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Bass Coast Cultural Venues

Gippsland's premiere arts, music, gallery and entertainment venues

From the iconic Union Theatre in Wonthaggi to the award-winning Berninneit in Cowes, our venues celebrate community, creativity, and connection.

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Art Gallery

Kelp and the Sentient Sea | Performance & Artist Talk

We are excited to present this short dance and sound piece, followed by an Artist Talk, as part of the exhibition Kelp and the Sentient Sea by Kim McDonald and Jasmine Susic.

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Workshop

Creative Industries Marketing Workshop

Calling Bass Coast Creatives - join our free marketing workshop

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Venue Tours

Beyond the Bricks

Free 30 minute guided tours of Berninneit

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Email Newsletter

The Backstage Pass

Your front-row seat to everything Arts and Culture in Bass Coast

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Seniors Month

Seniors Festival

Celebrating Seniors with toe-tapping tunes, local talent and laughs!

In the Spotlight

Cultural moments happening right now across our venues.

Film & Cinema

Discover the latest cinema screenings across our venues at Berninneit, Cowes and The Union, Wonthaggi

What’s On Now

See what’s happening this season

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IMAGINE LIVE by Jolyon James

Berninneit

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The Owl's Apprentice

The Union Theatre, Wonthaggi

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Whales, Culture & Conversation

Berninneit

Date

What’s On Now

See what’s happening this season

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Live Music Performance

Wonthaggi Citizen's Band

The Union

Saturday 11 October 2025

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Cabaret; Cabaret

Growing Old Ungracefully - David Scheel

Berninneit

Tuesday 14 October 2025

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Live Music Performance

Damien Leith presents Roy Orbison & Friends

The Union

Saturday 25 October 2025

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Music Classical

Victorian State Concert Orchestra - 2025

Berninneit

Sunday 26 October 2025

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Tribute Act

Queen Bohemian Rhapsody - The Greatest Hits

The Union

Friday 31 October 2025

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Music Classical

8 Cellos - Serenade by the Sea

Berninneit

Saturday 1 November 2025

Captured moments from our community

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A season of stories

A glimpse into the heart of our community

Listen In

Download our Spotify playlist with curated sounds from musicians and artists who have played here at Bass Coast Cultural Venues

Shared Experiences

"Berninneit is such a beautiful space. You walk in and straight away feel calm, creative, like something meaningful is about to happen. I’ve been to a few events here now and every time it just feels special."

Tara M.

"There’s just something about seeing a local performance at The Union. It’s warm and familiar... kind of feels like coming home."

Karen D.

"Well done on putting on such incredible quality performances, I love the space and it is worthy of this class of production."

Sally K.

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