Six Hours in Geelong

Created and performed by the Geelong Edge Ensemble, Western Edge Youth Arts presents the premier of Six Hours in Geelong this October.

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase featuring Daniel Connell

Long after the main event has ended, the Sydney Comedy Festival continues to hand out laughs with their travelling showcase.

Aussie larrikin Frenchy heads to Geelong and Ballarat

In the words of Frenchy, “come for the comedy, stay for the shoeys.”

Ms Bartronica is where two worlds collide

Espresso Martini in one hand, joystick in the other. I never thought these two worlds would collide, but I’m seriously glad they did.

Guide Dogs Victoria need you to raise some puppies

Pinch us, this can’t be real.

Oz Kink Fest is the ultimate alternative lifestyle festival

Strap yourself in. The Oz Kink Fest is back, bringing fetish enthusiasts, experts and retailers together for the kinkiest 10 days Melbourne has seen!

Spring at the Potato Shed

October is one of our busy time periods. We have the Seniors Festival and Children’s Week activities throughout the Month.

Jungle featuring at the MIFF Travelling Showcase

A true story of survival against all odds, four travellers set off into the heart of the Jungle, but what begins as a dream adventure quickly deteriorates into a nightmare.

Fred Williams in the You Yangs

Changing the way we consider the Australian landscape.

Art in Public Spaces

Art in Public Spaces is a Hobsons Bay City Council initiative, that takes the form of a month-long, multi-venue celebration of all things art and related ideas.

The MSO are performing ‘Star Wars’ live in concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present the exclusive Australian premiere of Star Wars: The Concert Series performing The Force Awakens live as the film plays overhead.

Geelong Gallery hosts Archibald Prize this year

Geelong Gallery is delighted to be the exclusive Victorian venue for the 2017 Archibald Prize. High profile, eagerly anticipated and often controversial, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious.

A pop culture convention is happening in Ballarat

Popcon is Sonika’s inaugural pop culture convention.

GPAC is getting developed

Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) is currently in the beginning stages of undergoing a 38.5 million dollar redevelopment.

There’s an annual Dachshund race happening this month

An amazing day of fun to watch the gorgeous dachshunds running down a 15 meters long track – you should see them go!

World premiere of WOMEN at the Potato Shed in Drysdale

We welcome a new cabaret show called WOMEN presented by Dance Initiative Productions.

Gifts for the Geek

Gifts for the Geek are Geelong’s local store for comics – selling everything from graphic novels to t-shirts.

Comedy 4 Karma

This years event raises funds for the school’s upkeep and admin costs, and will feature some of Australia’s most popular comics.

Birregurra Festival and Art Show returns this October

Celebrating community life, the Birregurra Festival and Art Show combines the best in local gourmet food and wine with modern agriculture and regional artists.

Ballarat Laneways After Dark 2017

Ballarat Laneways is back, this year a little later with a stellar ‘After Dark’ lineup, presented by the City of Ballarat to complement the Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

Toast to the Coast early bird tickets are now on sale

The best of the best in food and wine will be on display this November, as the Toast to the Coast takes a pleasant stroll through the Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast regions.

New gallery to open in Geelong

The Geelong arts scene is booming, and now we are welcoming a brand new art gallery – 101 Ryrie Arts, a contemporary Arts Space for the town.

Escapade Puzzle Games Escape Room

What does a chess board, UV lamp and gas mask have in common? Well, not much really, unless you are at the Escapade Puzzle Games Escape Room in Ballarat.

Happy Wanderer Festival

Happy Wanderer Festival returns to Benalla, Victoria over the Melbourne Cup long weekend in 2017, celebrating five years of fun, friendship, great music and fantastic workshops.

 

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