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Dark Mofo

Mona and various venues, Hobart June 8-21 darkmofo.net.au

Come to the dark side and celebrate the winter solstice. This edgy version of the Mona Foma festival hosts a thrilling line-up of local and international artists at venues including the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona). And if you love it loud, make sure you catch Norway’s iconoclastic “black metal” band, Ulver.

Good Food & Wine Show

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf June 2-4 goodfoodshow.com.au

Hundreds of exhibitors will present their delicious wares at this hugely popular exhibition. If food is your consuming passion, join the throng to gain fresh inspiration for meals; participate in wine, beer and cider tastings; discover innovative products; and see culinary stars such as Kylie Kwong, Manu Feildel and George Calombaris in action.

Sydney Film Festival

State Theatre and various venues, Sydney June 7-18 sff.org.au

Buzz is already building around the 64th Sydney Film Festival, which culminates in the Official Competition, with 12 of the world’s most “courageous, audacious and cutting-edge” films competing for the top prize. The program includes A Ghost Story – a haunting tale of love starring Oscar winner Casey Affleck – and Mountain, an adaptation of a book about our sometimes deadly fascination with climbing the world’s peaks.