If you don’t have a ticket to the Grand Prix, or even if you do, Jack Daniel’s is turning Melbourne into one big off track party from 5 to 8 March 2026. Across four days, the whiskey giant will take over Middle Park Hotel, The Espy and Crown Melbourne, creating a string of race week fan hubs open to everyone. Things kick off Thursday night at Middle Park Hotel with an unofficial McLaren Warm Up Party, just steps from Gate 1 at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit. Expect merch giveaways, party playlists and a surprise guest for McLaren fans before…
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Fifty years on from their first Sydney pub gigs, Mental As Anything are hitting the road to prove they’re more than a nostalgia act. Founding members Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa will lead a national headline tour in 2026 to mark the band’s 50th anniversary. The run kicks off at The Gov on June 12 before heading to Perth, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne and Brisbane. Melburnians will be able to catch them at the Northcote Theatre on 26 June 2026. Formed by a group of Sydney art students in the mid-1970s, the band quickly turned sharp hooks and offbeat humour into…
A landmark international fashion exhibition is heading to Melbourne’s south east, with The Offbeat Sari set to make its Australian debut at Bunjil Place Gallery from Saturday 21 March 2026. Developed by London’s Design Museum and conceived and curated by Priya Khanchandani, the exhibition brings together 54 groundbreaking saris loaned from leading designers and studios across India. Expect woven steel, foiled jersey, distressed denim and bold reinventions that challenge what many think they know about the garment. Bunjil Place has partnered with Liverpool Powerhouse to bring the exhibition to Australian audiences, with the show travelling to Sydney following its Melbourne…
Melbourne Central is set for a noticeable skyline change in 2026, with plans underway to add two more storeys atop the iconic CBD retail and office hub. The construction will get underway this year, adding to the centre’s almost 56,000 square metres of retail space. The redevelopment will extend the existing structure above the shopping centre, creating additional space likely earmarked for a new major retail brand and an expanded food court, although those tenants have not been officially confirmed yet. Construction is part of a broader push by owner The GPT Group to revitalise the centre and keep pace with shifting…
The F1 Melbourne Fan Festival is back for 2026 and this time it’s taking over Federation Square. Running from 10am to 10pm, Friday 6 March to Sunday 8 March, the free three day event will bring the buzz of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix out of Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit and into the heart of the city. “There’s something really special about seeing the city come alive during race week, and the F1 Melbourne Fan Festival is all about sharing that vibe,” said Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Travis Auld. Fans can catch all the on track action on the big screen, including…
Everybody’s favourite nanny is heading to Melbourne, with Mrs. Doubtfire set to make its Australian premiere at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from November 2026. Based on the beloved 1993 film that starred Robin Williams, the feelgood comedy musical brings all the iconic moments to the stage, alongside brand new songs and big dance numbers. The production is directed by four time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks. The story follows out of work actor Daniel Hillard, who creates Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire after losing custody of his children in a messy divorce. What starts as a desperate plan soon turns into a journey about family, love and fatherhood.…
The University of Melbourne’s Potter Museum of Art has opened A velvet ant, a flower and a bird, a new exhibition challenging how we define intelligence across art, science and the natural world. Rather than framing intelligence as purely human or artificial, the show asks visitors to consider it as something shared across living systems and even materials. It blurs the line between the natural and the artificial, turning the gallery into something closer to an ecosystem than a white cube. Curated by Professor Chus Martínez, Head of the Institute of Art Gender Nature at the Basel Academy of Art…
Clear your Sunday plans. International Margarita Day is landing on 22 February 2026, and Hotel Nacional is going all in. From 12.00pm right through to midnight, the Hardware Lane rooftop favourite is pouring $10 margaritas for the entire day. With a hot one forecast, it’s the kind of timing you don’t argue with. Frozen margarita in hand, city skyline in the background, and nowhere else you need to be. Whether you’re stretching out in the sun on the rooftop or settling into the indoor restaurant, there’s a full margarita lineup ready to go. Stick with a Classic or Tommy’s if…
Melbourne is locking in another blockbuster decider, with Victoria securing the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final and bringing the biggest day on the netball calendar back to town. The premiership clash will hit John Cain Arena on Saturday 4 July, further cementing the city’s reputation as Australia’s major events capital. It also means a welcome boost for the visitor economy, with thousands of fans expected to travel in for the showdown. The announcement follows a strong run of top tier netball fixtures across the state, including recent appearances by the world champion Australian Diamonds at John Cain Arena and…
Petrolheads and movie buffs, clear your calendars. The Melbourne Motor Show is about to go full throttle, teaming up with Universal Studios to celebrate 25 years of Fast & Furious in what’s shaping up as one of the most anticipated fan experiences in the show’s history. Running from 10 to 12 April 2026 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, this year’s event will feature a dedicated Fast & Furious immersive zone. Expect a tribute to the franchise’s most iconic on screen moments, along with a nod to its enduring themes of family, loyalty and cars. Universal studios commented: The…
The Foo Fighters are officially heading back our way, locking in a huge run of stadium shows across Australia and New Zealand between November 2026 and January 2027. After teasing fans last week, the US rock heavyweights have confirmed a full ANZ stadium tour presented by Frontier Touring, Triple M in Australia and The Rock across the ditch. From Brisbane to Perth, then over to Christchurch and Auckland, Dave Grohl and co. are set to take over some of the biggest stages in the region. For a band that’s long treated Australia like a second home, this isn’t just another…
t’s been nine years between drinks, but J. Cole is finally heading back to Australia and New Zealand. The American rapper and producer has announced The Fall-Off Tour, a major headline arena run that will span North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The global trek wraps up on 12 December with a stadium show at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, marking his first performance in the region in a decade. For local fans, the wait ends in November. The tour kicks off in Brisbane at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 25 November, before moving to…