Melbourne's Cultural Delights: A Springboard of Entertainment
Melbourne is bursting with exciting events and experiences to revitalize your senses. From interactive games at ACMI to captivating stage productions at the Arts Centre Melbourne and thought-provoking talks at the Wheeler Centre, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Interactive Experiences and Nostalgic Gaming
Dive into the world of digital art with Apartment 809's ACMI EGG, a communal creature that relies on you. Challenge your mind with the asymmetrical puzzle game What’s Your Angle, created by Callum Chatfield and Mally He. Restore colour to a desolate world in Salix8 Sunset, the creation of electronic musician Tim Koch. Then, relive the era of video game hint lines with Hint Line ’93, a project from Secret Lab and Yarn Spinner.
The Talented Mr. Ripley: A Resurgence on Stage
Patricia Highsmith’s acclaimed novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley, is experiencing a cultural revival. Following a recent Netflix adaptation, the Sydney Theatre Company presents a stage production at Arts Centre Melbourne, adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith and directed by Sarah Goodes. Starring Will McDonald as Tom Ripley, alongside Faisal Hamza, Andrew McFarlane, Johnny Nasser, and Claude Scott-Mitchell, this production promises a thrilling exploration of tension and betrayal. Elizabeth Gadsby brings the 1950s Italian beach scene to life with gelato-colored umbrellas.
Literary Encounters at the Wheeler Centre
The Wheeler Centre is hosting a diverse program of literary events. Melissa Leong, former MasterChef judge, discusses her memoir, Guts. Griffin Dunne recounts his Hollywood journey. Hear from Australian authors Jane Harper, Jay Kristoff, and Trent Dalton on their latest works. Plus, gain insights from Sophie Gilbert on Millennial pop culture.
Melbourne International Jazz Festival: A City-Wide Celebration
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival takes over the city for 10 days in October. Experience a diverse array of sounds, including a takeover across eleven CBD venues. Fed Square hosts a triple bill with Tenderlonious, Horatio Luna, and On-Ly. International DJ Natasha Diggs will ignite the dance floor. Enjoy jazz-inspired films at ACMI. Harry Connick Jr headlines the final weekend at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with Bill Frisell and Emma Donovan.
Melbourne Theatre Company: Closing the Year with a Bang
The Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) presents three major productions to end the year. Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca is adapted for the stage, featuring Pamela Rabe, Nikki Shiels, Stephen Phillips, and Toby Truslove. Benjamin Law’s Dying: A Memoir, based on Cory Taylor’s memoir, explores mortality and acceptance. Finally, the MTC presents a new production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Mark Wilson.
Unearthing Viking History at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum hosts the Galloway Hoard, a significant archaeological find from the UK and Ireland. This exhibition showcases over 100 objects buried for over 1000 years, including jewelry and rare textiles, and gold objects from Viking-age Britain and Ireland. Discovered in 2014 in southwest Scotland, the Hoard brings together a stunning variety of objects, including family heirlooms, and materials in one find.
Festival of Lights at Fed Square
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Fed Square.