What's on at Billilla
We are hosting a number of events in the gardens of the historic Billilla mansion during 2024 as part of our reactivation of this wonderful community facility.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store.
Outdoor Arts Lab
Outdoor Arts Lab at Billilla is a unique opportunity for artists to explore diverse artistic outcomes in an outdoor setting. Artists will spend up to two weeks in the gardens, (8am-8pm) and present an artist talk and showing of their work to the Bayside community.
Find out more on the artists and their public performance at Billilla.
Strings at Billilla
For one night only, Billilla Gardens will soar with a classical and lively string quartet performance led by acclaimed violinist Kyla Matsuura-Miller. An uplifting program inspired by the joys of spring, culminating with Brahms' masterful Clarinet Quintet.
Kyla Matsuura-Miller, Natasha Conrau: Violins,
Merewyn Bramble: Viola, Campbell Banks: Cello,
Robin Henry: Clarinet.
Bring a picnic rug or camp chair, and some treats and enjoy an evening of beautiful music on the lawns at Billilla.
Date: Saturday 26 October 2024
Time: 6:30-8.30pm
Location: Billilla Mansion and Gardens, 26 Halifax Street Brighton
Cost: FREE
Find out more on Strings at Billilla
Tell us your stories!
We will be working with an oral historian to create a podcast series on the unique history of Billilla mansion and gardens. We want to hear about your memories of Billilla – please get in touch if you have a story to tell. Contact Miranda Hill, Arts Activation Officer on 9599 4856 or mhill@bayside.vic.gov.au.
Find out more
Please visit the individual events pages linked above for more details or contact Miranda Hill, Arts Activation Officer on 9599 4856 or mhill@bayside.vic.gov.au
Find out more on outdoor garden bookings at Billilla, including weddings and events.
Queries in relation to the Billilla mansion building should be directed to Hanna Golmakani, hgolmakani@bayside.vic.gov.au 03 9599 4453 or 0466 796 096
The strategic vision for Bayside Arts and Culture is to “connect our community to stories, creativity and each other for a lifetime of fulfilment, inspiration and possibility.”
We look forward to sharing this vision with you in the delightful gardens at Billilla.