What's on

Laugh, sing, boogie, listen, read, eat and play your way through Hobsons Bay with our broad array of wondrous events. From dipping your toes in scenic coastlines to stepping back in time with rich historical landmarks, there is so much to experience in our marvellous city. Start your adventure below with the 'What's On' calendar of current and upcoming events in Hobsons Bay.

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Clean out your craft spaces

23 May 2026 Donate unused rolls of fabric, knitting needles, or other craft supplies to celebrate World Environment Day and save items from landfill.

Various, Altona

Tagged as: , Library

A Residual Pulse

23 May 2026 Meagan Streader's A Residual Pulse transforms The Substation into an immersive environment shaped by its hidden architecture and atmospheric systems. Drawing on the building’s history as a power conversion site, the exhibition traces The Substation's historical airflow pathways, structural geometries and material imprints through light, flicker and suspended form.

The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Margaret and The Grey Mare

23 May 2026 Margaret and The Grey Mare is an opera, a fever dream about an opera, and an immersive video installation written in collaboration with a chatbot that has been coded to act as a channel to an ancient Celtic land spirit. Anchoring the project is a sprawling hour-long video opera.

The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts

Family Day Workshop

23 May 2026 Join us at The Substation for a hands-on, imaginative costume-making workshop led by award-winning artist Katy B Plummer, designed for children aged 6–12.

The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport 3015

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family, Music & arts, Talks & workshops, Youth events

The Consort of Melbourne Community Concert

23 May 2026 The Port Phillip Retirement Village is hosting a special performance by The Consort of Melbourne, one of Melbourne’s leading vocal ensembles, and the wider community is warmly invited to attend.

Port Phillip Village, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Music & arts

Company: A Musical Comedy - Presented by WMTC

23 May 2026 Williamstown Musical Theatre Company presents Company: A Musical Comedy. Sondheim's game-changing musical - a sophisticated and honest look at adult relationships.

Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Walk on Country at Truganina Wetlands

24 May 2026 Join Traditional Custodian and heritage advisor Rob Ogden on a walk through a hidden wetland in Altona, as part of our National Reconciliation Week program in Hobsons Bay.

30 Bell Avenue, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Sustainability

Yoga sessions - Sanatan Kriya

24 May 2026 Free community yoga sessions for experiencing physical and mental well being. Our practices taught in the sessions bring about a youthful glow and radiance for the practitioners.

Altona Meadows Library & Learning Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

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Tagged as: , Health & wellbeing