Grace Jones to headline a program of international stars including Åkervinda, BADBADNOTGOOD and Oumou Sangaré.

"I don’t want to do a tribute act," says Ursula Yovich. "This is me telling her story and mine."

A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2026, essential holiday listening and must-see shows, Limelight is your ideal summer companion.

Spanish violinist Lina Tur Bonet, Switzerland's Ensemble Contrechamps and a new collaboration with US composer William Brittelle among the highlights.

Peter Sellars and Julia Bullock talk collaboration ahead of the Adelaide Festival run of Perle Noire: Meditations for Joséphine.

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From Symphony under the Stars to a roller derby, Sydney Festival’s 2026 program blends celebration and renewal to build “a playground of imagination”.

For 2026, co-Artistic Directors Melissa Doecke and Ben Opie have cultivated a festival with deep roots into the Country it stands on.

“Lower your guard,” says incoming Artistic Director Matthew Lutton, heralding the return of Peter Sellars and contemporary music.

Perth Festival 2026 will see the city turned into a stage, with performances and installations reimagining its landmarks.

The New Zealand festival presents international artists, contemporary and classical works, and a concert that pairs chocolate with music.

The "gutsy" new regional festival is flush with flavours from classical, improvised and jazz to contemporary music.