A new multi-sensory exhibition by Manningham residents Ben Street and Christobel Elliott is set to transform the Manningham Art Gallery into a dreamlike space of light, sound and stillness from early February. Before words, there were rainbows – A cosmic light and sound journey through the beyond opens Wednesday 4 February and runs until Saturday 2 May 2026. The debut collaboration invites visitors into a surreal, shifting environment where the boundaries between human, animal, time and nature begin to blur. At the centre of the exhibition is a four to five-minute looped projection that fills the gallery with colour and…
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Thirty years after the Port Arthur massacre, an award-winning Australian play returns to the stage, asking not what happened that day, but how people live with what came after. Beyond The Neck opens at Theatre Works in St Kilda this March, bringing Tom Holloway’s acclaimed work back into focus at a time when violence and its aftermath remain part of the daily news cycle. Directed by Suzanne Chaundy, the production arrives as both an anniversary marker and a deeply human piece of theatre. Set years after Port Arthur, the play weaves together four stories drawn from real accounts. A boy…
St Kilda’s most colourful post march celebration returns this weekend, with Hotel Esplanade hosting its iconic Pride March Afterparty on Sunday 1 February from midday until late. A much-loved fixture of Melbourne’s Pride calendar, The Espy once again becomes a lively hub of music, performance and community as revellers roll straight in from the Pride March to keep the celebrations going. Best of all, entry is free all day across the venue. The historic St Kilda pub will be decked out with bold themed decor and plenty of photo-ready moments, setting the tone for a full day and night of…
Commuters heading through Melbourne’s CBD now have a new way into Town Hall Station, with a Swanston Street entrance opening today just days before the Metro Tunnel’s major network change this Sunday. Located beside the iconic Young & Jackson Hotel, the new entrance adds another direct and accessible entry point to Town Hall Station, one of the busiest stops on the new Metro Tunnel line. Passengers can also access the entrance via Cocker and Scott alleys off Flinders Lane, easing foot traffic through one of the city’s most crowded precincts. The opening comes ahead of the Big Switch on Sunday,…
The Human League will return to Australia in early 2027 with Generations: The Greatest Hits Tour, following the band’s sold-out national run in 2024. The January and February dates will see the UK synth-pop icons revisit cities across the country, delivering a career-spanning live show that celebrates more than four decades of electronic pop history. Melbourne fans will be able to catch the group at The Palais theatre in St Kilda on Friday 5 February 2027. Formed in Sheffield in 1977, The Human League were pioneers in bringing synthesisers and computer-driven sequencing into mainstream pop. At a time when electronic…
Dandenong Market will burst into colour, sound and flavour this February as its Lunar New Year Festival returns for one big day of food, culture and celebration in the heart of Melbourne’s south east. Taking place on Sunday 22 February 2026 from 10am to 3pm, the free event invites locals and visitors to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with a lively mix of South-East Asian cuisine, live performances and hands-on family entertainment. The Market will transform into a feast for the senses, with traders serving up bold, aromatic dishes from across the region. Expect everything from fluffy baos…
Melbourne’s favourite day dedicated to all things bubbles is back, with the 9th annual Prosecco Festival set to return to the stunning Abbotsford Convent on Saturday 28 February 2026. The one-day festival invites Prosecco lovers to sip, stroll and discover more than 50 different Proseccos from leading Italian and Australian producers. Guests will have the chance to meet growers, winemakers and importers while tasting a wide range of styles, from crisp and refreshing to fruit-forward and complex. This year’s line-up includes Italian names such as Babo, Bandini, Belussi, Calneggia Family Vineyards, Cipriani Bellini and Tivo Spritz. Australian producers include Dal…
For the first time in its long history, Melbourne’s wholesale market is inviting the public inside, giving everyday shoppers access to bulk fresh produce and flowers at wholesale prices. Launching on Saturday 31 January 2026, Melbourne Market Super Saturdays will run every Saturday from 8.30am to 1.30pm, transforming the bustling trading floor at Melbourne Market in Epping into a lively public market experience. The new initiative offers a rare chance to shop where Melbourne’s food industry shops, straight from growers and wholesalers. Operated by the Melbourne Market Authority in partnership with traders, Super Saturdays focus on bulk buying rather than…
This February, Melbourne favourite Mary Eats Cake is putting friendship in the spotlight with a limited-edition Valentine’s High Tea designed for laughter, connection and quality time with the people who matter most. Created for best friends, sisters and soulmates, the special High Tea experience invites guests to slow down and indulge together. Available for a short time only, the Valentine’s High Tea features unlimited speciality teas, freshly baked scones and a carefully curated menu of Mary Eats Cake favourites. Each sitting includes a set speciality Valentine’s High Tea with four savoury items and three sweet treats, alongside exclusive lamington scones…
Spiegel Haus Melbourne is set to become one of the most entertaining stops of the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2026, with four weeks of comedy, circus, magic and family-friendly shows unfolding across the Empire Tent and Spiegeltent. Running from late March through to mid April, the program brings together an eclectic mix of performers, from sharp stand-up and wine-fuelled storytelling to high-energy circus, science chaos and jaw-dropping magic. Whether you are heading out with friends, entertaining visiting family or planning a daytime show with kids, Spiegel Haus offers something for every taste. Merrick Watts returns with An Idiot’s Guide to…
Victoria’s biggest celebration of Australian garlic is back, with the South Gippsland Garlic Festival returning to Korumburra Showgrounds on Saturday 28 February 2026 for its second year. After a strong debut, the 2026 festival is set to double in size, welcoming twice as many growers and trucking in close to two tonnes of fresh Australian garlic and garlic products for visitors to take home. It is shaping up as a must-visit event for food lovers, growers and curious cooks alike. Victorian producers confirmed for the day include Balmattum Garlic, Pure Garlic, Gerdavale Garlic and Franklin River Garlic, alongside Garlic Kingdom…
Harry Styles is officially heading back to Australia, locking in his first local shows since the juggernaut Love On Tour era in 2023 and confirming Melbourne and Sydney as key stops on a tightly controlled global return. The pop superstar will bring his Together, Together residency tour to Australia later this year, playing two massive nights at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on 27 and 28 November and two shows at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on 12 and 13 December. These four dates will be his only Australian appearances in 2026, making them some of the most hotly anticipated stadium shows on the…