If you don't have plans for this weekend, and it's not by choice, then I don't know what to tell you. If you're on the ball, you can still snap up tickets to a match at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, or you can spend the weekend in the theatres watching Barbie or Oppenheimer (why not both?). Otherwise, below we've curated a list of things to do this weekend across Australia this July instead.
NSW
The FIFA Women's World Cup is coming to Australia and New Zealand from July 20. If you want to see the Matildas play, you may have to trawl the resale section, however there are still tickets for many other games. Get amongst it.
PFEIFFER will be hosting its first ever warehouse and sample sale in Sydney from Friday, July 28 until Sunday, July 30 at its Bondi and Cronulla stores.
Splendour in the Grass turns 21 this July. Make your way to Byron Bay for the beloved festival and enjoy music from Little Simz, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lizzo, 070 Shake, Tkay Maidza, Sudan Archives and more.
Paramount House Hotel is collaborating with The CALMM and Jardan on A Winter Residence. Experience any of THE CALMM's heavenly treatments at the hotel until August 31.
The Ace Hotel continues its Slow Series, a space for you to wind down and learn a new skill. This month Bri Lee will lead a note-taking and diary keeping workshop on July 25. Tickets are $40 and include a glass of wine upon entry.
Performed by NAISDA’s next generation of First Nations dance artists, ATI is a work that goes beyond narrative; it is a profound portrayal of Australia’s history marked by greed, guilt, violence and injustice. See it at Carriageworks from July 21-22.
Phoenix Central Park kicks off with its Season IX programming on Monday, July 17. Bow and Arrow + Akala will perform, as will Unsanctified and Hylander. Enter the ticket ballot on the venue's website.
Sydney Gin Festival arrives on July 21-22 for all lovers of the spirit.
Michelle Law’s Miss Peony is performing now at Belvoir St Theatre. Find tickets to its July season here.
Merino wool brand, McIntyre, is set to open its first Sydney store in Paddington this month. Keep an eye out.
Perrier-Jouët invites Sydneysiders to celebrate a fusion of food, champagne and culture at Shell House for its Champagne Moments winter program.
There are still tickets left to see Jailbaby! at SBW Stables Theatre this month.
VIC
The FIFA Women's World Cup is coming to Australia and New Zealand from July 20. If you want to see the Matildas play, you may have to trawl the resale section, however there are still tickets for many other games. Get amongst it.
Second Life Markets is coming to Abbotsford Convent on July 29 with more than 75 vendors selling vintage clothing, homewares and more.
Reebok has flung open the doors to its new digs in Chadstone. Stop by to peruse its sportswear.
Three Birds Theatre and The Shift Theatre introduce you to Australia’s first all-girl mechanics in their production of Garage Girls at La Mama Courthouse from July 19-30.
The Australian Ballet will be hitting the road for a regional tour through Warragul, Geelong, Shepparton and Mooroopna. Find tickets here.
By Charlotte is holding a Melbourne Warehouse Sale from July 27-30 at Clifton Street Market with up to 70% off jewellery. Shoppers will be able to buy past season collections and one-off samples with prices starting from $10.
ACT
The George Ellis Symphony Orchestra will perform live the film scores of Hans Zimmer at Canberra Theatre Centre on July 28.
SA
Illuminate Adelaide launches a massive program across music, entertainment, food and culture for July. Explore the events taking place at the festival website.
Sam Smith, Eagles of Death Metal, Slowdive and Boy & Bear are just some of the musicians you can see perform this month.
Adelaide's Beer & BBQ Festival is back from July 14-16. There'll be music from Dune Rats and The Living End, beer from Pirate Life, One Drop, Mountain Culture, Big Shed, Heaps Normal and Mismatch.
WA
Lizzo, Arlo Parks, What So Not, Lastlings, and Pacific Avenue are all performing in Perth this July.
AGWA is hosting a two-hour facilitated drawing workshop on July 27, where you’re invited to creatively explore your responses and inspirations arising from Good Night by Özgür Kar.
NT
Red Hot Arts is hosting a Winter Chill Festival in Alice Springs. Stop by for two nights of stories, music and campfire chats on July 16-23.
One of Australia’s largest Indigenous gatherings, Garma Festival features a four-day celebration of Yolngu life and culture held in remote Arnhem Land from July 28-31.
Pick up your cup of coffee from DuYu Coffee Roasters' new spot at 9 Hele Crescent, Alice Springs.
With boats made of everything from beer cans to plastic bottles and milk cartons, teams race along Mindil Beach on July 16 for Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta.
If you're itching to go vintage shopping, step into Alice Texas secondhand shop and rifle through its racks.
QLD
The FIFA Women's World Cup is coming to Australia and New Zealand from July 20. If you want to see the Matildas play, you may have to trawl the resale section, however there are still tickets for many other games. Get amongst it.
Budjerah, Tia Gostelow, and Jem Cassar-Daley will perform at Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, as part of Deadly Hearts.
Queensland Ballet presents Bespoke, a triple bill from leading Australian choreographers Paul Boyd, Natalie Weir and Remi Wörtmeyer. Performances will take place at the Talbot Theatre from July 27 until August 5.
Sexpo returns to Brisbane from July 21-23 as LoveX. Find tickets at Eventbrite.
TAS
Earl Arts Centre is hosting a screening of the original Fleabag, a one-woman-show performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge on London's West End.
Katy Steele, Frenzal Rhomb and Sly Withers are just some of the acts you can catch perform in Hobart this July.
There's always Salamanca Market.
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