Open House Melbourne 2026: Williamstown Town Hall

Next date: Sunday, 26 July 2026 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Experience the historical grandeur of Williamstown Town Hall during Open House Melbourne.

Enjoy rare access to the former council chamber and other hidden corners on a guided tour – then, step inside the spectacular ballroom for live performances by Inner West Symphony Orchestra.

Guided tours
Location: Meet at the Ada Cambridge Forecourt at the front of Williamstown Town Hall
Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Inner West Symphony Orchestra performances
Location: The Ballroom, Williamstown Town Hall

Schedule
10am: Doors open, self-guided tours and open access begins
10am: Inner West Symphony Orchestra performance (45 mins)
11am: Guided tour
12pm: Inner West Symphony Orchestra performance (45 mins)
1pm: Guided tour
4pm: Building closes

No bookings required and all ages welcome.

About Open House Melbourne

Open House Melbourne is an annual festival that celebrates good design by opening up buildings, places and spaces, inspiring public engagement in conversations about the future of our city.

The 2026 theme, Generous City, explores how design, creativity and architecture can foster a culture of openness, offering space, care and possibility to the people who live, work and play here.

Explore other events happening nearby

Get involved over the weekend with events happening around Hobsons Bay, including The Substation, Greater Western Water: A Forest for Australia and Altona Treatment Plant, Monomeith (formerly Williamstown Grammar School), and Williamstown’s Historic Public Houses.