• Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Jazz re:freshed presents Amy Gadiaga & DoomCannon

    Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, VIC, Australia
    Champions of the UK’s cutting-edge jazz scene, Jazz re:freshed return with a bold and boundary-pushing double bill featuring Amy Gadiaga and DoomCannon, alongside a line-up of their best DJs. Originally founded to spotlight the talent of underrepresented young artists, Jazz re:freshed has since scouted and nurtured the biggest names in UK jazz including Shabaka Hutchings, Yussef Dayes,…
    Editor's Choice Il trovatore

    West Australian Opera: Il trovatore

    His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Perth, WA, Australia
    Elke Neidhardt’s classic staging of Verdi’s opera comes to Perth. The plot – involving sibling rivalry, mixed-up babies and vengeful mothers – may have more twists and turns than a gypsy’s fandango, but it boasts a back-to-back run of opera’s greatest hits, from the Anvil Chorus to the tenor’s heroic Di quella pira. Asher…

    Ensemble Theatre: Fly Girl

    Ensemble Theatre Sydney, NSW, Australia
    It’s the late 70’s and the Australian Aviation Industry is a boy’s club. The only job women are allowed involves wearing heels, lighting smokes and serving nuts. Deborah Lawrie’s got the chops to fly the big jets, but Reg Ansett won’t let her. Genevieve Hegney and Catherine Moore use their…
    Romeo & Juliet

    Bell Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

    Lighthouse Theatre 185 Timor Street, Warrnambool, VIC, Australia
    Did my heart love till now? After a chance meeting, an intense but forbidden love is ignited between two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet. And despite the unending, violent feud between their families, they will risk everything to be together. This raw portrayal of Romeo & Juliet will envelop you in the…
    Phar Lap The Musical

    Hayes Theatre Co: Phar Lap The Musical

    Hayes Theatre Co 19 Greenknowe Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia
    Not just another absurdist, electro-swing musical comedy about a thoroughbred racehorse, Phar Lap is a rags-to-riches story with a big heart. If you’re thinking elaborate life-size puppetry and dazzling special effects, you couldn’t be more wrong (we don’t have the budget). Suspend your disbelief as an actor swaps his horseshoes…
    The Edit

    Legit Theatre Co.: The Edit

    Belvoir St Theatre 25 Belvoir St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    “We can control what happens to you in here. But we have no control out there” Nia and Jess want the same thing. Influencer Nia, wants to find her match and win the primetime reality dating hit, Match or Snatch. Producer Jess, wants to orchestrate Nia’s every move to secure…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: LETTUCE

    170 Russell 170 Russell St,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    LETTUCE doesn’t just play – they transport. Blending funk, hip-hop, rock, psychedelia, jazz, and soul, they’re bringing the ultimate high-vibe. Renowned for their razor-sharp musicianship, infectious grooves, improvisational brilliance and high-energy live shows, LETTUCE draw on iconic influences such as Parliament-Funkadelic, Tower of Power and Herbie Hancock to create a sound…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: lvdf

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    lvdf is a thrilling new collaboration between four artists at the forefront of their respective jazz scenes: drummer Myele Manzanza (NZ), saxophonist Alex Hitchcock (UK), double bassist Michelangelo Scandroglio (Italy) and pianist Daniel Hayles (NZ). Described as “virtuosos” (The Guardian), “electric” (Okayplayer) and “absolutely crazy good” (Gilles Peterson), lvdf’s members…

    Jewish International Film Festival: Jewish International Film Festival 2025

    Ritz Cinemas 45 St Pauls St, Randwick, NSW, Australia
    Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) is returning to Sydney at Ritz Cinemas Randwick (20 Oct – 26 Nov) and Roseville Cinemas Roseville (30 Oct – 12 Nov) with a powerful collection of world-class cinema. An annual spotlight on the world’s best Jewish-themed films the 2025 JIFF program features award-winners from…
    The Lester Prize – Main Awards 2025

    The Lester Prize: The Lester Prize – Main Awards 2025

    WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, Australia
    The Lester Prize for Portraiture is pleased to announce the 2025 Main Awards, hosted by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip. The 2025 Main Awards present exceptional talent and fascinating insights from creatives across Australia. Over 1,000 artists submitted their work for entry, with finalists in the running to win…
    Sean Cordeiro and Claire Healy: Psychopomp and selected works

    Samstag Museum of Art: Sean Cordeiro and Claire Healy: Psychopomp and selected works

    Samstag Museum of Art 55 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    A cacophonous and vibrant moving image work that explores the porous relationship between science and mysticism. Turning their attention to rocket technology and its link to spirituality, the pair explore the expressive potential of motion, technology and pagan rituals.

    The Joan: A Musical Affair

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
    Experience the magic of musical theatre like never before with A Musical Affair! Stars of stage and screen Olivia Vásquez and Jake Tyler take to the stage to honour the timeless legacy of musical classics, in this unforgettable performance. Featuring songs from Guys & Dolls, Moulin Rouge, West Side Story,…