American fast food chain Five Guys, is opening its second Melbourne store at QV on 14 October. Known for its simple yet delicious offerings, the chain has built a strong reputation with its hand-formed patties, customisable burgers, and free toppings, earning a loyal following in the U.S. and beyond. The menu features classics like hamburgers with American cheese and applewood-smoked bacon, kosher hot dogs, and grilled cheese or veggie sandwiches. Their side dish? Fresh-cut French fries, served either salted or seasoned “Cajun style.” With 250,000 possible burger combinations and over 100 milkshake flavors, there’s no shortage of creativity. Popular milkshakes…
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Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, marking a century of architectural and cinematic history. Known for its stunning Chicago-Gothic design and its crystalline ceiling featuring dynamic lighting displays, The Capitol quickly became a cultural icon. Originally designed by renowned architects Marion Mahony Griffin and Walter Burley Griffin, the Swanston Street theatre first opened in 1924 as Victoria’s first extravagant “picture palace” and originally seated 2137 people. The movie-going experience at The Capitol is elevated by the mesmerizing light displays on its crystalline ceiling. Originally, these displays were illuminated by incandescent globes in red, yellow, blue, and…
Victorian Opera’s 2025 season promises an exciting blend of rarely performed operas, musical theatre, and literary adaptations under the artistic direction of Stuart Maunder AM. Kicking off with the first-ever fully staged Australian production of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, this landmark event will run from February 1-6 at the Palais Theatre. Featuring a star-studded cast including Marina Prior, Rhonda Burchmore, and Antoinette Halloran, Follies brings together former chorus girls in a crumbling theatre for a night of nostalgia and show-stopping performances. The season continues with Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio from August 12-16, in a reimagined production by director Constantine Costi. The opera’s mix of…
Another busy week is ahead. There’s lots you can get involved in of you’re looking for stuff to do. The 2024 Melbourne Fringe Festival continues, as does Melbourne International Games Week.
Australian rock legend, Tim Rogers, is set to captivate audiences with a series of four solo gigs across Victoria this December. Known for his dynamic stage presence and heartfelt songwriting, the You Am I frontman will showcase his distinct blend of rock and introspective ballads. Each performance promises an intimate atmosphere, allowing fans to experience his music in a personal setting. Thirty-one years after setting off on his musical journey with You Am I, Rogers is still writing and singing songs as rich, memorable and heart-breaking as ever. Rogers’ solo shows are renowned for their spontaneity, making each night a…
Get ready, Melbourne—Halloween is creeping up, and the city is transforming into a spooky playground with more than 60 thrilling events for the whole family. From haunted houses and eerie tours to costume parties, trick or treating opportunities and family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re hunting for a scare, seeking out the best trick-or-treat spots, or just looking to revel in the spooky spirit, Melbourne has plenty of ghostly gatherings and ghoulish entertainment lined up to make this Halloween unforgettable!
The Australian Open is set to elevate its entertainment game in 2025 with the launch of AO LIVE, a vibrant new music initiative. Over three weeks, tennis fans can enjoy a stellar lineup of live music at the AO precinct, featuring bands, solo performers, and DJs. The highlight will be the three-day AO LIVE Presents event from January 23 to 25 at John Cain Arena, showcasing an impressive roster of globally renowned artists. Kicking off the festivities on January 23 is pop sensation Benson Boone, whose meteoric rise includes over 1.9 billion global streams and a memorable performance at the…
Its World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October and Cannoleria Carlton wants to give locals a little something to smile about with 200 free mini cannoli being given away from 11am. The team will be giving out tokens that can be redeemed for a mini cannoli in the area around the Carlton store, everyone can keep up by following @cannoleriabythatsamore Instagram stories. Cannoleria says it knows that taking a moment to enjoy purely for yourself is really important for mental health and it’s hoped this gesture will bring a little joy to people Cannoleria Carlton is at 334 Lygon…
Oasis are set to play shows in Melbourne and Sydney next year, according to Rolling Stone Magazine. The recently reformed Britpop supergroup will bring their OASIS LIVE ‘25 World Tour to Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday 31 October 2025, followed by a show at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Friday, 7 November 2025. While these dates haven’t been officially confirmed by Oasis or Live Nation, we’re just gonna, um, roll with it. Rolling Stone also claims that there may be additional Aussie shows added to the tour schedule if demand for tickets is similar to the apetite for their sold-out UK…
A giant lamb by Netherlands-based designer and innovator Christien Meindertsma, made using a pioneering new fabrication technology, is the focus of this year’s MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission at NGV International. Meindertsma’s work First there was a mountain 2024 repurposes hundreds of kilograms of wool, from a flock of more than two thousand sheep based in Rotterdam, that would have otherwise been discarded as waste. Meindertsma has worked with Netherlands-based machine developer Tools for Technology to pioneer a groundbreaking robotic tool known as the ‘Wobot’ to produce the Commission. Bringing attention to the growing issue of waste in the global wool market, Meindertsma proposes a…
Two great culinary minds – Ross Howse, the Chief Sandwich Officer behind Bangin Sangas, and QT Melbourne’s Executive Chef, Nic Wood – have joined forces to create the ultimate comfort food mashup: La Sanga, available for one month only. Inspired by childhood memories and the comfort of homecooked meals, La Sanga delivers Italian indulgence in every bite. La Sanga is where a thick slice of pork and veal lasagna drenched in cacio e pepe béchamel sauce, and topped with freshly shaved parmesan is sandwiched between golden garlic bread. And because no great sandwich should stand alone, it’s paired with a side of deep-fried potatoes to…
The world premiere of Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! will open in Australia in 2025, starting at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre before continuing to Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Hobart from March to April. Based on the popular DreamWorks Animation series Gabby’s Dollhouse, this live stage show will bring to life the adventures of Gabby and her magical cat-filled dollhouse. The hit mixed media series follows the fun adventures of Gabby, as she unboxes a brand-new surprise in every episode before jumping into a fantastical world full of adorable cat characters that live inside her magical dollhouse. In this new a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes…