Grayson Perry at the MCA

In a major coup, Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art will host artist Grayson Perry’s first significant Australian exhibition in December. The 2003 Turner prize-winning artist’s colourful ceramics, tapestries, paintings and drawings are sure to cause a stir with their no-holds-barred imagery. Fingers crossed for a Perry visit for the opening.

Grayson Perry, Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney, 10 December to 1 May 2016

Giorgio Moroder on tour

After his special guest slot on Kylie Minogue’s Kiss Me Once Australian tour, Giorgio Moroder will be playing his own shows in Sydney and Melbourne before heading across the ditch to Auckland. Thrust back into the strobe light by Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories album, Moroder has topped up his legendary status recently through collaborations with Sia, Charlie XCX, Britney Spears and the aforementioned Minogue on his new album 74 The New 24.

Trak Lounge Bar, Melbourne on 25 March, then Metro Theatre, Sydney and The Studio, Auckland

Timeshare at Malthouse

There was a moment when anyone who was anyone had a timeshare. Ownership of one of those holiday apartments for a week a year, every year, for eternity. That time may have come and gone, yet playwright Lally Katz revisits those peculiar paradises in her new play for Malthouse theatre. Timeshare is set in a history – themed resort and filled with characters that time really should have forgotten too. Plus its a fable. And a musical. Not to be missed.

Timeshare, Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne, from 23 April to 17 May

Adelaide Youth Orchestra

The AYO continues on its mission to be the best Australian youth orchestra with this year’s Maestro series. The first outing, Poetry, sees their senior ensemble perform Liszt’s Les Préludes, Schumann’s cello concerto and the Australian premiere of Hisatada Otaka’s flute concerto. The final treat on the bill will be Tchaikovsky’s rarely-played Hamlet overture, last performed in Australia more than 30 years ago.

Adelaide Youth Orchestra Maestro series: Poetry, Elder Hall, Adelaide, 21 March

Fremantle street arts festival

A former hitman turned healer, a water balloon gladiator show and a hair magician are just some of the performers who take to the Fremantle streets for the annual street art festival. There’s also a Cuban eight-piece band, Australia’s hula queen, a pair of escaped garden gnomes, giant seagulls and more among the must-see acts.

Fremantle Street Arts festival, from 4 to 6 April