Victoria

Swingers have their moment to shine at RISING 2025
The first event for Melbourne’s winter festival RISING has been announced: a playable art exhibition celebrating the game of mini…

Performance review: Liza's Good Judy, Motley Bauhaus, midsumma festival
Classic songs in an ambitious tribute to, and exploration of, legends Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.

Beetlejuice The Musical: cast announcement
The leading cast members for 'Beetlejuice The Musical', with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, have now been revealed.

Dance review: Tantrum for 6, Northcote Town Hall
Six new beings navigate their world in a contemporary dance exploration of primal infancy and growth.

Opera review: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne Opera stays well within its comfort zone for Wagner’s epic comedy. Â

Theatre review: POTUS, fortyfivedownstairs
A satirical farce with a conceit and style very similar to 'Veep' that can’t quite compare.

Concert review: AURORA 2025, Margaret Court Arena
The Norwegian songstress is a national treasure with soul-touching vocals and charming authenticity.

Performance review: Homophonic!, Theatre Works, midsumma festival
A celebration of some of Australia’s best queer, classical musicians and compositions.

2025 launch of Melbourne Conversations, the city’s longest-running free public talks series
This year's season kicks off with a discussion about the role of public space in Melbourne and its ever-evolving urban…

Public art commissions by leading Australian artists transform Docklands
A commissioned art collection has been introduced as part of an initiative to broaden culture and community in the district.