This summer, Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria Friday Nights promises to dazzle art lovers and night owls alike with an after-hours celebration of Yayoi Kusama’s iconic work. Running for 18 weeks, this event series pairs Kusama’s kaleidoscopic artistry with live music, gourmet dining, and immersive experiences. Guests can explore Kusama’s most comprehensive Australian exhibition yet, spanning her extraordinary eight-decade career. Highlights include her mesmerizing infinity mirror rooms, the striking Dancing Pumpkin sculpture, and the ever-enchanting Narcissus Garden. After dark, Kusama’s vibrant world comes alive, offering visitors a sensory feast of colour, form, and reflection. In the NGV Garden Restaurant, celebrated…
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The Dome Under Film Festival will return to the Melbourne Plantetarium from 31 January to 2 February 2025 offering a unique celebration of immersive cinema. The 2025 festival will be the biggest ever with more sessions and films than ever before and, for the first time, will open on a Friday night. Australia’s only fulldome film festival will showcase cinematic releases specially selected for the Planetarium’s state-of-the-art dome theatre, offering a unique screening experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional filmmaking. The films will be projected across the 16-metre domed ceiling of the Melbourne Planetarium, immersing audiences in an extraordinary…
An RACV online poll has revealed the majority of Victorians are confused about the legal use of car horns. Responding to the question: ‘When is it legal to use your car horn?,’ only 11 per cent of respondents selected the correct answer: ‘To warn others of the position of your vehicle.’ 89 per cent of over 1200 respondents answered incorrectly. Victorian road rule 224 states that motorists can only use a horn to warn other road users or animals of the approach or position of your vehicle. The only other legal use of a horn is if it is part…
Music superstar Nelly is set to hit the road in 2025 with his highly anticipated Where The Party At Tour, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut studio album, Country Grammar. This marks Nelly’s return to headlining following his success as a special guest for Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour. In Melbourne, you can catch him at John Cain Arena on Thursday 27 March 2025. The tour will feature an incredible lineup of special guests. Fans can look forward to megawatt performances from Nelly’s collaborators and friends St. Lunatics, Chingy and Jermaine Dupri. Presented by Live Nation, HIT and Flava, the tour kicks off…
Step into the vibrant world of the Pacific Sisters with FROCK A WHANAUNGATANGA, an electrifying exhibition and workshop series celebrating the Tāgata Moana (People of the Pacific). Hosted at Bunjil Place in association with Asia TOPA and Arts Centre Melbourne, this showcase highlights the Pacific Sisters’ groundbreaking legacy of fashion activism and cultural expression. Since their emergence in 1991 in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific Sisters have redefined art and performance by blending Moana heritage with contemporary forms. This exhibition features intricate handmade garments, ancestral taonga (treasures), and immersive multimedia, offering visitors a rare glimpse into their 30 years of…
Diamond-certified rockers Train are set to return to Australia in May 2025 for a five-date national tour, delighting fans eager to experience their iconic hits live. Known for chart-toppers like Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) and Hey, Soul Sister, Train promises a spectacular series of performances alongside special guests KT Tunstall and Jason Wade from Lifehouse. Fresh off a massive North American tour spanning nearly 50 cities, Train’s current lineup, led by founding member Pat Monahan, is excited to reconnect with Australian audiences. Sharing the news on social media, the band expressed their enthusiasm: “You’ve waited so patiently, so we’re…
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival returns from 26 March to 20 April 2025, delivering a spectacular program of global talent, homegrown heroes, and special events. As one of the largest comedy festivals in the world, this iconic celebration promises a laughter-filled journey across stand-up, improv, musical comedy, and more. Global Comedy Powerhouses This year’s international lineup is nothing short of stellar. Comedy royalty Ruby Wax brings her critically acclaimed show I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was, based on her best-selling memoir, to Australia and New Zealand. Joining her are award-winning acts from the UK, including Amy Gledhill…
A program to help keep young women safe when they’re out on Friday and Saturday nights in the Chapel Street precinct has been announced. The Salvation Army 614’s Pink Car will operate on Friday and Saturday nights in the Chapel Street entertainment precinct and will check in with young women to see if they need any support and ensure that they get home safely. The Pink Car, staffed by a female social worker and volunteer, complements the Salvation Army Street Team, a partnership funded by the City of Stonnington to support vulnerable young people. The Street team connects with intoxicated young people who…
Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens will expand their regional pre-season event schedule thanks to a landmark three-year investment from the Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program. This means that for the next three years Netball Victoria will host three annual pre-season events in regions including Ballarat, Bendigo and Traralgon. Each event will differ in scope and content, giving fans the opportunity to attend elite netball activity including exhibition matches and open training sessions – and showcases of exciting pathway and pre elite talent across Victorian, interstate and international programs. The partnership will also see community activities delivered in each…
The iconic St Kilda Pier is now reopened to the community in time for summer, following a massive redevelopment. The pier had been closed for construction since February 2022. The $53 million redevelopment is one the largest pier upgrades in Victoria’s history and is set to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The new 450-metre-long pier offers a safer and more accessible space for families and tourists, with sweeping views of the city skyline and the bay. It’s expected to draw in more than 830,000 visitors each year, making it one of Melbourne’s top waterfront attractions. The new…
The critically acclaimed modern musical No Love Songs is set to sweep across Australia in 2025, bringing its powerful, heartfelt story and unforgettable songs to audiences nationwide. Featuring an original score by Kyle Falconer, lead singer of the Scottish band The View, and starring Keegan Joyce (Rake, Please Like Me) and Lucy Maunder (Chicago, Mary Poppins), this compelling production will include a stop at Melbourne’s iconic Athenaeum Theatre from 22 July to 10 August 2025. No Love Songs explores the highs and heartbreaks of Jessie (Joyce) and Lana (Maunder), a couple navigating the transformative and often turbulent journey of new…