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Arts Centre, Warburton

Front view of the Arts Centre from Warburton Highway

Upcoming events

Summerland

During World War II, reclusive writer Alice has her sequestered life upended when Frank, an evacuee from the London Blitz, is left in her care. Despite initially resolving to be rid of him, Alice finds herself and her emotions reawakened by him.

Maya the Bee 3: The Golden Orb

When Maya and Willy bust out of winter lockdown early they are catapulted headfirst into a top-secret mission!

The Dry

Aaron Falk goes back home to his drought-stricken town to attend a tragic funeral. However, his return reopens the door to the unsolved death of a teenage girl.

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

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Box Office

PH: 03 9294 6511
E: boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Opening hours

Mon	closed
Tue	6:30pm–9:00pm
Wed	1:30pm–4:30pm
Thu	closed
Fri	1:30pm–9:00pm
Sat	1:30pm–9:00pm
Sun	1:30pm–4:00pm

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.