Open Space at Bunjil Place

Bunjil Place is gearing up to host our biggest FREE outdoor event ever! With live music, vibrant cultural performances and open-air cinema, Open Space at Bunjil Place will be your new summer Saturday ritual in 2026.

Kicking off Saturday 7 February from 6pm and continuing for six weeks, Open Space will be home to legendary Aussie performers, including Kutcha, Cash and the Last Drinks, synth pop heroes Pseudo Echo, iconic Melbourne soul-funk trio Cookin’ on 3 Burners with Stella Angelico, Golden Guitar award winner Andrew Swift, and powerhouse vocalist Wild Gloriosa.

But that’s not all. With locally based internationally acclaimed veena virtuosa Hari Sivanesan, a performance of the breathtaking Lion Dance on Poles and the screening of cult classic 1955 sci-fi horror film Tarantula, Open Space offers an unforgettable night, under the stars in the Bunjil Place Plaza.

Bring your picnic rug, grab dinner from a food truck or pack your own and settle into a great night out with family and friends. Open Space will be the place to relax, dance and discover something new.

No tickets, no barriers, just show up and enjoy!

Open Space program:

Saturday 7 February
The programs kicks off with the unique and rare collaboration between two powerhouses of
Australian music with Kutcha, Cash and the Last Drinks. Supported by Canisha.

Saturday 14 February
High-octane ukulele ensemble The Uke Death Squad will get audiences in the mood for a
special outdoor screening of cult classic 1955 sci-fi horror film Tarantula!

Saturday 21 February
We’re celebrating the Year of the Horse with an evening of music, food, art and fun. Featuring
Elysian Blues, DJ tunes by Yeo and the amazing Hung Hing Lion Dance performers.

Saturday 28 February
Legendary Australian new-wave pioneers of 1980s synth-pop and dance-rock hits Pseudo
Echo are taking you to Funky Town. Supported by Lupa J and Alkira Synth Collective.

Saturday 7 March
Golden Guitar award winner Andrew Swift will headline a country music night. Supported by
Ethan Calway and Tegan Blackstock. Line dancing guaranteed!

Saturday 14 March
The GRID Series Release Party will feature the 2025 South East cohort Martha, Kiid KODA,
Jordz and ACP followed by iconic Melbourne soul-funk trio Cookin’ on 3 Burners with Stella
Angelico playing with guests including N’fa Jones and Joelistics.

Saturday 21 March
Our final night celebrates the sounds of South Asia and the opening of our stunning gallery
exhibition, The Offbeat Sari. Featuring neo-R&B grooves, and powerhouse vocals from Wild
Gloriosa and locally based, internationally acclaimed veena virtuoso Hari Sivanesan.