Melbourne Fringe audiences are set to be transported into an expansive fantasy world this October with Other Gods – the latest work from playwright and historian Simon Farley. This is Farley’s fourth play set in their richly imagined universe, where cultures, religions, spells and histories intertwine, and the presence of ten gods is near impossible to ignore. At the centre of the story is Tom, a priest devoted to Brodselo, struggling with doubts about the church’s authority – and his forbidden feelings for Marina. When a young woman is accused of practising magic, the one act said to enrage the gods above…
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For one night only, Melbourne’s renowned Advent Brass Band will light up Hamer Hall with a centenary Celebration Charity Concert – a feel-good, high-energy musical journey spanning 100 years of history. The milestone event will bring together a powerhouse lineup, including legendary jazz virtuoso James Morrison, centenarian pianist Romney King, and vocalists Helena McKee, Walter Saluni and Tim Jaques. Expect everything from rich brass harmonies and swing to gospel highlights, Christmas favourites and timeless classics. Conducted by Reynold W.B. Gilson OAM, the concert honours three generations of Gilson family leadership and a century of dedication to music and community. “The Advent Brass Band has…
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Melbourne Fringe Festival is back for 2025, and this year the city’s most fearless independent art is spilling out of theatres and into every imaginable corner of Melbourne. From cars to beaches, from intimate one-on-one encounters to large-scale outdoor spectacles, the Festival’s open program promises experiences that can only happen at Fringe. Running from 30 September to 19 October, the Festival is brimming with over 500 events. Highlights include new musicals by Sammy J and Hamilton’s Vidya Makan, a bold new play from controversial comedian Tom Ballard, and adventurous works activating unusual spaces across the city. Audiences can expect musicians…
Grammy award-winning superstar Doja Cat is bringing her first-ever arena tour to Australia and New Zealand with the announcement of the “Ma Vie World Tour.” Following the smashing success of her 2023 outing, “The Scarlet Tour,” the globe-trotting pop phenomenon will hit stages in Auckland, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, with international stops in Manila, Tokyo, and more before concluding in Kaohsiung. Melbourne fans will be able to catch her at Rod Laver Arena on 25 November 2025. Doja Cat’s rise from a 16-year-old uploading tracks to SoundCloud to global superstardom is nothing short of meteoric. Her 2019 Grammy-nominated platinum…
Melbourne’s Apollo Inn is raising a glass to spring with a collaboration that brings together three of Australia’s most celebrated venues for one month of Martini magic. From 3 September to 5 October, Apollo Inn will join forces with Sydney’s Maybe Sammy and Brisbane’s SK Steak & Oyster—two names from the World’s 50 Best lists—to serve up exclusive Grey Goose Mini Martini flights. Mini cocktails have been having a moment, and these flights prove the trend is here to stay. Guests can sip three inventive takes on the classic Martini, each designed by some of the country’s top bartenders. “It’s…
For the first time in 25 years, English boy band Five are returning to Australia with their original line-up. Melbourne fans can catch them at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 23 May 2026. The group featuring Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville, Sean Conlon, Abz Love and Jason Brownfirst formed in 1997 and quickly cemented themselves as one of the biggest pop acts of the late ’90s with hits like When The Lights Go Out, If Ya Gettin’ Down and Keep On Movin’. While they’ve toured here multiple times since their debut Australian shows in 2000, fans haven’t seen the full line-up together on local stages…
Road and rail closures set to hit almost every corner of the city as Victoria’s Big Build ramps up this spring. For the first time in decades, the Eastern Freeway will shut down for an entire weekend. From 10pm Friday 5 September until 5am Monday 8 September, the freeway will close in both directions between Doncaster and Tram roads so crews can install the new Heyington Avenue pedestrian bridge. Drivers are being warned of delays of up to 90 minutes. It’s not the only headache. The West Gate Tunnel works will shut all outbound lanes and ramps between Williamstown Road…
What happens when comedians are forced to confront comedy itself? That’s the spark behind jks: a comedy(?), the bold new play from award-winning writer Tom Ballard, premiering at Melbourne Fringe this October. Set backstage at a weekly Tuesday night stand-up gig, a group of comics banter, riff and roast each other – until news breaks that a comedy legend has died. Was he a genius or a dinosaur? Should his name be honoured or erased? And what does it even mean to be “funny” anymore? The play dives headfirst into questions about art, offence, legacy and the messy business of making…
Whisky lovers and comedy fans, this one’s for you. Morris House is bringing the two together for an unmissable weekend of laughs and tastings on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. On Level 1 of the CBD favourite, UK comedian Mark Butler will host Comedy Whiskey Tasting, guiding guests through five premium drops from Ireland, Scotland, the USA, Japan and Australia. Expect sharp humour, irreverent stories and a crash course in whisky appreciation that’s as entertaining as it is educational. Tickets are $54.90 per person, or $49.90 each for groups of four or more, and include a tasting of five…
Victoria’s Beyond The Valley festival is turning ten this year, and organisers are celebrating with a huge line-up that cuts across genres and generations. Australia’s own Dom Dolla will headline and help punters see in the New Year at Barunah Plains, joined by a mix of global stars. Addison Rae brings her pop culture firepower to the stage, while hip-hop icon Kid Cudi returns to Australia for the first time in more than a decade. Hardcore favourites Turnstile will also deliver their explosive NEVER ENOUGH set. The bill dives into R&B, indie, and everything in between. JoJo is locked in…
Melbourne is set to shine in August 2026 when smash-hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical makes its Australian premiere at The Princess Theatre. The jukebox musical, created with the rock legend himself, tells the true story of how Brooklyn-born Neil Diamond became a global music icon, selling more than 120 million albums worldwide. Audiences can expect a journey through classics like Sweet Caroline, Song Sung Blue, Forever in Blue Jeans and Cracklin’ Rosie—songs that have soundtracked generations. The announcement arrives just ahead of the 53rd anniversary of Diamond’s landmark live recording Hot August Night in 1972, an album that went on to dominate the Australian…