This September will see the premiere of the musical of American Psycho in Melbourne’s Chapel off Chapel, in time for the 25th anniversary of the Mary Harron film starring Christian Bale. Both iterations are based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel about capitalism, consumerism, excess – and, of course, murder. It’s set in Manhattan in the late 80s and follows an investment banker who leads a double life as a serial killer.
While there is much focus on 2027, as the famed festival’s 50th anniversary, there’s still another event to embed on your calendars first. The 2026 Port Fairy Folk Festival (PFFF) runs over the Labour Day long weekend, which next year falls on 6-9 March. The long established and beloved event goes from strength to strength, with its relaxed and easily accessible vibe drawing crowds of music lovers year after year.
