Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Preston. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Preston for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Preston too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Preston.
## Art Events in Preston - **Event Name**: Mudhoney - Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne - Friday 16th October - **Description**: Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia this October to play a bunch of club shows and headline 4ZZZ FM’s “Zed 51” Festival. The grunge pioneers also add a handful of New Zealand dates for the first time in over a decade. Since forming i - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 84 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/mudhoney-thornbury-theatre-melbourne-friday-16th-october/200030356520025 - **Venue**: The Thornbury Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy84YmQwYzZiMDg1MmVlNzg2ZjIyYTAyODI1MTE3MTQ5MDJmZTdiNmIyNzE2MTIzMTA1YjA4MjQ3ZDM5ZGMxNzU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGNlOGI4NDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyMjE4MDg.avif - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, festivals, entertainment - **Event Name**: SPIKE FCUK - Melbourne - **Description**: For ten years Melbourne’s Spike Fuck has existed more as a messy myth than an artist – sporadic works forever poised on the precipice of triumph, rumours of death or insanity and so on. Spike’s foray into music in 2015 served a cultural fantasy, not by - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/spike-fcuk-melbourne/200030680195229 - **Venue**: The Thornbury Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84MTMxMjQxMmZiMjdmYTJkYmVmOGE5MjY0NTg2ZGQ0NTM2MmZiY2U3YzZjODZiNjM2ZDExMmY4M2FlOTk1MmZiLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oMTAwMC1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODk4MDMwOA.avif - **Categories**: art, parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Cassian in Bulleen - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Cassian is Live at HEIDE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART on Saturday, November 7, 2026! 🎶 This is your moment. Cassian is hitting HEIDE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART on Saturday, November 7, 2026 - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 04:30 pm (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/cassian-in-bulleen/3300030280453532 - **Venue**: HEIDE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84NTM2MzMwMC02ZGExLTExZjEtYjJiMS04ZmI1MjdiNzMzYTctcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZmVmZWZlLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODIwNjc1OTI.avif - **Categories**: art, concerts, music, entertainment, live-music - **Event Name**: Malahang Community Festival - **Description**: Join us for Malahang Community Festival – a free celebration with the local community! Come and enjoy a culturally diverse program with things to see and do for everyone: 🎭 a community stage showcasing local entertainment 🎪 circus workshops and free p - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/malahang-community-festival/200030694268457 - **Venue**: Malahang Reserve - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hZDQ0ODE1OTYwODE2YWU3OTZkZDg2ZTQ3Yjk2ZDM3MjZjODdkYjg3OWVhODQ0NTM1NDQzNmQzZDBlNmE0YmY2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Q4ZDhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTMzNDI3Ng.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, Festivals, Art, fine-arts, Kids - **Event Name**: All Naturale Life Drawing - **Description**: A nude life drawing class, where absolutely everyone is nude. Attendees can draw AND pose on the stage. A safe space for all genders.About this EventAll Naturale Life Drawing classOur 2hr life drawing classe is for - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/all-naturale-life-drawing/100001996313372035 - **Venue**: 23 Gilbert Rd - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jMGIyMTUwM2NkM2JmNDM0N2E1OTI2YWQ1ZGI2NTU5MzUxMzM0MDdlMTExNjBkNzUxZDMxZDJjY2VlNmI1MGZkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNhOGE4OTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NjA2NTE5.avif - **Price**: AUD 22 - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting - **Event Name**: THEMED Life Drawing: Multiple poses - **Description**: Enjoy a fun, vibrant and relaxed 2-hour themed life drawing session, with a fabulous set design, food and drinks, stage lighting.About this EventThemed Life Drawing classOur 2hr life drawing classes are themed, mak - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/themed-life-drawing-multiple-poses/100001996310574668 - **Venue**: 23 Gilbert Rd - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82ZGY3NGMwMDY1YjQ5NjRjZjQ4M2Q4ODFjYmVjMjNjODZkZTc1MDhhYTIxOGNlZjg5MTdlZmZiYzQ1YTBkMDRmLXJpbWctdzg2My1oMTI4MC1kYzU4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk2MDY1MTM.avif - **Price**: AUD 25 to 28 - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting - **Event Name**: Desert Flowers 3 - **Description**: Desert Flowers 3 is a chill meet-up to celebrate nature, art, and good vibes under the sun!About this EventWelcome to Desert Flowers 3 Raising awareness for deaths in custody and mens suicide donating back - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 04:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/desert-flowers-3/100001999258623361 - **Venue**: Aunty Alma Thorpe's Gathering Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iNWRjZTAxZTJlMjI3MWQ4MWYyNzFjZGIwYzY4ZmQzODE5OGMwZTYwMDBiYWE0NmUxNDQyZjZmN2VkYmE4MDVjLXJpbWctdzEwNzktaDc1NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk2MDY4NDk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, health-wellness, performances - **Event Name**: Siemens PRE Purchase Cooking Demo - **Description**: Pre-purchase cooking demonstrations are the perfect opportunity to help you make an informed decision about your appliance before purchasingAbout this EventWhen planning your kitchen, it’s vital you choose appliances that - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 12:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/siemens-pre-purchase-cooking-demo/100001999462740882 - **Venue**: e&s Preston - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjg3NDY0N2JjOGZjNWJmNTE2YTExZGJkMDc1ZDM4ODRmMTE2ODBjMzgyZmYzZDQxNDdkN2JmMTk3NjZhYzM5Yi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NjA2NjU1.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, cooking - **Event Name**: WOLF PRE Purchase Cooking Demo - **Description**: Pre-purchase cooking demonstrations are the perfect opportunity to help you make an informed decision about your appliance before purchasingAbout this EventWhen planning your kitchen, it’s vital you choose appliances that - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/wolf-pre-purchase-cooking-demo/100001992618158552 - **Venue**: e&s Preston - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMThhYjkyYTlmNTgyZWFjZjU4NzQxZTQwZmE0NGM2Y2I5MDRlNzQ4N2MxMjAwYjdhZTJhNTZmNDE2M2Q0N2M0Yi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0OTUzMzky.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, cooking - **Event Name**: Create & Connect – A Social Painting Experience - **Description**: Paint a picture with Latrobe Lifeskills!About this EventJoin this guided painting session and take home your own completed artwork. No artistic skills required, just a sense of fun!We recommend you bring an old shi - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 12:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/create-and-connect-a-social-painting-experience/100001999651396155 - **Venue**: Preston Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zOWQ1NGQ2NWM5ZWJlYWI5MWI3NTYwNzg4MzRkYWY1YWYxMjNhNWRkZWE5NWY2YzIxNmVlZDI1MDUyZTVlYjQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2I4ODg5OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk2MDU5Njk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: ARRA - Author Signing - **Description**: Big news! I’ll be at ARRA’s Romantic Rendezvous in 2027 in Melbourne! I’m looking forward to meeting you. ARRA has been hosting romance book-signing events since 2009, and they are always so much fun. I can’t wait to see you there! Join the official Faceb - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Mar 13 2027 at 09:00 am (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/arra-author-signing/200030459219743 - **Venue**: Novotel Melbourne Preston - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84ZjgxMGJhZjZiZjgyNmU1NWNiMDA2NWYzODIyOWI5OWYxOGJiMjRlYTMzN2NkMmY0OWY1OTdjOTUyZWNjNzhmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGM3ODU4OTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg3NDg5MTE.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups ## Trending Events in Preston - **Event Name**: Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee LIVE!! - Preston - **Description**: Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as 'the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.' Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with re - **Venue**: Darebin Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3dba4a8ca5d239f6dbd15dd61859ea993bc1d3240c767c2668e007caabb083fe-rimg-w1200-h628-dc785838-gmir?v=1788043437 - **Event Name**: Mudhoney - Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne - Friday 16th October - **Description**: Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia this October to play a bunch of club shows and headline 4ZZZ FM’s “Zed 51” Festival. The grunge pioneers also add a handful of New Zealand dates for the first time in over a decade. Since forming i - **Venue**: The Thornbury Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8bd0c6b0852ee786f22a0282511714902fe7b6b2716123105b08247d39dc1759-rimg-w1200-h1697-dce8b848-gmir?v=1787221808 - **Event Name**: Best Seller Book Club - Oct 2026 - **Description**: The Best Seller Book Club is a live-on-stage quiz show all about books. It’s a happy chat, it’s a gameshow, it’s a multi-media pub quiz, it’s an attractive, interactive relaxed audience environment having a wonderful time together. There will be miles of - **Venue**: The Thornbury Theatre - **Event Name**: Egyptian Cultural Festival 2026 - **Description**: Get ready for one of the most anticipated events of the year - St Mark’s Church annual Egyptian Cultural Festival 2026! For more than 40 years, this much-loved festival has been a cherished tradition in the City of Darebin, bringing together families, fr - **Venue**: St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church - Melbourne - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a98097722b8f.jpg - **Event Name**: TuffStreet Cars & Coffee #1 - **Description**: ☕ TUFFSTREETVICTORIA CARS & COFFEE #1 🚗🔥 THE FIRST-EVER TUFFSTREETVICTORIA CARS & COFFEE We’re bringing Melbourne’s car community together for a massive morning of cars, coffee, good vibes and good people. 📍 LOCATION: Brand Drive × Northgate Dr - **Venue**: Brand Drive Thomastown - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c542abd5c5f478e2e9bbcf40bb7f1eaa6368a62346421d189258a5ce85d260b0-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir?v=1788267282 - **Event Name**: Effie - Frigid to Feral LIVE at Olympic Hotel! SHOW 2 ADDED BY HIGH DEMAND - **Description**: Comedy Fans! You're invited to see the QUEEN of COMEDY 'Effie' in her new & hilarious show Frigid to Feral LIVE Friday October 30!About this EventThe Olympic Hotel Proudly PresentsEFFIE - **Venue**: Olympic Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5c01c779ae256a3c0486001dc4a4a439069323df9120d8271601adb4eac3f82e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf96004-gmir.jpg?v=1782358415 - **Event Name**: Bingo Hellas Sunday October 18th 2026 - **Description**: We keep selling out - let's do it again! Get ready for another Bingo Hellas — the ultimate celebration of Greek culture, laughter and party vibes! Comedy legend George Kapiniaris is back to host a night of non-stop fun, joined by the gregarious Greek Godd - **Venue**: Olympic Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a5b50bd70bcb4c3773bda88c822673d768182e45207f5aff5dcd15dab3095afa-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788043470 - **Event Name**: smalltown with Gerd Janson B2B Marcel Dettmann (5hrs) - **Description**: Gerd Janson and Marcel Dettmann go B2B for five hours as smalltown returns to Preston Warehouse.About this Eventsmalltown with Gerd Janson B2B Marcel Dettmann (5hrs)Saturday, 21st NovemberPreston Warehouse, Me - **Venue**: 32 Chifley Dr - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5648e85cdd55f585f3124cfd3d1fb1dab9188d5e7d174339369cffe9d492e0ed-rimg-w1200-h444-dc00c5cd-gmir.jpg?v=1784952625 - **Event Name**: 100 Years Of The Thornbury Theatre - **Description**: The Thornbury Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an incredible night of music on Saturday October 31st. Presented by Yours & Owls, the anniversary show brings together Acopia, EXEK, Wet Kiss, Media Puzzle, Twine, Blue Communications and - **Venue**: The Thornbury Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/76a8cd4f3e5ad3eb7163abe9af721af930f34e2cfd03cb5dbf4d3ad0276f9e65-rimg-w1100-h407-dcf8b8f8-gmir?v=1790680319 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Preston](https://allevents.in/preston/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Preston](https://allevents.in/preston/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in October in Preston](https://allevents.in/preston/art--october) - [Art Events in November in Preston](https://allevents.in/preston/art--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Preston? - **A:** Mudhoney - Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne - Friday 16th October (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Thornbury Theatre), SPIKE FCUK - Melbourne (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Thornbury Theatre), Cassian in Bulleen (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 02:30 pm at HEIDE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART), Malahang Community Festival (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 11:00 am at Malahang Reserve), All Naturale Life Drawing (Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at 23 Gilbert Rd). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in Preston? - **A:** Desert Flowers 3 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:00 pm at Aunty Alma Thorpe's Gathering Place), Siemens PRE Purchase Cooking Demo (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:30 am at e&s Preston), WOLF PRE Purchase Cooking Demo (Tue Oct 06 2026 at e&s Preston), Create & Connect – A Social Painting Experience (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 10:30 am at Preston Library). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Preston today October 05, 2026? - **A:** All Naturale Life Drawing (Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at 23 Gilbert Rd). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Preston in October 2026? - **A:** Mudhoney - Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne - Friday 16th October (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Thornbury Theatre), SPIKE FCUK - Melbourne (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Thornbury Theatre), All Naturale Life Drawing (Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at 23 Gilbert Rd), THEMED Life Drawing: Multiple poses (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at 23 Gilbert Rd), Siemens PRE Purchase Cooking Demo (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:30 am at e&s Preston). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Preston? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Preston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Preston? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Preston? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Preston include The Thornbury Theatre, HEIDE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, Malahang Reserve. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Preston? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Preston range from AUD 22 to AUD 133. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Preston? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Preston include Press Play Presents, Yours & Owls, Sound Curator. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Preston? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Preston. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Northcote](https://allevents.in/northcote/art) - [Arts events in Parkville](https://allevents.in/parkville/art) - [Arts events in Melbourne](https://allevents.in/melbourne/art) - [Arts events in Hawthorn](https://allevents.in/hawthorn-vi/art) - [Arts events in Ascot Vale](https://allevents.in/ascot-vale/art) - [Arts events in South Yarra](https://allevents.in/south-yarra/art) - [Arts events in Maribyrnong](https://allevents.in/maribyrnong/art) - [Arts events in Footscray](https://allevents.in/footscray/art)