A wizard-themed mini-golf course has just popped up in Melbourne

Calling all witches and wizards, it’s time to don your robes and whip out your wands. A magic-filled, wizard-themed putt…

11 of the best regional Instagrams to follow

With all the bad stuff spread through socials, it’s easy to overlook the positive power it can hold: Deserving people…

‘Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious’: Piano Bar brings comedy show Teardrops on my Dildo to Geelong

Described as a ‘stand-up comedy performance you will want to lay down for’, Vanessa ‘Larry’ Mitchell is bringing her hilarious…

Stand-up star Russell Peters announces Australian tour

Russell Peters is launching a new world tour in 2023 called The Russell Peters Act Your Age World Tour, which actually started…

A Ballarat bookshop is hosting a magical Harry Potter Treasure Hunt this winter

From the original book series to the movie franchise, theme parks and the spin-off events, the world of Harry Potter…

Anything Goes Entertainment is bringing weekly comedy nights to Geelong’s most-loved laneway

While Melbourne doesn’t have a shortage of belly-aching comedy theatres, it’s a bit of a different story here in Geelong,…

The Potato Shed to host enchanting Sleeping Beauty production for school holidays

With colourful sets and costumes, catchy songs, and larger-than-life characters, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ is promising to provide perfect entertainment end enchantment…

UK comedian Jimmy Carr adds second Geelong show due to popular demand

Jimmy Carr, one of the biggest comedians in the world, is returning to Australia for a headline tour in February…

Lightscape is the new immersive, after-dark experience taking over Royal Botanic Gardens this winter

This highly anticipated experience is finally coming to Melbourne after being postponed way back in 2020. Installation show Lightscape will illuminate the…

Great news, weekly Friday night karaoke has arrived in Geelong’s CBD 

For those with the stage confidence of Aretha Franklin, the voice of Adele or the moves like Jagger, cancel your…

Six movies worth checking out at Geelong cinemas these school holidays

The school holidays have begun, and we all know what that means – there’s finally something else to see at…

There’s a Glee Club coming to Geelong in July, where you can drink while you sing hits from ABBA

Whether you’re a first-timer or you feel confident belting out all the notes for all the parts in ‘Dancing Queen’…

Celebrate the sounds, tastes and style of Africa this weekend at Geelong’s African market

In recent years, the Geelong region has become a market hub of sorts. While we have plenty of top-notch shopping…

A fiery, free Winter Solstice festival is setting Frankston ablaze this weekend

Unlike anything that Frankston as ever seen, this free, family-friendly event will take place over two fire-filled days – on…

The spectacular Kate Miller-Heidke is coming to Geelong for one show only this July

Effortlessly blending contemporary pop, folk, musical theatre and opera and joined by a six-piece band, Kate Miller-Heidke is coming to…

The California Kings: A huge tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers is happening in Geelong this weekend

One of the most successful ever alternative rock bands, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have successfully blended rock with funk,…

All aboard: Treat your dog to a special day out on the Puffing Billy Dog Express

They greet you every morning and wait for hours to see you again at the end of the day, but…

Sovereign Hill’s winter spectacle Winter Wonderlights kicks off this weekend

Ballarat’s iconic living museum Sovereign Hill will welcome the return of its spectacular annual winter event Winter Wonderlights this Saturday 25 June, running…

Follow the voices as you uncover the mystery of Ballarat’s immersive horror experience, ‘Night Walk’

Ballarat’s new horror experience, ‘Night Walk,’ will have your heart pounding as you embark on a journey of mystery, discovery and murder….

UK comedian Jimmy Carr brings his Terribly Funny tour to Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo

Jimmy Carr, one of the biggest comedians in the world, is returning to Australia for a headline tour in February…

A Moorabool-based winery is hosting a fiery ‘burning of the canes’ bonfire event this winter

An ancient pagan ritual will take place at a beloved local winery in Sutherlands Creek this winter. ‘The Burning of…

Geelong’s dedicated karaoke bar is running an Elvis Presley impersonating competition

One of the most iconic public figures of the 20th century, Elvis left a unique and indelible mark on the…

Replay Festival is bringing back MICF’s fan favourite comedy shows for the next four weeks

Happening this winter, the Replay Festival brings back the best of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Spanning stand-up, sketch, musical…

Winter Wonderlights Sovereign Hill

14 of the best winter festivals to check out this year

When the temperature begins to drop, it’s pretty tempting to retreat to the couch hibernating under a blanket, takeaway in…

 

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