Festivals and cultural events in Australia, updated regularly.
A timely event from the current Australia calendar.
The Brisbane Festival 2026 is a major arts and culture celebration taking place across Brisbane, Australia, from September 4 to 26. Under the inaugural program of Artistic Director Ebony Bott, the festival operates with the theme "Switch On, Light Up, Come Alive."...
Geelong Gallery presents 'Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel, Art Dealer Among the Artists,' a major...
The "Intimate Imaginaries" exhibition, a touring presentation from the TarraWarra Museum of Art, showcases the...
Events active now or overlapping this week.
The Nature at Risk exhibition at Alton Gallery in Echuca features a collection of artworks and photography from local creators that highlights...
Graeme's Solo Exhibition features paintings in the Fauvism style, inspired by the artist's sketchbooks of Tablelands landscapes. The exhibition will be held...
KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil is a touring production that merges high-energy acrobatics with the traditional art of clowning. Performing under the...
Fisho is an art exhibition by Jack Rodgers hosted at the Redland Art Gallery in Redlands. Running from September 6 to November...
The annual Mandurah Arts Festival, held from September 11 to October 11 in Mandurah, Australia, showcases a new range of activities and...
A short look at festivals and cultural events for the next weekend window.
The Perth Royal Show is a premier annual agricultural fair and community celebration held at the Claremont Showground...
This free exhibition at Newcastle Museum celebrates the legacy of Norman Hetherington, the creator of the iconic Australian...
Bright Nights by ANZ is a free water, light, and sound installation that illuminates the Brisbane River as...
A major exhibition and diverse program of events, "Don Dunstan: 100 Years," celebrates the centenary of the birth...
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The Melbourne Royal Show is an iconic annual agricultural event in Victoria featuring livestock competitions, exhibitions, and family entertainment. Scheduled to run...
The Wallaby Creek Festival is a three-day music and arts celebration held in the rainforest of Rossville, Queensland. The 2026 event features...
The Canowindra Show is an annual agricultural festival in New South Wales that celebrates regional heritage through livestock competitions, equestrian displays, and...
The Ballarat Young Entrepreneurs Market is an inaugural child-run market held at Brown Hill Community Hall in Ballarat. Approximately 40 young entrepreneurs...
The Singleton Show Rodeo is an annual equestrian and bull riding competition held at the Singleton Showground as part of the broader...
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The NSW Koori Knockout is Australia's largest celebration of Aboriginal sport, culture, and community. It will be held...
The Travelling Film Festival returns to Cairns from November 6 to 9, 2026, hosted at Event Cinemas Cairns...
The 33rd Massed Choir Festival showcases primary choral music in Western Australia. From September 16 to 24, 2026,...
The Port Fairy Folk Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary from March 5 to March 8, 2027, in...
A three-day floating literary festival held across the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, featuring author talks, music, and historical...
‘The Ladies’ Classical Concert is an afternoon of classical music presented at Lucas Parklands in Montville, Australia. It...
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