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Love Actually in Concert

Dec 9, 2026 Perth
Upcoming

Love Actually in Concert is a live cinematic concert experience in Perth on December 9, 2026, featuring a screening of the film Love Actually with a live orchestra performing its soundtrack at...

Film Concert +3

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

Love Actually in Concert

Dec 14, 2026 Brisbane
Upcoming

Love Actually in Concert is a cultural event in Brisbane on December 14, 2026, featuring a screening of the Christmas film Love Actually with a live orchestra performing its soundtrack.

Film Orchestra +3
Strand Ephemera

Strand Ephemera

Jul 24 - Aug 8, 2027 Townsville
Upcoming

Strand Ephemera is a biennial public art festival held in Townsville, featuring large-scale outdoor artworks and interactive installations. The festival transforms The Strand into an outdoor exhibition space showcasing creative works by...

Public Art Outdoor Exhibition +3

Angela Tiatia: Muse

Sep 26, 2026 - Feb 7, 2027 Newcastle
Ongoing

Angela Tiatia: Muse is a major survey exhibition celebrating 20 years of art practice by globally recognised Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia. Hosted at Newcastle Art Gallery from September 26, 2026, to February...

Exhibition Art +6
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
Spilt Milk

Spilt Milk

Dec 19, 2026 Geelong
Upcoming

Spilt Milk is a major single-day music festival scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Kardinia Park Precinct in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Described as Australia's largest single-day music festival, it features...

Music festival Single Day Event +7
Strummingbird

Strummingbird

Oct 10, 2026 Ballarat
Upcoming

Strummingbird is a one-day modern country music festival held at Victoria Park in Ballarat. Scheduled for October 10, 2026, the event features a headlining performance by Post Malone, local musical talent, and...

Music Country Music +5
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