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What's on in March 2017: your guide to the best entertainment events
By Amelia Zhou
The Pixies
Rock veterans the Pixies embark on a nationwide tour with the release of their new album Head Carrier, their second since returning from a 23-year hiatus. Mar 2-7. Brisbane; Melbourne; Sydney. livenation.com.au
Adelaide Festival
The city's premier arts festival returns with a killer lineup including a production of The Secret River and Archibald Prize winner Del Kathryn Barton's film debut. Mar 3-19. adelaidefestival.com.au
Seven Sisters Festival
Seven Sisters Festival invites women of all backgrounds for a celebration of wellness through art, music and workshops. Mar 3-5. Mt Martha, Victoria. sevensistersfestival.com
Enlighten
See the nation's capital illuminated as the Parliamentary Triangle is transformed into a bold hub of activity after dark. Mar 3-12. Canberra. enlightencanberra.com.au
Sydney Mardi Gras Parade
Cheer on or join in with the colour and spectacle of the biggest celebrations of the year for LGBTQI pride. March 4. mardigras.com.au
Versus Rodin: Bodies Across Space and Time
Art Gallery of South Australia presents a retrospective of the sculpture artist Rodin, with the largest exhibition of his bronze works in the southern hemisphere. Mar 4-Jul 2. Adelaide. artgallery.sa.gov.au
Brunswick Music Festival
Local musicians take centre stage at the Brunswick Music Festival, which showcases Indigenous, traditional and ethnic music. Mar 5-19. Melbourne. brunswickmusicfestival.com.au
Justin Bieber: Purpose World Tour
Love him or not, pop sensation Justin Bieber knows how to bring in the crowds. He tours arenas across Australia. Mar 6-15. Perth; Melbourne; Brisbane; Sydney. frontiertouring.com.
The Bleeding Tree
Three women's lives are upturned after a murder, as told in the original Australian production, The Bleeding Tree. Mar 9-Apr 8. WharfTheatre, Walsh Bay. sydneytheatre.com.au
Parramasala
Indulge in music, dance, film and food at Parramatta's multicultural festival and one of the largest in NSW. Mar 10-12. Prince Alfred Park, Parramatta. parramasala.com
WOMADelaide
Four days of music, dance and art, more than 500 artists. Mar 10-13. Adelaide. womadelaide.com.au
Bill Henson
Controversial photographer Bill Henson's images of portraits, nudes, architectural interiors and landscapes are presented at the NGV. Mar 10-Aug 27. NGV, Melbourne. ngv.vic.gov.au
O'Keeffe, Preston and Cossington Smith: Making Modernism
Modernist art takes centre stage with a showcase of works by iconic American painter Georgia O'Keefe, alongside modernist masterpieces by celebrated Australian artists Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith. Mar 11-Jun 11. Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane. qagoma.qld.gov.au
NGV Festival of Photography
Works by the world's best contemporary photographers, including William Eggleston, Patrick Pound and Ross Coulter. From March 17. NGV, Melbourne. ngv.vvic.gov.au
Faster, Australian Ballet
Athletics and ballet combine in Faster, the Australian Ballet's new contemporary performance featuring new work by Wayne McGregor. Mar 17-Apr 26, Melbourne; Sydney. australianballet.com.au