Australia’s biggest celebration of basketball culture is stepping onto a larger court, with Summer Jam confirming a major national expansion for its 14th edition. The streetball festival, which began as a modest grassroots tournament in 2011, will visit four cities in January before returning to Melbourne for its championship weekend in February 2026. The Summer Jam Tour opens in Brisbane on 18 January, then heads to Perth on 24 January, Melbourne on 26 January and Sydney on 31 January. Each stop will host a free festival built around elite 5v5 streetball, live DJs, MCs, slam dunk contests, food trucks and…
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Geelong Arts Centre has lifted the curtain on SEASON 2026, unveiling a year shaped by world premieres, Victorian exclusives and a strong thread of stories centred on powerful women. The program, announced today, builds on the centre’s record-setting 2025 and brings more than 32 shows across 86 performances to audiences in the heart of the city, alongside music, comedy, local works and family events. The season highlights notable portrayals of trailblazing women, including Sydney Theatre Company’s RBG: Of Many, One about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett, bringing the Geelong-born Divinyls frontwoman’s fire…
Spin Doctors are heading back Down Under, marking 35 years since their breakout album Pocket Full of Kryptonite with a full Australian and New Zealand tour in May 2026. It is the band’s first visit since 1993, and they are making up for lost time with a run that stretches from major capitals to regional stops and a long overdue debut in New Zealand. Their 1991 album was a defining alt rock moment, topping the charts in Australia and New Zealand and reaching #3 in the US. Singles Two Princes and Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong became worldwide staples, cementing…
One of Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalries is heading back to the MCG, with New South Wales and Queensland confirmed to face off in next year’s NRL State of Origin on Wednesday 17 June. Victoria last hosted an Origin match in 2024, drawing 90,084 fans and generating more than $40 million in economic return. The MCG also holds the two biggest crowds in Origin history, most notably the 2015 clash that turned casual viewers into committed visitors. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said the 2026 fixture is expected to attract tens of thousands of interstate supporters and…
Rodd & Gunn has unveiled the final stage of its ambitious four-level flagship at 280 Little Collins Street, with the Member’s Bar and The Lodge Dining Room now open. The launch marks the completion of a project that brings together retail, dining and design in one landmark city destination. CEO Mike Beagley says the flagship captures the brand’s values of craftsmanship, connection and confidence, with every floor created through the lens of experience. The new spaces sit above the Cellar Caffetteria and the retail level, inviting guests into a more intimate world shaped by heritage details and layered design. The…
Augie March fans are in for a rare treat next April, with the band set to perform their beloved 2006 album Moo, You Bloody Choir in full for the first time. The anniversary tour, announced as the record approaches its twentieth year, brings the indie rock favourites back to stages in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane for a celebration of the album that became an Australian classic. In Melbourne, they’ll be playing at The Croxton on 10 April 2026. Moo, You Bloody Choir arrived with a warm, melancholic glow and quickly found its place in the national songbook. One Crowded…
Midsumma Festival will return to Victoria from 18 January to 8 February, bringing more than 200 events to over 150 venues statewide. The long-running celebration of LGBTQIA+ arts and culture once again places lived experience at the centre, inviting audiences to explore work that spans performance, visual art, literature, family events and late-night happenings. This year’s theme, Time and Place, sets the tone for the program, encouraging reflection on history, identity and the shifting realities faced by queer communities today. Time speaks to urgency and the legacy of hard-won progress, while place highlights the significance of gathering on First Peoples’…
A 120-metre underpass connecting Victorians from the new Anzac Station to the Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Road Reserve and Albert Park and Formula 1 precinct is now open, several days before the station itself is opened. The underpass is 15 metres below St Kilda Road and is open to everyone with no Myki required. Its entrances are located at the Shrine and Albert Road Reserve, which take people straight down to the underpass without having to cross six lanes of traffic. Anzac Station is one of five new stations that open to the public this Sunday 30…
Melbourne is gearing up for one of its tastiest weeks of the year, with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival set to return from 20 to 29 March and dish up 200 events across the city and regional Victoria. The program highlights the state’s love of bold flavours, creative chefs and unforgettable dining experiences. At the heart of the festival is the World’s Longest Lunch, a 600 metre table winding through Kings Domain and serving a menu shaped by Australia’s Greek culinary heritage. With 1,600 seats and dishes created by author Ella Mittas alongside chefs from Kafeneion and Tzaki, it…
Melbourne is gearing up for a record-breaking night of pure joy as thousands of fans are expected flock to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 13 March 2026 for We Are The Voice, a one-off celebration of John Farnham’s biggest hits. The event aims to set a world record for the most people singing Farnham songs, with music director Chong Lim and the legendary Farnham Band leading the crowd. A portion of proceeds will support The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation, adding heart to the high spirits. The format is simple but wildly ambitious. The audience becomes the choir, belting…
Marvel Stadium is set to draw big crowds this December as Stadium Square transforms into The North Pole featuring Pixar Putt, creating a major new Christmas destination for families and holiday visitors. The free live site runs from 11 to 23 December and will operate daily from 10am, turning the Gate 2–3 precinct into a large-scale festive playground. The centrepiece is a nine metre Pixar inspired Christmas tree surrounded by character statues and a dedicated activity zone. Visitors can also wander through 18 AFL club themed trees and enjoy seasonal food and drink from local favourites 8Bit and Friends of…