Get the appOpera Queensland will stage Bravo!, a show of familiar opera favourites, at the Kingston Butter Factory on Thursday 5 November. The 80-minute performance runs without an interval and suits all ages. Doors open at 6.30pm, with the show starting at 7pm. Tickets cost $35 plus a $5 transaction fee and can be booked through Logan Arts. The program suits both regular opera fans and newcomers to the art form.
Manly town centre will host free live music, roving entertainment and family shows on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. Northern Beaches Council is presenting the inaugural Sounds of Manly event, with local solo musicians and performers across five locations. Mayor Sue Heins said the event aims to celebrate coastal culture and encourage visitors to explore local shops, cafes and hospitality venues. On Saturday, a hula hoop and juggler duo will perform along the precinct from 10.45am to 12.45pm.
Adventure Park Geelong has been named a finalist in the 2026 Victorian Tourism Awards. It is the park's first nomination in the major tourist attraction category, after gold wins in 2019 and 2022. Managing director Leanne Salmon said the park has grown from a seasonal water park opened in 1996 into a year-round family destination with 24 rides. She credited seasonal events such as Winter Glow and the Christmas Festival of Lights. The winners will be announced on 26 November.
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Get the appParks across Wyndham will host free outdoor movie screenings over the next four months as part of Movies in the Park. The first screening, Hotel Transylvania, will be shown at Hoppers Junction on Saturday October 31. Venues in Hoppers Crossing, Williams Landing, Werribee and Mambourin will host films including Sing, Elf, The Notebook and Rio. Free popcorn will be provided, and nearby dinner and takeaway options will be available. A special Christmas screening will feature an appearance from Santa. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring picnic rugs, low-back chairs and warm layers.
The Lancefield Agricultural Show returns on Sunday 18 October at Lancefield Park, with gates open from 9.30am to 4pm. The full day will feature traditional agricultural competitions, family entertainment and local showcases. This year brings back equestrian events alongside crowd favourites such as the tractor pull, dog high jump and yard dog trials. The Central Victorian Axemen's Association will host a woodchop event, and Kilmore SES will run a jaws of life demonstration. A kids section, carnival rides and a home crafts display in the Laurie Green Pavilion are also planned.
Northern Beaches Council says there will be no fireworks at Dee Why this New Year's Eve because no supplier could meet the requirements for an offshore barge display. Family-friendly entertainment will replace it, though details are yet to be confirmed. Fireworks will still go ahead at Manly Cove, Frenchs Forest Showground and Bayview. Local MP Michael Regan said he was disappointed and urged the council to look for an alternative site. Mayor Sue Heins said the community will still celebrate together across four locations.