Many of us might be back at work but that doesn't mean we need to switch off our holiday mindset just yet. So besides the obvious impulse to swim, read, and eat, what other things are there to do across Australia this month? Find a list of happenings in January 2024, below. Just a reminder that January 26 is not a day to celebrate, instead find the details for your local Invasion Day rally here.
NSW
The Invasion Day rally begins at 10am in Belmore Park on January 26 this year, followed by the annual Yabun Festival in Victoria Park until 6pm.
RUSSH contributing editor Isabelle Truman and her co-host Grace O'Neill will be hosting a live show for fans of their podcast After Work Drinks on January 24 in Sydney.
We Are Warriors and Powerhouse are proud to announce the lineup for the second Blak Powerhouse, a First Nations community-led event on January 26. The event will feature Maanyung, Mi-kaisha, Rona, Miss Kaninna, Becca Hatch, 3%, JK-47 and surprise special guests, along with a panel discussion on Blak Power and Excellence.
Westpac Open Air cinema returns to Mrs Macquaries Chair, screening a slate of films like Poor Things and The Colour Purple until February 10.
Sydney Opera House's popular fish and chip eatery, The Harbour, is back, four weeks only on the Opera House's Northern Broadwalk, serving seafood classics like golden crunchy chips, potato scallops and seafood baskets.
Step into Bondi Pavilion’s Upstairs x Glory Days Pop-Up, happening every weekend this summer.
Astral People have announced the fifth Summer Dance session at Sydney's Liberty Hall Courts on January 27, with sets from Folamour and Laurence Guy, alongside Eora DJ, Bria.
VIC
Attend your local Invasion Day rally at 10am in front of Parliament House of Victoria.
Catch Gracie Abrams, Yaeji, Faye Webster, Lord Huron and more play this month across Melbourne.
Grab your friends and settle in to see titles like Saltburn and Anyone But You at Moonlight Cinema in Melbourne.
ACT
Show up to the Invasion Day rally which takes place at 9:30 at Garema Place. Always was, Always will be.
Step into the National Gallery of Australia and experience the photographs of Nan Goldin.
Ashanti, Trey Songz, Mario and T-Pain are performing at Juicy Fest on January 19.
SA
The Amity Affliction, The Darkness, and Foo Fighters are all performing in Adelaide this month.
Show up to the Invasion Day rally which takes place at 11am at Victoria Square. Always was, Always will be.
WA
If you're looking for some music to soundtrack your entry into 2024, swing a ticket to the Rosemount Hotel's NYE party, featuring a lineup of local bands and DJs.
Show up to the Invasion Day rally which takes place at 12:30pm at Forrest Place. Always was, Always will be.
Alternatively, Ice Cream Factory's got you covered for those 'festival' vibes with an NYE party soundtracked by Genesis Owusu, Golden Features, San Cisco and more.
NT
Show up to the Invasion Day rally which takes place at 8:30pm at Civic Park. Always was, Always will be.
See The Teskey Brothers in Darwin this month.
QLD
The Invasion Day rally will take place at Queens Garden from 9am.
Milky Chance, Alex Cameron and Slumberjack are all performing in Brisbane this month.
Check out the Brisbane Moonlight Cinema program to find a local outdoor cinema near you to catch your favourite holiday flick.
Ashanti, Trey Songz, Mario and T-Pain are performing at Juicy Fest on January 20.
TAS
Lydia Lunch and Joseph Keckler present Tales of Lust and Madness at MONA on Saturday, January 23.
Show up to the Invasion Day rally which takes place at 11:15am at Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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