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Sep 11-17, 2026 Perth

Ongoing

Third-year musical theatre students from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) present a contemporary musical reimagining of Shakespeare's classic love story at the Regal Theatre. The production features a high-energy...

Musical Theatre Performing Arts +5

Wollongong Festival

Sep 12-20, 2026 Wollongong

Ongoing

The Wollongong Festival is a multi-day community celebration spanning various suburbs in the northern Illawarra region. The event features live music, DJ sets, and family-friendly activities held across local cafes, hotels, and...

Music festival Community Event +3

Tuck Shop Ladies

Sep 17, 2026 Sussex Inlet, Shoalhaven

Upcoming

The Tuck Shop Ladies present a musical comedy performance by Sam Lohs and Rosie Burgess, featuring ukuleles and harmonious, witty songs. The event is scheduled for September 17 in Sussex Inlet.

Musical Comedy Performance +3

Together for Nepal

Sep 18, 2026 Rockdale

Upcoming

Together for Nepal is a community gathering hosted by Bayside Council for Nepali community members in Rockdale. Held on Friday, September 18, 2026, the event aims to provide support and information following...

Community Cultural +6

Boats and Spokes

Sep 18-20, 2026 Sussex Inlet, Shoalhaven

Upcoming

Boats and Spokes is a free event held in Sussex Inlet, Australia, from September 18 to 20. It celebrates engineering, craftsmanship, and history, showcasing antique pre-war motorcycles and beautifully restored steamboats.

Heritage Motorcycles +9

Coffs Harbour Tiny Home Expo

Sep 18-20, 2026 Coffs Harbour

Upcoming

The Coffs Harbour Tiny Home Expo showcases a variety of tiny homes and small-footprint housing solutions. Held at the Coffs Harbour Showground, the event allows visitors to explore different homes and directly...

Tiny Homes Exhibition +4

An Embodied Nexus: The Menagerie

Sep 18 - Oct 25, 2026 Echuca

Upcoming

"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

Fletch & Hindy – Live on Stage

Sep 18, 2026 Lismore

Upcoming

Former NRL stars Bryan Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh will bring their live show, 'Fletch & Hindy – Live on Stage', to the Lismore Workers Club in Lismore, NSW, on Friday, September 18,...

Rugby League Comedy +4

Weekend in Wistaria

Sep 19-20, 2026 Parramatta

Upcoming

Weekend in Wistaria is a free annual spring flower festival held in Parramatta Park's historic Wistaria Gardens. The two-day event showcases cascading purple wisteria tunnels, cherry blossoms, and over 18,000 seasonal blooms....

Flower Festival Spring +7

Bird Haven Festival

Sep 19, 2026 Shoalhaven Heads, Shoalhaven

Upcoming

The Bird Haven Festival is an event organized by Birdlife Shoalhaven at the Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club, focusing on the region's diverse birdlife. The festival, held on September 19, features stalls, displays,...

Birdwatching Nature +3

New School of Classical Painting Students' Work Exhibition

Sep 19-20, 2026 Daylesford

Upcoming

Daylesford-based artist Deny Christian presents a weekend exhibition at Stanbridge Hall featuring artworks created by her students from the New School of Classical Painting.

Exhibition Art +4

Spark Festival

Sep 21-27, 2026 Sydney

Upcoming

Spark Festival is an annual, community-led startup event in New South Wales, Australia, featuring over 60 free sessions for founders, investors, and policymakers. Entering its 11th year, the week-long program includes workshops,...

Startup Entrepreneurship +7

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