Heritage
Multiple venues
Whitehorse Heritage Week
15 – 22 September
This year we are showcasing the history of performing arts in our local area. Join us as we unveil new songs, captivating dances and inspiring exhibitions.
Let's celebrate our shared heritage together and enjoy the show!
School Holidays
Multiple venues
Spring School Holiday Program
23 September – 4 October
There are heaps of fun and affordable activities to do throughout Whitehorse during the Term 3 break that the whole family can enjoy.
Art Exhibition
Multiple venues
Latest Exhibitions
Explore a variety of free exhibitions across Whitehorse and immerse yourself in a rich selection of artworks.
Free
What's On
The Whitehorse Historical Society presents a display of photos and items showing the
history of performing arts groups in the Whitehorse area – including Utassy Ballet School, Mitcham Repertory Group, Whitehorse Showtime and Whitehorse Film Society.
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- Free
- Heritage
- Heritage Week
See Box Hill Historical Society's treasures alongside Whitehorse Art Collection's performance artworks. Featuring 1950s and 1960s playbills, Iris Roderick's belongings, a portrait of Uncle Jack Charles, and opera prints, showcasing Whitehorse's rich entertainment diversity.
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- Art Exhibition
- Free
- Heritage
An inspiration of the Holy Spirit Parish, to give artists of all ages, abilities, and medias an opportunity to exhibi
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- Art Exhibition
Emerging artist Wilhelm Philipp documents the changing face of Box Hill in this exhibition and accompanying photobook.
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- Art Exhibition
- Free
This year we are showcasing the history of performing arts in our local area.
Let's celebrate our shared heritage together and enjoy the show!
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- Heritage
- Heritage Week
Box Hill Institute Music & Creative students delve into the Box Hill Historical Society's archives. They have been challenged to transform the historical imagery they discover into original songs, creating a unique bridge between the past and present.
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- Free
- Heritage
- Heritage Week
The extensive history of performance in Whitehorse City is proudly on display, with costumes from local community theatre and dance organisations shown in The Round foyer for one special week only.
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- Free
- Heritage
- Heritage Week
End-of-term open studio sessions allow current students to finish work like glazing, decorations, and trimming. A tutor will facilitate the session.
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- Adult
- Workshops
Venues & Festivals across Creative Whitehorse
The City of Whitehorse is one of the most dynamic art and cultural hubs in metropolitan Melbourne. There’s something for everyone – exhibitions, music, theatre, heritage, and art and craft.
Creative Whitehorse: connecting you to a creative community.
A gallery hosting curated exhibitions on contemporary subjects, with invited artists and works from its fine collection.
Our well-loved community arts centre, with excellent, accessible term/holiday programs and topical exhibitions.
A historic building hosting events of all sizes: with a stage, catering facilities, hireable spaces and amenities.
Historic cottage and museum complex surrounded by hectares of bushland, open weekends and available for school tours.
A heritage building and vast green space, host to classes, events and sustainability-focussed programs for all ages.
Festivals are one of the most loved programs in the City of Whitehorse, with over 45,000 people attending annually.