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Head to one of these top events
FROM JULY 21 HOKUSAI NGV, MELBOURNE, VIC Marvel at the prints, paintings and books of Edo-period Japanese master Katsushika Hokusai, including his iconic The Great Wave. ngv.gov.au
JULY 28–30 ADELAIDE BEER & BBQ FESTIVAL ADELAIDE SHOW GROUND, SA A heady mix of live music, over 50 exhibitors proffering the best cider and beer from Australia and around the world, and top chefs cooking up a storm. adelaidebeerfest.com.au
J U LY BRI SBANE GOOD FOOD MONTH BRI SBANE, Q LD The must-visit Night Noodle Markets return to the South Bank, and don’t miss ‘Laneway! Streetfood! Music!’ a new beer-infused street party. goodfoodmonth.com
25 JUNE ITALIAN WINE+ FOOD FESTIVAL ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING, ME LB, VIC Taste la dolce vita at this huge exhibition of the finest Italian produce and wine. italianwinefoodfestival.com.au
7–18 JUNE SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL VARIOUS VENUES, SYDNEY, N SW See the works of up and coming directors, award-winning feature films and documentaries at gorgeous venues like the Hayden Orpheum. sff.org.au
14–16 JULY HUON VALLEY MID - WINTER FESTIVAL HUONV ALLEY, TAS Sing to an apple tree while banging pots and pans by firelight, dance to folk music and sample craft ciders at this otherworldly festival of ancient pagan tradition. huonvalleymidwinterfest.com.au
9 – 24 J UNE ADEL AIDE CABARET FESTI VAL VARIOUS V ENUES , ADEL AIDE , S A Get saucy this Queen’s Birthday long weekend with a line-up of eclectic shows from local and international talent. adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au
8–21 JUNE DARK MOFO NGV, MELBOURNE, VIC It’s fast becoming Australia’s most renowned festival owing to its moody atmosphere, often controversial performances and great Tassie food and wine; you have to go at least once. darkmofo.net.au
UNTIL SEPTEMBER4 THE RISE OF SNEAKER CULTURE ART GAL L ERY WA , P ERTH, WA Discover why we’re so obsessed with trainers at this exhibition that charts the rise of the sneaker from the 1860s to Kanye’s favourites. artgallery.wa.gov.au
9–11 JUNE BARUNGA FESTIVAL BARUNGA, NT Head to this remote community to enjoy a weekend of Aboriginal dance, art and music (including Arnhem Land’s Lonely Boys guitar group) at one of the oldest celebrations of Indigenous culture, dating back to 1985. barungafestival.com.au
UNTIL JULY 9 VAN GOGH AND THE SEASONS NGV, MELBOURNE, VIC Your last chance to see some of the one-eared master’s finest works all under one roof, in an exhibition that explores Van Gogh’s obsession with the changing seasons at various periods throughout his often tumultuous life. ngv.vic.gov.au
7 JUNE –30 AUGUST WINTER NIGHT MARKET QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET, MELBOURNE, VIC Wrap up and warm up with some street food and a cup of mulled wine at this fantastic winter market. qvm.com.au
13–16 JULY BASTILLE FESTIVAL CIRCULAR QUAY, SYDNEY, N SW Vive la France! Indulge in everything awesome to come out of France (steak frites, wine, can-can... the list is endless (not snails)) at this cultural feast celebrating the country’s national day. bastillefestival.com.au