A living place for curiosity and collaboration, meeting and meaning.
The heart of a creative community.
A precinct of arts, culture and learning.
A living place for curiosity and collaboration, meeting and meaning. The heart of a creative community. A precinct of arts, culture and learning.
Jump in

Your Special Place

Help us enhance our beloved 6.8 hectares of green open space that has been freely enjoyed by millions of people since we opened in 2004.

Nature at the Convent stops for no one. You can help us with the work happening every day to nurture this special inner-city oasis.

Your gift will bolster our capacity to nurture our heritage trees, alongside practical projects such as installing water-efficient irrigation systems. 

The support of the community is what brings the Convent to life each year and has sustained us. Please consider making a personal tax-deductible gift today. 

Donate Now

Midsumma Festival 2024

Australia’s beloved annual premier queer festival is back!

Explore the exciting line-up of events pushing creative boundaries and championing diverse queer voices, here at the Convent.

EXPLORE MIDSUMMA 2024

PHOTO 24 at the Convent

Australia’s premier photography event is coming to the Convent.

Join us on this visual journey. Let’s celebrate the power of images!

EXPLORE PHOTO 24

Artist opportunities

Explore our story

Abbotsford Convent is Australia’s largest arts and cultural precinct. We are home to over 120 studios, a gallery, cafes, restaurants, a radio station, a school, and an abundance of green open space. Every year the Convent curates and welcomes a diverse range of art projects, rehearsals, workshops, exhibitions, markets, events and festivals. We look forward to welcoming you!