Arts, culture and heritage are central to Greater Geelong’s identity and to the way we live, connect and grow as a community.
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
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.
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.
Music in Geelong and the Bellarine
Are you an established, emerging, or community - based musician or otherwise involved in the music industry?
Yarra Street Window Gallery
Experience art anytime
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.
Geelong Arts and Culture Trails
Explore a wonderland of cultural treasures and the stories of who we are.
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.
War memorials and military objects
There are a number of war memorials and military cultural objects within our Outdoor Collection.
Upcoming events
Public events with an art or cultural flavour.
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