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…
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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…
Melbourne is about to get a deep dive into vinyl, sound and music culture, with RISING and ACMI unveiling The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, opening at ACMI on 22 May 2026. Running throughout this year’s RISING event and extended until 31 August, the large scale exhibition explores how vinyl and music have shaped art, fashion, film and social movements. Originally staged at 180 Studios in London, Reverb arrives in Melbourne following a twice extended season that drew more than 50,000 visitors. Set across interconnected spaces at ACMI in Fed Square, the exhibition features major screen works, immersive installations and interactive vinyl…
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is staying put. The Victorian Government says it has ruled out a request from Dorna Sports to move the event from Phillip Island to Albert Park, locking in the iconic coastal circuit as the home of the race beyond 2026. The decision keeps one of regional Australia’s biggest international sporting events at Phillip Island, where it has been held 29 times. Each year, the MotoGP round draws tens of thousands of visitors, filling local accommodation, cafes and pubs and delivering a major boost to the region’s economy. While discussions were underway about a possible shift…
If you thought OUT 2 LUNCH was staying on the Gold Coast, think again. After exploding onto the scene with a history making debut on Coolangatta Beach in 2024 and backing it up in 2025, the FISHER curated festival is going national this May with four massive open air shows, including a stop at Flemington Racecourse. Created by Australian dance heavyweight FISHER, OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone will kick off in Melbourne on Saturday 2 May before heading to the Gold Coast, Sydney and Perth across two huge weekends. Parks and racecourses will be transformed into full scale daytime…
After a long hiatus, Momo Fest is finally making its way back to Melbourne. Australia’s only festival dedicated entirely to delicious Nepalese dumplings – momo – will take over Footscray Park from 12pm to 10pm on Saturday April 11 and Sunday April 12, with free entry across the whole weekend. Last held in 2019, the festival built a loyal following before the pandemic pressed pause. Now it is back and bigger, with more than 40 food and drink vendors serving up every kind of momo you can imagine. Expect steamed, fried and chilli loaded variations of the beloved Nepali dumpling,…