The Arts

Arts Centre Warburton

Temporary Closure

Holiday Closure
The Arts Centre, Warburton will be closed between Monday 23 December 2024 - Friday 3 January 2025. The venue will reopen on Saturday 4 January 2025.

Front view of the Arts Centre from Warburton Highway

Upcoming events

Ranging Reflections

Ranging Reflections is an exhibition of printmaking by thirty artists, sharing their unique perspectives on living in and around the remarkable Yarra Ranges. Visitors to ‘Ranging Reflections’ are presented with an opportunity to contemplate and enjoy an array of deftly crafted and delightfully engaging printmaking celebrating the Yarra Ranges.

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show' at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sold-out UK, New Zealand, and Australian tour in 2024, don’t miss Nurse Georgie Carroll in March! Coming to the Arts Centre Warburton and The Memo Healesville.

Ash Grunwald

Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues.

Part troubadour, part storyteller - Ash has been selling out shows all over the country, don’t miss this one at The Arts Centre Warburton.

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
Gravel surfaced parking is available on-site and in a larger car park behind the Police Station.

Accessibility*

Ramped internal entry/exit is available.
Accessible seating is available in theatre.
Accessible toilets are available at venue.

Air conditioned/heated all year round.

* Arts Centre Warburton strives to be inclusive, welcoming guests of all abilities. While we are committed to accessibility, please note that due to the heritage of the venue, current facilities may have limitations. We acknowledge these challenges and are actively working on long-term plans for improvement. Contact us to discuss any specific requirements or suggestions for enhanced accessibility.