What's on

Interested in what's happening in the world of arts and culture in Nillumbik? Stay connected via social media and the Nillumbik Arts eNewsletter.

Nillumbik Summer Sounds

Come along to a summer season of live music every Friday night in February at Edendale Community Environment Farm.

Midsumma Festival

Proudly part of the 2026 Midsumma Festival, Tess Hider's exhibition considers personal storytelling and research, through painting and sculpture portraiture.

'Local Remix: Assembly' features collected works from Nillumbik’s artist colonies and residencies. Engage with works by 65 artists from Baldessin Press, Dunmoochin, Garambi Baanj (Laughing Waters) and Montsalvat.

Events and exhibitions

Shaping Selves | Araluen Centre

21 Aug 2026 Shaping Selves is a group exhibition presented by Araluen Centre. Araluen is a trusted not-for-profit organisation supporting local people with disability for more than 50 years.

Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Mandala Workshop

23 Aug 2026 Join Belinda from The Elevated Dot for a relaxing and inspiring dot mandala workshop where you'll create your own painted heart-shaped painted mandala fridge magnet.

Allwood Neighbourhood House, 901 Main Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Music, Drama & Arts

Rotary Eltham Art Show 2026

28 Aug 2026 A celebration of creativity, community and connection in the heart of Eltham. Artist, collector or art lover, this is your invitation to experience Rotary Eltham Art Show 26.

Eltham Community & Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham 3095

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Inconvenient Women

18 Sep 2026 This group exhibition celebrates women who challenge societal norms. Including Rebecca Armstrong, Kirsten Dunkley, Rose Chong, Susannah Low and Debra Billson.

Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Arj Barker at the Slovenian Club in Research

18 Sep 2026 Legendary comedian Arj Barker headlines a night of comedy. After 25 years of touring Australia, Arj has assembled his greatest hits kit, drawn from his 10 comedy specials. Plus, great support acts!

Slovenian Club of Melbourne, 82 Ingrams Road, Research 3095

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Public Program: The Stitch-Up Workshop

19 Sep 2026 The artists in Inconvenient Women invite the public to add their mark to a collaborative wedding dress installation - sew, paste or write words that reflect on themes in the exhibition.

Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Creative Industries Networking Event

24 Oct 2026 HOW MUCH? is an interactive workshop experience designed to challenge how creatives think, feel and act around money.
Spaces are limited to secure your place today.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

Tagged as: , Business Event, Music, Drama & Arts

diversARTy: Connections

30 Oct 2026 Discover the creative stories of Living & Learning Nillumbik artists and makers in this much-loved annual exhibition.

Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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Nillumbik Artists Open Studios 2026

14 Nov 2026 Visit over 30 artists in 24 studios across Nillumbik. Painters, ceramicists, print makers, sculptors, and musical instrument makers.

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Unseen Worlds of Christmas Hills

03 Dec 2026 Members of Christmas Hills Landcare Group members bring our delicate eco system to life through paintings, photography and video footage. Featuring Nev Ragg, Elizabeth Laver, Margo Heely and Doug Evans.

Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Environment, Exhibitions

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