Life & LuxuryArts & CulturePerforming artsFrom folk earworms to an ’80s cult classic: September’s best arts eventsPlus, a victory lap for the great American play and a major retrospective of a great Australian painter.A Margaret Preston retrospective is coming to the NGV. Aug 22, 2026 – 5.00amWelcome to our monthly curated selection of the best concerts, shows and exhibitions happening around the nation.MusicSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Michael BaileyArts & Culture editorMichael Bailey is The Australian Financial Review’s Arts & Culture editor. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.auLatest In Arts & CultureFetching latest articles