The Winter solstice on 21 June is the longest night of the year. It’s also a time of reflection and celebration, and Melbourne and regional Victoria will see an array of events marking this enchanting occasion. From vibrant festivals and bonfires to immersive art installations and star-gazing gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking to embrace the magic of the season in the heart of the city or amidst the serene landscapes of regional Victoria, these winter solstice events promise unforgettable experiences that celebrate the beauty and mystery of the winter night.
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The Teskey Brothers are gearing up to headline their inaugural A Day on the Green tour across Australia in January 2025. The highly anticipated series of outdoor concerts will also showcase an eclectic lineup of both international and Australian artists, including Band of Horses, Sierra Ferrell, CMAT, and Charlie Needs Braces. Hailing from Warrandyte in Melbourne’s east, The Teskey Brothers have captivated audiences with their soulful blend of blues, channeling the spirit of Motown with their own unique twist. Celebrated for their powerful vocals and instrumental skills, they recently won the prestigious Songwriter of the Year award at the APRA…
The Ancient Egypt for Kids exhibition is a free event that invites children to explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt through engaging activities. Running alongside the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition Pharaoh at NGV International, this interactive experience will captivate young visitors and their families with fascinating displays. Children can marvel at ancient Egyptian objects from NGV’s Collection, including a decorated coffin lid over 2,500 years old. The exhibition space, with its gleaming gold walls and hieroglyph-covered surfaces, is designed to evoke the mystery and wonder of ancient Egyptian culture. Highlights include a golden funerary head covering and an elaborately decorated…
Caulfield Racecourse is set to heat up with the return of the Whisky, Wine and Fire Festival over four nights from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 July 2024. This is the first time the event has been held since before COVID. This year, you’ll be able to venture below the surface of Caulfield’s new subterranean precinct to take part in a tasting journey designed to warm you from the inside out. The festival is set in an alluring fire garden of sculptures and installations featuring produce from boutique and distinguished distilleries and wine makers. There will also be a range…
Netball fans will have the chance to see their favourite local and international stars right here in Melbourne, with the the final match of the 2024 Constellation Cup International Test Series between the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns secured in Victoria, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today announced the current Netball World Cup and Constellation Cup champions will battle it out with their famous New Zealand rivals at John Cain Arena on Wednesday 30 October. The Diamonds, captained by Victorian star Liz Watson, will be defending their title from last year’s series and hoping to win…
After a smash-hit, sell-out UK Tour, Troy Hawke – 1930’s throwback greetings and compliments aficionado – returns to theatres around Australia and New Zealand with his brand-new show The Greeters Guild. Tony Hawke is a character played by comedian Milo McCabe who has a career spanning over ten years headlining the biggest comedy clubs across the UK. As Troy Hawke, McCabe has garnered multiple award nominations and wins in various festivals across the world and sold out his Edinburgh 2019 and 2022 run and subsequent tours. Troy Hawke is the moustachioed motivator of the high street. An erudite, homeschooled 1930s throwback, Troy is the founding…
The organisers of the Queenscliff Music Festival have announced the first 15 acts who will be performing at this year’s event on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Kasey Chambers, Xavier Rudd, Cash Savage & the Last Drinks, Grace Cummings, The Wiggles featuring DJ Dorothy the Dinosaur spinning tunes as part of a set called the Wiggles Sound System and Marlon Williams are some of the acts announced today. They join Michael Franti & Spearhead who was revealed as the headline act for the festival a few weeks back. Now in its 26th year, the Queenscliff Music Festival is one of the…
The Museum of Play and Art (MoPA) has announced it will be opening a third location – this time in Melbourne’s north. The new Thomsatown museum is set to open some time in the spring of 2024. The team’s first museum located in Geelong very quickly became one of the most acclaimed children’s museums in Australia, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country every week. The museums opportunities for play-based learning and creative exploration with a range of immersive exhibits where children and families can have fun and learn together. A second MoPA location was opened in the…
Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll as the 2024 Melbourne International Elvis Festival takes centre stage for the third straight year from 2-4 August. This monumental event is set to send you on an unforgettable journey through the music and magic of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. Five international Elvis tribute artists are converging on the iconic National Theatre in St Kilda, transforming it into an Elvis wonderland over one massive weekend. This Elvis extravaganza promises to be an experience like no other, showcasing the talents of tribute artists who have graced the halls of Graceland…
I subscribe to all the things so you don’t have to. This is a curated list of what’s been announced over the past week so you can save the date, or swoop on tickets, and also a list of what’s coming up soon if you’re looking to make last-minute plans What’s new? Two founding members of The Saints reform with guests for national tour Aussie rock legends The Saints will reform this November to celebrate the vinyl box set release of their iconic 1977 debut album, (I’m) Stranded – with fans getting the rare chance to see them live on tour. They’ll be…
Spend an evening in the company of internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician, actor, writer and comedian Tim Minchin as he celebrates the publication of his first non-fiction book, You Don’t Have to Have a Dream. He’ll be at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Friday 4 October. In conversation with special guest interviewers (yet to be announced), hear Tim share his inimitable thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love and thriving in a meaningless universe. Drawing from his legendary university commencement addresses, Tim’s rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives will touch the science-loving reality-romantic in all of us.…
The wildly entertaining spectacle 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is headed back to Melbourne in July for a strictly limited run. This laugh out loud send up of the global phenomenon Fifty Shades of Grey has sold more than a million tickets worldwide, and been a hit at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival a few years back. Now it’s headed back to Melbourne where it will play at the Alex Theatre in St Kilda from 19 – 27 July 2024. 50 Shades! The Musical Parody explores the steamy relationship between the well-known characters from one of the best-selling books of all time, Fifty Shades of Grey, as seen…