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Upcoming arts programming presented by Darebin City Council across all our venues.

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𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑑 by @darebin_arts

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dSCRIBE Issue #19: Point is officially out in the world, with 25 beautiful works of writing for all to appreciate. We formally launched the publication last week with the presentation of the Darebin Mayor’s Writing Awards.

A big thank you to Mayor @emilydimitriadis for presenting the awards! Our 2026 Winner is @stheocharides_ for ‘Whippet’, with an Honourable Mention for Letizia Mondello for ‘Do Not Hurry’.

Congratulations and thank you to our very deserving award recipients, to dSCRIBE #19 editor extraordinaire @adalya_, to all our wonderful published writers, to @benjuers for the stunning cover art, and @3sidedsquare for the beautiful publication design.

Pick up your FREE copy of dSCRIBE #19: Point from any of the Darebin libraries, and local bookstores in Darebin. You can also find a digital copy in full on the Darebin Arts website via the link in bio.

📷 @lordmedia by @darebin_arts

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9 days ago

📣 Applications are now open 🌈🌻

Darebin Arts Speakeasy invites local theatre makers, producers, performers and established theatre companies to apply for its 2027 Companies in Residence or 2027 Developments program. Both programs provide space for specific purposes at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre.

For more info about specific eligibility requirements for each program and how to apply, visit the Darebin Arts website.

✅ For further questions about these opportunities, an online information session will occur on Tuesday 13 October at 12.30pm. The session will be recorded and made available on the Darebin Arts website until applications close.

➡ Both applications are open until 4 November.

📸 1: Dedication Scratch Night co-hosted by @elbow_room_theatre and @thevoiceinmyhands (2026); image by @lordmedia
📸 2: In Shadows (Dalam Bayang-Bayang) by @liang_xlxo, Isobel D’Cruz Barnes (@music_hantu) and @haneenmmartin (2026); image by @darren.gill by @darebin_arts

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11 days ago

In just three weeks, join legendary comedian and bestselling author Anh Do at Darebin Arts Centre for The Happiest Refugee Live! Anh’s stage show takes his beloved book a step further, incorporating comedy, stories, photos and film to re-tell his amazing story.

“The happiest audience experience I have ever had” – ArtsHub. Join Anh on 21 October for an unforgettable night at the theatre!

📅 Wednesday 21 October, 7.30pm
📍 Darebin Arts Centre, Bell St, Preston
➡️ Presented by @alistcomedy
🎟️ $69.90 - $74.90 + booking fee
🔗 Book via the Darebin Arts website, link in bio by @darebin_arts

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16 days ago

Darebin FUSE Festival 2026 lit up the municipality with 53 events across 10 days in September, celebrating arts, culture, creativity and community connection across Darebin.

We thank the Traditional Owners, artists, performers, community organisations, volunteers, partners, venues, presenters and audiences who helped make this year’s festival such a success.

As one attendee reflected, “Such a beautiful community event, it had such a lovely warm feel to it!”

🔗 Explore the highlights via the Darebin Arts website, link in bio!

📷 Images by @wild_hardt, @jameshenryphotos, @lordmedia and @chipmooney. by @darebin_arts

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17 days ago

This weekend, we look forward to welcoming @melbourneyouthballetcompany to Darebin Arts Centre for a captivating double bill featuring Graduation Ball and Paquita. Graduation Ball combines playful choreography with a wonderful sense of occasion, whilst narrative ballet classic Paquita is a perfect opportunity for the young artists to demonstrate their technical precision, storytelling, and artistry.

📅 Sunday 4 October, 5pm
📍 Darebin Arts Centre, Preston
💡 Presented by Melbourne Youth Ballet Company
🎟️ $60 Standard | $50 Concession
🔗 Book via the Darebin Arts website, link in bio

📷 Courtesy of Melbourne Youth Ballet Company by @darebin_arts

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18 days ago

We can’t stop looking at these magical images from the opening night of THE CUBE by Born in a Taxi, which took over part of the Preston Market carpark for Darebin FUSE Festival.

😇😇😇 @borninataxi_ ‘s ENLIGHTEN was truly a divine experience – by turns gentle, playful and profound. Huge thanks to the Taxi team – co-presenters and artists extraordinaire.

Collaborating with our co-presenting partners at @prestonmarketau to open the program in tandem with their first ever night market was nothing short of EPIC! Thank you for having us!

Sincere thanks to Uncle John Terrick for Welcoming everyone in attendance to Wurundjeri Country, where we are privileged to be and to carry out our work.

Our warm thanks to Darebin’s Mayor, Cr. @emilydimitriadis, for opening this special program!

Thank you to @wallacbeats, @tallboyandmoose, @islandhome_mel, the Inner Colour face painting crew, and all the incredible event team and suppliers on the ground and behind the scenes!

Thank you @wild_hardt for these glorious images!

And a massive thank you to the THOUSANDS of community members who came out to spend an evening with us! by @darebin_arts

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24 days ago

How many hats does Vincent wear in a day working as a Visitor Services Officer?

Join him for a day at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre! 🎨

How does he do it?! 🌟
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Video created with @saidanddonemedia #bundoorahomestead #darebinarts #arts #exhibition #contemporary #melbournewhatson by @darebin_arts

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25 days ago

Ganbu Gulin: Burndap, neto! was a beautiful day of community, artistry, storytelling, connection, creativity and learning on Wurundjeri Country.

Darebin FUSE Festival and Darebin Arts give our warmest thanks to:

❤️ Our esteemed co-presenters, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, whose partnership makes this wonderful event possible
❤️ Uncle Bill Nicholson for an enlightening and enriching Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
❤️ Mayor @emilydimitriadis for sharing in her address the Darebin values that are so central to this event
❤️ The Darebin Councillors in attendance for their support
❤️ The extraordinary curatorial team of @randals.dad and @stace_nicho_piper for a rich, vibrant and meaningful creative program
❤️ The Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Committee for their guidance
❤️ The magnificent live performance lineup of @moju_music, @livandthedream and @djirridjirri for sharing with us their artistry, talent, stories, and histories both personal and cultural
❤️ Aunty Brenda Fahey and @elijah____money for creating beautiful opportunities for creativity and learning
❤️ Our brilliant MC @kimmielovegrove
❤️ Our media partners @3kndradio for carrying the magic further
❤️ The stallholders – educational, creative, and entrepreneurial – for sharing their knowledge and talents: @vaccaorg, 3KND, Djirri Djirri, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, @locoforcocoamelbourne, @leecouch_, @jangalpin, @made.by.minty, @ilanstyle.au
❤️ The new citizens, who engaged with the program with enthusiasm and open-heartedness
❤️ @auslanstageleft for their ever valuable expertise and care
❤️ The many valued colleagues across Darebin, who generously shared their knowledge and insight
❤️ The superstar team on the ground who made it all happen
❤️ @jameshenryphotos for capturing the occasion so beautifully in these wonderful images
❤️ Lastly, but never least – THE COMMUNITY! This event is for everyone – to connect, learn, and appreciate. Thank you for coming and spending your time with us.

#DarebinFuseFestival #GanbuGulin #OneMob by @darebin_arts

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a month ago

Spring has sprung, and Darebin is full of amazing multi arts events this weekend as part of FUSE Festival. Life is good! ➡️ ➡️ ➡️

Saturday night at @ragtimetavern brings a rich program of music, storytelling, and cultural expression, with guitar legend and acclaimed singer-songwriter Monica Weightman, and the intricate instrumentation and shimmering, melodic vocals of Pirritu.

📅 Saturday 12 September, 8pm until late
📍 Ragime Tavern, Tyler St, Preston
💡 Presented by Ragtime Tavern as part of Darebin FUSE Festival
🎟️ FREE to attend, no bookings necessary

@assemble_project and @junglecityprojects have put together a HUGE day of dance on Sunday! Cultural and street dance workshops including Dabke, Belly Dance, Krump, and Dancehall will be led by local Jungle City dancers – FREE to attend and open to anyone aged 15+. Come and celebrate the power of dance!

📅 Sunday 13 September, 10am – 6pm
c Jungle City Studios, Murray Rd, Preston
💡 Presented by Jungle City & Assemble Project as part of Darebin FUSE Festival
🎟️ FREE to attend, bookings essential via Jungle City’s website

@music.in.exile extends a warm invite to the third Crossings at @highnote_____, a celebration of sharing in music, culture, food, and experience. Come along for DJ sets in the afternoon with a community food pop up, followed by an evening inside at High Note for intimate, collaborative live performances.

📅 Sunday 13 September, 3pm – 9pm
📍 High Note, High Street, Northcote
💡 Presented by Music in Exile & High Note as part of Darebin FUSE Festival
🎟️ Entry by donation, pay what you can, RSVP recommended by @darebin_arts

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We’re heading into the final weekend of Darebin FUSE Festival 2026, and it’s stacked! ➡️ ➡️ ➡️

@yosoycollective’s beloved Primavera Artist Market returns TOMORROW evening for a special collaboration with @prestonmarketau’s first ever night market. Primavera will celebrate Latinx artists and creatives in a beautiful evening of creative workshops, exciting market stallholders, delicious food and live music.

📅 Friday 11 September, 6pm – 9pm
📍 Preston Market, Cramer St, Preston
💡 Presented by Yo Soy Collective as part of Darebin FUSE Festival
🎟️ FREE to enter, goods available to purchase

Delight Social returns to @_dragonfly_cafe for two weekend events!

New Moon Gathering on Friday evening with high energy electronic sets from @zaylerthehuman and a shared dining experience.

First Nations Feature on Sunday afternoon, headlined by @maurialspearim, with live acoustic performances, a pop-up community market, and a low-stimulus sensory space designed for accessibility, rest, and regulation.

📅 Friday 11 September, 6pm – 11pm & Sunday 13 September, 1pm – 4pm
📍 Dragonfly Café & Deli, High St, Preston
💡 Presented by @lolaplusgeorge11 as part of Darebin FUSE Festival
🎟️ Tickets $5 - $15, Mob Tix free

Fuá do Nordeste: A Brazilian Cultural Immersion is a vibrant, FREE community event celebrating the rich cultural traditions of Northeast Brazil, hosted at @303thebar. Enjoy interactive beginner friendly Capoeira Angola and Forró dance workshops, followed by two live music sets performed by @fuadatita.

📅 Friday 11 September, 7pm until late
📍Bar 303, High St, Northcote
💡 Presented by Fuá da Tita and Me Mova Lab as part of Darebin FUSE Festival
🎟️ FREE to attend by @darebin_arts

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Huge thanks to @auslanstageleft for their wonderful work, which is so key to an accessible and engaging experience at arts and cultural events. You'll see the fantastic Auslan interpreters this week at Rock-A-Bye Baby and THE CUBE! And big thank you to Susan for the video! 🙏

Rock-A-Bye Baby (Auslan Interpreted)
📅 Friday 11 September, 11am
📍 Darebin Arts Centre, Grevillea Room
🎟️ Tickets from $5
💡 Presented by PBS106.7FM for Darebin FUSE Festival

THE CUBE (Friday & Saturday night proceedings Auslan Interpreted)
📅 Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September, various times
📍 Preston Market carpark, The Centreway, Preston
💡 Presented by Darebin FUSE Festival

➡️ All info via the links in bio by @darebin_arts

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