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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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Cinema

Cinemagic - Movie Magic for Kids this Summer Holidays!

A special screening of Zootpia 2 for kids, dress up as your favourite animal and get a free popcorn!

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Gift Vouchers

We have Gift Vouchers!

Give the gift of entertainment with Bass Coast Cultural Venues Gift Vouchers!

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Live Music

Live on the Lawn

Summer on Phillip Island is all about long afternoons, sea breezes and great music - and this January, we’re bringing all of that to the front lawn of Berninneit!

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Art Exhibition

PICES Summer Exhibition

The PICES 2025–26 Summer Exhibitions celebrate creativity and connection through a vibrant showcase of contemporary art from Phillip Island and beyond.

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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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Cinema

Penguins, Pelicans & Waves

Celebrate summer with stories of wildlife, waves, and Country

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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Dance

Victorian State Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Berninneit

Sunday 21 December 2025

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Live Music Performance

Live on the Lawn: El Rollo [FREE EVENT]

Berninneit

Saturday 3 January 2026

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Theatre

Splash Test Dummies

Berninneit

Monday 5 January 2026

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Live Music Performance

Live on the Lawn: Karavana Flamenca [FREE EVENT]

Berninneit

Saturday 10 January 2026

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Live Music Performance

Live on the Lawn: Maddy May [FREE EVENT]

Berninneit

Saturday 17 January 2026

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Live Music Performance

Live on the Lawn: Todd Cook [FREE EVENT]

Berninneit

Saturday 24 January 2026

Captured moments from our community

#creativebasscoast

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

​“I have now joined your mailing list so I don’t miss out next time!... the theatre was just beautiful and the whole centre is delightful.”

Nicky M

“Thank you for recognising our First Nations people and for facilitating events that educate and inform our community and making a contribution to building an understanding of our early history.”

Carol B

“We had the best time! Loved the whole thing... being able to enjoy art in the lobby and have some drinks and snacks. The venue was really comfortable, we had a great view. Definitely two thumbs up, hope there are more events like it in the future!”

Tilda H

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