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Home → Council updates → Here’s what’s on this week in Moonee Valley
Moonee Valley is proud to host a vibrant arts, culture, activities, and events program throughout the year. With a booming selection of activities happening around Moonee Valley, there's something for everyone to get up to this week to beat the boredom blues. We have many free and low cost activities occurring every week, suitable for people of all ages. So browse the list of things happening this week and treat yourself to some local entertainment.
January
Drama Holiday Program19jan(jan 19)9:30am21(jan 21)3:30pm9:30am (19) - 3:30pm (21) Clocktower Centre
Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Step into the wild with a three-day Safari-themed holiday adventure at the Clocktower! Children will create characters, craft jungle props, and build their own story in a playful guided performance.
Step into the wild with a three-day Safari-themed holiday adventure at the Clocktower!
Children will create characters, craft jungle props, and build their own story in a playful guided performance. From rapping parrots to sneaky crocodiles – imagination leads the way! Maximum group size is 25.
Parents and friends are invited to the final showcase as the jungle adventure comes to life onstage.
Woodlands Park
141A Woodland St, Essendon, VIC 3040
Join us in Essendon’s Woodlands Park for our annual Healing Ceremony on Monday, 26 January 2026 from 5.30pm. Each year on 26
Each year on 26 January, Council holds the Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony, we invite you to join us and be part of this important day of truth-telling and healing, demonstrating your support towards Reconciliation.
Program highlights:
Moonee Valley City Council is committed to strengthening our partnership with Wurundjeri and working towards Treaty.
Incinerator Gallery
180 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie, VIC 3040
Join us for the launch of Molten Tongues with a poetic performance by exhibiting artist Emily Parsons-Lord. This performance recreates the colour of the Sun through saturated plumes of smoke—an
Join us for the launch of Molten Tongues with a poetic performance by exhibiting artist Emily Parsons-Lord. This performance recreates the colour of the Sun through saturated plumes of smoke—an ode to the flame, warmth, and life-giver of our nearest star.
Free—bookings recommended.
Vincent Hooper | Clocktower Centre30jan8:00pm10:00pm8:00pm - 10:00pm Clocktower Centre
Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Settle in with a drink, sink into the lounge and lose yourself in the voice and interpretations of Vincent Hooper. The evening blends Vincent’s original
Settle in with a drink, sink into the lounge and lose yourself in the voice and interpretations of Vincent Hooper. The evening blends Vincent’s original music with camp classics that honour the glamour grit and resilience of queer identity.
Vincent is a powerhouse Australian performer, director, songwriter and cabaret artist, known for his work across major musical theatre productions, original shows, and national tours.
A graduate with a BA in Music Theatre from WAAPA, Vincent is known for his work in musicals like ‘Avenue Q’, playing Nicky, Trekkie and Bad Idea Bear, ‘Heathers- The Musical’, playing Ram Sweeny and Rams Dad and ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, which he toured around Australia as well as Singapore, Korea and New Zealand.
Age guideline: 12+
Vincent Hooper | Clocktower Centre31jan8:00pm10:00pm8:00pm - 10:00pm Clocktower Centre
Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Settle in with a drink, sink into the lounge and lose yourself in the voice and interpretations of Vincent Hooper. The evening blends Vincent’s original
Settle in with a drink, sink into the lounge and lose yourself in the voice and interpretations of Vincent Hooper. The evening blends Vincent’s original music with camp classics that honour the glamour grit and resilience of queer identity.
Vincent is a powerhouse Australian performer, director, songwriter and cabaret artist, known for his work across major musical theatre productions, original shows, and national tours.
A graduate with a BA in Music Theatre from WAAPA, Vincent is known for his work in musicals like ‘Avenue Q’, playing Nicky, Trekkie and Bad Idea Bear, ‘Heathers- The Musical’, playing Ram Sweeny and Rams Dad and ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, which he toured around Australia as well as Singapore, Korea and New Zealand.
Age guideline: 12+