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Where community and culture meet.

Burrinja is the beating heart of the creative community in the Dandenong Ranges.

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Kitty Flanagan – Gladgame

Comedy

Fri 28 Nov

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Revisions: Made by the Warlpiri of Central Australia and Patrick Waterhouse

Burrinja Exclusive - Coming soon

Sat 25 Oct - Sun 1 Mar

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Kutcha Edwards

Live Music

Fri 7 Nov

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Situated in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, Burrinja Cultural Centre is a vibrant hub for arts and culture in the region. Offering a range of unique and creative spaces, Burrinja is the perfect venue to make your event stand out - from performances and rehearsals, to corporate and business functions, social and special events.

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“A favourite go to art centre. Always changing and meeting new artists. I feel full of life when I have had a visit . Clean amenities and a Cafe, with plenty of parking. The auditorium is also very comfortable and feels intimate with whomever you are seeing.”

Rebecca Wolske (Google ★★★★★ Review)

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19 Sep 25

Media Release – Revisions

Revisions: made by the Warlpiri of Central Australia and Patrick Waterhouse Burrinja Cultural Centre | 25 October 2025…

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11 Sep 25

The Upwey Archies

Where Art Meets Heart in Our Hills Community Nestled in the vibrant community of Upwey, something extraordinary happens each year that brings together artists, neighbours, and the very essence of what makes our Hills community special.

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Building Community through Arts

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 Working to provide outcomes that contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the region, Burrinja enables the development of new, experiential and distinctive arts practice.

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Burrinja Studio Artists

Meet our artists in their working spaces, hear the stories that inspire their practice, and explore artworks in progress. You may even find the perfect piece to take home.

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Dandenong Ranges Open Studios

Plans are underway and the lineup of talented artists has been confirmed. With fresh creative energy and inspiring new works, this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet.

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Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre in the Dandenong Ranges with a clear, creative and community-based vision for the region: Building Community through Arts.

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It is Burrinja’s honour to operate on Wurundjeri country. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the traditional custodians and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

It is through valuing their history, traditions, culture, and beliefs that we strive to stimulate awareness and promote respect for Indigenous contemporary art and culture, and create a positive future for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together.