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Creative State 2028 focuses strongly on First Peoples creative and cultural practice and economic development. Pictured is the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne's Federation Square.
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Creative State 2028: the Victorian arts sector responds

Peak bodies and cultural institutions respond to Victoria’s newly released cultural policy, Creative State 2028.

Festivals & Programs

Zilla & Brook

St Kilda Festival

Australia’s biggest free music festival returns to St Kilda’s iconic foreshore from 14-15 February 2026.

Hannah Gadsby will debut their new show at Malthouse Comedy. Image: Malthouse Theatre.
Features

Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 – top picks

MICF is gearing up to celebrate 40 years of funny – here are the shows you shouldn't miss

The front door of Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall, with Nathan Beard's 'Floral Histories' installed. The portico of a Victorian-era building flanked by two old-fashioned lamp posts; floral artworks are visible in the windows on either side of the portico.
Opinions & Analysis

20 years of Arts House: reflecting on where it all began

The founding Artistic Director of Arts House takes a look back at the early days of Melbourne’s home of contemporary…

Man in wetsuit with surfboard on beach with sculpture. SWELL Sculpture Festival
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Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 8-14 December 2025

The Bald Archy Prize spreads its wings, major commissions and funding opportunities for 2026, and more.

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Conductor - Large Ensembles (Wind Symphony)

Soul of Possum. Photo: Darren Gill.
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Soul of Possum review: a First Nations perspective on first contact

With Soul of Possum, playwright Brodie Murray balances a coming of age story against a moment of first contact –…

Workshops

Backbone Youth Arts

Term-Based Drama Workshops for Young People

Join a creative community at Backbone Youth Arts! Registration for Drama Workshops is open now for 2026!

Workshops

Georges River Council

Art in the Afternoon: Cyanotype Art Journal

Over three sessions, create a cyanotype and mixed media artist journal.

School Holiday Activities

City of Stonnington

Sunset Sounds 2026

Stonnington's Sunset Sounds returns with Aria Award-winning duo Electric Fields headlining! Combining sunshine with live music, Stonnington's beloved FREE summer…

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