Carnivals and Festivals

Thirty years after they were thrown into an Adelaide prison for public nudity, legendary French street artists Ilotopie returned to the scene of the crime — as nude, and as proud, as ever.

Victoria's eight-year-old psychedelic music and arts festival, which locked out punters at the last minute this year, goes into voluntary administration owing millions to ticketholders, contractors and employees.

Ten days of cold nights filled with experiential art, food and fire has come to a close with the burning of this year's Ogoh-Ogoh effigy.

The largest chamber music festival in the southern hemisphere has made a shock decision to change locations in 2026. 

Sound artist Sara Retallick has discovered that music, composed just right, can be crystal clear to listeners, even when they're submerged in water.

This powerhouse cabaret about the life and music of Divinyls rockstar Chrissy Amphlett doesn't shoot for imitation; rather it celebrates the trailblazing, rule-breaking musical legend.

Tasmania's iconic winter festival gets underway today, with free experiences hidden across Hobart in disused churches, basements and even a Freemasons lodge. 

After fears he had fallen victim to a prank gone wrong, Gnobby the nude garden gnome — signed by featured artists at triple j's One Night Stand festival — is safely home.

A West Australian town marketing itself as the "ballooning capital of Australia" welcomes more than 8,000 guests to witness skies filled with colour and light.

The Anthem of the Desert Pea echoed through the halls of parliament, sung by 1,000 voices determined for change.

The Biennale of Sydney, under new artistic director Hoor Al Qasimi, is called "Rememory" and features art from the likes of Packing Room Prize winner Abdul Abdullah.

People are paying thousands of dollars for accommodation as beds run low across Ballarat for a major music festival.

You know someone's all out of runway for their cause when they start throwing around words like "decency".

As he was presented with the Cannes Film Festival's highest honour, veteran actor Robert De Niro denounced US President Donald Trump while referencing Mr Trump's recent announcement of 100 per cent tariffs on movies "produced in foreign lands".

Alice Springs residents have celebrated the warmth, openness and diversity of their community at the annual Bangtail Muster event.

Plus, Robert De Niro comes out in support of his daughter, Kendrick Lamar is heading to Ballarat, and quiz show Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation to return.

Two huge First Nations artist-led happenings are taking over the centre of Naarm/Melbourne this month, featuring Amos Roach, Kutcha Edwards, Miss Kaninna, Blackfire, Leonard Sumner and more.

With a hub based at heritage-listed Ayers House, South Australia's History Festival begins today and runs for the month of May.

Financial support for artists, local content quotas for streaming platforms and AI regulation are on the agenda this election.

Witnesses at the scene of a deadly car ramming in Vancouver detail the incident, as the death toll continues to climb.