The adored Piccadilly Market announces new winter market series in Geelong

The beloved Piccadilly Market is taking over the Geelong West Town Hall with makers, live music and warming winter vibes…

Love Story: A Gathering of Celebrants is the new love-fuelled event coming to Geelong

At the heart of any wedding, whether it be in the surrounds of a stunning winery or a low-key elopement…

A huge camera market is happening in Geelong with vintage film cameras, darkroom equipment and more

There will always be a love for the early eras, the decades which perhaps we missed out on or that…

NGV Friday Nights returns this winter with vibrant lineup for the world-premiere Pierre Bonnard exhibition

Worthy of heading out on a cold winter’s night, the immersive NGV Friday Nights returns to the The National Gallery…

Championing men’s mental wellbeing in Geelong, Right Mate is hosting a race day for Men’s Health Week

Founded by a desire to change the narrative and stigma surrounding men’s mental health, Right Mate was launched by Geelong…

Frankston set to illuminate with an unforgettably dazzling 10-day South Side Festival

Innovative, thought-provoking, and immersive, South Side Festival made its debut just last year, with the eclectic event designed to aid…

Lucinda Goodwin brings Retrospect 001 to Geelong, a celebration of live music and photography 

If you’re a Geelong local or a dedicated Forte reader and music lover, you’d be no stranger to Lucinda Goodwin….

Interested in a career in screen? There’s a new training program coming to Geelong

A new training program bound for Geelong will invite hundreds of locals to kick-start a career in screen, thanks to…

Geelong Pride Film Festival: The annual award-winning celebration of LGBTQIA+ cinema returns

Spread over two weeks from 20 – 30 April, the festival will present a series of cinema screenings at the…

Back To Back Theatre are bringing their immersive performance of ‘small metal objects’ to Geelong’s Market Square

For the first time since 2010, Back To Back Theatre are bringing their inventive and unique piece of theatre, small…

Portrait: Back to Back Theatre’s participatory photographic exhibition arrives at Geelong Gallery

Arriving at Geelong Gallery this month, Back to Back Theatre’s Portrait is a participatory photographic exhibition with works facilitated by…

Top Arts 2023 returns to the NGV, showcasing the talent of Victoria’s emerging creatives

Top Arts 2023 returns to The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia for its 29th year, showcasing the talent of Victoria’s emerging creatives…

Unlocking the Secrets: Filmmaker and comedian Pauly Fenech is coming to Geelong this week

For lovers of all things film, filmmaking and more, the Geelong Waterfront Film is bringing Pauly Fenech to Geelong for…

Frankston’s Big Picture Fest is back and bigger than ever

From Monday 20 March to Sunday 26 March, Frankston City Council in conjunction with The Big Picture Fest will commemorate…

The Big Picture Fest will transform Frankston into an immersive art gallery this month

From March 20 to 26, The Big Picture Fest will bring together some of the most talented local and international…

Explore Ballarat’s thriving creative culture with new workshops from ‘Made of: Ballarat Experiences’ this autumn

Embracing everything artisan and bespoke about Ballarat, Made of: Ballarat Experiences is back for 2023, bringing along a new series of…

Kaleidoscope: A breathtaking neon-lit mirrored maze is coming to Bendigo in April

From leading installation artist Keith Courtney, one of the artists behind House of Mirrors and 1000 Doors, Kaleidoscope is a mesmerising symphony of sound and…

Geelong’s We the Makers’ Sustainable Fashion Prize returns, giving designers the chance to win $10K

If you’re a creative with a passion for sustainable and ethical practices, Geelong’s National Wool Museum is back with We…

From Attorneys to Artists; How Platform Arts has changed the face of Geelong’s Old Courthouse

All born and bred Geelongians know the Old Courthouse Building on the corner of Little Malop and Gheringhap Streets. Located…

World Premiere Exhibition ‘Pop Masters: Art From The Mugrabi Collection, New York’ arrives in Australia

The Gold Coast contemporary cultural precinct HOTA, Home of the Arts today unveiled the world premiere exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New…

Clunes Booktown teams up with ChillOut Festival to celebrate Queer fashion and design

Two of regional Victoria’s most anticipated forthcoming events have joined forces, with two-day festival Clunes Booktown teaming up with the…

Geelong West Rotary Book Fair is back for another page-turning year, slinging books with $1 and $2 price tags

Whether you are a bibliophile with a passion for rare books or an avid reader out for a bargain, get…

Celebrating every aspect of storytelling, Clunes Booktown Festival prepares for its biggest program yet

North of Ballarat, the town of Clunes is opening its doors to the world again for its annual Booktown Festival,…

Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane at this retro surf and skate pop-up shop in Torquay

Update: The pop-up is in its final days and will close on January 29th. Open 10am-4pm everyday.  With retro fashion…

 

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