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Moortabiny drone show

Moortabiny drone show

Oct 2-4, 2026 Western Australia
Upcoming

The Moortabiny drone show is a visual storytelling event held over three nights from October 2 to 4, 2026, at Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Western Australia. As the first drone...

Drone Show Light Show +6
‘The Ladies’ Classical Concert

‘The Ladies’ Classical Concert

Oct 3, 2026 Montville
Upcoming

‘The Ladies’ Classical Concert is an afternoon of classical music presented at Lucas Parklands in Montville, Australia. It features high-achieving female musicians performing works by composers such as Camille Saint-Saëns, Chopin, Tchaikovsky,...

Classical Music Concert +3
Tatura Pedals and Steps

Tatura Pedals and Steps

Oct 3, 2026 Tatura
Upcoming

Tatura Pedals and Steps is a community fundraising event in Victoria dedicated to supporting regional healthcare infrastructure. Formerly known as Tat200, the event raises money for the GV Health Foundation, specifically contributing...

Fundraising Cycling +7
Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Brisbane
Upcoming

The Brisbane Writers Festival is a major literary celebration scheduled for October 8–11, 2026, primarily centered at the Brisbane Powerhouse. This four-day cultural event features more than 200 Australian and international artists...

Literary Writing +7
Johnny Jukebox All-Ages Show

Johnny Jukebox All-Ages Show

Oct 10, 2026 Echuca
Upcoming

Singer John Standley, known as Johnny Jukebox, will perform an all-ages concert at the Echuca Workers in Echuca, Australia. The show, scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, will feature rock and roll...

Concert Music +4
2026 ARIA Awards

2026 ARIA Awards

Nov 18, 2026 Sydney
Upcoming

The 2026 ARIA Awards is a major Australian music ceremony scheduled for November 18, 2026, at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney. This milestone edition marks the 40th anniversary of the awards, celebrating...

Music Awards +5

8TH WONDER Brisbane

Jan 30, 2027 Brisbane
Upcoming

8TH WONDER Brisbane is a one-day music festival held at Eatons Hill Outdoor Precinct near Brisbane on January 30, 2027. The event brings together artists from Aotearoa, Australia, and the wider Pacific,...

Music festival Live music +3