Julia Holter – The Passion of Joan of Arc

Melbourne International Film Festival: Julia Holter – The Passion of Joan of Arc

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Combining Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 French silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc with a spellbinding score by Julia Holter, this event will see Holter craft an immense sonic tapestry-performed live with musicians Corey Fogel, Sarah Belle Reid & Tashi Wada, and singers of The Consort of Melbourne. Conducted…

Darwin Festival: Troy Cassar-Daley – A Journey Between the Fires

Deckchair Cinema Jervois Rd, Darwin City, NT, Australia
Join Troy Cassar-Daley for an exclusive screening with a Q&A and songs to kick off the night! A Journey Between the Fires is a deeply personal and compelling story following Award winning singer songwriter Troy Cassar-Daley as he navigates through profound grief and sadness to embark on his most challenging and…

Hayden Orpheum: CHOPPER 25th anniversary

Hayden Orpheum 380 Military Rd, Cremorne, NSW, Australia
A special 25th Anniversary celebration of Aussie cult classic film CHOPPER featuring preshow performance by comedian Heath Franklin as ‘Chopper’. One night only, playing at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace. All tickets include a complimentary beer or cider on arrival. Chopper tells the intense story of Mark "Chopper" Read, a legendary…

The University of Melbourne: The Art of Us – A Faculty Showcase

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Join the students, staff and alumni of the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music (FFAM) in a celebration of disability art in all its forms. Members of the FFAM community who identify as disabled, neurodivergent or Deaf will come together for a concert and multimedia exhibition showcasing…

Arts & Cultural Exchange: Africa Film Fest Australia

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Presented by Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE) and a team of African Australian curators, Africa Film Fest Australia is coming to Sydney Opera House and Riverside Theatre Parramatta this September 4th - 7th 2025. Celebrate the best of African cinema through a series of Australian premiere screenings, industry talks, youth workshops,…
Once in a Blue Moon

PYT Fairfield: Once in a Blue Moon

PYT Fairfield 19 Harris Street, Fairfield, NSW, Australia
Once in a Blue Moon is a three-part choreographic work created and performed by Tala Issaoui that moves through film, live performance, and ritual embodiment. A melancholic trilogy that drifts between worlds and art-forms of transformation and quiet unravelling, a mystic is guided to her final crossing beneath the glow…
Once in a Blue Moon

PYT Fairfield: Once in a Blue Moon

PYT Fairfield 19 Harris Street, Fairfield, NSW, Australia
Once in a Blue Moon is a three-part choreographic work created and performed by Tala Issaoui that moves through film, live performance, and ritual embodiment. A melancholic trilogy that drifts between worlds and art-forms of transformation and quiet unravelling, a mystic is guided to her final crossing beneath the glow…
Once in a Blue Moon

PYT Fairfield: Once in a Blue Moon

PYT Fairfield 19 Harris Street, Fairfield, NSW, Australia
Once in a Blue Moon is a three-part choreographic work created and performed by Tala Issaoui that moves through film, live performance, and ritual embodiment. A melancholic trilogy that drifts between worlds and art-forms of transformation and quiet unravelling, a mystic is guided to her final crossing beneath the glow…

Limelight 250

Limelight magazine covers

What's your Limelight story?

Celebrating 250 issues of music, arts and culture.

Competitions

The Travellers

View current offers

Win CDs, tickets to the latest shows, cinema screening invitations and more.

Season Preview

Season Preview

Explore the 2026 season

Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.

Featured

Queensland Spotlight

Your guide to the arts in the Sunshine State.

What’s On

Explore the online calendar

Find out what’s happening this week and add your own events to our free online calendar.

Limelight+

Dual Subscriptions

Substantial discounts when you subscribe to Limelight and a partner arts organisation.

Playlists

Playlists

Listen now

Looking for something new to listen to? Check out our playlists from our latest issue.

Emails

Sign up now

Receive free email updates on a range of topics from Limelight.