Puffing Billy’s century old tradition of passengers riding with their legs out of carriages finally returns

Australia boasts some truly unforgettable trips and one of Melbourne’s best-loved attractions, Puffing Billy. This three-hour steam train ride through…

Little Creatures is hosting a special Valentine’s Day market devoted entirely to dogs 

February is here, and that means that Valentine’s Day is on our minds. Of course, we couldn’t have a proper…

Explore Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel from a never before seen perspective in Melbourne

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel the Exhibition is a unique exclusive for Victorians to explore. With life-sized recreations of the historically and…

The Potato Shed launch must-see 2022 season filled with music, theatre, comedy, circus and cabaret 

Drysdale’s beloved Potato Shed has revealed its stellar program for 2022 combining music, storytelling, comedy, drama, captivating circus and extravagant…

Free sunset cinema series Flix & Chill brings BIPOC film, DJs, live music and more to Carlton

Carlton will come alive this month thanks to the new summer film series from Melbourne cultural taste-makers and BIPOC music…

Sovereign Hill celebrates Lunar New Year with massive food festival, lion dancing and parades

Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays on the calendar in South-East…

For the first time in five years, paddle boats return to Lake Wendouree

Want to take in the sights of Ballarat’s most iconic attractions from Lake Wendouree, but don’t have a skipper’s ticket?…

Frankston’s Waterfront Festival returns with Sneaky Sound System, carnival rides, garden bar and Ventana Fiesta

After going into isolation last summer, the popular event returns with a stacked line-up of musical talent, drink and food…

Viral comedy champion Nat’s What I Reckon is returning to Geelong in 2022

Thanks to his unique brand of dry comedy and extensive use of swear words, Nat has quickly became a viral success

A giant boom box is bringing free live music to the streets of Ballarat

After the disruption caused by the pandemic, finding new ways to bring music back to the city and give local…

Here’s a list of all the free music you can see in Geelong this week with Gigs by Festival of Sails

The iconic Festival of Sails has officially kicked off for 2022 and along with it a kaleidoscope of completely free…

Geelong’s Pixar Putt open-air mini golf sensation has been extended

Good news for anyone that’s spent much of their holidays in iso, Pixar Putt, the new 18 hole mini-golf course…

A museum dedicated to the Aussie icon Vegemite is popping up in regional Victoria this year

Australia is famous globally for many iconic things – the Outback, Mad Max, liveable cities, Tim Tam’s, Kylie Minogue, Aboriginal…

Magical open-air candlelight concerts are lighting up Geelong Botanic Gardens this week

Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience out in the open air,…

Australia’s biggest open mic competition RAW Comedy returns to Geelong for 2022

Australia’s biggest open mic comedy competition RAW Comedy returns for another attempt at finding the nation’s next belly-busting performer.

Melbourne Pride is the all-day street party commemorating 40 years since homosexuality’s decriminalisation in Victoria

Acknowledging the courage and resilience of Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ community, the incredible one-day festival will honour the historical occasion. Gertrude and…

Geelong glam rock band Glitter Gang to celebrate 30th anniversary with outdoor event 

The Glitter Gang are back and are celebrating the 30th anniversary of pulling on the jumpsuits and platform heels with…

Prepare the popcorn, a Disney+ Drive-In cinema has landed in Melbourne for the summer

Looking for something new and socially distanced to do this summer? Yeah us too—which is why we’re stoked to hear…

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is back for 2022 so c’mon and get those endorphins pumping

The 2022 Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is back in its regular slot in the local events calendars on February…

Legend of Australian film to open exhibition in Geelong this February

Multi-award-winning Australian film-maker David Parker will open a unique exhibition of movie stills photography at Geelong’s hub of photography, Focal Point…

Count down triple j’s Hottest 100 for 2021 at these listening parties in Geelong 

Start preparing yourselves for the inevitable echoes of “shoulda been higher”, the iconic triple j Hottest 100 is going down…

Pack your sunscreen, a five-day family-friendly ‘Kingdom Festival’ is popping up just out of Geelong

If you’re looking for something fun and outdoorsy to do with the kids or the family before school goes back,…

Celebrate the sounds of Africa at Geelong’s first African market, Bantu Market

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

A spectacular free display of fireworks will burst across Corio Bay this weekend to launch Festival of Sails

Put a bit of colour into your Saturday night with free fireworks displays over Corio Bay this weekend to mark…

 

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