Past events are archived for future reference.
OUTintheOPEN is Shepparton’s festival celebrating pride and community diversity.
Date: Thursday 2 November
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Price: Free
Location: Noble Monks, 120-126 Maude Street Shepparton
Bringing local business and industry representatives together with Melbourne-based GLOBE members to celebrate a shared commitment to diversity and inclusion – we officially open the Festival with a Blended Fruits event. In addition to OUTintheOPEN’s Festival partners (and sponsors, listed on our website) we invite ALL locals to join us for this fantastic night of food, fun and entertainment!
Date: Friday 3 November
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Price: Food and drinks at restaurant/bar prices
Location: Peppermill Inn, 7900 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Shepparton VIC 3630
Join OUTintheOPEN Festival friends and supporters for some eats and treats!Take advantage of free pick up and drop off services on the courtesy bus by phoning 03 5823 1800.
Date: Friday 2 November
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Price: $20.00 pre-sale. $25.00 at the door
Location: Bakehouse Black Box Theatre, 17 Wheeler Street, Shepparton
Melbourne’s favourite queerdo comics, Lisa-Skye and Daisy Berry, hit Shepparton! Nothing’s off limits in this double-header stand-up show as they dive into what it is to be queer in a world that can be so straight. One night only!
Date: Saturday 4 November
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Price: Free
Location: Queens Gardens, Wyndham Street, Shepparton
OUTintheOPEN Carnival Day is returning to the Queen's Gardens this year with market stalls, food vendors, live entertainers, fun attractions, Giant Games and much more! This family friendly event makes a great FREE day out for everyone.
Date: Saturday 4 November
Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Price: Free
Location: the Deck, Maude Street Mall, Shepparton
Unwind after CARNIVAL DAY with some tunes & tasty food from The Deck’s great menu and a beverage – all welcome!
Date: Saturday 4 November
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Price: Food and drinks at bar/restaurant prices
Location: The Aussie Hotel, Fryers Street, Shepparton
Join festival friends and supporters for some snacks and sips from 7PM – 9PM before Glamour Party 2017.
Date: Saturday 4 November
Time: 9.00pm - 1.00am
Price: $15.00 pre-sale, $20.00 at the door
Location: Jacks Bar at the Aussie Hotel , 73 Fryers Street, Shepparton
An unforgettable, fun and glamorous party full of drag performances, cabaret, a live DJ spinning tunes all night long and a lot more. Always a sell out and always an amazing time. Hosted by Rhubarb Rouge and includes performances by Melbourne Drag sensations Krystal Ring and Racquel Williams. BOOK NOW!
Date: Sunday 5 November
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Price: Free
Location: Queens Gardens, corner of Nixon, Wyndham and Welsford Streets, Shepparton.
Be nurtured and guided in a gentle relaxation and meditation which will awaken your senses, stills the mind and relaxes the body in harmony with the earth and it's inhabitants around us. For beginners to advanced - all are welcome. Feel free to bring your favourite wrap or blanket.
Date: Sunday 5 November
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Price: $25 per person (pre-purchased)
Location: Lemon Tree Cafe, 98 Fryers Street Shepparton
Festival fans are invited to join us for the official OUTintheOPEN Festival Fundraising Brunch at Lemon Tree Cafe. The brunch provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with friends over a cup of coffee and a spread of goodies. The cost includes one big breakfast item from the menu, and one big cup/mug of coffee or tea. Seating is limited & tickets MUST be pre-purchased, so please book now (tickets on sale soon).
Date: Sunday 5 November
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Price: $19 full, $15 concession/G.V.Pride members pricing
Location: Village 4 Cinema, 9-13 Stewart Street, Shepparton
All funds raised support Goulburn Valley Pride, Greater Shepparton’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer & allies social-support group. Film Synopsis: A high-school love triangle develops when Anne falls for a girl on the softball team, inadvertently dashing the hopes of her friend Cliff. Kerem Sanga directed this coming-of-age drama.
For more information on all events head to our website.