• Angel Strings at the Planetarium

    Angel Strings: Angel Strings at the Planetarium

    Melbourne Planetarium, Scienceworks 2 Booker St, Spotswood, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Angel Strings merge the divine majesty of the outer universe with sublime string quartet repertoire, featuring works by Philip Glass, Ravel, Max Richter, Karl Jenkins and Elgar with sumptuous visuals in a unique planetarium setting. 16m domed ceilings, reclining seats and 7.1 surround sound makes this immersion nothing short of…
    Editor's Choice Calamity Jane

    One Eyed Man Productions: Calamity Jane

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Step inside the Golden Garter Saloon and enter the Wild West as Virginia Gay reprises the role of the legendary frontierswoman Calamity Jane (for which she won a Sydney Theatre Award). Adapted from the much-loved film starring Doris Day, this stripped-back, rough-and-ready reimagining of the classic musical, directed by Richard…
    Editor's Choice Pretty Woman: The Musical

    JONES Theatrical Group: Pretty Woman: The Musical

    QPAC Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, South Bank, QLD, Australia
    When Pretty Woman: The Musical opened on Broadway in 2018, the reviews weren’t kind, but audiences didn’t care. The show ran there for a year and has since been produced around the world, including in London’s West End. Based on the 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, the…
    MJ The Musical

    Michael Cassel Group: MJ the Musical

    Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is startin’ somethin’ in Melbourne, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning MJ the Musical. Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ the Musical goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the…
    EFA Presents: Environmental Film Festival 2025

    Environmental Films Australia: Environmental Film Festival 2025

    The Kino, Melbourne 45 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Environmental Film Festival is back, running 16-23 October and celebrating our 15th year. Enjoy Australia's premier environmental cinema showcase, with features, shorts, documentaries, cine-art, talks, community activities and more. Join us in exploring how 'Environment Is Everywhere', through stories of urban living, nature and beyond, with the best eco-cinema from…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Adam Manning

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Composer, percussionist, painter, educator and proud Kamilaroi man Adam Manning brings First Rhythms to life - an evocative exploration of rhythm as a bridge between culture, Country and contemporary performance, featuring members of the Australian Art Orchestra (AAO). Commissioned and presented by the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, the AAO and…
    Speedball

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Speedball

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Prepare for a night of high octane, thrilling virtuosity as one of Australia’s most exciting ensembles, Speedball returns to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival for the first time in eight years to launch their highly-anticipated new album. Formed in 2000, this all-star quintet unites five of the country’s most accomplished…

    Australian Chamber Orchestra: Danilo Pérez

    The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
    For nearly four decades, Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez has stood at the forefront of contemporary jazz, celebrated for his boundless imagination and profound artistry. In this rare solo performance in The Neilson, Pérez brings his signature blend of virtuosity and soul to an intimate chamber setting, inviting audiences…

    Dr Richard Chew: The Passion of Joan of Arc

    Ballarat Performing Arts Community 501-503 Neill Street, Soldiers Hill, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
    The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) by Carl Theodore Dreyer is considered a masterpiece of early silent cinema. By turns surreal, intense and deeply moving, the film continues to shock and amaze. This screening of the work will feature a curated score of gothic-inspired music by French composer Erik…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Monash Art Ensemble presents Nat Bartsch

    Monash University Music Auditorium 55 Scenic Blvd, Clayton, VIC, Australia
    Drawing on interviews with climate scientists, Bartsch creates a meditative sound world of composition, improvisation, ambient textures, and field recordings. Inspired by the concept of ‘Radical Joy’, this moving piece invites reflection, resilience and hope in the face of climate collapse. The program also features I, Said the Sparrow written…
    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…
    Speedball

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Speedball

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Prepare for a night of high octane, thrilling virtuosity as one of Australia’s most exciting ensembles, Speedball returns to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival for the first time in eight years to launch their highly-anticipated new album. Formed in 2000, this all-star quintet unites five of the country’s most accomplished…