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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 […]
Mother’s Day is a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the incredible mums, grandmothers, and caregivers in our lives. If you are looking for meaningful, fun, or unique ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Melbourne this year (Sunday, 10 May 2026), we have rounded up the best activities, experiences, and events to help you plan […]
You know you have seen a great show when kids, parents and grandparents all walk out smiling ear to ear. That was exactly the feeling leaving Circus Oz: Here, There and Everywhere! at Melbourne Town Hall. This energetic and entertaining production delivers a joyful mix of comedy, acrobatics and live music, making it one of […]
The iconic The Phantom of the Opera has returned to Sydney in spectacular fashion, opening at the breathtaking Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. This was my first time attending a production at Mrs Macquarie’s Point, and the setting alone makes the experience unforgettable. With an open-air stage framed by sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and […]