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Youth Fest 2026

Sep 1-30, 2026 Shepparton, Greater Shepparton
Ongoing

Youth Fest 2026 is a month-long celebration in Greater Shepparton, Australia, dedicated to young people aged 12 to 25. Held throughout September, the festival features a diverse program of workshops, performances, cultural...

Youth Festival +8

David Hockney: Portraits in Print

Sep 5, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027 Canberra
Ongoing

David Hockney: Portraits in Print is an exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, running from September 5, 2026 to February 28, 2027, featuring more than 60 portrait works by...

Art Exhibition +3
Fisho

Fisho

Sep 6 - Nov 27, 2026 Redlands
Ongoing

Fisho is an art exhibition by Jack Rodgers hosted at the Redland Art Gallery in Redlands. Running from September 6 to November 27, 2026, the collection features 44 artworks that reinterpret the...

Art exhibition Painting +5
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
An Embodied Nexus: The Menagerie

An Embodied Nexus: The Menagerie

Sep 18 - Oct 25, 2026 Echuca
Ongoing

"An Embodied Nexus: The Menagerie" is a public art exhibition held at The Foundry Art Space in Echuca from September 18 to October 25, 2026. The showcase features new works created by...

Exhibition Youth Art +5

A.A.Murakami: New Spring

Sep 26, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027 Newcastle
Ongoing

An immersive multisensory installation by art duo A.A.Murakami makes its Australian debut at the Newcastle Art Gallery. The exhibition features tree-like sculptures that produce luminous mist-filled bubbles, using ephemeral technology to recreate...

Exhibition Contemporary Art +5
Berrigan Show drama workshops

Berrigan Show drama workshops

Sep 28 - Oct 1, 2026 Berrigan
Starts today

The Berrigan Show drama workshops are a four-day school holiday program for students aged 8 to 18, held at the Berrigan Soldiers War Memorial Hall. Scheduled from September 28 to October 1,...

Workshop Drama +6
Montville Wellness Expo

Montville Wellness Expo

Oct 3, 2026 Montville
Upcoming

The inaugural Montville Wellness Expo is a community health event held in the village centre of Montville. Organized by the Montville Chamber of Commerce, the fair brings together local practitioners, interactive workshops,...

Wellness Health +6