For nearly a decade, Lifely has been helping Australians furnish their homes with pieces that are stylish, affordable and built for real life. Now, the much-loved brand is stepping out from behind the screen and into Fitzroy with its very first pop-up space. From 6 to 14 September, 306–308 Brunswick Street will be transformed into a Lifely living room, giving locals the chance to sink into their best-selling sofas, test out new designs and get a feel for the furniture that’s usually just a click away. On show: the new Lifely Sofa (with swatch cards for every colour), the Cushie…
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The seaside town of Port Fairy is gearing up once again for a long weekend of music, storytelling and connection, with the Port Fairy Folk Festival announcing its second wave of artists for the 2026 edition. The lineup adds fresh depth to an already impressive program, with acts spanning continents and genres. From the finely wrought harmonies of Canadian duo Basset and the fiddle-charged energy of Inn Echo, to the eclectic California sounds of Rainbow Girls, the festival’s international reach is as strong as ever. England contributes multiple voices with Chloe Foy’s rich, emotive songwriting, Robbie Cavanagh’s soulful Americana, and…
It’s been 25 years since Teenage Dirtbag first landed, and somehow, the anthem is bigger than ever. Now, Wheatus are heading back to Australia and making their long-awaited New Zealand debut in January 2026 with a tour that promises nostalgia, noise and plenty of singalongs. In Melbourne they’ll be playing at 170 Russell on 22 January 2026. Their self-titled debut album will be played in full each night, giving fans the chance to relive the era that made “I’ve got two tickets to Iron Maiden, baby” a lyric burned into collective memory. But that’s not all – true to tradition, the band…
From 1 to 4 October 2025, Footscray Community Arts will host the premiere season of I Met An Angel Named Jacques, a bold new work from multidisciplinary artist Gideon D. Wilonja. Performed in the Footscray Community Arts Performance Space, this debut run is backed by the Jewel Box Commission – an initiative designed to elevate early career Black, Indigenous, and PoC artists. At its core, the production is a charged portrait of desire, ego, and survival. The story orbits L’or, a celebrated artist who seems untouchable under the spotlight, and Jacques, an ambitious critic whose words cut deep. Their collision sparks…
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is celebrating its 70th anniversary this spring, marking seven decades of vibrant blooms and cherished traditions in Silvan, Victoria. From September 13 to October 12, 2025, the festival will showcase over a million tulips across five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering visitors a kaleidoscope of colours and experiences. Held at the Tesselaar Flower Farm on Monbulk Road, the festival has grown from a humble display by Dutch immigrants Cees and Johanna Tesselaar in 1954 to one of Australia’s most iconic spring events. Today, it attracts thousands of visitors each year, featuring over 120 tulip varieties and…
Uber for teens is available in Victoria from today – allowing teenagers aged 13 to 17 to ride independently while giving parents and guardians oversight and control over trips. The program aims to provide a practical solution for families managing school runs, after-school activities, and social commitments. Since its initial launch in April 2024, Uber for teens has been used for trips to schools, sports facilities, medical and dental clinics, and fast food outlets. Usage is highest between 2 and 6pm, reflecting the demand for transport after school hours. Victorian parents can now invite teens to create accounts under their…
Hong Kong theatre-maker Mo, Yan Chi Lai brings her acclaimed solo performance Women in Red to the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival in a new English-language version. Running 15–19 October at the Festival Hub, Trades Hall, the work offers Melbourne audiences an evocative exploration of womanhood, memory and cultural change. First staged in 2012, Women in Red has become a modern classic in Hong Kong’s theatre scene, praised for its empathy and layered storytelling. The piece blends documentary theatre, monologue and physical performance, with Lai shifting between voices across generations—from a young daughter growing up in a single-parent household to an elderly matriarch looking back…
Victoria’s Pride is heading beyond the city limits this summer, with a new wave of regional events set to light up towns across the state. The Victoria’s Pride Regional Activation Program, delivered by Midsumma, will bring community-driven celebrations to places from the Bellarine Peninsula to Ballarat, Mildura to Gippsland — all building towards the annual all-ages Street Party in Melbourne on Sunday 8 February. Each event carries its own local flavour. On the Bellarine, Thursgay Bellarine Pride Fest promises a lively mix of DJs, drag artists, emerging performers and market stalls. Ballarat will add a permanent tribute to its queer history through the creation…
Halsey is bringing BADLANDS back to Australia. To mark the 10th anniversary of her diamond-certified, triple-platinum debut, the GRAMMY®-nominated artist has announced the Back to Badlands Tour, with Australian dates locked in for February 2026. Fans can catch her at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Friday 13 February, followed by Riverstage Brisbane on Tuesday 17 February, before the tour wraps at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Thursday 19 February. The tour celebrates the album that launched Halsey into the pop stratosphere. Released in 2015, BADLANDS has sold more than three million albums in the US alone and clocked over nine billion streams globally. Every track on the record has earned…
Fleet Rooftop Bar has unveiled its new seasonal menu, bringing fresh flavours and inventive pairings to Melbourne’s highest rooftop on Flinders Street. Perched 22 floors above Vibe Hotel, Fleet pairs panoramic skyline views with a dining experience that feels both elevated and approachable. The menu champions Australian produce and leans into share-style dining, designed for grazing with cocktails or lingering long into the night. Among the highlights: Smoky Bay Oysters with bonito and ginger vinaigrette, Half Shell Scallops with shiitake mushroom XO and lemon balm, and a standout Charred WA Octopus dressed with sobrasada, kipfler potato and shaved fennel. For those after something indulgent, the 450g O’Connor…
UK theatre collective SUBJECT OBJECT lands in Melbourne this October with a daring two-week season at the Common Rooms, Trades Hall, as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. The group brings a bold double-bill of acclaimed productions – work.txt and instructions – which can be experienced individually or together in one night. Known for experimental theatre that blends form and technology, SUBJECT OBJECT has earned international acclaim for its sharp explorations of how we live with and through technology. work.txt removes actors from the stage entirely, handing performance duties to the audience. Guided through a story about someone who has stopped working, participants collaborate to piece together the…