There’s a certain AFL-related long weekend coming up next weekend. The Grand Final long weekend gives Victorians three days off to do what they often love best: celebrate footy culture. But there’s plenty of people who don’t care for the footy (something that often baffles footy fans when you tell them), If you think you’ll be at a loose end over the Grand Final long weekend, don’t despair. There are so many other things to do in and around Melbourne if you want to get out of the house! This is our round up of some of the best things…
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will harness the power of The Force as it presents The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, an unforgettable event featuring the timeless 1980 film projected onto the big screen, accompanied by John Williams’ legendary score performed live. Following the obliteration of the Death Star, the Empire resurges under the leadership of Darth Vader, who relentlessly pursues Luke Skywalker. Immerse yourself in the most unforgettable scenes from this iconic film, including the freezing of Han Solo in carbonite, Luke Skywalker’s revelation about his true parentage, and his rigorous Jedi training under the vigilant guidance of Master Yoda.…
Melbourne Fashion Week 2023 will transform the city with showstopping runways, unforgettable experiences and head-turning styles across a range of spectacular venues – from iconic theatres to a sky-high tower and an immersive art space. This year’s event will feature more than 600 celebrated and emerging designers and retailers across around 100 events and sessions from 23 to 29 October. Australian actor and singer, and star of Netflix series Heartbreak High, Ayesha Madon will bring her iconic style to the front row as Melbourne Fashion Week’s 2023 Ambassador, while ARIA Award winning indie pop band, CUB Sport, will hit the stage and…
Uncover a concealed street arcade tucked away in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, and embark on a journey through five interactive art installations thoughtfully integrated into local shops and cafes, commencing at The Capitol. Crafted by talented Melbourne artists, designers, and musicians, each arcade machine in the Play Capitol Arcade experience has been ingeniously transformed into a captivating playable masterpiece. Engage in a thrilling tram-chasing experience, delve into the world of Indigenous languages, compose melodies using emojis, engage in epic battles with Jukebot, or venture into the enchanting Yomeci Hole. This artistic endeavor showcases the brilliant work of Jarra Karalinar…
More than 500 Egyptian treasures will come to Melbourne exclusively from the British Museum for the International exclusive exhibition Pharaoh which has been announced for the National Gallery of Victoria’s 2024 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series. Minister for Creative Industries and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos announced the new exhibition to mark the 20th anniversary of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, which has attracted more than seven million visitors since it began in 2004. Pharaoh will take visitors on a journey through 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art, design and culture, from colossal sculptures, epic tomb and temple…
The armour of notorious bushranger Edward “Ned” Kelly has been on display at the South Rotunda of the State Library of Victoria for more than two years and is about to be moved to a more prominent location within the library. The armour is one of the most valued and popular collection items. It’s being relocated to the Redmond Barry Reading Room – a move the Library says will take around a month as moving much a large and significant item takes time. Ned Kelly is a divisive figure in Australian history. The convicted murderer is seen as a folk…
This spring, the Europa Night Market is back at the Queen Victoria Market, delighting visitors with a delectable array of European street delicacies and Euro-inspired Spritz Cocktails. Every Wednesday evening, from 27 September to 25 October, explore a captivating collection of traditional goods, artistic creations, and charming curiosities between 5 and 10pm. All while revelling in a weekly lineup of lively entertainment beneath Melbourne’s iconic sheds. The weekly themes are: More information is available here.
Everyone’s favourite Hard Quiz host and Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson is back with a new national standup tour called Gear. This is the first time he’s toured new stand-up material since his sold out Lighten Up tour of 2020-21. In a statement, Tom said: “Stand up is my specialty. Television is a beautiful distraction but I’m looking forward to getting back to doing what I do best. Poking and provoking a live crowd.” The Gear tour will come to Victoria on the following dates: Tickets are on sale on Friday 22 September 2023.
Wurrdha Marra, a new gallery dedicated to First Nations art and design, is set to open at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square next month. The exhibition space is set to be a permanent but ever-changing display to showcase new and existing work from NGV’s First Nations art and design collection. In the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung language, “Wurrdha Marra” translates to “Many Mobs.” This name aptly reflects the essence of this space, as it serves the purpose of showcasing the creative endeavors of First Nations artists throughout various times and locations. For Indigenous peoples globally,…
Music legend Tom Jones confirmed a series of long-awaited dates on his ‘Ages & Stages’ tour, headed to Australia in 2024. This will be his first national tour since playing full houses across the country in 2016. The legendary singer will play Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on Thursday 28 March 2024. Tom Jones, with an extraordinary career that has stretched across more than six decades, is universally acknowledged as one of the most exceptional vocalists and recording artists of all time. He has achieved the remarkable feat of selling over 100 million records, while maintaining his revered status as a…
Melbourne’s long-anticipated Monopoly theme park finally has an opening date. Monopoly Dreams will open at Melbourne Central on 21 October 2023. The huge theme park is only the second of its kind in the world – the first opened in Hong Kong in 2019. At 1700 square metres, the Melbourne offering is said to be twice the size of the one in Hong Kong. The fully immersive experience operates across two different zones: Monopoly City and Monopoly Mansion – with 15 different attractions in total. If you’re an enthusiast of gathering all the Utility properties on the game board, then…
I subscribe to all the things so you don’t have to. This is a curated list of what’s been announced over the past week so you can save the date, or swoop on tickets, and also a list of what’s coming up soon if you’re looking to make last-minute plans. What’s new? The Melbourne Theatre Company announces its 2024 season The MTC has announced a lineup of 12 productions that it will be presenting in 2024, from romance to tragedy to comedies: the 2024 season has it all. First lineup announcement for next year’s Port Fairy Folk Festival The long…