In its fourth year, ‘White Night Melbourne’, the popular dusk ‘til dawn celebration of culture and creativity, returns for one-night only on Saturday 20 February, 2016.
Melbourne’s city streets, parks and laneways will be transformed into a hive of activity for 12 hours, from 7pm to 7am as hundreds of thousands of people, of all ages converge to take part in this major event which has become one of the key cultural events on the Australian calendar.
A tailored event that reflects the city’s distinct passions and characteristics, its creative strengths and artistic innovation, ‘White Night Melbourne’, presents a mix of free and ticketed entertainment including visual art, light projections, music, film, theatre, fashion, design, special dining experiences, street performances and interactive activities.
Many of Melbourne’s world-renowned cultural institutions – including Arts Centre Melbourne, Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne Museum, National Gallery of Victoria, and the State Library of Victoria – will open their doors all night, offering special events and programming.
Providing a platform for local, national and international artists to connect with audiences, ‘White Night Melbourne’ will showcase works by Reko Rennie, Josh Muir, Daniel Crooks, Julian Rosefeldt, Tracey Moffatt and others. See the works of Any Warhol and Ai WeiWei and discover their mutual love for cats, or visit the Cat Video Festival. Run away with the circus, explore virtual reality, become a retro gamer, or just dance to some rhythmic beats – the night has plenty to offer.
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20 February, 7pm to 7am
Wonderland
Photograph: John Gollings
