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& Juliet

& Juliet

Sep 11-17, 2026 Perth
Recently ended

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
People, Plans and Places

People, Plans and Places

Sep 16, 2026 Docklands
Recently ended

The "People, Plans and Places" exhibition at the Victoria Police Museum in Docklands showcases the history, architecture, and stories of Victorian police stations. It features historic building plans, photographs, and artefacts, offering...

Exhibition History +5
Mackay Seniors Expo

Mackay Seniors Expo

Sep 15, 2026 Mackay
Recently ended

The annual Mackay Seniors Expo is set to take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm, at The Big Shed within the Mackay Showgrounds. This event showcases...

Seniors Expo +6
Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 14, 2026 Canberra
Recently ended

Canberra's Hindu community celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, an annual festival honoring the deity Ganesha. The 2026 celebrations emphasize eco-friendly practices, specifically promoting the use of biodegradable clay idols for immersion rituals to protect...

Religious Festival Hinduism +5
The Box Show

The Box Show

Sep 14, 2026 Byron Bay
Recently ended

The Box Show is a family-oriented musical performance by Junkyard Beats that features high-energy percussion using recycled objects. Held at the Byron Theatre in Byron Bay, the production transforms everyday waste like...

Musical Family friendly +4
Freedom of Entry parade

Freedom of Entry parade

Sep 13, 2026 Perth
Recently ended

The City of Perth will host a ceremonial Freedom of Entry parade by No. 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The event will feature approximately 1,000...

Military Parade Freedom Of Entry +5