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Mandurah Arts Festival

Mandurah Arts Festival

Sep 11 - Oct 11, 2026 Mandurah
Ongoing

The annual Mandurah Arts Festival, held from September 11 to October 11 in Mandurah, Australia, showcases a new range of activities and events with participating national artists. It aims to connect audiences...

Arts Festival Visual Arts +4
& Juliet

& Juliet

Sep 11-17, 2026 Perth
Ongoing

Third-year musical theatre students from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) present a contemporary musical reimagining of Shakespeare's classic love story at the Regal Theatre. The production features a high-energy...

Musical Theatre Performing Arts +5
Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ

Sep 4-26, 2026 Brisbane
Ongoing

Bright Nights by ANZ is a free water, light, and sound installation that illuminates the Brisbane River as part of the annual Brisbane Festival. The spectacle features floating fountains, animated water features,...

Cultural events Light Installation +6
KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

Aug 20 - Oct 3, 2026 Brisbane
Ongoing

KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil is a touring production that merges high-energy acrobatics with the traditional art of clowning. Performing under the Big Top at Eagle Farm in Brisbane, the show presents...

Circus Acrobatics +4
Graeme's Solo Exhibition

Graeme's Solo Exhibition

Aug 11 - Sep 26, 2026 Atherton
Ongoing

Graeme's Solo Exhibition features paintings in the Fauvism style, inspired by the artist's sketchbooks of Tablelands landscapes. The exhibition will be held at the Old Post Office Gallery in Atherton, Australia, running...

Art Exhibition +5
34th NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show

34th NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show

Aug 28 - Sep 19, 2026 Forbes
Ongoing

The 34th NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show in Forbes celebrates regional viticulture with over 500 entries from across New South Wales and the ACT. The event features professional judging followed by public...

Wine Food & drink +6