Copland Dance Episodes
- When
- 6 Nov to Sat 21 Nov
- Where
- Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
The Australian Ballet's 2026 season program set to music by Aaron Copland, staged in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.
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Fri 6 NovCourtney Barnett
- When
- Fri 6 Nov
- Where
- Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett plays the Opera House Concert Hall; the venue says final tickets have been released.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Mrs Giggly's Magic School
- When
- 6 Nov to Sun 8 Nov
- Where
- Studio, Sydney Opera House
Magic show for children in the Opera House Studio, listed among the venue's kids and family programs.
Sun 8 Nov
Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans (NBL)
- When
- Sun 8 Nov, 14:00
- Where
- RAC Arena, Perth
NBL basketball: Perth Wildcats host Cairns Taipans. Doors 13:00, tip-off 14:00; tickets through Ticketek.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Tue 10 Nov
Reuben Kaye's Big Gay Show
- When
- 10 Nov to Wed 11 Nov
- Where
- Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
Cabaret comedian Reuben Kaye performs two nights in the Playhouse; also part of a Just For Laughs two-show package ($70).
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Thu 12 Nov
Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour
- When
- 12 Nov to Sat 14 Nov, from 19:50
- Where
- Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
US pop singer Benson Boone plays three nights at Rod Laver Arena; the venue lists an approximate 19:50 start.
Fri 13 Nov
Australia v England, 1st Men's ODI
- When
- Fri 13 Nov, 11:30
- Where
- Perth Stadium
Opening match of the three-game one-day international series between Australia and England.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Sat 14 Nov
National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
- When
- Sat 14 Nov
- Where
- Adelaide CBD (South Terrace, King William Street to Rundle Mall)
Adelaide's Christmas street parade, starting at South Terrace, heading north along King William Street and looping via Wakefield Street, Pulteney Street and North Terrace to finish at Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall.
Wed 18 Nov
Australia v England, 3rd Men's ODI
- When
- Wed 18 Nov, 14:30
- Where
- Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Final match of the Australia v England one-day international series, played in Hobart.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Fri 20 Nov
Robbie Williams: BRITPOP World Tour
- When
- Fri 20 Nov
- Where
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Robbie Williams brings his BRITPOP stadium tour to Brisbane with support from G Flip and Lottery Winners. Gate and show times still TBC.
Tue 24 Nov
Australia v England, 2nd Men's T20I
- When
- Tue 24 Nov, 18:15
- Where
- Gold Coast Stadium
Second game of the five-match Twenty20 international series between Australia and England.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Thu 26 Nov
bp Adelaide Grand Final (Supercars)
- When
- 26 Nov to Sun 29 Nov
- Where
- Adelaide Street Circuit
Season-ending round of the Repco Supercars Championship on the 3.219 km street circuit, with concerts in the Adelaide parklands.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Fri 27 Nov
Australia v England, 3rd Men's T20I
- When
- Fri 27 Nov, 18:15
- Where
- The Gabba, Brisbane
Third game of the five-match Twenty20 international series between Australia and England.
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Tue 1 Dec
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
- When
- 1 Dec to Sat 12 Dec, from 19:30
- Where
- Theatre 1, HOTA (Home of the Arts), Gold Coast
- Price
- $69.90–$139.90
Comedy stage show from the Goes Wrong team at HOTA. Evening sessions 19:30; some dates have two performances, including a 14:30 matinee on 5 December.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Wed 9 Dec
Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test
- When
- 9 Dec to Sun 13 Dec, from 10:20
- Where
- Perth Stadium
First match of the men's Test series between Australia and New Zealand, scheduled over five days.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Sun 13 Dec
Queens of the Stone Age
- When
- Sun 13 Dec, 18:35
- Where
- Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
US rock band Queens of the Stone Age play Rod Laver Arena; the venue listing gives an 18:35 time.
NGV Triennial 2026
- When
- 13 Dec 2026 to Sun 11 Apr 2027
- Where
- NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Fourth edition of the National Gallery of Victoria's large contemporary art and design survey, with artists including Jenny Holzer and Wolfgang Tillmans.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Thu 17 Dec
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test
- When
- 17 Dec to Mon 21 Dec, from 11:00
- Where
- Adelaide Oval
Second match of the men's Test series between Australia and New Zealand.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
The Greatest Christmas Show
- When
- Thu 17 Dec, 16:00
- Where
- Theatre 1, HOTA (Home of the Arts), Gold Coast
- Price
- $37.90–$79.90
Family Christmas variety show with dancers, aerialists, singers, an illusionist, carols and Santa. Sessions at 16:00 and 19:30.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Fri 18 Dec
Christmas Comedy Gala
- When
- Fri 18 Dec, 20:00
- Where
- Theatre 1, HOTA (Home of the Arts), Gold Coast
- Price
- $69–$2,000
Stand-up gala hosted by Emma Holland, with Becky Lucas, Rhys Nicholson, Dave Thornton, Geraldine Hickey and others. About two hours with interval.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Spirit of Christmas 2026
- When
- 18 Dec to Sat 19 Dec
- Where
- Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane
- Price
- $79–$89 (+$7.90 fee)
Annual Christmas concert in QPAC's Concert Hall, about two hours including interval.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Sat 26 Dec
Boxing Day Test: Australia v New Zealand
- When
- 26 Dec to Wed 30 Dec, from 10:30
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Men's Test against New Zealand, the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Play from 10:30 daily; gates 09:00 on days 1–2 and 09:30 on days 3–4.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race start
- When
- Sat 26 Dec
- Where
- Sydney Harbour
The ocean race to Hobart starts on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day. Official spectator vessel The Jackson sells tickets for a four-hour cruise.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Sun 27 Dec
Tasmania's Taste of Summer
- When
- 27 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027, from 12:00
- Where
- Princes Wharf No. 1 (PW1), Castray Esplanade, Hobart
Hobart's waterfront summer food and drink festival at Princes Wharf No. 1, running from 27 December into early January.
Thu 31 Dec
Sydney New Year's Eve 2026
- When
- Thu 31 Dec, 21:00
- Where
- Sydney Harbour (48 vantage points)
Harbour fireworks at 21:00 and midnight to ring in 2027. Some vantage points are free, others ticketed or balloted; several are already sold out.
New Year's Eve at North Head, Sydney Harbour National Park
- When
- Thu 31 Dec
- Where
- North Head, Sydney Harbour National Park
Free NSW National Parks NYE vantage point for the harbour fireworks. Gate open 17:00 to 00:20. Not marked booked out when checked, unlike other park sites.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Also on now
Started earlier and still runningMargaret Preston: A retrospective exhibition
- When
- 4 Sept 2026 to Sun 31 Jan 2027
- Where
- The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square (Level 3), Melbourne
- Price
- $35 (adult)
Ticketed retrospective of Australian modernist Margaret Preston at NGV Australia, open daily 10:00–17:00.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Strong is the New Pretty
- When
- 22 Oct to Sat 12 Dec
- Where
- Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Sydney Theatre Company 2026 season production running in the Opera House's Drama Theatre until 12 December.
Diwali at the MCG
- When
- 28 Oct to Wed 11 Nov, from 10:00
- Where
- Australian Sports Museum, Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground
MCG marks Diwali with 30% off MCG Tours and Australian Sports Museum tickets, plus free masala chai 7–9 November (10:00–12:00, while stocks last).
Checked 4 NovOfficial page