In 2025, we are inviting you to "Cozy up" at the Winter Arts Festival and get to know the talented local artists who make our community shine. Whether it's exploring exhibitions and demonstrations, enjoying a live show, or participating in hands-on workshops, this festival invites you to experience the rich variety of artistic expressions that make our local arts scene so unique.
Theatre companies, artists, crafters, dancers, community groups, venues and libraries are hosting an exciting range of events and activities for people of all ages so join us and discover the diverse voices shaping our creative landscape.
Get your festival guide
We've put together a colour festival guide. Save a digital copy to your device or visit Bunjil Place to pick up a physical copy.
Program highlights
Some of the many highlights from the program this year include:
- With incredible set design and impeccable performances, the Windmill Theatre Company really know how to put on a show. Come and sing along to your favourite ABBA classics and immerse yourself in the charm of Mamma Mia!
- Berwick born, Academy Award Winning Director, Adam Eliott is coming to Bunjil Place for a special screening and Q&A with his film Memoir of a Snail.
- The Berwick Woodworkers Expo is back with an incredible showcase of woodworking pieces, demonstrations, children’s activities and their annual chainsaw carving sculpture.
- The school holidays bring you an opportunity to experience Wilson Botanic Park in a whole new way as Wilson Goes Wild with life sized animals popping up along the lakeside and complimentary craft activities.
Special thanks to our festival partner Bendigo Bank Narre Warren South
Background
The Winter Arts Festival is created with the community at its heart. Every offering in the program is by the community, for the community or with the intent to build new connections and shine a light on the incredibly vibrant municipality, rich with arts and culture that is the City of Casey. The festival has been running for 23 years with the purpose of presenting creative programs that encourage arts participation, community pride and generate social, cultural and/or environmental benefits.
We encourage local artists, choirs, theatre groups, dance troupes, musicians, comedians, crafters, filmmakers and venues to add their performance, activity or event to the festival program and help us immerse the community in creativity each Winter.
Take a look at some of the highlights from Winter Arts Festival 2023 below.
For further information, contact the Casey Arts team at arts@casey.vic.gov.au