The East Gippsland Winter Festival returns bigger and brighter, expanding to a month-long event in 2023

The East Gippsland Winter Festival is set to light up Victoria’s east with more than 100 spectacular events. Running from…

Dark Mofo expands 2023 program, announces more tickets for sold-out shows

Marking the festival’s tenth iteration, Dark Mofo is returning from June 8 to 22, showcasing a range of international acts…

A candlelight tribute to Queen is coming to Geelong, bringing the hits of Queen to life at town hall

Five decades years ago in West London, Brian May and Roger Taylor met Freddie Mercury. 14 albums, six number one…

Illuminate Adelaide unveils massive 2023 lineup of art, light, music and technology

From June 28 to July 30, the South Australian city will come alight with a vibrant celebration of art, music…

The boundary-pushing Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas returns with a Ghost train, cemetery tours, music and more

Off the back of its wildly successful first edition last year, Maldon’s infamous Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas returns…

Australian phenomenon Pub Choir is heading to Ballarat this year

Having received the tick of approval from Kate Bush herself, Australia’s Pub Choir has become a nationwide phenomenon in recent…

There’s a massive beard and stache competition coming to regional Victoria this May

Each year, the Ballarat Beard and Stache Competition is an opportunity for facial hair aficionados around regional Victoria to gather…

The free Eynesbury Winter Festival is making its return with ice skating, night markets and a Winter Solstice

Off the back of two wildly successful years, the free Eynesbury Winter Festival is making its glorious return to the…

A one-of-a-kind Interactive ‘Jurassic Park’ Experience is heading to Melbourne this weekend

The highest-grossing film of all time when it debuted in 1993, the always epic Jurassic Park is celebrating its 30th…

Swan Bay Express Train Rides offers a unique scenic adventure through the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula

All aboard the Swan Bay Express Train, gifting locals and tourists alike a ride through the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula and…

Bringing modern circus with a twist to the region, Silvers Circus is back in Geelong for April

Prepare to ooh and ahh, laugh, cheer, clap and be ‘wowed’ with Silvers Circus currently taking residence in Geelong for…

Ballarat Heritage Festival returns in May with candlelight concerts, iconic Tweed ride and beard comp

Ballarat is getting ready to wind back the clock for the latest instalment of the award-winning Ballarat Heritage Festival, delivering…

The NHL brings world-class ice hockey to Melbourne for the first time ever

Two National Hockey League games are set to take place in Melbourne this winter and it’s shaping up to be…

Ballarat is hosting its first-ever Dog Day Pool Party this month

Are you keen to take your four-legged friend to the ultimate Ballarat pool party? Then we have found the perfect…

Carl Barron announces fourth ‘Skating Rink for Flies’ show in Geelong due to overwhelming demand

Hailed as one of Australia’s most popular comedians, Carl Barron will be bringing his Skating Rink for Flies show to…

Interactive lightshows, powerful performances and a whole bunch of comedy: South Side Festival is set to illuminate Frankston

Frankston boasts a distinctive combination of modern urban amenities and vibrant arts precinct and is set to host the dazzling…

UK’s New Order comedy trio hits the Comedy Festival this month

Experience the best of fresh comedy from the United Kingdom with New Order! Featuring a trio of mini-shows from Chloe…

Sample the next generation of stand-up wildcards with Comedy Zone

Celebrating and platforming comedians from all walks of life throughout our country, Comedy Zone highlights comedy’s wildcards and gives us…

Six movies worth seeing on the big screen these school holidays

Exactly why we celebrate Easter with chocolate eggs remains a bit of a puzzle, especially as going to the movies…

Peninsula Hot Springs hosts Victorian State Ballet for the first time with a performance of ‘Cinderella’

The beloved ballet classic ‘Cinderella’ will be appearing live on the Peninsula Hot Springs open-air Bath  House Amphitheatre stage this…

Geelong’s Country Discovery Good Friday Race Day arrives with an Easter egg hunt, live music, farmers market and more

The annual Bet365 Geelong Country Discovery Good Friday Race Day comes to the Geelong Racing Club for the very first…

Dark Mofo reveals 2023 program featuring Thundercat, a Winter Feast, motocross and nude solstice swim

Featuring an impressive list of performers, including Thundercat, Ethel Cain, Sleaford Mods, Trentemøller, HEALTH, Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo, Laurel Halo,…

Expect the unexpected at 24, the brand-new free 24-hour festival coming to Werribee in May

Next month Melbourne’s southwest destination Werribee will be transformed into a wonderland of art, live music and more with a…

Save the date: Sovereign Hill’s annual Winter Wonderlights returns for 2023

Bust out your Christmas sweaters, Sovereign Hill in Ballarat is transforming into a magical winter wonderland once again to celebrate…

 

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