ROAM Geelong - Victoria’s newest arts festival.
For one unforgettable day and night, Geelong’s cultural heart will come alive with hundreds of artists transforming the city into a creative playground of art, music, theatre and storytelling.
Explore cutting-edge performances, installations and exhibitions as streets, parks and cultural venues turn into a vibrant, multi-sensory journey - mostly free and for all ages.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Bangarra Dance Theatre - The Light Inside
A cross-cultural collaboration uniting Māori and First Nations stories of resilience and connection.
Platform Arts - After Walter Hopps Remix
Streets become a living dance floor with DJs, dancers and open cyphers.
Tim Ross - The Australian Dream?
Comedian and design advocate humorously explores Australia’s housing obsession.
Archibald Prize 2025
Australia’s premier portrait award at Geelong Gallery.
Dr Paola Balla - Gathering Place
A bush-dyed fabric installation celebrating First Nations culture and connection.
Superficial Studio - Tomorrow Blooms
A digital super bloom of immersive botanicals in Johnstone Park.
Dr Anindita Banerjee - Arranged Marriage
A dazzling street procession of Bollywood beats, satire and costume.
PLUS live music across multiple stages, family-friendly creative activities and a spectacular giant falcon centrepiece soaring through the streets with light and sound.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday 11 October 2025
Time: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Little Malop Street Arts Precinct, Johnstone Park & partner venues
Cost: Mostly free (with select ticketed events)
Information: www.roamgeelong.com.au
Proudly presented by the City of Greater Geelong with support from Visit Victoria.
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