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 […]
Data Dreams: Art and AI at the Museum of Contemporary Art dives deeper into how algorithms, power and creativity collide. Among the standout voices is artist Christopher Kulendran Thomas, whose work critically examines technology, capitalism and identity in a data-driven world. Blending sharp political insight with cutting-edge digital practice, the exhibition challenges who controls information, […]
To provide comprehensive information about wisdom of Ayurveda and Ashtanga Yoga, a series of talks is being organised in the Central Coast area of Sydney near Ettalong Beach, about a minute’s walk from the Beach at the annexe of Ettalong 50 + Leisure & Learning Centre. Speaker Prof. (Dr) Raj Kumar Sharma – A renowned Ayurveda […]
Touching the Divine: Love and devotion in Asian art explores aspects of love and devotion expressed through art created in sacred contexts across Asia. Featuring works of art from the AGSA collection this exhibition presents the divine and worldly aspects of devotion expressed through a wide diversity of media created in the context of Buddhism, […]
In collaboration with the Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival, artist Narjis Mirza explores the poetic and spiritual dimensions of text and light. Hayakal al Noor (Bodies of Light) illuminates sacred Arabic letters from the Quran to life, combining calligraphy with projection. The work encourages contemplation of unseen realms, revealing the subtle interplay between art, language and […]
Art education just got a serious upgrade. As part of Sydney's most celebrated international art event, the 25th Biennale of Sydney: Rememory, students are invited to experience world-class contemporary art up close through specially designed guided tours that bring the exhibitions to life in ways a textbook never could. Running free across five major venues White […]
A major exhibition celebrating the contemporary sari. This exhibition unravels its numerous forms, demonstrating the sari to be a metaphor for the layered and complex definitions of India today. It brings together the finest saris of our time from designers, wearers and craftspeople in India. In recent years, the sari has been reinvented. Designers […]
This is a stand-up comedy show written and performed by your favourite brown boy Suraj Kolarkar (Apple TV, Netflix) about love, culture, marriage, dating and the immigrant experience. With a magnetic stage presence, sharp wit and captivating storytelling that has sold out shows and collected over ten million views on his comedy clips, this […]
3... 2... 1... blast off! We're going to space! Get ready for an exciting character comedy show set on a spaceship cruising through the cosmos. We've got an important mission to find a new distant planet to call home. Our journey will take us to explore the universe and perhaps even learn some astrophysics. […]
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.
Neel Kolhatkar loves two things – comedy and martial arts. What he admires most about martial arts is the belt system: a clear marker of skill earned through practice and experience. Neel believes comedy should be no different. With social media flooded by stand-ups of every stripe, there’s no way to gauge a comedian’s experience […]
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 […]
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 […]
Urvi Majumdar is a teacher by day, comedian by night and hoping not to get recognised for the wrong one! From surviving six periods of PE to mishaps on Compass, a date that lasted 21 minutess and road rage, nothing’s off limits in this brand-new hour of raw and honest stand-up from one of Australia’s best. […]
Sashi’s surname – Perera – means pear tree in Portuguese. You won’t believe how mad Portugal gets if you mention why it’s a super common name in Sri Lanka hehe. Pear Tree is a stand-up comedy show about pear shaped events between Sri Lanka and Australia. It’s about family, love, homes, knives, kids and cats […]
This story starts on Friday 13 December 2024 at 5:37pm. Rowan knows this precisely, because that’s what the police report says. While playing catch with his wife in a local park, comedian Rowan Thambar witnesses a moderate crime. This show documents everything that led up to that fateful incident and the events that transpired afterwards. Rowan is […]
Indian stand-up star Prashasti Singh makes her Melbourne International Comedy Festival debut with Divine Feminine, her acclaimed hour of sharply observed stand-up. Prashasti always wanted to live the life of a man. Inching towards 40, but pretending to be 30, she can finally mark this dream complete. But instead of happiness, she finds herself pondering […]
Fresh off his biggest-selling tour ever across Australia, New Zealand and London, Nazeem Hussain returns with a brand-new show, I’d Like to Tell You About Some Jokes – wild stories, unhinged characters and still no sign of a filter. GET TICKETS HERE: Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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. Getting scammed over a d*** pic, witnessing goat sacrifice and a man killed by a flying cow – Aaqib brings true stories […]
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, […]
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 […]
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... Having spent a lot of time at family gatherings, […]
Tarang Hardikar is a stand-up comedian popular for his unique observational style of comedy. Tarang brings to you his new comedy hour full of anecdotes about his bizarre childhood and his peculiar habit of questioning every minute aspect of life. Why has no one ever seen a growing coconut tree? Why is the biggest […]
Three comedians try to make you laugh, if they fail, they take a shot! They first do 10-minute sets. For every joke that bombs, they have to do a shot. The audience then vote for their two favourites to go head to head in a game of Never Have I Ever where, if the comic […]
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. Over the weekend of 27 - 29 March, Grazeland will transform into […]
A journey from scams, Hindu gods, video tapes and Instagram fame to Enlightenment. After 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!
Fit in or f#%k off they say? One 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.
This is not a gig you watch — it's a universe you enter. After performing at Parramatta Lanes 2025, Elsewhere In India return with an immersive live music and video game experience set in a world suffering from cultural amnesia. Led by Meenakshi, an out-of-work "cultural cyborg" built to preserve South Asian heritage, the […]
Indian stand-up star Prashasti Singh makes her Melbourne International Comedy Festival debut with Divine Feminine, her acclaimed hour of sharply observed stand-up. Prashasti always wanted to live the life of a man. Inching towards 40, but pretending to be 30, she can finally mark this dream complete. But instead of happiness, she finds herself pondering […]
The Australian Sikh Games are the premier sporting and cultural event for the Australian Sikh community. The Games are held every year in capital cities and major regional areas around Australia. Athletes and spectators from all over the country and overseas, including New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and the U.K. come to participate […]
Success begins within and Isha Sydney is bringing two powerful back-to-back free sessions to Rouse Hill this April, perfect for anyone aged 12 and above who is ready to unlock their full potential through the ancient wisdom of yoga and meditation. Kick off your Sunday morning with Yoga for Success a 45-minute in-person session designed […]
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. Alan 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 […]
As seen as Guy Montgomery's assistant on Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee (NZ) on ABC (Australia) & Three (New Zealand). Sanjay is offering up a potentially unasked for service where he drives you to his solo comedy show and to pass up the time that's conveniently the equivalent to the show duration, brings up multiple topics of conversation that entertain both the driver […]
Extra Ordinary is a comedy show about a man who’s ordinary in every way except for his ideas. One of India’s biggest comedy stars, but he’ll never sell as many tickets as his father – a bus conductor. A first-generation graduate, he hilariously stumbles through language, wokeness, post-colonial confusion and life’s biggest inconsequential debates. With […]
Fresh off a sold-out worldwide tour, international comedy sensation Abby Govindan returns to Australia with her new hour of jokes about dating, getting older and breaking generational curses.
Matt Stewart featuring Suren Jayemanne…or Suren Jayemanne featuring Matt Stewart? Either way it’s an hour of fresh, dry, witty comedy. Matt is an award-winning Melbourne-based comedian. In 2013 he won Australia’s largest open mic stand-up comedy competition, RAW Comedy, and is the co-host of one of Australia’s most popular comedy Podcasts Do Go On and its […]
After her acclaimed tour Saree Not Sorry, Singapore’s leading stand-up comic Sharul Channa comes back with her all-new show Sareeously Not Sorry. This isn’t just a follow-up – it’s a thoughtful, entertaining deep-dive into identity, culture expectations, and the everyday experiences that connect us all. With a brand-new set and fresh material, Sharul brings her signature mix […]
Pushan Bose—Australian entertainer of Indian origin and the mind behind a viral dual-persona phenomenon (100M+ global views)—brings his wildly unpredictable stage show to MICF. Tunes & Tumbles is an oblique collision of music, comedy, movement, and controlled chaos. It’s a show about bold life choices, questionable outcomes, and the sounds that shape us—performed live, […]
We are on a mission to change the way the world looks at PowerPoint. Aditya Gautam, Delhi Buoy and friends, armed with wildly unhinged slides on topics they definitely shouldn’t be trusted with. Expect chaotic charts, rogue animations and laughs that make Excel crash from sheer joy. You will never be able to look at […]
No more Indians they say! The Indians are now striking back with the most lethal of all weapons – comedy! The spiciest lineup show in the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival! The best and the boldest Indian comedians in one single show. Award-winning comedians who have been spicing up comedy rooms all around the world are […]
We are on a mission to change the way the world looks at PowerPoint. Aditya Gautam, Delhi Buoy and friends, armed with wildly unhinged slides on topics they definitely shouldn’t be trusted with. Expect chaotic charts, rogue animations and laughs that make Excel crash from sheer joy. You will never be able to look at […]
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. GET TICKETS HERE: Dahn Rozario | Dahnward Spiral | Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The most awaited musical event of 2026 is finally here! We’re excited to officially announce that 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 coming to Adelaide performing Live, sharing the iconic stage of Adelaide. Let's make this 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗩𝗼𝗹. 𝟮 - bigger and better than ever! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music and electrifying performances, featuring the sensational […]
Enjoy chai and Indian street food snacks at Flyover Fritterie while comedian Jennifer Wong shares some new funny food stories in progress. Be the first audience for Jen's new stories at a cosy afternoon at one of her fave places, Flyover Fritterie: a contemporary vegetarian eatery in Redfern celebrating the big bold flavours of Indian […]
Step into the Tamil New Year with a vibrant night of games, food, and celebration. New year, new vibes, one unforgettable event!! Celebrate the joy of new beginnings at Puthandu Thiruvizha, a vibrant Tamil New Year event bringing together culture, community, and unforgettable experiences. Marking Tamil Puthandu, this special occasion welcomes the new year with tradition, […]
Meri Nazar Se Dekho (A two-act play in Hindi) Director: Shashidhar Dandekar | Asst Director: Saurabh Datar Artists: Bobby Mallick | Rushi Dave | Saurabh Datar | Rajshri Roy | Master Tanish
Presented by the Kerala Hindu Society Melbourne (KHSM), this event will feature the highly acclaimed Nanda Govindam Bhajans known for their enchanting vocals, devotional storytelling, and captivating stage presence. […]
Meri Nazar Se Dekho (A two-act play in Hindi) Director: Shashidhar Dandekar | Asst Director: Saurabh Datar Artists: Bobby Mallick | Rushi Dave | Saurabh Datar | Rajshri Roy | Master Tanish
Meri Nazar Se Dekho (A two-act play in Hindi) Director: Shashidhar Dandekar | Asst Director: Saurabh Datar Artists: Bobby Mallick | Rushi Dave | Saurabh Datar | Rajshri Roy | Master Tanish
Safal Festival is a unique platform showcasing diverse South Asian cultures in Australia. The SAFAL Festival celebrates diverse arts, culture, languages and literature of the dynamic South Asian region […]