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? The Melbourne Theatre Company announces its 2024 season The MTC has announced a lineup of 12 productions that it will be presenting in 2024, from romance to tragedy to comedies: the 2024 season has it all. First lineup announcement for next year’s Port Fairy Folk Festival The long…
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In Melbourne, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a vibrant celebration that reflects the city’s multicultural tapestry. Held annually, typically in September to early October, this festival pays homage to Chinese and other Asian traditions while embracing the diverse communities that call Melbourne home. Melbourne’s Mid-Autumn festival events are a testament to the city’s commitment to cultural diversity, fostering connections, and celebrating the rich tapestry of traditions that make this city a vibrant and inclusive metropolis. Here are some of the events happening around the city over the next few weeks you can get involved in: 1. The Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival…
The 2023 Melbourne Cocktail Festival kicks off on Monday – a week long celebration of all that’s good in the world of delicious mixed drinks across our fair city. Now in its fourth year, the festival is set to impress both tourists and locals alight as they explore the city’s vibrant cocktail scene. The major feature of the festival is its Bar Safari – participants are taken to a selection of the city’s finest drinking houses, including laneway bars, rooftops and some hidden basement gems. More than 40 bars across the city are taking part in the Bar Safari this…
Visit three unique installations and experience mesmerising displays of light, colour, movement, and reflection at Chadstone – the Fashion Capital over the school holidays. The three experiences comprise Dreamweaver that is running from 15 September to 1 October at the mammoth shopping centre. The Dream Wall is a towering digital art and light experience that comes to life with your movement. It features interactive artworks from both Australian and international digital artists. Every Friday and Saturday evening at 4, 6 and 8pm you can experience a spectacular performance that fuses dance and technology. The Dream Wall is located on the…
Learn about the history of Australia’s iconic Vegemite at a new museum in the Pyrenees town of Beaufort, dedicated to its inventor Cyril Callister. The newly opened Cyril Callister Museum which celebrates the life and history of a man who changed the way Australia eats. Located in the heart of Beaufort in a former 1950s service station, the museum has transformed this local landmark. The museum will facilitate tours, talks and events for visitors of all ages and includes photos, memorabilia and a gift shop which celebrates all things Vegemite and the story of one of Australia’s greatest scientists Cyril…
Join an evening of complimentary wine tasting in Collingwood with 14 members of the Yarra Valley Smaller Wineries Association. Into the Valley is a partnership with Into Coffee, that will let you savour the authentic flavours of the Yarra Valley, while you get acquainted with a diverse selection of family-owned, small-batch wineries. Revel in the splendour of Yarra Valley varietal wines while mingling with fellow wine aficionados every Thursday evening from September 21 to October 5, 2023. The featured wineries will change weekly, affording you the opportunity to meet the winemakers and explore a multitude of new wines. The cozy…
Witness an awe-inspiring exhibition of spring blossoms at the renowned Tesselaar Tulip Festival in the Dandenong Ranges. As winter’s chill gives way to the vibrant energy of spring, the Tesselaar Tulip Festival makes a triumphant return, offering an abundant array of fresh spring flowers. With a history spanning 68 years, this blooming celebration has evolved into an essential pilgrimage for Victorians attracting an approximately 100,000 visitors each season. This year’s festival spans four weeks from September 16 to October 15, and promises even more excitement with a series of themed events. Delve into the richness of Turkish, Irish, and Dutch…
Photographs of the late singer Amy Winehouse as a 19 year old on the cusp of stardom will be presented in a new exhibition that’s coming to Melbourne in November. The Amy, Before Frank exhibition features photos captured by renowned photographer Charles Moriarty, who was a long-time friend of Winehouse. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut album Frank, the exhibition is aimed at showcasing a moment in time before the album was released. Moriarty took the images in London and New York. Amy Winehouse tragically passed away on July 23, 2011. She had struggled with substance abuse issues for…
Free concerts have just been announced around Australia this weekend as part of the Yes campaign for the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice Referendum. Melbourne/Naarm is getting the biggest concert of all this Sunday with Spiderbait, Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett, Mia Wray and Marlon Motlop. The concert is tied in with the “Walk for Yes” rallies being scheduled by the Yes campaign around the nation over the weekend of 16 and 17 September. The “Walk for Yes” is being hailed as an opportunity for campaigners to “show the country just how positive and unifying this moment can be,” with people…
If you haven’t caught ACMI’s winter blockbuster Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion yet, you still have a few weeks left to catch it. It’s on until 1 October 2023. For the last few weeks of the exhibition, all tickets are now just $10 (while 16 and unders go for free). Through a rich tapestry of iconic narratives, characters, and moments spanning over 120 years of cinematic history, “Goddess” pays tribute to the remarkable women and gender-transcending luminaries who carved out their own destinies, seized creative authority, and challenged a system that sought to exploit them. From the audacious charisma of Mae…
Melbourne enjoys a vibrant and thriving arts scene. There’s always something new to check out that will stimulate your senses and challenge your perspectives. Here are some of the diverse exhibitions on display around Melbourne this month. 1. Pierre Bonnard designed by India Mahdavi at the NGV Until 8 October 2023, National Gallery of Victoria. One of the twentieth century’s most beloved painters, Pierre Bonnard has been celebrated for using colour to convey emotion. See is iridescent paintings presented within immersive scenography by Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, at the National Gallery of Victoria as part of its Winter Masterpieces. 2.…
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Cherryhill Orchards in the Yarra Valley kicks off this weekend, with a fortnight of blossom viewing and cherry related activities for the cherry enthusiasts out there. You can wander through 85 acres of blossoming cherry trees in the established Wandin East orchard and take lots of stunning photos. The cherry trees in the orchard burst into bloom at different intervals during the festival, their schedules dictated by the whims of Mother Nature and the specific tree varieties. Of course there are plenty of other things to do while you are there. This year there…