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★★★★½ The hilarious new comedy Losing Face has opened at Melbourne Theatre Company, delivering a night of uncontrollable laughter from start to finish. If you are anything like me, a nearly 50-year-old woman navigating the joys (and frustrations) of perimenopause, you will probably feel a real connection to this new play by Australian Writers’ Guild […]

Melbourne CBD is home to some of the best public libraries in Australia, offering far more than just books. For families, these libraries provide free and engaging things to do with kids, including storytime sessions, interactive children’s spaces, school holiday programs, creative workshops and welcoming areas designed for reading and play. Whether you are looking […]

The Winter School Holidays in Melbourne 2026 run from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July 2026, bringing a packed calendar of theatre, immersive experiences, exhibitions and family-friendly events across the city. From dazzling light trails at the Royal Botanic Gardens and hands-on museum workshops to large-scale arena shows, interactive performances and creative school holiday […]

Lightscape Melbourne 2026 returns from 12 June to 2 August 2026, transforming the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne into a glowing winter wonderland. This award-winning immersive light experience invites visitors to explore a spectacular after-dark trail filled with large-scale light installations, atmospheric soundscapes, and creative artworks from leading Australian and international artists. Each year, Lightscape reimagines […]

Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill is one of Victoria’s most popular winter attractions, transforming the historic gold rush town of Ballarat into a glowing night-time wonderland. Running from 26 June 2026, this immersive seasonal event blends heritage, storytelling, live entertainment, and spectacular light projections for a full day-and-night experience. If you are searching for things […]

Melbourne Theatre Company’s Australian premiere of Retrograde delivers a tightly wound, high-stakes drama that revisits a pivotal and often overlooked moment in Hollywood history, the early career crossroads of legendary actor Sidney Poitier. Written by Olivier Award-nominated playwright Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Bert LaBonté, this 90-minute production transforms a single meeting into a […]

Melbourne families can look forward to a magical Christmas in Winter experience as FROSTED – A Winter Spectacular arrives this June and July 2026. Running for a limited season under a heated Big Top opposite Westfield Fountain Gate in Narre Warren, this immersive winter event transforms Melbourne’s south-east into a festive wonderland filled with interactive […]

Melbourne Design Week returns from 14 – 24 May 2026, bringing Australia’s largest design event to venues across Melbourne/Naarm. Now in its tenth year, Melbourne Design Week showcases how design influences the way we live, learn, play and connect. Across 11 days, more than 400 events and 100 exhibitions explore everything from furniture and architecture […]

From 27 May to 8 June 2026, Melbourne’s city centre transforms into a large-scale playground of music, performance, art and shared experiences as RISING returns for another ambitious winter festival. Taking over theatres, public squares, galleries and unexpected urban spaces across Melbourne, the festival brings together hundreds of local and international artists, inviting audiences to […]

Mother’s Day high tea remains one of the most popular ways to celebrate in Melbourne, offering a relaxed setting to enjoy time together over tea, sweet and savoury treats, and a shared meal. Across the city, venues including hotels, galleries, zoos and cafés are hosting special Mother’s Day high tea experiences for 2026. From elegant […]

For the first time in more than twenty years, Melbourne Theatre Company returns to one of the most influential works of modern theatre with a powerful revival of The Glass Menagerie. Directed by Mark Wilson, this new production revisits Tennessee Williams’ celebrated memory play with sensitivity, emotional clarity and moments of unexpected humour. Presented at […]

South Side Festival returns in 2026 for its fifth year, bringing eleven days of arts, culture and community celebration to Frankston. Running across multiple venues and outdoor spaces, the festival invites locals and visitors to experience performances, installations, workshops and large-scale public art that highlight the creative energy of Melbourne’s south-east. Designed to be inclusive […]