Secrets of the Pinetum
May
2

Secrets of the Pinetum

Follow the winding pathways of Williamstown Botanic Gardens through the rejuvenated Pinetum to discover the intriguing origins and fascinating stories of the tree collection.

Join a walking tour to discover lost structures within the elegant garden designed by Edward La Trobe Bateman, and hear about how the garden is preparing for the future while honouring the past.

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Newk, The John Newcombe Story
May
2

Newk, The John Newcombe Story

A rollicking journey through the life and times of one of Australia’s greatest tennis players.

Performed by Damian Callinan, NEWK traces the life of the great Australian tennis champion of the 1960s and 70s, John Newcombe.

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Lamine Sonko and Pirritu
Aug
16

Lamine Sonko and Pirritu

Composer, director and multi-instrumentalist Lamine Sonko joins Ngiyampaa singer-songwriter Pirritu for an intimate double-bill performance that traverses embodied knowledge, tradition and contemporary culture. for one night only.

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Postcards from the Gardens: Moments in Time
Apr
18

Postcards from the Gardens: Moments in Time

Delve into the historic postcard collection of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens archive and explore the early 1900’s craze for postcard sending and collecting. 

During a tour of the 162-year-old Gardens, visit sites and views featured in vintage postcards and discover what these images and intriguing handwritten messages can tell us about the past.

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Spotswood Industrial Heritage Walk
Apr
18

Spotswood Industrial Heritage Walk

Gain an insight into the people, industries and businesses that transformed this landscape from a dairy farm to one of the Victoria's most important manufacturing hubs.

Let your curiosity lead you on a guided walking tour that uncovers some of Spotswood's secret history together.

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Melbourne Comedy Festival’s - Neighbourhood Sessions
Mar
30

Melbourne Comedy Festival’s - Neighbourhood Sessions

Discover top-notch comedy performances at some of your favourite local venues around Melbourne. Neighbourhood Sessions brings the Comedy Festival vibe to you, featuring heavyweight comedians sharing the spotlight with celebrated festival favourites and the most promising emerging talent in the country.

Get ready to embrace local humour with a carefully curated line-up tailored exclusively for you!

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The Love Booth
Mar
8
to 9 Mar

The Love Booth

Revealing 60 years of Queer Love.

The Love Booth is a musical story telling of queer adventures and love from Chicago to Canada to Newport in Melbourne. The invisible history of our LGBTQIA+ locals comes out from behind the curtain to dance in the spotlight in the grand space of Williamstown Town Hall for three shows only.

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