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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

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

Murwillumbah – Through the Ages

Feb 19-21, 2027 Murwillumbah

Upcoming

Murwillumbah – Through the Ages is a cultural weekend scheduled from 19 to 21 February 2027 across Murwillumbah CBD. The event will celebrate film, music, and popular culture from the 1970s to...

Cultural events Film +6

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

Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington

Jul 4 - Nov 4, 2026 Newcastle

Ongoing

This free exhibition at Newcastle Museum celebrates the legacy of Norman Hetherington, the creator of the iconic Australian children's television program Mr Squiggle and Friends. Visitors can view over 800 items from...

Exhibition Puppets +6

Rolling Sets

Dec 5, 2026 Newcastle

Upcoming

Rolling Sets is a boutique summer music festival debuting at Newcastle's Foreshore Park on December 5, 2026. The event merges live music with surf, skate, and beach culture, featuring a lineup of...

Music festival Indie Rock +6

Rolling Sets

Nov 28, 2026 Tweed Heads

Upcoming

Rolling Sets is a boutique summer music festival held on November 28 at Ebenezer Park in Tweed Heads, New South Wales. Celebrating live music, surf, skate, and beach culture, this single-day event...

Music festival Surf Culture +8

Festival of Stories

Oct 16-18, 2026 Moama

Upcoming

The Festival of Stories is an inaugural cultural event set to take place from October 16 to 18, 2026, in the Echuca-Moama region of New South Wales, Australia. This three-day festival aims...

Cultural Festival Storytelling +6

Trundle ABBA Festival

May 1, 2027 Trundle, NSW

Upcoming

The Trundle ABBA Festival is a vibrant community celebration held in Trundle, New South Wales, dedicated to the music and fashion of the iconic Swedish pop group. Scheduled for Saturday, May 1,...

Music Abba +5

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

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