Mornington’s waterfront has a fresh new focal point, with the upgraded Mornington Fishermans Jetty now officially open after an $18 million rebuild. The rebuilt jetty includes new timber decking, solar lighting and seating made from materials salvaged from the original structure. Berthing capacity has also expanded, with space now available for up to 27 vessels. Access ladders along the lower landings are designed to make the jetty easier and safer to use for a wider range of visitors. Work is still underway at nearby Hampton Pier, which is being reconstructed with a steel piled design that will be topped with…
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British electronic heavyweights Faithless will return to Australia in March 2026, marking their first visit in 15 years and giving Melbourne fans a rare chance to experience one of dance music’s most influential acts live again. The group will play PICA on Saturday 14 March 2026 as part of a run that also includes Sydney, Brisbane and a stop at Auckland’s Synthony Festival. Formed in 1995 by Rollo Armstrong and DJ Sister Bliss, Faithless helped define the sound of late 90s and early 2000s club culture. Their fusion of house, trip-hop and dub set them apart, but it was the…
Melbourne will lead Australia’s next reign of SIX The Musical when the global sensation returns in 2026, with a new season locked in for the Comedy Theatre from July. The city that has embraced everything from blockbuster musicals to sharp, genre-bending theatre will once again be first to welcome the six queens back to the stage. SIX has become a cultural force in Melbourne, drawing huge crowds during its earlier runs and building a passionate local Queendom that has kept demand high. The show’s mix of Tudor history, contemporary pop and razor-edged humour has long resonated with Melbourne audiences, who…
One of the city’s biggest cultural drawcards for 2026 has been locked in, with Melbourne Museum set to open ROME: Empire, Power, People on 1 April. The Melbourne-exclusive exhibition will bring more than 150 objects from two of Italy’s leading museums to Australia for the first time, offering an in-depth look at the rise and rule of one of history’s most influential civilisations. Designed by Museums Victoria with Contemporanea Progetti and curators from Museo Nazionale Romano and Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze, the exhibition showcases original statues, frescoes, mosaics, jewellery and everyday items dating from the 1st to 3rd Century…
Queen Victoria Market is stepping into summer with a three month program of food, culture and curated experiences designed to draw Melburnians back into the city’s most iconic marketplace. Running from December through February, the Summer Series brings new spaces, seasonal produce and limited edition treats, with the centrepiece being The Pallet Collective, a freshly created retail precinct showcasing independent makers and designers. Opening Tuesday 9 December in D Shed, The Pallet Collective brings together a rotating lineup of artisans and small scale producers, expanding the Market’s retail mix with fashion, food, design and handmade pieces perfect for summer browsing.…
Earth, Wind & Fire will return to Australia in April 2026, their first local performances since 2012. The visit begins with a headline set at Byron Bay Bluesfest on Easter Friday, followed by two exclusive sideshows for Sydney and Melbourne. For Australian fans, it has been a long time coming, and the announcement underscores the band’s unmatched influence across soul, funk and R&B. In Melbourne, they’ll play at the Plenary at MCEC on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Formed in Chicago in 1969 by Maurice White, the group reshaped the possibilities of Black popular music. Their fusion of soul, funk, R&B,…
Mumford & Sons are set to make their way back to Australia next year, bringing their new album era to Melbourne and Sydney in April 2026. It marks the band’s first full live shows here since their standalone Sydney Opera House appearance earlier this year and comes as part of worldwide touring for their upcoming record, ‘Prizefighter’. In Melbourne, they’ll play at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 25 April 2026. The tour follows the release of ‘Rushmere’, their first studio album in seven years and the first created as a trio after Winston Marshall’s 2021 departure. The band have spoken…
Melbourne’s love of a headline-grabbing pop-up reaches new heights in 2026, with Lacoste set to bring its global Le Club Lacoste experience to Australia for the first time. The brand is marking the occasion by installing a custom 20-plus metre floating tennis court on the Yarra, transforming Afloat into a French-inflected tennis club from 16 January to 1 February. The full venue takeover will include a court extension built directly over the water, a Lacoste pop-up store featuring Melbourne-exclusive pieces, Paris-inspired food and drink, and big screens streaming the Australian Summer of Tennis. It is designed as a place to…
Perth prog-rock mainstays Birds of Tokyo have released their long-awaited new single Starlights, a track guitarist Adam Spark says took “almost five years to build.” According to singer Ian Kenny, the band spent months circling the heart of the song before it finally clicked. “We spent ages trying to understand what this song was meant to be – we just couldn’t force it,” he said. Starlights has been chosen as the soundtrack for The Starlight Foundation’s new Streamas campaign, which uses special online appearances to raise funds for the charity. To launch the initiative, Birds of Tokyo will perform the…
Melbourne’s iconic State Theatre is set to reopen six months ahead of schedule, marking the first completed milestone in the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation. Announced by Arts Centre Melbourne CEO Karen Quinlan AM alongside Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks and Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts Harriet Shing, the newly named Ian Potter State Theatre will welcome audiences back in October 2026. The early reopening gives a significant boost to the city’s cultural calendar. One of the largest stages in the world, the theatre has long been home to The Australian Ballet and Opera Australia, and the…
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Shane Warne’s legacy will take centre stage this summer, with the Melbourne Cricket Club confirming a major exhibition of the late cricket icon’s most prized personal items at the Australian Sports Museum from Tuesday December 16. WARNE: Treasures of a Legend will feature 48 pieces from his career, offering rare access to objects that shaped one of Australia’s most celebrated sporting stories. The collection includes the famous Gatting Ball, his 1999 Cricket World Cup winners medal, the ball from his 700th Test wicket, worn Test shirts and boots, and his well loved floppy white hat. Together, the items reflect both…