The sun is shining in most states around Australia this week and we have found free activities
for you to make the most of spring.
Melbourne
Monday September 22- Wednesday October 1
The Royal Melbourne Show
Monday September 22- Saturday October 4
The Fringe Club
North Melbourne Town Hall
Doors: 9pm
All week there will be comedy, arts, cabaret, dance and activity galore in the city of Melbourne as part of the Fringe Festival. Most events are free of charge. Have a squizz at their calander here at melbournefringe.com
Monday September 22- Sunday October 5
The Shrine of Remembrance Family Audio Tour
Monday September 22- Sunday November 30
Be a Bug Explorer- A self guided tour around the zoo
Melbourne Zoo
This is a free event. General admission fees to the Zoo apply. Kids are free every weekend, all Victorian Government school holidays and public holidays.
Wednesday September 24
Golgotha Motel
Smoky Seas & Dane Naoum
Wesley Anne Bandroom
Wednesday September 24
Mo’Soul Kitchen feat.Fulton Street
Ding Dong Lounge, City
Thursday September 25
Reel Talk
Reel Talk is a double bill event featuring writer, producer, and actor Michael Robinson (The Opposite of Velocity and Blame) and writer Chris Anastassiades (Yolngu Boy, Hating Alison Ashley and The Kings of Mykonos)
RMIT City Campus
394 Swanston Street
Friday September 26
The AFL Grand Final Parade
The parade will commence at 12 pm in St Kilda Road, adjacent to the Arts Centre. It will wind its way north onto Swanston Street, before turning right into Collins Street.
Saturday September 27
mOVe! End of Year Symphonic Showcase
Doors: 1pm-3pm
Melbourne Town Hall
Canberra
Monday September 22- Sunday October 12
Floriade Festival
Commonwealth Park
Tuesday September 23
ACT Comedy Open Mic Night
The Front Gallery & Cafe
Wednesday September 24
Floriade Nightfest (6.30pm-10.30pm)
Commonwealth Park
Monday September 22-Wednesday December 24
Exhibition:Lag | Meta | Aus: Home in the Torres Strait
First Australians Focus Gallery, National Museum of Australia
Monday September 22- Sunday November 30
Exhibition: Anzac Voices
Australian War Memorial
Monday September 22- Sunday October 12
Exhibition: Art & About: Australian Life
St James walkway, Hyde Park North
Thursday September 25
Liam Matson+Winters End+Fade In Mona Lisa+Fields of Mars+ The Owls
Bull & Bush Hotel
Thursday September 25
Hip Hop Rap with Mako+Wassupski (JAP)+Shantan Wantan Ichiban+Suburban Dark+ DJ Mitsu The Beats (JAP)
Goodgod Small Club, Chinatown Sydney
Thursday September 25
Them Dreamers with Bonez+Creo
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (Gallery Bar)
Friday September 26
Album Launch with Michael Roxborough+The Conversations+The Balkan Grill+ The Belle Havens (Album Launch)
The Exchange Hotel, Darlinghurst – Spectrum Bar
Friday September 26
Mr. Black & Blues
Lewisham Hotel, Lewisham
Saturday September 27
Surry Hills Festival
Surry Hills Library
Saturday September 27
Green Square Markets (9am-2pm)
Joynton Park
Saturday September 27
Benjalu
Coogee Diggers, Coogee
Sunday September 28
Dr Goddard with Firesaint+The Citradels +Bad Valley+The Grease Arrestor+Dead Radio+The Dandelion+The Grand Rapids (7″ Single Launch)
Frankie’s Pizza By The Slice
Brisbane
Monday September 22- Saturday 27 September
Brisbane Festival
There are lots of free things to see and do as part of the Brisbane Festival. It runs all week.
Friday September 26
Knockoff Friday Comedy
Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse
Saturday September 27
Jan Power’s Farmers Market (6am-12pm)
Powerhouse Plaza, Brisbane Powerhouse
Sunday September 28
Pop-Up Suitcase Rummage (12pm-5pm)
Powerhouse Plaza, Brisbane Powerhouse
Sunday September 28
Livespark music featuring Sahara Beck / Cat Canteri’s Electric Band
Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse
Adelaide
Tuesday September 23
Acoustic club
The Metro
Wednesday September 24
jack knife, C&L sounds + guests
The Metro
Sunday September 28
Can: Do 4 Kids 140th Community Fair
Townsend House
Perth
Monday September 22- Tuesday September 30
Kings Park Festival
Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Tuesday September 23
Richmond Street Records Label Launch
The Bird
Sunday September 28
Perth Upmarket
The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall
