Your complete guide to the arts in Melbourne: art exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city.
You might recognise Yayoi Kusama from her bold pumpkins or her kaleidoscopic infinity rooms. This phenomenal contemporary artist has captivated audiences with her colourful creations, leading to sold…...
Watching a movie at home is always lovely, but sometimes, you have to go out to the cinemas for a truly incredible experience. There’s something so satisfying about the smell of freshly made popcorn, and the laugh...
The backbone of Melbourne’s live music scene rests on three pillars: first, its astounding density of live music venues; second, the broad range of genres influenced by Melbourne’s rich cultural diversity; and thi...
Part of the Melbourne Athenaeum—a culturally-significant public institution that originated as the Melbourne Mechanics’ Institute back in 1839—The Athenaeum Theatre reflects the history of the cityR...
We’ve seen some truly incredible architecture commissions at NGV. From a reimagining of the Parthenon, to a pretty pink lake, and the current…...
NGV International has just unveiled its latest big-ticket acquisition, and it’s a showstopper. Dancing Pumpkin (2020) is a striking 5-metre-tall, bronze pumpkin sculpture by renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama,...
Fall in love with the music of your favourite Disney films at the incredible Disney in Concert. Hear beloved tunes performed live by over 100 musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO chorus and a cast of mus...
Coldplay are one of history’s most successful bands. Since forming in 1996, they have gone on to exceed all expectations and their music, from ‘Yellow’ to ‘Viva La Vida’, will live long after the...
The popular NGV Friday Nights are back this summer, in celebration of the upcoming and much-hyped Yayoi Kusama exhibition, which will take over the gallery’s entire ground floor. Taking place every Friday night fr...
Oh Happy Day! Did you know that the iconic Sister Act film, starring Whoopi Goldberg, has its own musical? And you can see it right here in Melbourne. Put on your habit and get ready to sing praises to this smash-hit mu...