Arts & Culture
Crafternoon initiative launched in Southbank
A small but enthusiastic turnout at an initial Southbank community craft session shared some colourful work and stories.
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Designing in Southbank
One of the many stylish blocks of apartments in Southbank is situated on Wells St. Unusually, the four-storey block in a garden setting runs through to Dodds St, at the rear of the Malthouse.
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Recital Centre unveils intimate 2026 season in Primrose Potter Salon
Melbourne Recital Centre has unveiled its 2026 program for the Primrose Potter Salon, reaffirming the venue’s role as one of Southbank’s most intimate and artist-focused performance spaces.
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First Nations artists selected for landmark Laak Boorndap public artworks
The Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co) has announced two major First Nations public art commissions for Laak Boorndap, the expansive new urban garden taking shape at the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
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Call-out to Southbank’s creative types
A one-off “Crafternoon” next month for anyone with an interest in making things will test enthusiasm for a regular Southbank session to be held.
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One Nation comedy “propaganda” screening causes stink at Crown
Pauline Hanson’s 85-minute animated movie, aimed at raising money and building support for One Nation, caused a small storm when it screened at Crown Casino on January 29.
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Bond Store, Southbank
In an area that contains numerous cafes, the Bond Store in Southbank, located at 1 Riverside Quay near to Eureka Tower and Freshwater Place, is one of the oldest coffee shops.
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Bad Seeds’ grassy gig hits all the right notes
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ sold-out show at the Alexandra Gardens on January 31 hit all the right notes, with the rock star and his band wowing the hometown crowd with a high-energy mix of old and new music.
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MSO revives beloved free concert tradition at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
For the first time in 13 years, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present a full week of free concerts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, marking a major return of one of Melbourne’s most popular summer traditions.
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NGV’s Kids on Tour is celebrating creativity statewide
For the month of January, NGV’s Kids on Tour has returned to venues across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Offering free art-making programs and activities for children, teens and families, this summer is set to cure any boredom.
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Mystik River Gallery unveils Dharshi de Silva’s Return to Eden
Mystik River Gallery in Southbank has opened its latest exhibition, Return to Eden, a contemplative solo showcase by Sri Lankan–Australian contemporary artist Dharshi de Silva.
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Melbourne’s newest museum opens with blockbuster DIVA exhibition at Arts Centre Melbourne
Melbourne has a brand-new museum – and it has launched in spectacular fashion.
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Asia TOPA honoured at Melbourne Awards for redefining the city’s cultural landscape
Asia TOPA has been recognised as one of Melbourne’s most important cultural forces, taking home the 2025 Melbourne Award for Arts & Events at a gala ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall on November 15.
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Veterans’ arts in full bloom on St Kilda Rd
The garden bed at the foot of the Marquis of Linlithgow Memorial on St Kilda Rd is showcasing a uniquely Melbourne attraction, being the world’s only public arts trail of veterans’ arts.
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Tractors lined up in South Melbourne
This iconic image shows a line-up of International Harvester (IH) tractors lined up outside Harvester House in City Rd, South Melbourne in 1941.
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Southbank choir hits the right note as community gathers for free festive concert
A grassroots choir born from a simple idea – to bring neighbours together through song – has become one of Southbank’s fastest-growing community success stories.
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Malthouse Theatre unveils bold and diverse 2026 season
Malthouse Theatre has lifted the curtain on its 2026 season, unveiling a daring and wide-ranging program that spans contemporary drama, radical reimaginings, cabaret, comedy and dance – reaffirming the Southbank institution’s reputation as one of Australia’s most innovative performing arts companies.
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Southbank News × VCA Graphic Interventions
As you’re turning the pages of this month’s edition of Southbank News, you’ll notice a series of green graphics throughout – a creative initiative conducted in partnership with The University of Melbourne’s Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).
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Buxton Contemporary unveils major solo exhibition by Hany Armanious
Buxton Contemporary will close out 2025 with a landmark exhibition by one of Australia’s most acclaimed sculptors, Hany Armanious, whose inventive and playful approach to form has redefined the boundaries of contemporary art.
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Emergence opens at Southgate: A celebration of art, resilience and recovery
A powerful new exhibition exploring creativity, recovery and the human spirit has opened at Southgate Gallery in Southbank, shining a light on how art can help rebuild lives after trauma.
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Less than 1km of bike lanes delivered in past year as rollout languishes
New funding to improve safety of women at night
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