Arts and culture

From ever-changing street art and world-class museums to iconic opera performances, Australia is home to countless cultural treasures.

Australia boasts amazing museums and renowned galleries, but that’s just the start of the arts and culture you can experience while here. Wander down vibrantly-painted laneways and seek out hidden bars before attending epic festivals and embracing Australia’s quirky cultural attractions.

Explore some of Australia’s top cultural attractions

Mona (Museum of Old and New Art), River Derwent, Hobart, TAS © Museum of Old and New Art

Things to do

Cultural Attractions of Australia

Girl wanders by street art in Darwin © Tourism Australia

Things to do

Australia's best street art

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC © Robert Blackburn, Visit Victoria

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Australia's historical and cultural experiences

Newtown Hotel, Newtown, Sydney NSW © City of Sydney, Katherine Griffiths

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Australia's coolest neighbourhoods

NGV Gala, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC © NGV

Events and festivals

NGV Gala

Vivid Sydney, Sydney Harbour, NSW © Destination NSW

Events and festivals

Vivid Sydney

Join the party

Hennessy Rooftop Bar, Mayfair Hotel, SA © Mayfair Hotel

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Australia's best bars and nightlife

Give sleep a miss – some of the most memorable experiences on offer across Australia are only available at night.

Cherry Bar, ACDC Lane, Melbourne, VIC © Visit Victoria

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Melbourne's best live music venues

Melbourne is considered the live music capital of Australia. The city is alive with music every night of the week, from jazz...

New Year's Eve fireworks, Sydney Harbour, NSW © City of Sydney

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Australia's biggest parties and celebrations

Australians sure do love a good party. Feel the Aussie spirit and hang out with the locals at one of these major celebrations.

Spend the day at one of Australia’s best markets

Queen Victoria Night Market, Melbourne, VIC © Queen Victoria Market

Places to go

Melbourne's best markets

From cutting-edge designer clothes to culinary treats, there are plenty of great buys on offer at Melbourne's colourful markets.

Jan Powers Farmers Market, Brisbane, QLD © Jan Powers Farmers Market

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Brisbane's best markets

For tasty treats, unique designs and bona fide bargains, Brisbane’s market scene has you more than covered.

Fremantle Markets, Perth, WA © Tourism Western Australia

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Perth's best markets

From stone fruit to herbs, baked bread to trinkets, Perth's markets bulge with goods.

Give your trip a cultural spin

Bennelong, Sydney, NSW © Brett Stevens, Bennelong

Trips and itineraries

13 day itinerary for foodies and design lovers

With a love of innovation and a creativity born from our unique place in the world, Australian cities are bursting with new design...

Shot Tower at Melbourne Central, Melbourne, VIC © Melbourne Central

Places to go

Melbourne's best shopping precincts

If your idea of a holiday adventure sport is perusing the best fashion stores and shopping centres of your destination, you will...

Kensington Street Social, Sydney, NSW © Kensington Street Social

Trips and itineraries

10 days of shopping, design and art

Discover Australia's arts-loving cities as you travel down the east coast and indulge in a little retail therapy along the way.

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