Arts & Culture

Meeniyan has a proud history of showcasing some of the best in art, craft and music from the South Gippsland region and beyond.

Annual events including The Garlic Festival attract a crowd of thousands to the township

Meeniyan is fast becoming a cultural and artistic hub

  • Live Music

    Meeniyan has a reputation for great live music. Whether it is at the Meeniyan Hall that hosts Lyrebird Arts Council events as well as community-run Tavern Nights, or the local Meeniyan Hotel that has music every Sunday afternoon, you will always find music and a good time somewhere in the town. Local restaurants, Moos and Trulli also have occasional live acts performing.

  • Meeniyan Art Gallery

    The community-run Meeniyan Art Gallery (MAG) has a reputation for diverse, attractive curated exhibitions. The Gallery shop has a wide range of quality works by well-known jewellery and ceramic artists as well as crafts and cards. Three exhibition spaces - small, medium, large – provide for artists from a wide geographic area. Drop in to see what you can find. [Note: MAG is closed in August].

  • Meeniyan Hall

    The iconic Meeniyan Hall is in the heart of the main street. Beginning as the Mechanics Institute in 1892, a fire in the 1930s saw the community rebuild the Hall. Run by a member-elected board the Hall is renowned for its natural acoustics. It hosts international performers who are provided dinner by local volunteers in the Supper Room behind the stage. Look out for upcoming events.