Melbourne commuters can now ride the city’s first new tram design in more than a decade, with the new G Class officially entering passenger service today. The first tram departed Essendon Depot at 8.30am on Route 59, travelling to Flinders Street Station and marking the beginning of a gradual rollout across Melbourne’s west. Designed with accessibility and comfort in mind, the G Class features level boarding, dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and mobility aids, more passenger doors, improved heating and cooling, and upgraded information displays. Each tram can carry up to 150 passengers, around twice the capacity of the older Z…
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Queen Victoria Market will be filled with the sounds of live music when Melbourne Youth Orchestras (MYO) presents The Big Busk on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Running from 8am to 4pm, the free event will see more than 650 young musicians perform across a main stage and multiple busking locations throughout the market, transforming one of Melbourne’s most iconic destinations into a celebration of emerging musical talent. Visitors can enjoy everything from solo performers and chamber ensembles to jazz bands, string orchestras, concert bands and full orchestras. In total, 14 MYO ensembles will perform throughout the day, including the Adaptive…
Cherry season is set to return to the Yarra Valley, with CherryHill Orchards unveiling a calendar of spring and summer events celebrating blossoms, local produce and the much-loved tradition of picking your own cherries. The season begins with Bloom & Graze on 12 and 13 September at the Coldstream orchard, inviting visitors to enjoy a weekend of food, wine, shopping and entertainment among the trees. Guests can wander through the orchard, discover local producers and market stalls, and soak up the spring atmosphere while getting ready to pick fresh cherries later in the season. The annual Blossom Festival will then…
The Westin Melbourne is taking its much-loved High Cheese experience in a new direction, unveiling a bold new menu that brings together artisanal cheeses, premium produce and unexpected flavour combinations. Led by Executive Chef Apoorva Kunte in collaboration with Richmond cheesemonger Supercheese and Yarra Valley winery Punt Road Wines, High Cheese has become one of Melbourne’s most talked-about dining experiences, with Friday and Saturday sessions regularly selling out. A playful twist on traditional high tea, High Cheese celebrates the craft of cheesemaking through a theatrical dining experience that has gained a strong following among food lovers and social media audiences.…
If you’ve ever wanted to front a live band, Hotel Esplanade is giving music lovers the chance to live out their rock star dreams with the launch of Rockeoke on Saturday nights. Held every Saturday from 11pm to 2am in The Espy’s Basement, Rockeoke swaps traditional karaoke tracks for a full live band, giving guests the chance to perform their favourite songs on one of Melbourne’s most iconic music stages. There’s no experience required, with singers of all abilities encouraged to grab the microphone and take centre stage. Participants can choose from an extensive online song list before the night…
Melbourne is set to become the centre of the freestyle motocross world when Freestyle Kings: Capture The Crown Live World Tour arrives at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, 8 August 2026. The high-energy event will bring together some of the biggest names in freestyle motocross, BMX and snowmobile freestyle for an afternoon packed with jaw-dropping tricks, record-breaking stunts and stadium-scale entertainment. Leading the Australian charge is Melbourne local Rob Adelberg, the country’s most decorated X Games Moto X rider. Fresh from claiming another gold medal in China and extending his record as the most successful Moto X athlete in X…
One of Australia’s most iconic films is making the leap from the big screen to the theatre, with The Castle set to premiere as a live stage production in Melbourne from March 2027. Announced by Michael Cassel Group and Working Dog, the new theatrical adaptation will open at Her Majesty’s Theatre, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the beloved Australian film. The production will bring the Kerrigan family’s unforgettable fight to save their home to a whole new generation, while staying true to the humour, heart and unmistakable Australian spirit that made the original a classic. The stage adaptation has…
Beyond The Valley is ringing in the new year with one of its biggest lineups yet, with Black Eyed Peas, John Summit, Ocean Alley and Skepta leading the charge for the 2026/27 edition. Returning to Barunah Plains, Victoria, from 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, the five-day festival will once again bring together a mix of international stars, Australian favourites and emerging artists across electronic, indie, hip hop and dance music. New Year’s Eve is set to be a highlight, with Black Eyed Peas making an Australian exclusive appearance and John Summit taking over the countdown into 2027. The…
Ballarat’s biggest celebration of pastry is back this August, with 30 local bakeries, restaurants, breweries and food producers competing for the title of Ballarat’s Best Pie. Returning for its fourth year, the month-long event invites visitors to explore a city-wide pie trail featuring everything from traditional favourites to inventive new creations. More than 20,000 pies were sold during last year’s competition, with organisers expecting another strong turnout in 2026. The competition begins on Saturday 1 August with the Ballarat’s Best Pie Awards Ceremony at Itinerant Spirits, where an expert judging panel will crown this year’s winners across five categories, including…
The Melbourne Star will light up Melbourne’s skyline for the first time in almost five years on Thursday 30 July, with its new lighting system switched on as work continues to restore the Docklands landmark ahead of its planned reopening later in 2026. The lights will return at 6.45pm, marking the first public sign of the extensive refurbishment that has been taking place behind the scenes since the observation wheel closed in 2021. “We have taken the time to understand the wheel from the inside out, that’s what gives us confidence in the path back to reopening. For the first…
The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues will return over the Melbourne Cup long weekend with a packed program of jazz, blues, soul and global music, bringing acclaimed Australian artists to Victoria’s High Country from 31 October to 1 November. Now in its 36th year, the festival will once again transform Wangaratta into a hub for live music, with performances taking place across the Cathedral Grounds Main Stage, the Tiny Jazz Series at the Old Baptist Church, St Pat’s Hall and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Leading this year’s lineup are headline performances from The Bamboos featuring Kylie Auldist and Cookin’ on…