Performing Arts

Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025
An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

19 new galleries, museums, theatres and cultural destinations to visit in 2025
From long-awaited reopenings in Australia to the first contemporary art museum in Central Asia, here are the top places to…

Theatre review: IMAGINE LIVE, Arts Centre Melbourne
Based on Alison Lester's popular picture book, this production works for all the family.

Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival
An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.

Theatre review: Hometown, Claremont Showground
A new puppet musical inspired by the work of Shaun Tan.

Music review: Billie Marten, Corner Hotel
Billie Marten, the British folk singer-songwriter, shone bright despite a heckling crowd.

Tim Minchin to open Sydney's Foundry Theatre in February 2025
The opening of the new Sydney venue will be followed by a line-up of musicals, comedy and immersive works.

Opportunities and awards
Opportunities including emerging artist grants and regional arts fellowships, plus opera winners, literary longlists and more!

ArtsHub’s 2025 season guide to the performing arts
Our rolling guide to the 2025 season announcements you may have missed.