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Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pay respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture, Country and waters.

14/09/2026

From live theatre and dancing to interactive art and garden adventures, creativity is alive in Greater Dandenong this school holidays. There is something for children, young people and families to enjoy:

🐇 Bring your favourite snuggly toy to Velveteen Rabbit at Drum Theatre on Tuesday 22 September.

🌱 Explore Heritage Hill through storytelling, games and family activities celebrating The Secret Life of Gardens at the Community Open Day on Saturday 19 September.

🧺 Pack your picnic basket and join Emma Memma for the joyful Jungle Picnic Tour at Drum Theatre on Monday 28 September.

🎂 Celebrate Keysborough Community Hub’s first birthday with Library Storytime, children’s craft and plenty more family fun on Monday 21 September.

💃 Children aged 7 to 11 can learn fresh choreography at a free dance workshop with Bhangra Groove on Thursday 24 September.

Explore the full school holiday program and book your favourites:
https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/school-holiday-activities

13/09/2026

Join award-winning dance artist, choreographer and Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre’s most recent exhibiting artist, Annalouise Paul, for Cultural Sketch, an intimate evening of conversation, creativity and connection inspired by her current exhibition, 'Uncharted Waters. The Journey of Mother Tongue'.⁠
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You draw, Annalouise models, and conversation unfolds around the influences, rituals and realities behind her practice.⁠
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No drawing experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and creative instinct. Materials and refreshments will be provided.⁠
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📅 Thursday 1 October, 6pm to 8pm⁠
📍 Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre⁠

Register now: https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/cultural-sketch-uncharted-waters-journey-mother-tongue

11/09/2026

Two bees or not two bees, that is the question. Well, not really. 🐝

The real question is: will you be joining us for the opening of Heritage Hill’s latest exhibition, The Secret Life of Gardens?

Specially designed by the curator for all ages, this celebratory open day invites you to explore the hidden stories and small wonders found in our gardens.

📅 Saturday 19 September, 10am-2pm
📍 Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens

Register in advance or simply drop by on the day: https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/heritage-hill-community-open-day

09/09/2026

On Saturday evening, we opened 'Uncharted Waters. The Journey of Mother Tongue' with a live dance performance by artist Annalouise Paul and a conversation exploring the ideas, research and creative processes behind the work.
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The first day is today. ⁠Enter the spiral. Experience the work from within.
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📅 9 September to 14 November⁠
🕚 Wednesday to Saturday, 11am–3pm⁠
📍 Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre⁠
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Plan your trip: https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/uncharted-waters
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Proudly presented by Greater Dandenong City Council⁠
and Artist Annalouise Paul⁠

Photos by James Henry

07/09/2026

Meet Giovanni Adams, the creative force behind Motown Legacy, a new theatre work commissioned and supported by Greater Dandenong City Council through our Artist in Residence: Creative Space program.

Giovanni is fresh from performing as Ike Turner in TINA, The Tina Turner Musical, and brings his own story-driven production to the Drum Theatre stage.

Motown Legacy will weave timeless songs from artists including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes into an Encore performance.

📅 Thursday 12 November, 10.30am
📍 Drum Theatre

Get your ticket now to see the premiere of this new show: https://drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/drum/events/motown-legacy

04/09/2026

You’ve still got time to register for the opening of Annalouise Paul’s upcoming exhibition, 'Uncharted Waters. The Journey of Mother Tongue'.

At the heart of the exhibition is Primordial (2026), a newly commissioned dance film that transforms movement, rhythm and sacred geometry into an immersive visual experience.

On opening night, Annalouise will bring the installation to life through a unique performance combining flamenco and contemporary dance.

📅 Saturday 5 September, 6pm to 8pm
📍 Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre

Proudly presented by Greater Dandenong City Council

This is a free event, but registrations are required: https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/exhibition-opening-uncharted-waters-journey-mother-tongue

Photo by Shane Rozario

02/09/2026

We are excited to announce an exciting show, Reflections: A 10 Year Journey, a celebration singer and composer Uthra Vijay and dancer, choreographer and researcher Dr Priya Srinivasan and their 10 years of artistic collaboration.

Working alongside Connection Art Space (CAS), the duo will share a special anniversary performance featuring music, dance and stories from a creative journey that began in Greater Dandenong and has since reached audiences around the world.

Supported through Greater Dandenong City Council’s Creative Access Program, this performance is a wonderful example of how local artists are supported to create and share their work with the community. All proceeds will be donated to Foodbank Australia.

📅 Friday 11 September, 7pm
📅 Saturday 12 September, 1pm
📍 Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, Dandenong‌
🎟 Buy tickets via the link in bio.

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01/09/2026

Then & now 🌳

The same view. The same house.

A member of Heritage Hill’s Team recently uncovered this rare photo of Laurel Lodge, while researching in the archives.

Compare it to today and you'll notice two big changes: they invented colour... and the trees got huge. 😄

Check out the difference.

29/08/2026

We have a secret place for you to escape.

This spring, the gates of Heritage Hill open onto The Secret Life of Gardens, a new exhibition uncovering more than a century of stories hidden among its paths, plants and historic homes.

From food gardens and beekeeping to Edna Walling’s influence and even a rarely seen pet cemetery, discover how gardens reveal the way people lived, what they valued and how our relationship with nature has changed.

🌿 The Secret Life of Gardens
📅 16 September 2026 to 4 February 2027
📍 Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens

Be there or be square.

Address

Dandenong Civic Centre 225 Lonsdale Street Victoria Australia
Dandenong, VIC
3175

Telephone

+61385715320

Website

https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/arts

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