We are developing the Darebin Events Strategy 2027-32
This Strategy will guide the future planning, delivery and support of festivals and events.
Festivals and events play an important role in bringing people together, celebrating creativity and culture, and activating public spaces across Darebin.
We want to hear from you, what you value and what festivals and events you would like to see in Darebin.
Your feedback will help inform:
- Future priorities for festivals and events
- Opportunities for new or evolved events
- How events can better reflect Darebin’s diverse communities
- The future direction of Darebin's festivals and events program
Have your say
to help us develop the new strategy
What can your feedback influence?
Negotiables:
Community feedback will inform and influence:
- Value of community events in Darebin
- Priorities for festivals and events in Darebin
- Opportunities for new or evolved events
- Types of festivals and event experiences delivered
- Locations and distribution of events across Darebin
- Timing and format of events
- Themes, cultural priorities and programming ideas
- Priorities for future support for partnerships, community-led events and funding arrangements
- Community expectations and priorities for Council meeting environmental sustainability during events
Non-negotiables:
Final decisions regarding Council’s festivals and events program will be made by Council and must consider:
- Budget and resources including staff capacity
- Legislative, safety and compliance requirements
- Alignment with Council strategies and priorities
- Equitable distribution of events across the municipality
If you could create one new festival, event or community experience in Darebin, what would it be?
Think big. Are there experiences, celebrations, activities or ideas you would love to see that are currently missing? (max 140 characters).
18 June, 2026
GM says:
Youth Arts Fest
Ageing (Dis)Gracefully Festival
Multicultural Festival
Night Market Food Fest
Arts & Crafts Festival
Christmas Festival
18 June, 2026
Anna says:
An aanual multicultural festival to represent music, dance & culinary offerings from ethnicities represented in Darebin over a whole weekend
18 June, 2026
AnRo says:
What happened to the kite festival? That was wonderful,
18 June, 2026
Christine says:
A street festival to celebrate the diversity of the north, similar to the Sydney road festival. Also supporting small local businesses
18 June, 2026
Miranda says:
community street party where various streets are closed, tables are out, kids are playing cricket and neighbours get to meet and connec
18 June, 2026
Dmcg says:
-Carols at Edward’s Park lake.
-Local farmers markets
18 June, 2026
Kelly says:
music festival edwardes lake
christmas in the park -edwardes lake
18 June, 2026
Steph says:
High Street Festival from Miller Street to Normanby Street - similar to Sydney Road festival with musical acts, art/craft & food n beverages
18 June, 2026
Matt says:
Nature Bridging Challenge. A community event to create a biodiverse nature bridge, between Merri and Darebin Creek via street nature strips
18 June, 2026
Emma says:
Food, music and alcohol. Respect the aboriginal land, reflect the diversity, make it accessible, environmentally friendly and boom!
18 June, 2026
Cjw says:
Music, comedy and arts. Perhaps artists open studios and workshops. Something to bring people on and discover all of the makers and artists
18 June, 2026
Rose says:
Welcome to council. For new individuals starting to live in council a icebreaker event to get information on process, volunteer ops and evnt
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