Bryan Adams is heading back to Australia, with the rock icon set to bring his Roll With The Punches world tour to Melbourne as part of a national run in February and March 2027. Returning in support of his 16th studio album, Roll With The Punches, Adams will once again take to the stage with the arena-sized show that has made him one of the world’s most enduring live performers. Melbourne fans will be able to catch him on Friday 5 March 2027 at Rod Laver Arena. After completing 140 shows around the globe in 2025 and touring across the…
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An immersive Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is bringing the author’s iconic tales to life in Melbourne, inviting guests to experience four classic stories through live narration, atmospheric surroundings and themed cocktails. Taking place over several nights in Fitzroy North, the experience transforms a hidden venue into a Gothic-inspired speakeasy where guests are surrounded by flickering candlelight, dramatic narration and carefully crafted cocktails designed to complement each story. The experience unfolds across four of Poe’s best-known tales, with each chapter offering its own distinct mood and atmosphere. Visitors will journey through the grief and mystery of The Raven, the growing unease…
Geelong Cats supporters are taking centre stage in a brand-new exhibition that is now open at the Geelong Sports Museum, celebrating the passion, traditions and memories that have connected generations of fans to the club. GENERATIONS: Cats fans. Then, Now, Always explores the unique relationship between the Geelong Football Club and its loyal supporter base, with more than 100 objects on display spanning well over a century of club history. Visitors can discover everything from vintage football records, membership tickets and badges to handmade memorabilia and merchandise, with some items dating back to the late 1800s. Highlights include player badges…
Wine lovers will have the rare opportunity to experience three of the King Valley’s acclaimed wineries around one table this August, with an exclusive dinner bringing together winemakers, premium wines and locally inspired food for a one-night-only event. Three Wineries One Table will see La Cantina, King River Estate and Red Feet Wines join forces at the Whitfield Recreation Reserve on Saturday 1 August, offering guests the chance to sample 12 wines while hearing directly from the people who made them. Rather than travelling between cellar doors, the unique event brings all three winemakers together for a shared dining experience,…
Step into the extravagant world of 18th-century opera this August as independent theatre company Subverse Theatre premieres The Sacrifice of Farinelli, a new Australian production exploring one of music history’s most remarkable figures. Running for three weeks at the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray, the original work is written and directed by Stuart Bruce and draws inspiration from the life of legendary castrato Carlo Broschi, better known as Farinelli, and his composer brother Riccardo Broschi. Developed through the Maribyrnong City Council Artist in Residence program, the production combines baroque music, immersive theatre, live violin, singing, physical theatre and contemporary…
One of Melbourne’s favourite Italian sandwich destinations is marking a major milestone by bringing back the price that started it all. Saluministi is celebrating 10 years since opening its first permanent store in Docklands by offering its iconic Porchetta Panino for its original 2016 price of just $12, down from its usual $22, for two days only. Available on Thursday 23 July and Friday 24 July, the anniversary offer will be available across all three Saluministi locations in Docklands, Melbourne Quarter and Flinders Lane. The special promotion pays tribute to the very first panino served when founders Peter Mastro and…
The full program for the 74th Melbourne International Film Festival has been revealed, with more than 300 feature films, documentaries, shorts, XR experiences and special events set to transform Melbourne into Australia’s film capital this August. Running from 6 to 23 August across Melbourne and regional Victoria, before expanding nationally through MIFF Online from 14 to 30 August, this year’s festival features a diverse mix of Australian premieres, world premieres, major international award winners and homegrown productions. Opening the festival is the Australian premiere of Wicker, the acclaimed new film from Australian-born filmmakers Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer. Fresh…
A brand new festival is coming to Melbourne this September, with La Mama Theatre launching the inaugural HOPE PUNK Climate Festival, a three-week celebration of independent performance, conversation and creativity centred on climate action. Running from 1 to 20 September, the festival embraces hope as an active force for change, inviting artists and audiences to engage with one of the defining issues of our time through theatre, live performance, discussions and free community events. Festival organiser Dora Abraham said the event aims to create space for meaningful conversations at a time when many people feel overwhelmed by the scale of…
Jimmy Eat World are returning to Australia this December to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark album Bleed American, with Melbourne set to host one of just four special anniversary performances. The acclaimed alt-rock band will perform the beloved album in full, alongside a selection of fan favourites, when they take to the stage at Margaret Court Arena on Friday 11 December. Originally released in 2001 through DreamWorks Records, Bleed American became a defining album of the early 2000s rock scene. It earned widespread critical acclaim and propelled Jimmy Eat World onto the global stage, thanks in part to…
Some of the biggest names in R&B and hip-hop are heading to Victoria, with Boyz II Men returning to Australia this summer for a massive outdoor concert at Mount Duneed Estate in Geelong. The legendary trio will be joined by hip-hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa and, for the first time ever in Australia, Bell Biv DeVoe for a celebration of some of the most iconic songs of the 1990s. The Geelong performance takes place on Saturday 28 November as part of the beloved A Day On The Green concert series. The tour will also visit Perth, Sydney and Auckland, along with additional…
Benson Boone is heading back to Australia, with the chart-topping singer-songwriter announcing his Wanted Man Tour will arrive Down Under this November for a run of arena shows, including a stop in Melbourne. Frontier Touring confirmed Boone will perform multiple dates across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne after wrapping up an extensive 35-date North American tour. Melbourne fans will be able to catch him at Rod Laver Arena over three nights from 12-14 November 2026. The Australian leg follows a huge run of US performances that begins in Pittsburgh and includes multiple nights at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and Los Angeles’ Crypto.com…