Arts, Culture and Heritage

They shape our sense of place, strengthen wellbeing, and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive and prosperous region. Guided by the vision of a clever and creative city-region, we invest in and support cultural life that reflects our stories, celebrates our heritage, nurtures creativity and helps shape our future.

Greater Geelong has significant cultural and heritage strengths. We build on these strengths by raising the profile of our creative region, encouraging participation, supporting the cultural sector, and recognising the important role arts, culture and heritage play in community life and prosperity.

We provide and support a diverse range of arts, culture and heritage programs, events, places and services.

Cultural venues we manage

Bellarine Arts Centre

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National Wool Museum

Programs and initiatives

A thriving city is built through strong communities, creativity and shared cultural experiences, where people can participate in and shape local life.

Live Music Locator

Never miss a beat in Greater Geelong’s live music scene. Live Music Locator brings upcoming gigs from across the region into one free, easy-to-use place.

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Public art

Art can play a key role in creating quality public places, telling local stories and expressing civic pride. Public art has a further role to play developing cohesive communities and enhancing cultural identity.

Image of three band members playing a gig. One playing keyboard, one guitar and one bass.

Music in Geelong and the Bellarine

Are you an established, emerging, or community - based musician or otherwise involved in the music industry?

Long windows with each one housing a contemporary artwork by a Geleong local

Yarra Street Window Gallery

Experience art anytime

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Creative Spotlight

Our region is home to creatives across a broad range of disciplines, many with national and international reputations. Each month we'll feature a story of our artists and creatives.

Large scale mural of a woman in a purple jumpsuit on a yellow background painted on the side of a building

Geelong Arts and Culture Trails

Explore a wonderland of cultural treasures and the stories of who we are.

Chloe Wegener Connections Across The Continent

First Nations NBN Box Art

The First Nations NBN Box Art Project merges First Peoples' stories, art and technology to celebrate the rich culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Geelong.