artscape
What’s On July - December 2025
Welcome
to another outstanding season of inspiring events
at
Kingston
Arts.
As we move into the second half of the year, there’s still so much to do and see at our vibrant arts venues.
In Kingston, we celebrate connection and cultural expression through the Arts, and this program beautifully captures the creative spirit, and diverse talents of our community. I warmly invite you to explore our exciting range of events across theatre, music, comedy, visual art, film, and creative workshops.
Immerse yourself in powerful musical performances by acclaimed artists, experience evenings of laughter with top comedic talent, or enjoy compelling local theatre productions. Music lovers can delight in vibrant jazz performances, while art enthusiasts will find inspiration in thought-provoking exhibitions showcasing talented local and contemporary artists.
Film enthusiasts will appreciate the return of our nostalgic movie series, and hands-on workshops offer creative opportunities for community participation and learning.
Your ongoing support ensures Kingston’s cultural heartbeat remains strong, enriching lives and making our city a remarkable place to live and visit.
Enjoy the season ahead!
Cr Georgina Oxley Mayor, City of Kingston
billowed checks & spotted smudges of sweeping moss (detail) 2024, acrylic,
Fiona Cabassi
ink and pen on paper. Photo: Janelle Low
Jazzeoke
Wed 6 Aug | 7:30pm Wed 10 Sep | 7:30pm
Kingston City Hall
$10 Full
$5 Child (under 16)
Step up, grab the mic, and be the star, big band and all.
Jazzeoke brings jazz, karaoke and a whole lot of fun together in one unforgettable night with the Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra.
Melbourne Theatre Organ
Sun 3 Aug | 2pm
Scott Harrison & Ruby Page
Sun 28 Sep | 2pm
Terezia Kalkbrenner & Peter Hurley
Kingston City Hall
$35 Adult
$30 Concession
$25 TOSA Members
$20 Groups of 10+
Under 2 Free
Live at City Hall
Live at City Hall is your ticket to the hottest local musicians you’ll find this side of the city.
See a great range of Australian talent, from rock music icons to indie heroes, close to home and at prices that won’t break the bank.
Kingston City Hall
Moorabbin
Beatles Legacy
Sun 17 Aug | 2pm
$35 Full
$25 Conc
$15 Children
$25 Groups of 4+
Sunday Sounds
Sun 30 Nov | 2pm Free
Spring Chamber Music Series
Celebrate the season of renewal as talented musicians breathe life into stunning classical and contemporary works; from the folk songs of the Caucuses to Romantic favourites and stunning a cappella harmonies.
Kingston City Hall
$30 Full
$25 Concession
$25 Groups of 4+
*Sing For Your Supra VIP experience includes a selection of wine and tea tastings. Price is $45.
Sing for your Supra* Sun 7 Sep | 2pm
Salon Project Sun 12 Oct | 2pm
Their Voices Soar: A Capella Masterpieces Inspired By Birdsong Consort of Melbourne Sun 16 Nov | 2pm
The Veils of SALOME in Spanish Flamenco
Rosita’s Flamenco Centre
Sun 9 Nov | 2pm
Kingston Arts Centre
$45
‘The Veils of SALOME’, depicts the intrigue and drama in the court of King Herod, performed in Spanish Flamenco dance, guitar and song.
Morning Melodies
Tue 5 Aug | 10:30am
Glenn Starr’s Hit Parade
Tue 9 Dec | 10:30am
Christmas Belle
Kingston City Hall
$15
See cherished songs and musical memories, with uplifting performances from the golden age of stage and screen. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea and performance on the mighty Wurlitzer organ before the main show.
Winter Cabaret Season
Fri 29 Aug | 7:30pm
The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez
Kingston City Hall
$35 Full
$30 Concession
The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez is a joy ride of breathtaking storytelling, sultry divas, and jaw-dropping burlesque, steeped in Australian history.
*Contains nudity. Not recommended for audiences under 15 years.
Mordialloc Theatre Company
Thu 24 Jul – Sat 2 Aug
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime
Thu 4 – Sat 13 Sep
Broadway Bound
Thu 13 – Sat 22 Nov
Birthday Candles
Shirley Burke Theatre
$35 Full
$30 Concession
$30 Child (under 16)
$30 Groups of 10+
3+ shows – discount available
Every Monday, 10am Mon 9 Feb - Mon 14 Dec
Kingston Arts Centre
$25 Annual Membership
Step back in time and rediscover the magic of cinema, with a curated selection of iconic classics and timeless favourites, plus a few modern gems for good measure.
Enjoy a cuppa from 10am, with screenings from 10:30am.
Anh Do: The Happiest Refugee live!
Tue 9 Sep | 7:30pm
Anh Do shares his incredible journey from refugee to beloved Australian entertainer in this uplifting live show, blending comedy and storytelling to make you laugh, and leave you moved by his courage and heart.
Kingston City Hall
$74.90 Full
$69.90 Concession/Child U18
Comedy at the Shirley
Join us for unforgettable evenings of gut-busting humour, featuring a treasure trove of comedic talent that will have you laughing ‘til your cheeks ache.
Expect big-name comics and rising stars from Australia and around the world.
Shirley Burke Theatre
$35 Full | $30 Concession | $30 Groups of 4+
Fri 19 Sep Fri 28 Nov Fri 30 Jan 7:30pm
Kaleidoscope Kids
Kaleidoscope Kids is a school holiday arts program that encourages creativity through active learning, experimentation, artistic creation, and fun.
Developed for 5-13-year-olds, all sessions are guided by artist-educators and supported by dedicated staff. There’s something to inspire every child’s imagination.
Kingston Arts Centre Workshops $15 – $25
Performing arts, music, visual arts and crafts
Spring program Mon 29 Sep – Thu 2 Oct
3 Happy Tricks!
Packed with catchy tunes, memorable stories and so much energy.
Embedded in all the fun is simple, practical mental health strategies designed to support children (and the adults who care for them) to build positive wellbeing habits.
Kingston City Hall Tickets $36.05
The Resilience Project with Martin Heppell Tue 30 Sep 10:30am
The Rainbow Tree
What happens when you invite children from Rainbow Families to create a show? You end up with a disco koala, a wildebeest, a farting unicorn, and a fairy that can freeze tickle monsters, all living in a very tall, yet tiny Rainbow Tree.
This is what it’s like living in a Rainbow Family. Everyone is welcome and anything is possible.
Join Aunty Bear and ZaZa for fun, fabulous and inclusive storytelling, singing and live music.
Perfect for ages 4 – 8 (and their people).
BY FRUITFAT
Aunty Bear & ZaZa’s Story Time Mon 22 Sep | 10:30am
Chelsea Library Free
Toddler Social Tue 23 Sep | 10:30am Cheltenham Library Free
The Rainbow Tree Performance Wed 24 Sep 11am & 1pm
Kingston City Hall
Tickets $5 – $15
Turn your ideas into impactful actions that enrich our community!
Artists, not-for-profit organisations and community groups are encouraged to apply: kingston.vic.gov.au/community-grants
Magnify Artists in Residence
Magnify creates opportunities and artistic growth for artists of varying creative practices, and all career stages.
For more information about Magnify artists and the residency program, visit: kingstonarts.com.au/magnify
Book your next function or end of year celebration with Kingston
Ask about our venue hire packages today.
venue.hire@kingston.vic.gov.au
every monday 6:30-8pm
August 4
August 11
August 18
August 25
Sept 1
Sept 8
Sept 15
Sept 22
Oct 6
Oct 13
Oct 20
Oct 27
Nov 10
Nov 17
Nov 24
Dec 1
*unless otherwise indicated
Mosaics: Plant Pots
Introduction to Silver Clay (*$30)
Portraits and Landscapes: Learn 3D Collage
Introduction to Woodblock Printmaking
Paper and Glass Jewellery
Kinusaiga Fabric Collage Art
Indian Zero Waste Applique or Patches
The Art of Clay Flower Making
Crockery Collage: Decorative Decals
Plastic Fantastic: Recycle Plastic into Jewellery
Dry Felting 101: Ladybirds and Bees
Halloween Floral Crowns
Soft Cover Journal Binding
Kokedama Japanese Moss Balls
Bold Embroidery Art
Native Flora Wreath Making (*$35)
kingstonarts.com.au
Explore public art in Kingston
Kingston is home to a developing public art collection which reflects and celebrates our history, stories, cultures and sense of place.
1 THE CENTAUR (1994)
By Wendy Reiss - Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin
2 RESTING PLACE (1999) By Anne RossWestfield Southland
3 WATERWAYS (2008) By Ken Blum - Bowen Park Bridge, Waterside Drive and Westbridge Board Walk, Waterways
4 EXCAVATOR (2008) By Greg JohnsWaterside Drive, Waterways
5 ARGYLE (2007 - 2008) By CPG AustraliaLake King Circle, Waterways
6 BUNDLE OF STICKS (2008) By Elizabeth Weissensteiner - Clarinda Community Centre, Clarinda
7 HORSE (2009) By Julie SquiresBeach Road, Mordialloc
8 POMPEI’S BOAT (2010) By Julie SquiresPompeis Landing, Mordialloc
9 MOORABBIN JUNCTION (2014) By James BeattieKingston City Hall carpark, Moorabbin
10 TILLAGE (2014)
By Paul Johnson - Roundabout at the intersection of Old Dandenong Rd, Centre Dandenong Rd & Tootal Rd, Dingley Village
11 UNUKOMUNO (2017) By Ian BracegirdleWestall Library and Community Hub, Clayton South
12 NEW RIVIERA (2019)
By Julie Shiels - Mentone Community Piazza, Mentone
13 SEASONAL MIGRANTS (2020) By Geoffrey CarranChelsea Women’s Sports Centre, Chelsea
14 THE STRAND MURAL (2020)
By Tom Civil - The Strand, Salvation Army, Chelsea
15 THE SHAPE OF MOVEMENT (2021)
By Abbey Rich and Bec Orpin - Ben Kavanagh Reserve, Mordialloc
16 PATTERSON RIVER MURAL (2021) Matt Adnate - Patterson River Bridge Underpass, Carrum
17 BUTTERFLY RENEWAL & THE MONARCHS (2022)
Murals by Mike Makatron Sculptures by Damian Vick through Artbox - Horscroft Place Pocket Park, Moorabbin
18 BONBIRD (2022)
By James and Eleanor AveryBonbeach Station, Bonbeach 19 THE ART PASS REIMAGINED (2022) By Anu PatelRowy Lane, Chelsea
20 WAA (2022) By Jenna LeeEdithvale Station, Edithvale
21 PLUMA (2022) By James TapscottChelsea Station, Chelsea
22 STEREOSCOPIC BOXES (2022) By David Burrows and Adam Magennis - Chelsea Station, Chelsea
23 RAINDROPS AND SUNBEAMS (2022) By Debra McNaughtonHazel Pierce Reserve, Mordialloc
24 A LITTLE PIECE OF HOME (2023) By Carla GottgensFollett Road, Cheltenham
25 FLIGHT PATHS (2023) By Melanie CapleElder Street South Reserve, Clarinda
26 WORK, PLAY, CONNECT (2023) By Hayden DewarJean Street Reserve, Cheltenham
27 KINGSTON HEATH RESERVE, PUBLIC ART COMMISSION (2023) By Angharad Neal-Williams - Kingston Heath Reserve, Cheltenham
28 WALL TO WALL FESTIVAL MURALS
20 large scale murals by various artists - Mordi Village, Lamana Road, Mordialloc (2024-25)
By Anton Hasell Beauty Spot, Carrum
Guided Walking Tour
Generations: connection to Country
Featuring Maree Clarke, Mitch Mahoney, Jarra Karalinar Steel, Kylie Clarke, Molly Mahoney, and Kerri Clarke.
Exhibition
Fri 13 Jun – Sat 26 Jul
G1 & G2 Galleries | Kingston Arts Centre
Bridge Projection
Thu 12 Jun - Sat 26 Jul
Kingston Arts Skybridge | Kingston Arts Centre
Lightbox Installation
Thu 12 Jun - Wed 15 Oct
Lightbox Outdoor Gallery | Kingston Arts Centre
NAIDOC WEEK
Image: Maree Clarke, The Long Journey Home 9 2024, digital print on photographic paper. Courtesy the artist and Vivien Anderson Gallery
Wed 9 Jul - Sat 16 Aug
G3 Gallery | Shirley Burke Theatre
Jayne McSwiney Kristone Capistrano
Lost & Found Movement Study
Jayne McSwiney, Turn the Light on (detail) 2025, Starlink internet installed in an abandoned house. Wi-Fi network: “Carlo Acutis”.
Thu 13 Jul – Sat 13 Sep
Screening nightly | 5pm – 7am
Video Projection
Kingston Arts Skybridge
Kristone Capistrano, Movement Study (detail) 2025, Live drawing, dance improvisation, music, and ink on paper. Dancer: Aaron Kaiser Garcia.
Maryam Ebtekar
Recycled Rhythms: Persian Patterns Reborn
Thu 31 Jul – Sat 13 Sep
G1 Gallery | Kingston Arts Centre
Maryam Ebtekar, Recycled Rhythms (detail) 2024, Recycled paper pulp, Cardboard, Metal Netting, Acrylic paint, Varnish.
Thu 31 Jul – Sat 13 Sep
G2 Gallery | Kingston Arts Centre
Eleesa Howard Fiona Cabassi Mother’s Hands
pink puffs upon billowed checks & spotted mossy smudges
Wed 27 Aug – Sat 4 Oct
G3 Gallery | Shirley Burke Theatre
Fiona Cabassi, billowed checks & spotted smudges of sweeping moss (detail) 2024, acrylic, ink and pen on paper.
Photo: Janelle Low
Emma Pattenden
Wetlands
Thu 18 Sep – Sat 1 Nov
Screening nightly | 5pm – 7am
Video Projection
Kingston Arts Skybridge
Emma Pattenden, Waterways (detail) 2024, still from video work.
Eleesa Howard with artworks.
Photo: Kinfolk Imagery
Thitibodee Rungteerawattananon
Far From Home
Thu 18 Sep – Sat 1 Nov
G1 Gallery | Kingston Arts Centre
Thitibodee Rungteerawattananon, Far From Home (detail) 2025, Projection on painting, Photo: Siwat Visuthirungsiuri and Thanut Rujitanont
Claire Bridge
The Water Carriers: Trans-formation
Thu 18 Sep – Sat 1 Nov
G2 Gallery | Kingston Arts Centre
Claire Bridge, Trans-formation (detail) 2024, glazed ceramic, 67.5 x 38.5 x 33 cm. Image courtesy the artist.
Barbara Wheeler
In
tension
Fri 10 Oct – Sat 22 Nov
G3 Gallery | Shirley Burke Theatre
Barbara Wheeler, Sea Snail 2023, raffia
Lee
Sofie Dieu
Sofie Dieu, Sacred Water with Papa (detail) 2025, embroidery on bed linen, silk and lace scraps, cotton thread.
Merrifield, Transpose 2024-2025, ceramic sculptures (3).
Kingston Arts Centre
At the heart of Kingston’s creative scene, the Arts Centre is a vibrant cultural space where audiences can experience emerging theatre, local exhibitions, film nights and community performances. The intimate 92-seat theatre and welcoming Chamber Room create a relaxed atmosphere perfect for discovering new stories and local talent. Visit our year-round program of exhibitions in our G1 & G2 Gallery spaces. Surrounding the building, our new Lightbox Outdoor Gallery is available to view 24/7.
Located next-door to Kingston City Hall on Nepean Highway. Car park is accessible via the service road on Nepean Highway in front of the main building. If catching public transport, we are a short walk from the Moorabbin station on the Frankston line.
Kingston Arts Centre
979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin
G1 & G2 Gallery
Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm
Kingston City Hall
Step inside one of the south-east’s most iconic civic buildings. Kingston City Hall hosts a dynamic program of live music, theatre, community festivals and special events. From large concerts in the stunning Grand Hall to more intimate showcases in the Banquet Room, it’s a pla`ce where creativity and community come together.
Find our NEW skybridge video art exhibitions; projected nightly onto the 3rd floor skybridge between Kingston City Hall and the neighbouring office building. See our website for exhibition dates.
Located on Nepean Highway, car park is accessible via the service road on Nepean Highway in front of the main building. If catching public transport, we are a short walk from the Moorabbin station on the Frankston line.
Kingston City Hall 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Open to the public for programmed events only
Shirley Burke Theatre
Tucked away in the beautiful beachside suburb of Parkdale, this boutique theatre offers a rich and diverse program of live performance, comedy, music and family-friendly shows.
With a 167-seat auditorium, modern foyer and bar facilities available, it’s the perfect spot for an inspiring night out. This space also showcases local artists with regular, free art exhibitions in the G3 Art Gallery.
Located just 50m from the Parkdale station on the Frankston line, street parking in available on Parkers Road and Herbert Street. Also near 708 bus route.
Shirley Burke Theatre 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale
Open to the public for programmed events only G3 Gallery
Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm
Naomi Bishop
Magnify Artist in Residence pictured in the Magnify Studio
Photo: Gianna Rizzo
Bookings & Enquiries
Find us online @kingstonartsau
Contact our Box Office
To speak with a friendly member of our team please contact us via Phone: (03) 9556 4440 (Phones monitored MonFri, 10am - 4:30pm)
Email: arts@kingston.vic.gov.au
You’re also welcome to visit us in person at the Kingston City Hall Open Mon only, 9:30am to 3pm
In-person sales available via Box Office at each of our venues. Open 1 hour prior to start time of all ticketed events.
Venue Hire Enquiries
To speak to our team about hiring spaces in any of our venues, please contact venue.hire@kingston.vic.gov.au
Event details and availability are accurate at the time of printing.
Please check our website prior to visiting for the most up-to-date information.
Bookings
(03) 9556 4440 | kingstonarts.com.au
Opening Hours
Kingston City Hall
979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin
Open to the public for programmed events only
Kingston City Hall (Box Office) Mondays only, 10am – 4:30pm
Shirley Burke Theatre
64 Parkers Road, Parkdale
Open to the public for programmed events only
G1 Gallery & G2 Gallery
Kingston Arts Centre
979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm
G3 Gallery
64 Parkers Road, Parkdale Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm
Galleries are closed on all Victorian public holidays and intermittently for install days.
Kingston Arts proudly acknowledges the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Wall to Wall Festival 2025
Artist: BIDJU
Photo: Jacinta Keefe