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Acknowledge the past, present and future of Treaty with Victoria's First Peoples.
In this exhibition, explore a historic collection of items related to the first and only known claim to 'treaty' in Australia, the Batman Treaty.
The Batman Treaty was marked by John Batman and Victorian Aboriginal leaders in June 1835. Batman's transaction negotiated the purchase of a tract of country 40 miles in length or 500,000 acres, in exchange for consumable goods, personal supplies and clothing, with an additional yearly payment in this manner, or tribute of similar goods.
It was almost immediately declared invalid by the government at the time. The treaty remains a critical piece of history and sheds light on the way negotiations have evolved since then. Come and view the original treaty documents, alongside a painting of the Batman Treaty signing by John Wesley Burtt, and maps which detail the area that Batman intended to acquire.
A central space in the exhibition, inspired by the majestic tree depicted in Burtt's painting, encourages contemplation and conversation. Videos displayed in this space share the diverse perspectives of Victoria's Aboriginal community, providing a link between the manuscripts of the past and the path to Treaty today and into the future.
Presented by State Library Victoria through the Victorian Indigenous Research Centre, with the support of the Hansen Little Foundation.
Journey Among Men is a powerful new exhibition celebrating the enduring strength of First Peoples culture, creativity and connection across generations of First Peoples men.
Developed over two years on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Dhagung Wurrung, Taungurung, Gunai/Kurnai, Tati Tati, Barapa Barapa, Wamba Wamba and Yorta Yorta Country, the exhibition brings together newly created cultural belongings by eight First Peoples artists.
The exhibition features new works by Mick Harding, Brendan Kennedy, Kevin Williams, Earl Handy, Mitchil Harding, Cahill Kennedy, Iluka Sax-Williams and Lewis Wandin-Bursill.
Through carving, burning, incising and other cultural practices that bridge the old and the new, Journey Among Men celebrates the healing power of art, intergenerational knowledge sharing and the resilience of living culture.
The Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival returns to Australia this October 2026, bringing live comedy podcasts, drinks, food trucks and trivia to Humdinger Studios in Brunswick.
Every October, the festival takes over stages in London, Melbourne and NYC, giving audiences the chance to see their favourite funny podcasts live and discover new gems. The programme is a careful curation of internationally beloved podcasters, indie juggernauts and cult favourites that together form the beautiful melting pot that makes up Cheerful.
Shows this year in Melbourne include Plumbing the Death Star, The Greg Larsen Show, Do Go On, Who Knew It with Matt Stewart, A Rational Fear, Rat Bag, Confessions, Book Cheat, Prime Mates, and Don't You Know Who I Am.
Screening at Melbourne's Palace Kino, the Irish Film Festival 2026 brings you star-studded, award-winning features, shorts and documentaries showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Ireland, its culture, language, music and history.
Enjoy Question and Answer session with filmmakers and stars that take you behind the scenes, plus the famous opening night party and Victoria premiere of Chasing Millions, which is great craic.
The Festival is proud to present its biggest film selection in 12 years, including many in Irish. With a focus on the Irish/Australian connection, it includes laugh-out-loud comedies, family drama, historical reckonings and folk horror.
Don't miss out. Details and tickets at the Irish Film Festival website.
Las Vegas international School of Stand-up Comedy is now in Australia. Their locations are in the in the heart of Melbourne 's CBD.
A fun and informative stand up comedy school with a designed just for tourists. Their three-hour hands on workshops are designed to give you insight into the industry, while leaving you plenty of time to see the sights.
Their school has trained more award winning comics than any other school in Australia since 2010 and was given the Pride of Workmanship award from Rotary Clubs Kogarah and was selected by Mastercard in 2015 for their National Priceless Campaign.
Fresh from a sold-out season in London and a record-breaking tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2025, the critically acclaimed Dracula returns to Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre.
Driven by masterpieces by Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Debussy, guided by the visceral score of Emmy® Award-winning composer Jason Fernandez.
Choreographed by Joel Burke, this haunting production features a powerhouse alumni cast from the Mariinsky, English National, Stuttgart, and Australian Ballet.
A bold, cinematic reimagining of the gothic classic, Dracula is a work of visceral physicality and dark romanticism.
The best circus performers from across the globe up close and personal.
This award-winning production is a lavish cocktail of the highest quality circus, cabaret, and comedy from the internationally renowned creators of Blanc de Blanc and Late Night Vice.
Where never-before-seen international performers and prized artistry collide in a dazzling crescendo of glamour and virtuosity that never wavers.
Glittering bodies spin overhead at the seductive, velvet draped world of The Spiegeltent. La Ronde is the ultimate night out you've been searching for.
This is an 18 + event. This performance contains strobe lighting, theatrical haze, adult themes, coarse language, partial nudity.
