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'Swingers – The Art of Mini Golf' has been announced as the first event for RISING 2025. The photo is a close-up of someone wearing glamorous high heeled shoes, standing on a fake putting green. Their right foot rests on a golf ball and they are leaning on a mini golf club. The dramatic space of the Flinders Street Station Ballroom is visible in the background.
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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…

Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. Garland is using an eyebrow brush. Minnelli has a black hat on.
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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.

Six dancers wearing singlets and undies and skull-fitting caps are in various states of contortion.
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Dance review: Tantrum for 6, Northcote Town Hall

Six new beings navigate their world in a contemporary dance exploration of primal infancy and growth.

Inside the Royal Exhibition Building.
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Opera review: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Royal Exhibition Building

Melbourne Opera stays well within its comfort zone for Wagner’s epic comedy.  

A woman standing at a podium. Behind her is an American flag.
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Theatre review: POTUS, fortyfivedownstairs

A satirical farce with a conceit and style very similar to 'Veep' that can’t quite compare.

AURORA on stage in front of a large sun displayed on the screen behind her, while audiences hold up their hands as if reaching out.
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Concert review: AURORA 2025, Margaret Court Arena

The Norwegian songstress is a national treasure with soul-touching vocals and charming authenticity.

A group of musicians.
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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…

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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.

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