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Arts Centre, Warburton

Upcoming events

NGV Kids on Tour

NGV Kids on Tour is a National Gallery of Victoria initiative that offers children and families throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria the opportunity to engage with art and creativity through a range of free hands-on activities and workshops.

The Farewell

In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself.

Life Writing Workshops with Hannie Rayson & Michael Cathcart

Do you have a story to tell? Join Hannie Rayson and Michael Cathcart for a series of workshops focused on bringing your story to life.

The much loved Arts Centre, Warburton is a beautiful complex of historic buildings with a strong entertainment program, regular exhibitions and lively community gathering.

It includes the wonderfully preserved art deco Mecca Theatre, which was built in 1934 and delivers state of the art digital cinema experience to audiences most of the week.

The Mechanics Institute Hall which opened with a grand ball in 1913 remains a popular dance and performance space in the complex.

Throughout the year, local and visiting artists exhibit in the Centre’s art gallery which looks out onto a lush edible garden with crab apple trees and berry bushes.

Just beyond, the flowing and revered Yarra River provides a beautiful backdrop to the Art Centre. It is often teeming with locals enjoying nature as well as regular attractions including artisans markets and music performances.

Each year the Art Centre is home to the Warburton Film Festival and the River Folk Festival.

Visit us

Car Parking
Parking is available on-site and in a larger car park behind the Police Station.

Accessibility

Ramped internal entry/exit is available
Disabled seating are available in theatre
Disabled toilet

Air conditioned/ heated all year round

Location

3409 Warburton Highway, Warburton 3799 View Map

Box Office

PH: 1300 368 333
E: boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Opening hours

Mon	Closed
Tue - Sun	11am - 4pm
Tue, Fri & Sat	6.45pm - late

Open at other times subject to programming. Closed public holidays.

Hire the Venue

Arts Centre, Warburton has a number of spaces available for hire, including the 156 seat Mecca Theatre and the Mechanics Institute Hall.

Find out more

Yarra Ranges Shire Council
P.O. Box 105, Anderson Street
Lilydale, VIC 3140

P 1300 368 333
F (03) 9735 4249
E mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Yarra Ranges Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.