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Speedscapes

Speedscapes

Sep 18 - Nov 8, 2026 Benalla
Ongoing

Speedscapes is an art exhibition by Shepparton-based artist Nick Baylart, hosted at the Benalla pop-up art gallery. The collection explores the sensory experience of traveling through regional Victorian landscapes by road and...

Art exhibition Contemporary Art +4

Footy Festival

Sep 23-26, 2026 Melbourne
Ongoing

The Footy Festival is an annual community celebration held at Yarra Park in Melbourne, leading up to the AFL Grand Final. The event offers free entertainment for all ages, including interactive football...

Australian Rules Football Sports +5
Melbourne Royal Show

Melbourne Royal Show

Sep 24 - Oct 4, 2026 Melbourne
Starts today

The Melbourne Royal Show is an annual agricultural event held in Melbourne, Victoria, from September 24 to October 4, 2026. The upcoming show faces a potential cancellation of its poultry exhibition and...

Agricultural Show Livestock +4
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

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
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