The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is set to return from 26-30 March 2025 at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. With more than 100,000 attendees expected to attend, this year’s event promises an unparalleled celebration of horticulture, design, and the rejuvenating power of nature. For those seeking evening enchantment, the Gardens by Twilight on 27 and 29 March offers illuminated landscapes, botanical cocktails, and live music under the stars. This unique experience allows visitors to explore the show’s highlights in a magical nighttime setting. Food enthusiasts can indulge in gourmet barbecue-style meals at The Garden Grill presented by Challenger, set in a picturesque outdoor environment. Additionally,…
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Legendary musician and songwriter Midge Ure is set to return to Australia this October for a national tour, bringing his extensive catalogue of hits from his solo career and iconic bands like Ultravox, Thin Lizzy, and Visage. Touring Australia for the first time since 2020, Ure’s Catalogue tour is a must-see for longtime fans and newcomers alike, offering a journey through his remarkable musical legacy. Melbourne audiences will be able to see him on Friday 17 October at The Palais Theatre in St Kilda. Known for co-writing and producing the iconic Band Aid single Do They Know It’s Christmas?, Ure has left an…
Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum artist Teddy Swims is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in October 2025, following a meteoric rise to global stardom. Presented by Frontier Touring, the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour will see Swims perform in the largest arenas of his career, accompanied by his electrifying live band, Freak Freely. In Melbourne, he’ll be playing Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 23 October 2025. With more than 8.7 billion streams worldwide, Swims has captivated audiences with his soulful voice and chart-topping hits like Lose Control and The Door. His latest album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), debuted at #1 in Australia…
Melbourne’s iconic Royal Exhibition Building will come alive on 5-6 April as the Makers and Shakers Market returns with its biggest event yet. Featuring more than 175 all-Australian-made stalls, this vibrant market is a celebration of local craftsmanship, sustainable fashion, and delicious food, offering something for the whole family. From homewares and fashion to gourmet treats, the market showcases the best of Australian creativity. Foodies can indulge in Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca’s hot Italian sandwiches, Sebby’s Scrolls, Gigi’s Gelato, Greek Street Food, and Melbourne’s OG Taco Truck. Meanwhile, standout stalls like Made590, Hot Shop Australia, RCK Candles, and Melbourne Cocoa will…
Prepare for an epic clash of steel and speed as armoured knights from Australia and England descend on Kryal Castle for The Smashes, a legendary jousting tournament on 29-30 March. Held at Ballarat’s iconic Kryal Castle, this medieval spectacle will see knights charging at speeds of up to 40km/h, wielding 3.5-metre wooden lances while clad in 50kg of armour—just as they did in the Middle Ages. But the excitement doesn’t stop at the jousting arena. Dive into a full day of medieval adventure with authentic merchants, blacksmith demonstrations, birds of prey in flight, and an English-themed pub serving mead and traditional…
Experience the historic Billilla Mansion in Brighton like never before as nationally renowned artist and composer Mia Salsjö transforms its majestic exterior into a canvas of light and sound. For one unforgettable evening on 6 April 2025, Salsjö’s latest work, 26 Halifax Street: coded movements for Billilla (2024-25), will premiere, blending a unique musical score for strings and percussion with stunning light projections of her intricate working drawings. Salsjö, celebrated for her ability to translate architecture into art, has previously brought iconic structures like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Federation Square to life through her innovative compositions. Now, she turns her…
Australian electronic duo Peking Duk are back and bigger than ever, announcing their expansive Thrills Tour for 2025. They dropped the news on Instagram, with, with the duo teasing new music and a message to fans: “NEW TOUR. NEW MUSIC. WE WANT TO SEE YOU.” Tickets for the highly anticipated tour go on sale at 9am this Wednesday, with the duo playfully warning fans, “don’t be late x.” Consisting of Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles, Peking Due are known for their infectious beats and energetic live performances. They burst onto the scene in 2014 with their hit single High, which went triple platinum…
Melbourne’s beloved brass-fuelled icons, The Cat Empire, are set to light up Fed Square this weekend with a free pop-up performance to celebrate their tenth studio album, Bird in Paradise. Dropping Friday, 21 March, the album marks a thrilling return to the band’s signature blend of ska, jazz, and Latin sounds that first catapulted them from local pubs to global stages. The free performance at Fed Square will take place at 5pm on Saturday 22 March. Fans can expect a high-energy fiesta featuring tracks from Bird in Paradise, including standouts like Blood on the Stage, Shooting Star, and Blackout Blues. The free gig will also…
Global pop sensation Dua Lipa is set to dazzle Australian fans this month with sold-out shows in Melbourne and Sydney—and she’s kicking things off with a bang. To celebrate her Radical Optimism tour, Lipa has announced a special pop-up store in Melbourne, offering fans an immersive experience into her vibrant world. Opening Monday, 17 March, at Hawker CBD (362 Little Collins Street), the store will feature exclusive merchandise, photo moments, and a lyrics booth where fans can snap pics surrounded by their favorite Dua Lipa song lyrics. The pop-up will run until Sunday, 23 March, from 10am to 6pm daily. The pop…
Step into the electrifying world of Chrissy Amphlett, the rebel-queen of Australian rock, in Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett. This high-voltage cabaret, presented as part of the 2025 RISING festival by University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC), celebrates the untamed legacy of the Divinyls’ iconic frontwoman, blending her raw talent, fierce spirit, and unforgettable music into a live-wire journey through her life and career. From the sticky carpets of Aussie pubs to global acclaim, Chrissy Amphlett redefined rock’n’roll with her audacious blend of sexuality and vulnerability. Now, powerhouse performer Sheridan Harbridge (Prima Facie) channels Chrissy’s seismic…
Get ready to discover the hero within as Disney On Ice returns to Rod Laver Arena from Wednesday 16 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025. This magical production brings your favourite Disney stories to life with world-class ice skating, iconic music, and dazzling costumes that will leave the whole family spellbound. Step into the enchanting world of Encanto with Mirabel and her extraordinary family, sail across the ocean with Moana and Maui, and join Elsa on her quest to protect Arendelle. Dive under the sea with Ariel, explore with Belle, and sing along with Rapunzel as Disney’s most beloved characters take to…