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SUMMARY:The Lucky Country – Melbourne Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fresh off a critically acclaimed season on Gadigal land\, The Lucky Country arrives in Naarm for a strictly limited run! This original 65-minute musical mixtape celebrates what it truly means to be Australian funny\, heartfelt\, and unafraid to dig deep into questions of identity and belonging. \nWith a score inspired by Aussie legends like Baker Boy\, Jimmy Barnes\, Kylie\, The Seekers\, and Electric Fields\, six powerhouse performers and a five-piece band (featuring the yidaki) deliver a joyride of stories that will leave you laughing\, thinking\, and maybe even tearing up. \nCreated by Vidya Makan (Hamilton\, SIX) in collaboration with director Sonya Suares (Into the Woods)\, and with Heidi Maguire as Musical Director.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/the-lucky-country-a-hit-aussie-musical-comes-to-naarm/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Southbank Theatre\, 140 Southbank Blvd\, Southbank\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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SUMMARY:The Lucky Country – Melbourne Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fresh off a critically acclaimed season on Gadigal land\, The Lucky Country arrives in Naarm for a strictly limited run! This original 65-minute musical mixtape celebrates what it truly means to be Australian funny\, heartfelt\, and unafraid to dig deep into questions of identity and belonging. \nWith a score inspired by Aussie legends like Baker Boy\, Jimmy Barnes\, Kylie\, The Seekers\, and Electric Fields\, six powerhouse performers and a five-piece band (featuring the yidaki) deliver a joyride of stories that will leave you laughing\, thinking\, and maybe even tearing up. \nCreated by Vidya Makan (Hamilton\, SIX) in collaboration with director Sonya Suares (Into the Woods)\, and with Heidi Maguire as Musical Director.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/the-lucky-country-a-hit-aussie-musical-comes-to-naarm/2025-09-15/3/
LOCATION:Southbank Theatre\, 140 Southbank Blvd\, Southbank\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
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SUMMARY:The Lucky Country – Melbourne Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fresh off a critically acclaimed season on Gadigal land\, The Lucky Country arrives in Naarm for a strictly limited run! This original 65-minute musical mixtape celebrates what it truly means to be Australian funny\, heartfelt\, and unafraid to dig deep into questions of identity and belonging. \nWith a score inspired by Aussie legends like Baker Boy\, Jimmy Barnes\, Kylie\, The Seekers\, and Electric Fields\, six powerhouse performers and a five-piece band (featuring the yidaki) deliver a joyride of stories that will leave you laughing\, thinking\, and maybe even tearing up. \nCreated by Vidya Makan (Hamilton\, SIX) in collaboration with director Sonya Suares (Into the Woods)\, and with Heidi Maguire as Musical Director.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/the-lucky-country-a-hit-aussie-musical-comes-to-naarm/2025-09-15/4/
LOCATION:Southbank Theatre\, 140 Southbank Blvd\, Southbank\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Sid Pattni: A Knot in the Thread
DESCRIPTION:Flinders Lane Gallery is delighted to be exhibiting the first Melbourne solo exhibition for award winning emerging artist\, Sid Pattni\, who was the recipient of the 2024 FLG Emerging Artist Award. \nA Knot in the Thread continues Pattni’s interrogation of how colonial aesthetics continue to shape diasporic self-perception. His intricately layered canvases borrow visual languages from Mughal miniatures\, Company paintings\, and botanical illustrations\, not in homage\, but as a form of critical reclaiming. They attempt to reassemble fractured histories\, to acknowledge how images once used to categorise and control can be repurposed to tell stories of resilience\, hybridity and becoming.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/sid-pattni-a-knot-in-the-thread/
LOCATION:Flinders Lane Gallery\, Level 1/37 Swanston St\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250925T080000
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SUMMARY:MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission 2025
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning designer Nipa Doshi takes centre stage at MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission 2025 with A Room of My Own — a striking\, multipurpose cabinet inspired by the Indian kaavad. Blending centuries-old craft traditions with modernist design language\, the work becomes both functional object and personal archive\, honouring the women who have shaped Doshi’s life and practice. Intimate\, powerful\, and beautifully considered\, it’s a quiet celebration of memory\, making\, and women’s stories.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/mecca-x-ngv-women-in-design-commission-2025/
LOCATION:National Gallery of Victoria\, 180 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250926T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T032050Z
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SUMMARY:Radhika Das\, Kirtan Maestro in Australia
DESCRIPTION:UK-based Kirtan artist RADHIKA DAS brings to Australia his devotional music tour MANTRA THAT’LL MOVE SOUL. \nOne of Bhakti Yoga’s most revered musicians in contemporary times\, Radhika’s YouTube videos have 45 million views\, and his live concerts have been sellouts across the world. \nHe is brought to Australia by Live Nation with concerts in Perth\, Sydney\, Melbourne and Brisbane.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/radhika-das-kirtan-maestro-in-australia-2/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:regal theatre\, 474 Hay St\, Perth\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008
CATEGORIES:Happening in Brisbane,Happening in Melbourne,Happening in Perth,Happening in Sydney,Live Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250930T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251004T000000
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SUMMARY:The Migration Office - Melbourne Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:After sold-out seasons at the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024 and Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025\, The Migration Office returns with a sharp\, absurd\, and delightfully spicy hour of comedy. This ethnically diverse troupe blends stand-up\, sketch\, improv\, clowning\, and storytelling to explore cultural experiences and ethnic issues. With each show unique\, audiences can expect thought-provoking humour\, playful absurdity\, and a dynamic ensemble performance. \nProduced by Benzir Siddiqui and Beray Uzunbay\, the show features Benzir Siddiqui\, Beray Uzunbay\, Lee Ton\, Shannan Tamby Lim\, Jamie Yung\, Ece Musatoff\, Esma Yucel\, Jess Ciancio\, and more. Wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/the-migration-office-melbourne-fringe-festival/
LOCATION:Meat Market – Craft Room\, 5 Blackwood St\, North Melbourne\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251005T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T052854Z
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SUMMARY:Sunny The Funny Bunny - Melbourne Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:What happens when a half-Aussie\, half-Indian IT project manager swaps spreadsheets for stand-up? Add two eye-rolling teenagers\, a basketball team convinced he’s Phil Jackson\, a boundary-testing dog\, and an obsession with cricket—and you’ve got Sunny The Funny Bunny\, a hilariously chaotic solo debut from SunnyDUV. \nThis high-energy show dives into juggling cultures\, careers\, and curry powder while trying (and often failing) to be the “cool papa.” Sunny’s sharp observations and heartfelt humour turn family meltdowns\, mid-Zoom dog chases\, and Olympic-level laziness into stories that feel all too familiar. \nExpect big laughs\, unexpected tenderness\, and a few biryani metaphors along the way. Perfect for parents\, techies\, sports tragics or anyone who’s ever tried to hold it together when life goes sideways.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/sunny-the-funny-bunny-melbourne-fringe-festival/
LOCATION:Trainscendence – Transcendental Lounge\, Collingwood\, Unit 6/48 Easey St\, off Budd St\, Collingwood\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Jugalbandi - Melbourne Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Step into an evening of rhythm\, soul\, and connection with Jugalbandi\, Melbourne’s fresh new ensemble bringing the modern spirit of India and South Asia to life. \nNamed after the Hindi word for “musical conversation\,” Jugalbandi blends evocative melodies\, intricate rhythms\, and contemporary grooves inspired by legends like A.R. Rahman. Dual lead vocalists both acclaimed Indian Idol talents lead the charge with soaring\, emotive performances backed by a dynamic band. \nThis family-friendly show offers a bold\, beautiful journey through tradition and innovation  perfect for lovers of global fusion\, South Asian music\, or anyone seeking an immersive live experience.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/jugalbandi-melbourne-fringe-festival/
LOCATION:Wheat\, Wine & Whisky\, Collingwood\, 284 Smith St\, Collingwood\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251026T180000
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SUMMARY:The Leader Speaks: Real Mentors\, Not AI
DESCRIPTION:In a time when AI can write you a plan in seconds but cannot teach resilience\, purpose\, or how to lead when it matters most\, The Leader Speaks delivers what only real mentors can: lived experience. \nOn 26th October 2025 at Werribee Indoor Sports Centre\, former Australian cricket captain Aaron Finch and entrepreneur-author Divesh Sareen will share raw\, real-world lessons you only get from mentors who have been there and done that. \nFrom the high-pressure pitches of international cricket to the challenges of building businesses and migrant communities\, this is about the kind of leadership that doesn’t come from a prompt. It comes from life itself. \nHighlights include: \n\nOnce-in-a-lifetime cricket masterclass with Aaron Finch (open to all ages)\nCandid conversations on resilience\, purpose\, and leading under pressure\nExhibition showcasing leadership stories across cultures and sectors\nLeadership Awards honouring community change makers\nNetworking opportunities with leaders and emerging change makers\nMeet & Greet with Aaron Finch\n\n“This isn’t advice you can ChatGPT or Google. These are the lessons that shape lives.” \nAbout The Leader Speaks\nThe Leader Speaks is a leadership and storytelling platform that brings together legends from sport\, business\, and community to share their journeys. Through live events\, story exhibitions\, and recognition awards\, it inspires people to learn directly from leaders who have walked the path. \nAbout Seeking Guru\nSeeking Guru is a platform designed to make mentorship accessible to everyone. Founded by tech entrepreneur and author Divesh Sareen\, the platform connects learners with verified mentors and experts across fields – from business and leadership to personal growth\, sports\, and the arts. \nWith options for both virtual and in-person sessions\, Seeking Guru empowers people to learn directly from those with lived experience. Its mission is simple: help anyone learn anything they are ready for\, from a trusted mentor. \nMedia Contact:\nDivesh Sareen – d@afterthewhy.com | +61 413 291 782
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/the-leader-speaks-real-mentors-not-ai/
LOCATION:Werribee Indoor Sports Centre\, Riverside Avenue\, Werribee\, VIC\, 3030\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Business,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260106T193000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260107T203000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260203T190000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260204T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T015201Z
UID:10008757-1770231600-1770235200@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260127T015201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T015201Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260219T001805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T001805Z
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SUMMARY:Polarity: Stories of Agency and Dreams Across Two Worlds
DESCRIPTION:An evening of powerful storytelling and purpose\, Polarity: Stories of Agency and Dreams Across Two Worlds brings together raw\, moving narratives on motherhood\, dignity\, and choice — shared through the voices of a sex worker in India and a sex worker activist in Melbourne. 🌍✨ \nMore than just a story night\, it’s a fundraiser with heart — every ticket supports leadership\, education\, and employability programs for vulnerable children in Kolkata. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment from Melbourne-based artists and a three-course vegetarian meal. (This is an 18+ event due to mature themes.)
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/polarity-stories-of-agency-and-dreams-across-two-worlds/
LOCATION:Queen Victoria Women’s Centre\, 210 Lonsdale St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260212T032234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T032234Z
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SUMMARY:Dahn Rozario Dahnward Spiral
DESCRIPTION:Dahnward Spiral is my brand-new hour about travelling\, learning how to live through misery and constantly finding myself in places I clearly don’t belong. From India to bed bugs\, animals\, culture shocks and bad decisions. It’s also a shit pun.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/dahn-rozario-dahnward-spiral/
LOCATION:Caz Reitop’s Dirty Secrets Bar 1806\, Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets @ 80 Smith Street\, Collingwood\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Caz Reitop’s Dirty Secrets Bar 1806 Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets @ 80 Smith Street Collingwood Melbourne VIC 3066 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets @ 80 Smith Street\, Collingwood:geo:144.9832531,-37.8059218
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260212T035801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T035801Z
UID:10008808-1774483200-1776643199@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Dilruk Jayasinha Gratitude Guy
DESCRIPTION:Dilruk Jayasinha confidently claims his superpower is “gratitude”. But after taking a break from touring last year\, he realised he has actually spent most of the last few years whinging about his life. To be fair\, his heart attack off the back of a global pandemic\, sprinkled with a hearty serve of heartache from a breakup\, are reasonable ingredients for a solid sook. But in spite of being single and alone at 40\, and as the surgeries and visits to ER seem to keep coming\, he is desperately trying to focus more on what’s going right in his life so he can return to being the GOAT (gratefullest of all time)! \nDilruk Jayasinha has appeared on Utopia and Celebrity MasterChef Australia and filmed a stand-up special for Amazon Prime.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/dilruk-jayasinha-gratitude-guy/
LOCATION:The Victoria Hotel – Banquet Room fortyfivedownstairs\, The Victoria Hotel - Banquet Room @ 215 Little Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Victoria Hotel – Banquet Room fortyfivedownstairs The Victoria Hotel - Banquet Room @ 215 Little Collins Street Melbourne Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Victoria Hotel - Banquet Room @ 215 Little Collins Street\, Melbourne:geo:144.9671311,-37.8142903
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260212T025249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T025249Z
UID:10008799-1774512000-1775408400@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Aaqib Merchant is Not Uberman - MICF
DESCRIPTION:Aaqib Merchant has no secrets from his audience! But yours are invited. Confess honestly and anonymously (or make public) the events that broke you and let Aaqib create catharsis from the comfort of your seat. \nGetting scammed over a d*** pic\, witnessing goat sacrifice and a man killed by a flying cow – Aaqib brings true stories and hilarious stand-up to an all-new show format where audience confessions make up half the show. \nHe’s an immigrant brown man with zero jokes about Uber\, and he’s a long way from being the Ubermensch\, but after an hour in his company audiences will leave feeling lighter\, refreshed and with a sense of satisfaction that makes them a better person.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/aaqib-merchant-is-not-uberman-micf/
LOCATION:Charles Dickens Tavern\, 290 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.8157747;144.9644837
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charles Dickens Tavern 290 Collins Street Melbourne VIC Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=290 Collins Street:geo:144.9644837,-37.8157747
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260212T054837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T054837Z
UID:10008817-1774512000-1775408400@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Gajen Nad Global Malaysian Chindian
DESCRIPTION:Being mixed race is special and unique? Yes but Gajen Nad said there’s a dark side to it\, expecially growing up in the ’90s. Wait\, who is Gajen Nad? A Malaysian Chindian (Chinese-Indian mix) who has a Netflix comedy special. Ok back to the show content… \nHaving spent a lot of time at family gatherings\, he realised every Indian family has a HR director and job expectations have increased massively. \nFun fact\, he is a massive toilet enthusiast as he is a regular visitor but does he prefer manual or automated water taps? Watch to find out. \nMalaysians\, including Gajen himself\, love replying a thank you with a thank you and there is a reason why. \nApart from that\, he also explains the biggest privilage that was taken away from us adults. \nIn Malaysia\, Gajen emcees and performs for a lot of corporate events because he can’t sell out a big theatre yet. There was once he had to go through a sustainability interview. \nHe ends this special by sharing a big communication skills tip. \nThis is a global Malaysian Chindian comedy special show! Recently perfomed in Malaysia\, Hong Kong and Indonesia. Oh\, by the way\, this is Gajen Nad’s debut at Melbourne International Comedy Festival (after 14 years of doing stand-up comedy). Come and watch lah! \n(100% new material\, none repeated from Netflix comedy special Professional Mixed Breed)
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/gajen-nad-global-malaysian-chindian/
LOCATION:Festival Hub: Trades Hall – The Square\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.8070051;144.9658001
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260212T031532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T031532Z
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SUMMARY:Anith Mukherjee Wasting Time
DESCRIPTION:In the end you needed a form of love we were incapable of giving to each other. I was eating pink cloud candy and communicating with the moon. You were earning money and travelling with friends. Months later\, you saw me hitchhiking across the desert\, wearing all white linen and broken sunglasses. When we tried again\, you were kinder and knew more about how things worked. I needed so much from life\, and you worked in a small bar that illegally projected films onto the wall at night. In my kitchen there was only juice and some milk and three-day-old burritos. My cash was running out and creditors kept calling and I changed my number\, and we moved to a newspaper shop. I sold magazines and cigarettes while you reconnected with your family. The next time we split\, I didn’t move for three days.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/anith-mukherjee-wasting-time/
LOCATION:Coates Community Arts\, Suite 6\, Level 4\, 20 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.8133329;144.9729292
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Coates Community Arts Suite 6 Level 4 20 Collins Street Melbourne VIC Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Suite 6\, Level 4\, 20 Collins Street:geo:144.9729292,-37.8133329
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260212T031836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T031836Z
UID:10008805-1774512000-1776531600@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Brown Women Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Laugh your heart out to an award-winning bold and besharam (shameless) lineup of Indian and South Asian comedians. No topic is too taboo. These women won’t be holding back. Your parents probably won’t approve as you trauma bond watching these six women turn family expectations and life into comedy gold. With over 5000+ tickets sold over four years and sold out shows across Melbourne\, Sydney\, Adelaide – you won’t want to miss this one.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/brown-women-comedy/
LOCATION:Queen Victoria Women’s Centre – Wayi Djerring\, 210 Lonsdale St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.8108823;144.9657655
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Queen Victoria Women’s Centre – Wayi Djerring 210 Lonsdale St Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Lonsdale St:geo:144.9657655,-37.8108823
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260329T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260122T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T012835Z
UID:10008748-1774612800-1774821600@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Proudly presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission\, Cultural Diversity Week is one of Australia’s largest multicultural celebrations\, featuring a diverse and dynamic program of statewide events\, performances and activities. This year’s theme\, Culture connects us all signifies how intercultural exchange\, in many forms\, unites communities and residents in Victoria. \nOver the weekend of 27 – 29 March\, Grazeland will transform into a vibrant cultural hub to stage the Victorian Multicultural Festival\, the perfect place to savour cuisines from around the world and enjoy a stellar program of world-class performances\, showcasing the rich traditions and talents of cultural groups from across the globe. \nAs one of Melbourne’s largest food precincts\, Grazeland brings authentic cultural flavours to life with a feast of international cuisines from over 50 vendors.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/victorian-multicultural-festival/2026-03-27/3/
LOCATION:Grazeland\, 20 Booker Street\, Spotswood\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3015\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.8298605;144.8926607
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grazeland 20 Booker Street Spotswood Melbourne Victoria 3015 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Booker Street\, Spotswood:geo:144.8926607,-37.8298605
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260122T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T012835Z
UID:10008749-1774630800-1774648800@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Proudly presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission\, Cultural Diversity Week is one of Australia’s largest multicultural celebrations\, featuring a diverse and dynamic program of statewide events\, performances and activities. This year’s theme\, Culture connects us all signifies how intercultural exchange\, in many forms\, unites communities and residents in Victoria. \nOver the weekend of 27 – 29 March\, Grazeland will transform into a vibrant cultural hub to stage the Victorian Multicultural Festival\, the perfect place to savour cuisines from around the world and enjoy a stellar program of world-class performances\, showcasing the rich traditions and talents of cultural groups from across the globe. \nAs one of Melbourne’s largest food precincts\, Grazeland brings authentic cultural flavours to life with a feast of international cuisines from over 50 vendors.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/victorian-multicultural-festival/2026-03-27/2/
LOCATION:Grazeland\, 20 Booker Street\, Spotswood\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3015\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.8298605;144.8926607
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260212T030040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T030040Z
UID:10008801-1774656000-1776643199@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Aditya Gautam Enlightened Ape
DESCRIPTION:A journey from scams\, Hindu gods\, video tapes and Instagram fame to Enlightenment. \nAfter receiving rave reviews for his first two solo shows\, Aditya Gautam is touring his third\, and most honest\, show where he takes you on a journey to Enlightenment!
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/aditya-gautam-enlightened-ape/
LOCATION:Captain Melville – MC Comedy Hub\, 34 Franklin Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.807527;144.9617416
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Captain Melville – MC Comedy Hub 34 Franklin Street Melbourne VIC Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=34 Franklin Street:geo:144.9617416,-37.807527
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260212T035450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T035450Z
UID:10008807-1774656000-1776643199@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Delhi Buoy An Indian Bogan: Trying To Fit In Not F.O.
DESCRIPTION:Fit in or f#%k off they say? \nOne immigrant’s chaotic\, heartfelt and hilariously bogan journey through Australia. From drinking VB to perfecting the art of saying “mate”\, he’s doing everything he can to belong – without losing himself. A bold\, cheeky poke at prejudice\, identity and the absurd pressure to “fit in”\, delivered with full-throttle laughter.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/delhi-buoy-an-indian-bogan-trying-to-fit-in-not-f-o/
LOCATION:Captain Melville – MC Comedy Hub\, 34 Franklin Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.807527;144.9617416
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Captain Melville – MC Comedy Hub 34 Franklin Street Melbourne VIC Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=34 Franklin Street:geo:144.9617416,-37.807527
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
CREATED:20260122T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T012835Z
UID:10008750-1774699200-1774735200@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Proudly presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission\, Cultural Diversity Week is one of Australia’s largest multicultural celebrations\, featuring a diverse and dynamic program of statewide events\, performances and activities. This year’s theme\, Culture connects us all signifies how intercultural exchange\, in many forms\, unites communities and residents in Victoria. \nOver the weekend of 27 – 29 March\, Grazeland will transform into a vibrant cultural hub to stage the Victorian Multicultural Festival\, the perfect place to savour cuisines from around the world and enjoy a stellar program of world-class performances\, showcasing the rich traditions and talents of cultural groups from across the globe. \nAs one of Melbourne’s largest food precincts\, Grazeland brings authentic cultural flavours to life with a feast of international cuisines from over 50 vendors.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/victorian-multicultural-festival/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Grazeland\, 20 Booker Street\, Spotswood\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3015\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Happening in Melbourne
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GEO:-37.8298605;144.8926607
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260329T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T080453
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SUMMARY:Victorian Multicultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Proudly presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission\, Cultural Diversity Week is one of Australia’s largest multicultural celebrations\, featuring a diverse and dynamic program of statewide events\, performances and activities. This year’s theme\, Culture connects us all signifies how intercultural exchange\, in many forms\, unites communities and residents in Victoria. \nOver the weekend of 27 – 29 March\, Grazeland will transform into a vibrant cultural hub to stage the Victorian Multicultural Festival\, the perfect place to savour cuisines from around the world and enjoy a stellar program of world-class performances\, showcasing the rich traditions and talents of cultural groups from across the globe. \nAs one of Melbourne’s largest food precincts\, Grazeland brings authentic cultural flavours to life with a feast of international cuisines from over 50 vendors.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/victorian-multicultural-festival/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Grazeland\, 20 Booker Street\, Spotswood\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3015\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260403T170000
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SUMMARY:Sunil Grover - Australia Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:When Sunil Grover takes the stage\, it’s never just stand-up it’s a full-blown performance. And with his Australia tour\, audiences across Sydney\, Brisbane\, and Melbourne are in for a night of chaos\, characters\, and pure nostalgia. \nKnown for iconic roles like Gutthi and Dr. Mashoor Gulati\, Grover brings a style that blends theatre with comedy unpredictable\, interactive\, and deeply rooted in everyday Indian humour. \nBut this tour is bigger than just laughs. It reflects how Indian comedy has gone global\, with Australia emerging as a key stage for diaspora-driven entertainment. Packed venues and multi-city tours show one thing clearly the audience is here\, and it’s growing. \nFor many\, this isn’t just a show. It’s a reminder of home\, shared humour\, and the comfort of laughing at things only you truly understand. \nBecause sometimes\, one comedian is all it takes to turn a night out… into a moment of belonging. \nThis May\, he’s bringing that energy across Australia: \n📍 Sydney — May 1\, 2026. | Time ⏰: 7:30pm📍 Brisbane — May 2\, 2026 | Time ⏰: 6:30pm📍 Melbourne — May 3\, 2026 | Time ⏰: 7:00pm
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/sunil-grover-australia-tour-2026/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Norwest Hub\, 1-5 Solent Cct. Baulkham Hills\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Brisbane,Happening in Melbourne,Happening in Sydney
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:Alan Fang & Kiyanosh Sahebi Comedy (Let's Talk About It)
DESCRIPTION:Two of Sydney’s best emerging comedians\, viral sensation and OG Crew’s Alan Fang & 2024 RAW Comedy National Finalist and all-round nice guy Kiyanosh Sahebi\, do comedy. \nAlan Fang is part of the OG Crew with 1.5 million subscribers. He’s appeared in videos that have reached 27million+ Views (TikTok) and 10million+ views (Youtube) and produced sketches garnering millions of views across the globe. \nKiyanosh Sahebi is a Sydney-based comedian and 2024 RAW Comedy National Finalist. He has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the country\, including The Comedy Store in Sydney\, Comedy Lounge in Perth\, UNSW Roundhouse\, Melbourne Town Hall and many more. He has also performed as the opening act for international acts such as Tony Woods and Amir K\, who have famously opened for Dave Chappelle\, Theo Von\, Maz Jobrani\, and many other comedy greats. He has also performed as the opening act for some of Australia’s best comedians\, such as Daniel Muggleton and Fady Kassab.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/alan-fang-kiyanosh-sahebi-comedy-lets-talk-about-it/
LOCATION:The Motley Wherehaus – The Candy Room\, 432 Queen Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Melbourne
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