACS are all taking to the stage this month

April in regional Victoria offers a rich tapestry of performance, from the dazzling to the thought-provoking. Dance, theatre, and live…

The book closes on Clunes Booktown’s 20th year

Clunes Booktown has closed the curtains on its 20th anniversary festival, and the weekend proved as unforgettable as the stories…

Public transport is free for the whole month of April: Here are 10 spots to visit in Geelong using the free services

In an effort to keep the state moving as the rising costs of fuel put a pinch on the wallet,…

Bunnies, dragons, and bull: your guide to Bendigo Easter Festival

Since 1871, the Bendigo Easter Festival has been a cornerstone of community spirit, blending history, culture, and family fun into…

Dark Mofo announces bold 2026 program with Candela Capitán, Princess Nokia and more.

The chills of midwinter are calling, as Dark Mofo 2026 unveils its adventurous and ambitious full program. For those in…

Melbourne’s comedy playground: One night, endless laughter at Library Up Late

As the Melbourne International Comedy Festival celebrates its 40th year and State Library Victoria marks an astonishing 170 years, the…

There’s a massive street art festival heading to Benalla

For three electrifying days this April, the streets of Benalla will pulse with colour, creativity and culture. From 17–19 April…

The Lost Trades Fair: A Celebration of Craft, Culture, and Creativity

Now in its 16th year, this iconic gathering will return to its roots in the Macedon Ranges, held at the…

Melbourne Writers Festival Turns 40 with a Star-Studded Literary Celebration Including Jacinta Ardern, Yann Martel, and David Szalay

Melbourne is poised to become the beating heart of the literary world this May as the Melbourne Writers Festival (MWF)…

 

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