Preston Market’s annual Lunar New Year Festival is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! On Sunday 9 February 2025, Melbourne’s beloved north-side market will come alive with vibrant celebrations to welcome the Year of the Snake. Packed with traditional performances, delicious food, and free activities for kids, this is a day you won’t want to miss. The festivities kick off with a Cai Shen (Chinese God of Prosperity) stilt walker, spreading good luck and fortune to all visitors. Be mesmerised by a lively Lion Dance, store blessings, and a thrilling martial arts performance at 11am. From 1pm, live music…
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Prepare for a delightful day out as Rippon Lea Estate in Elsternwick hosts its 35th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday 23 February. Families are invited to pack a picnic, bring their favourite teddy bears or soft toys, and enjoy a day filled with fun and entertainment in the beautiful gardens of the historic Rippon Lea mansion. There will be a variety of activities for all ages, including fairground rides , face painting, craft activities, lawn games, and live music from a brass band. Attendees can also explore market stalls from Rose Street Market and enjoy delicious food from various…
Four more events have been confirmed to take part in the state government’s mobile pill testing trial – giving more Victorians access to the life-saving service. Pill testing will be available at a mix of single-day and multi-day events over the coming months, including Hardmission Festival (8 February), Pitch Music and Arts Festival (7-11 March), Ultra Music Festival (12 April) and The Warehouse Project (25 April). Pill testing was introduced following a spike in drug harm last year, with nine people critically unwell at Hardmission Festival – all experiencing life-threatening hyperthermia after using high potency MDMA in a hot and humid…
Circa returns to Arts Centre Melbourne with their global acrobatic smash hit Humans 2.0 from 14 – 24 May in the Playhouse fresh from celebrating their 20-year anniversary last year. Circa’s reputation precedes itself for being at the forefront of the new wave of contemporary Australian circus, redefining the art form by showcasing how extreme physicality can forge powerful and emotive experiences. They have captivated audiences in over 45 countries and reached more than two million people, pushing boundaries, blending movement, dance, theatre and circus. Under the visionary leadership of Yaron Lifschitz, and in collaboration with their extraordinary ensemble of circus artists, Humans 2.0 is the next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans – a work…
Melbourne is set to be a host city during the Rugby World Cup in 2027. The Rugby World Cup is one of the world’s biggest sporting events, and will take place in Australia between 1 October and 13 November 2027, with more than 140,000 visitors expected to travel to Australia for the tournament/ The Rugby World Cup will be contested by 24 countries, broken into six pools of four teams, with the top two teams from each pool and the four ‘next best’ third-placed teams qualifying for the knockout stages. The last time the Rugby World Cup was staged in…
British soul icon Billy Ocean is returning to Australia in September 2025 for his One World Tour. Melbourne fans will be able to catch him at The Palais in St Kilda on Thursday 25 September. Following the 40th anniversary of his landmark album ‘Suddenly’ and the special vinyl re-release, Billy Ocean will undertake a huge UK tour before coming to Australia. The show will see him perform all his greatest hits and fan favourites. Billy Ocean is best known for his smooth blend of R&B, pop, and soul and rose to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s. Ocean’s biggest hits include Caribbean Queen…
Experience the ultimate Euro-summer vibes without leaving Melbourne as the Carlsberg Beach Club transforms Frankston Pier into a chic coastal retreat from 31 January to 30 March 2025. E Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from midday to sunset, this exclusive pop-up offers a blend of music, delectable food, and refreshing beverages, creating the perfect beachside escape. Entry to the main Beach Club area is free, allowing everyone to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. For those seeking a more indulgent experience, a limited number of sunbeds are available for booking, providing a comfortable spot to relax by the water. The culinary offerings…
Get ready to assemble for a night of hilarity and high-flying heroics as MARVELous The Show lands in Melbourne at the National Theatre in St Kilda this April, like Thor’s hammer crashing into Earth. This daring, multiverse-level adults-only parody takes your favourite Marvel superheroes and flips the script, blending circus artistry, cabaret, and musical satire into a spectacle that even Deadpool would approve of. Audiences can expect a powerhouse performance featuring aerial acts that would make Spider-Man jealous, live vocals that rival Black Bolt’s (but with more words), dance routines that outshine Star-Lord’s moves, and stunts that even Hawkeye would call impressive.…
An unparalleled underwater listening experience at a swimming pool and a messy punk rock show at a mid-century library are two of the new and unusual events that Merri-bek City Council has just added to the Brunswick Music Festival program. These new unique ways to experience music accompany previously announced programming including Sydney Road Street Party and two stunning nights at Gilpin Park featuring headliners Bahamadia, Elsy Wameyo, Kaiit and Miss Kaninna.In 2025, unique new spaces and trusted local music venues alike will bring fresh community curated events to the table ensuring even the most seasoned gig goer experiences something new and unusual this from…
Melbourne’s Chinatown will once again come alive as the city celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year on Sunday 2 February 2025. Drawing more than 200,000 visitors last year, this vibrant festival blends tradition, culture, and community spirit, making it one of the city’s most anticipated events. The iconic Millennium Dragon Parade will take centre stage, weaving through the streets with its dazzling display of color and energy. Visitors can also immerse themselves in cultural performances and feast on authentic Asian delicacies from some of the city’s best restaurants and street vendors. New additions in 2025 promise to enhance the experience.…
Experience the thrill of Super Bowl LIX at Caulfield Racecourse’s Sportsbet Super Bowl Monday on February 10, 2025. Starting at 9:30 AM AEDT, the event features a live broadcast of the NFL’s biggest game on a four-sided, 248-inch jumbotron, ensuring an immersive viewing experience. The game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Philadelphia Eagles and a halftime show featuring Kendrick Lamar. Tickets are priced at $20 and include a bacon and egg roll plus two Budweiser beers upon arrival. Attendees can indulge in American-themed cuisine, like Philly cheesesteaks, loaded chips, hotdogs, and bourbon-glazed wings. The atmosphere will be…
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album, Back to Bedlam, James Blunt is set to go on a commemorative tour across Australia in October 2025. This follows a successful tour down under for Blunt in 2024. This tour offers fans a unique opportunity to relive the magic of Blunt’s early hits, including chart-toppers like “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover,” which propelled him to international fame in 2005. He will play the album in its entirety at each show. Melbourne fans will be able to catch him at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday 26 October. “New Zealand and Australia……