Events in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore.

It’s been a minute since Hospital Records last touched down on this side of the world, and their 30th year wouldn’t be complete without celebrating with the global D&B family.

Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous, this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome's political, cultural and social life.

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Ticketed event at Marvel Stadium. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

• Mon 12 Oct 2026
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Ticketed NGV retrospective of modernist painter Margaret Preston at the Ian Potter Centre, Fed Square. Closes 31 January.

The brand-new show from Australia's most popular comedian!! One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too much. Doors 7pm.

• Tue 13 Oct 2026
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Circus with attitude. Drag with muscle. Burlesque with bite. After selling out seasons around the world and setting Melbourne's Spiegel Haus ablaze, Briefs Factory brings its hit sensation BRIEFS: THE WORKS to Melbourne Fringe. This is a no-holds-barred raid through the glittering archives of Australia's most iconic queer cabaret company. A high voltage collision of world class circus, outrageous drag, seductive burlesque and filthy comedy, delivered with the swagger and skill and that have made Briefs a global phenomenon. Hosted by the incomparable Fez Faanana as Shivannah, and featuring a

• Wed 14 Oct 2026
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When the shark won't work, the drama does. Behind the scenes of Jaws, three actors are stranded on a boat as tempers flare, egos clash and a cinematic legend hangs by a thread. The Shark Is Broken is a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud play about fame, failure, and friendship under pressure - an edgy, once is a lifetime theatrical treat that proves the biggest drama was never in the water. You're gonna need a bigger seat. Book Now .

• Thu 15 Oct 2026
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Ten days of jazz in concert halls, clubs and Fed Square. Free outdoor sets and film screenings at Fed Square on the opening weekend.

In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as SOEN. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved out a distinctive space in the music world.

Ticketed event at Palais Theatre. Details and tickets on the organiser's page.

Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia this October to play a bunch of club shows and headline 4ZZZ FM’s “Zed 51” Festival. The grunge pioneers also add a handful of New Zealand dates for the first time in over a decade.

Ticketed event at PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts). 18+.

K-pop group STAYC's Stay Closer fan concert tour, in Melbourne. Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm.

Japanese singer yama's Australian tour. Standing room, licensed and strictly 18+.

Ticketed event at Piper's Playhouse. 18+.

To mark two decades since Bob Evans' ARIA award winning second album debuted at #15 on the Australian album charts, spawning two Triple J Hottest 100 song entries and racking up Gold sales, Kevin Mitchell is hitting the road for a very special national tour, performing the… Shows are Standing unless clearly stated.

Tribe Soundsystem makes its return to The Night Cat for a full evening of Boogie, Funk, House & Classics selected by the legendary Rich Medina and Zepherin Saint!

Free Italian food weekend at the Royal Exhibition Building with 50+ food vendors, live music on three stages, bars and a kids' area. Sat 11am to 10.30pm, Sun 11am to 8.30pm.

A weekend of mango demos, free tastings and kids' activities at Prahran Market.

Free weekend of 15+ donut makers under cover in the Queen Victoria Market sheds, with coffee and entertainment.

A cabaret and comedy cocktail hour (and 15!) Tina Del Twist lets her velvet voice and wicked wit loose with a bevy of dazzling guests every Saturday throughout Melbourne Fringe Festival, on the Spiegel Haus Rooftop. Australia’s much-loved nightingale holds court as your host, serving glamour, laughter and a generous splash of mischief. *Strictly no refunds

Step back into the electric atmosphere of the 1980s as The Reflex 80s New Wave Tribute presents Hungry Like the 80s, bringing the ultimate retro party to Brunswick Ballroom.

NO CIGAR are bringing their brand of ‘semi rock’ to Australia this spring, with thirteen lively shows on the cards for their biggest run in Australia to date.

For ten years Melbourne’s Spike Fuck has existed more as a messy myth than an artist – sporadic works forever poised on the precipice of triumph, rumours of death or insanity and so on.

Melbourne is set for an unforgettable night of underground electronic music as global techno icon Carl Cox takes over Northcote Theatre on Saturday 17 October 2026 for an exclusive three-hour techno set. 18+, standing.

Jay Chou, the King of Mandopop, has shaped a new era in Chinese pop music since his debut in 2000 with his distinctive style and unforgettable songs. Gates 6pm.

Suzy Sheer is a band from Vancouver, British Columbia, now split between Montreal and New York. Their music has been described as purity electronics, blisstronica, and post-tronica.

Niche Productions is proud to present the Australian debut of French-Belgian producer Tour-Maubourg, bringing his acclaimed blend of soulful house, acid jazz and trip-hop to Australia for the very first time this October.

On Sunday 18 October, global dance music icon Carl Cox and dance music heavyweight Eric Powell will bring their celebrated event brand HOT SAUCE to Melbourne's Northcote Theatre for an exclusive daytime-to-evening party. 18+, standing.

UK singer-songwriter Henry Moodie on his Mood Swings World Tour. Licensed 18+ tickets in the auditorium; all-ages, alcohol-free tickets in the mezzanine.

Major highlights in her career include her performance at the Festival de Inverno Rio 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and a European Summer Tour featuring stops in Spain, Portugal, Belgium and France. Maria Gadu is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist. Shows are Standing unless clearly stated.

Che Durena is best known for his viral videos and impressive social media presence, with over 8 million followers and counting. His content has garnered over 1 billion views worldwide. A seasoned standup comic with more than a decade of experience, Che has performed at the world's largest comedy festival three times, headlining sold-out theatre shows and sharing stages with comedy greats. He's been featured on national networks such as the CBC and as a guest on top-ranking comedy podcasts. Before his social media rise, Che worked as a host and writer for My Most Amazing Top 10, a YouTube chann

Licensing set up All Ages All children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Reserved Seating in Sections 10 & 12 are unlicensed areas. All Ages ticket holders may access these areas. Sections 10 & 12 do not have access to bars serving alcohol. 18+ Only General Admission Standing on the Main Floor, Reserved Seating in the Balcony & Sections 9 & 11 are licensed areas. Photo I.D. (One of the 5 government approved only; learners & drivers licence, passport, keypass, proof of age card) must be shown at the door to gain entry. PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS CANNOT ACCESS THESE AREAS. NO ID, NO EN

Portugal. The Man are heading back down under this October with The Denali Tour. Following the release of their critically acclaimed tenth studio album SHISH, the band will hit Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with new music alongside fan favourite hits.

SINN6R is one of the most exciting voices emerging from the UK's new underground rap movement.

Melbourne Opera presents, Mozart's sparkling comedy in a new production by Suzanne Chaundy featuring some of Mozart's most beautiful ensembles and arias - Cosi fan Tutte is accessible and enjoyable comedy in which two men test their girlfriends fidelity and infidelity.

Indie-folk songwriter Rowena Wise and her full band celebrate sophomore album Bad Things Feel Good* at Howler, a tender, point-blank look at the pain of transformation, and what it means to be flesh and blood. Shows are Standing unless clearly stated.

A week of runways, talks and exhibitions in the CBD. The two City Square runways are free to attend.

A weekend of Filipino food stalls and live entertainment at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.

Free day of Indonesian food, music, dance and fashion at Fed Square, with batik and dance workshops.

Free live jazz, soul and R&B from local artists in Market Square, 11am to 3pm both days.

Free NGV exhibition of photographer and artist Atong Atem at the Ian Potter Centre, Fed Square.

A free day of cultural dance and live performance in the C and D Sheds at Queen Victoria Market.

Fed Square's Diwali celebration with Indian music and dance, a bazaar, street food and evening fireworks. Free.

Dozens of dumpling vendors at Queen Victoria Market on Cup eve, from xiao long bao to pierogi and momo. Free entry, register online.

A ticketed coffee festival in C Shed at Queen Victoria Market. Kids under 12 free with a paying adult.

Free lantern gardens, Asian street food, music and dance in Alexandra Gardens, Friday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm.

• Fri 13 Nov 2026
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Ticketed Friday opening night of Prahran Market's Burrata Festival, with live mozzarella making, tastings and music.

Free weekend at Prahran Market with mozzarella-making demos, tastings and a Burrata Trail. Masterclasses booked separately.

Monthly farmers market at Abbotsford Convent with 45+ Victorian growers and makers. $2 entry goes to the Convent.

A one-day vintage market in C Shed at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.

Free three days of African music, food, fashion and art at Fed Square, running into the evenings.

ACMI exhibition on movie puppetry, with original puppets and concept art from films like Jurassic Park, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

A Latin market weekend with music, food trucks and stalls in the C and D Sheds at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.

Touring exhibition at Melbourne Museum with 250+ rare dolls and accessories tracing Barbie's design history since 1959.