11 November @ 7:00 am - 20 November @ 12:30 am AEDT Keep Sleeping, Beauty

Metro Arts: Keep Sleeping, Beauty

Metro Arts - New Benner Theatre

Keep Sleeping, Beauty uses the familiar fairytale to confront a new nightmare reality. Sedated women are everywhere. In fairytales, in art, in bars and nightclubs, in psych wards, in chat rooms, in porn - it seems society loves to see a woman who’s out of it but conveniently, into it…

12 November @ 7:00 am - 21 November @ 12:30 am AEDT Keep Sleeping, Beauty

Metro Arts: Keep Sleeping, Beauty

Metro Arts - New Benner Theatre

Keep Sleeping, Beauty uses the familiar fairytale to confront a new nightmare reality. Sedated women are everywhere. In fairytales, in art, in bars and nightclubs, in psych wards, in chat rooms, in porn - it seems society loves to see a woman who’s out of it but conveniently, into it…

14 November @ 7:00 am - 23 November @ 12:30 am AEDT Keep Sleeping, Beauty

Metro Arts: Keep Sleeping, Beauty

Metro Arts - New Benner Theatre

Keep Sleeping, Beauty uses the familiar fairytale to confront a new nightmare reality. Sedated women are everywhere. In fairytales, in art, in bars and nightclubs, in psych wards, in chat rooms, in porn - it seems society loves to see a woman who’s out of it but conveniently, into it…

15 November @ 2:00 pm - 16 November @ 4:00 pm AEDT Trolleyed

Copperflame Productions: Trolleyed

iTEC Academy's Golden Age theatre 1-5 Miller Street, Coniston

Trolleyed World premiere of a heartwarming play based on a wild Norwegian classic Peer Gynt has died without his final prayer. Can his soul be saved by those who love him? Join us for a new adaptation of Ibsen's Peer Gynt, written and directed in the Illawarra. This bold, fast-paced…

16 November @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST Brisbane Festival

: Make, Believe, Magic

QAGOMA

An unprecedented exhibition exploring the imaginative storytelling and world-building of The Jim Henson Company. Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company is an immense and immersive journey through the creative process behind some of the most cherished characters and stories in screen history and popular culture. Highlights include, Fraggle Rock and Fraggle Rock:…

16 November @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEDT People, Place, Portraits Exhibition

Big hART: People, Place, Portraits Exhibition

Parliament House Parliament Drive, Canberra

For more than thirty years, Robert Hannaford has painted prime ministers, governors-general, judges and many of Australia’s significant public figures. Through his long partnership with Big hART, he has also created an extraordinary body of work portraying Australians whose stories are less often represented in our national institutions. People, Place,…

16 November @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm AEDT David Hockney – Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

Carriageworks: David Hockney – Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

Carriageworks Sydney

Step into the vibrant world of David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of our time, with Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), a breathtaking immersive experience by Lightroom London, presented by Carriageworks and Andrew Kay & Associates with Lexus. Having captivated audiences in London, Manchester, Seoul…

16 November @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm AWST The Lester Prize for Portraiture 2026 Main Awards Exhibition

The Lester Prize: The Lester Prize for Portraiture 2026 Main Awards Exhibition

WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth Cultural Centre, Perth

Discover the remarkable diversity of contemporary Australian portraiture at The Lester Prize for Portraiture 2026 Main Awards, presented at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Selected from a record-breaking 1,177 entries, the exhibition brings together 40 finalist artists from across Australia, each offering a distinctive interpretation of portraiture, identity and the human…

16 November @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm AEDT Robyn Kahukiwa: My Ancestors Are Always With Me

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia: Robyn Kahukiwa: My Ancestors Are Always With Me

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, The Rocks

The extraordinary work of Sydney-born Robyn Kahukiwa (1938–2025, Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Konohi, Te Whānau-a-Ruataupare) comes to the MCA in her first major Australian exhibition, to be held only a short time after her passing. Kahukiwa was one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pre-eminent painters. Her vibrant works consider Māori…

16 November @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm AEST Blossom Festival

CherryHill Orchards: Blossom Festival

474 Queens Rd, Wandin East, VIC, 3139 474 Queens Rd, Wandin East, VIC, 3139, Melbourne

Every year, we open our cherry orchard when our trees are in full bloom, showcasing the stunning white blossoms.This popular annual event offers picture-perfect photo opportunities and a festive atmosphere, creating an idyllic day out in the countryside for family and friends. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy…

16 November @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm AEDT Mind Games: Art Alive

Baeu Medina: Mind Games: Art Alive

154 Broadway 154-160 Broadway, Chippendale

A new, woman-led, interactive, immersive and independent experiential playground has opened in Chippendale, in Sydney’s inner suburbs – at a scale and level of detail that has not been done in Australia. Comprising multisensory installations such as holographic moon rooms to upside-down trains, mirrored mazes, and perception puzzles, Mind Games:…

16 November @ 1:30 pm - 2:40 pm AEDT Simply Streisand

Frankston Arts Centre: Simply Streisand

Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston

Internationally acclaimed cabaret star, Queenie van de Zandt, brings her powerhouse voice and commanding presence to Simply Streisand - a heartfelt homage to the legendary Barbra Streisand.

16 November @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm AEDT POLISH FILM FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2026

Polish Film Festival: SYDNEY 2026

Hayden Orpheum 380 Military Rd, Cremorne

Polish Film Festival returns this November with a selection of acclaimed contemporary films, exciting Australian premieres and a landmark Polish classic — Andrzej Wajda’s cinematic masterpiece Ashes and Diamonds. Running from 14 November, the Festival will showcase the breadth of contemporary Polish filmmaking — from the highly anticipated epic romance…

16 November @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm AEST Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival: Bright Nights By ANZ

Verso Projects. Festival Village, Southbank Cultural Forecourt and Village GreenSuburb: South Bank, Brisbane

Featuring an exclusive soundtrack from Brisbane music royalty The Veronicas. Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the Brisbane River into a dazzling, choreographed canvas of water, light, and sound. Floating fountains, waterscreens, amazing animated water features and water jets shooting up to 80 meters high, all pierced by a stunning laser…

16 November @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AEST Ode To A Grape

5 Foot Entertainment: Ode To A Grape

The Motley Bauhaus 118 Elgin St, Carlton

Prepare to be simultaneously charmed and berated by Tīrau’s resident self proclaimed artist, incompetent anarchist, and lover of grapes. Born in Limburg; Germany, Johann packed his quill and moved to the small town of Tīrau, (NZ) to free himself of his parental constraints and find himself as an artist. Now…

16 November @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AEDT

Australian Music Centre: 2026 Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address – A Culture of Confidence

Iwaki Auditorium 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank

The Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address is an annual forum for ideas relating to the creation and performance of Australian music. Named after the Australian composer Peggy Glanville-Hicks, it has been igniting debate and highlighting crucial issues since its establishment in 1999. Presented by the Australian Music Centre (AMC), this year's Address…

16 November @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AEST Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival: Bright Nights By ANZ

Verso Projects. Festival Village, Southbank Cultural Forecourt and Village GreenSuburb: South Bank, Brisbane

Featuring an exclusive soundtrack from Brisbane music royalty The Veronicas. Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the Brisbane River into a dazzling, choreographed canvas of water, light, and sound. Floating fountains, waterscreens, amazing animated water features and water jets shooting up to 80 meters high, all pierced by a stunning laser…

16 November @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AEST Opera Queensland Christmas Group Vocal Workshops

Opera Queensland: Christmas Group Vocal Workshops

Opera Queensland Studio South Bank

Celebrate Christmas through song with Opera Queensland. Returning by popular demand! Join OQ artists for a special series of group vocal workshops, with a performance opportunity to showcase your Christmas repertoire on Saturday 12 December. Choose either the Monday evening or Saturday afternoon series of workshops. Singers will rehearse a…

16 November @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm AEDT The Gospel According To Paul

Sydney Theatre Company: The Gospel According To Paul

Wharf 1 Theatre Sydney

A soufflé might not rise twice, but this hit comedy will! The sermon on the mount returns to our stages for a victory lap as Jonathan Biggins – co-creator and star of The Wharf Revue and one of Australia’s favourite comic actors – transforms into the visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser,…

16 November @ 6:30 pm - 8:10 pm AEDT Silver Tongue

Hayes Theatre Co: Silver Tongue

Hayes Theatre Co 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay

A bold, funny, wryly inventive, and gloriously offbeat re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island – new musical Silver Tongue rips up the map and re-draws the legend with killer songs, knockabout humour, and a touch of that special Hayes Theatre magic. Created by breakout Australian talents Miranda Middleton, Jacob Parker…

Editor's Choice 16 November @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AEDT Copland Dance Episodes

The Australian Ballet: Copland Dance Episodes

Sydney Opera House Sydney

The Australian Ballet is the first company to present Justin Peck’s 2023 dance work since its world premiere in New York. Three of its four source works were originally choreographed by titans of 20th-century dance – Billy the Kid by Eugene Loring, Rodeo by Agnes de Mille and Appalachian Spring by Martha…

16 November @ 6:30 pm - 8:50 pm AEDT Strong Is The New Pretty

Sydney Theatre Company: Strong Is The New Pretty

Sydney Opera House - Drama Theatre

Suzie Miller, the celebrated Australian playwright behind sell-out smash hits Inter Alia, RBG: Of Many, One and international phenomenon Prima Facie, turns her extraordinary talents to the formation of the AFLW in this explosive world premiere as part of Brisbane Festival 2026. In 2010, an official report into the state…

Editor's Choice 16 November @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey

Musica Viva Australia: Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey

City Recital Hall Sydney

The Latvian Radio Choir joins recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey for a program that finds beauty and wonder in music inspired by birds. Alongside works by Arvo Pärt, Felix Mendelssohn and Pēteris Vasks, the program features two new commissions: Hollis Taylor and Jon Rose’s Bird on Byrd (read more on page 48) and Ēriks Ešenvalds’ Ceremony…

Editor's Choice 16 November @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT Beethoven’s Pastoral

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven’s Pastoral

QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank

Bringing the 2026 National Concert Season to a close, Artistic Director Richard Tognetti directs an all-Beethoven program that opens with the Coriolan Overture. He then plays violin alongside ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve and pianist Konstantin Shamray in the Triple Concerto, before the expanded ACO performs the Sixth Symphony, Pastoral,…

16 November @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT RARA by Meg Denman, 2026 Katie Lees Fellowship Play

Jezebel Productions: RARA by Meg Denman, 2026 Katie Lees Fellowship Play

Flight Path Theatre 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville

Jezebel Productions, in association with the Katie Lees Foundation, proudly presents the world premiere of RARA, by Meg Denman, directed by Saskia Faniis, at Flightpath Theatre, 10–14 November. Elle, Millie and Zara are one night away from dancing on the iconic ‘Diva-Nation’ stage. They’ve trained hard, put their faith in…

16 November @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm AEDT A Room With A View

Melbourne Theatre Company: A Room With A View

Southbank Theatre Southbank

Adapted for the stage, E. M. Forster’s sweeping romance receives an injection of contemporary flair. Rising star Nathalie Morris (Bump) is Lucy Honeychurch, a young woman torn between the comfort of convention and the allure of the unknown. While holidaying in Florence with her highly strung cousin Charlotte Bartlett, Lucy’s carefully ordered…

16 November @ 8:20 pm - 9:20 pm AEDT Kauboj

Melbourne Fringe Festival: Kauboj

The Motley Bauhaus - Cabaret Stage, 118 Elgin St, Carlton, Melbourne 118 Elgin St, Carlton, Melbourne

From the Wild West of Dalmatia to the high-stakes kitchens of Sydney, Kauboj is a riotous and heartfelt musical journey through the life of Jakov—a chef-slash-cowboy whose adventures are as unpredictable as a misbehaving mechanical bull. With original music woven from Balkan folk melodies with the charming twang of country…

16 November @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm AEDT And Roses Wilt In The End

New Old Now: And Roses Wilt In The End

The Entertainment Quarter. 122 Lang Road, Sydney

Following the success of its previous chapter, NON returns to the iconic Entertainment Quarter Car Park with And Roses Wilt in the End, the fourth chapter in Artistic Director Davide Di Giovanni's ongoing exploration of life, love, memory and time through a cinematic lens. Inspired by the voices of women…

16 November @ 9:45 pm - 10:30 pm AEDT I Hope They Call Me Skinny in the Eulogy

Stephanie Hare: I Hope They Call Me Skinny in the Eulogy

The Motley Bauhaus 118 Elgin St, Carlton

A darkly funny, and outrageously candid, hour of standup comedy that offers a timely interrogation of the societal obsession with physical appearance, the normalization of diet culture, and the expectations of normative femininity. Through a narrative based in the ending of a relationship, Steph questions what it means to be…

16 November @ 10:30 pm - 11:40 pm AEDT Simply Streisand

Frankston Arts Centre: Simply Streisand

Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston

Internationally acclaimed cabaret star, Queenie van de Zandt, brings her powerhouse voice and commanding presence to Simply Streisand - a heartfelt homage to the legendary Barbra Streisand.