The Art Gallery of New South Wales presents ARTEXPRESS 2026, the highly anticipated annual exhibition showcasing exceptional artworks created by students who completed the 2025 Higher School Certificate (HSC) Visual Arts course. Now in its 43rd year at the Gallery, ARTEXPRESS continues to be one of Australia’s most significant exhibitions dedicated to emerging young artists. […]
The St Kilda Festival 2026 returns to Melbourne’s iconic foreshore on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2026, bringing two full days of free live music, youth-friendly entertainment and community celebrations by the beach. Now in its 45th year, this much-loved Melbourne music festival continues to be one of Australia’s largest and longest-running free cultural […]
My Brilliant Career has returned to Southbank Theatre as part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 season, following its popular premiere in 2024. This musical adaptation of Miles Franklin’s classic Australian novel turns the coming-of-age story into a modern, easy-to-connect stage production that feels relevant for today’s young adults. Image: Kala Gare Image by Pia Johnson […]
Melbourne really comes alive during the festive season, and Christmas 2025 promises plenty of exciting events for teenagers. From dazzling light displays and immersive pop-ups to teen-friendly theatre and cinema experiences, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the best Christmas events for teenagers in Melbourne 2025. Image: Christmas Square, Fed Square, credit City […]
The Melbourne Fringe Festival 2025 returns from 30 September to 19 October 2025, transforming the city into a vibrant playground of art, performance, and creativity. This year’s theme, Action Heroes, calls on everyone to step up and be part of the action — whether that means dancing, creating, or simply joining in. For teenagers, the […]
Brisbane Festival 2025 returns from 5 – 27 September 2025, bringing an expansive, city-wide celebration of arts, culture, and live performance that’s perfect for teenagers seeking inspiration, entertainment, and immersive experiences. Spanning 23 days, the festival features 2,260 artists across 106 productions and 1,069 performances, including 21 world premieres, with over 43% of the program […]
The Australian Ballet presents the highly anticipated return of DanceX 2025, a two-week Festival of Dance in Melbourne celebrating the depth, range, and diversity of dance across Australia and New Zealand. Running from 8 – 19 October 2025 at Arts Centre Melbourne (Playhouse Theatre, Fairfax Studio, and The Show Room), DanceX showcases world-class performances from […]
Melbourne’s Regent Theatre is now haunted by the Aussie premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical, and it’s an absolute scream. Eddie Perfect, who wrote the score, takes on the title role in this bold, chaotic hit full of gothic comedy, heart, and jaw-dropping spectacle. Image: Beetlejuice The Musical Australian Production, Photo by Michelle Grace Hunder THE […]
Now playing at Arts Centre Melbourne, Kimberly Akimbo is a big-hearted, laugh-out-loud, and quietly heartbreaking musical about growing up when life gives you anything but a fair shot. After debuting in New York in 2022, Kimberly Akimbo won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. Presented by Melbourne Theatre Company […]
Returning for its 31st year, Top Arts 2025 celebrates the incredible creativity of Victoria’s emerging artists. Opening on 14 March at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, this year’s exhibition highlights the exceptional talent of 40 students from across Victoria who have excelled in the VCE subjects of Art Making and Exhibiting, as well as […]
National Youth Week 2025 is an annual, weeklong celebration of young people (aged 12–25) throughout Australia. Each year, events take place across the country to highlight and recognise the contributions of young people to their communities. Why National Youth Week Matters National Youth Week provides a platform for young Australians to share their ideas, express their […]