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Australia Day celebrations

Jan 25, 2027 Central Coast
Upcoming

The Central Coast municipality plans to host its 2027 Australia Day festivities on the evening of January 25 at the Sound Shell. This scheduled shift aims to create a family-friendly environment for...

Australia Day Community Awards +4

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
Deni Ute Muster

Deni Ute Muster

Sep 29 - Oct 3, 2026 Deniliquin, Edward River
Starts today

The Deni Ute Muster celebrations in Deniliquin, NSW, run for almost a full week from September 29 to October 3, 2026. The festivities begin with the free Open Streets Spirit of the...

Ute Culture Festival +6
Youth Week WA 2027

Youth Week WA 2027

Apr 16-23, 2027 Western Australia
Upcoming

Youth Week WA 2027 is a statewide celebration of young people aged 10–25, running across Western Australia from 16 to 23 April 2027. Free community events will provide opportunities for young people...

Youth Community +3
Nature at Risk exhibition

Nature at Risk exhibition

Jul 4 - Sep 30, 2026 Echuca
Ongoing

The Nature at Risk exhibition at Alton Gallery in Echuca features a collection of artworks and photography from local creators that highlights the region's threatened wildlife and landscapes. Running from July through...

Exhibition Art +6
Puppet Festival

Puppet Festival

Oct 24, 2026 Maleny
Upcoming

The Puppet Festival returns for its second year, bringing a day of creative storytelling and performance to the Maleny Theatre on October 24. Organized by Little Big World Puppet Theatre, the event...

Puppetry Theatre +5

Harry Styles 2026 Australian Tour

Nov 27 - Dec 13, 2026 Sydney
Upcoming

The Harry Styles 2026 Australian Tour features a series of stadium performances in Melbourne and Sydney during the late 2026 summer season. The tour supports his album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco,...

Music Pop +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
Donald Show

Donald Show

Oct 9-10, 2026 Donald
Upcoming

The Donald Show is a celebrated annual agricultural fair in Victoria, Australia, featuring community exhibitions and health-focused programs. Known for its strong volunteer support, the event combines traditional agricultural competitions with modern...

Agricultural Show Community festival +6