Join us this September for Youth Fest, with gigs, awards and more happening across the month to celebrate young people. 

What’s on

• Join us at our Hard Launch event on 18 September, featuring R&B covers of artists like Olivia Dean and Cleo Sol. Enjoy a relaxed seated gig, then join the band for a jam session during the second set. Sign up on the night or come along to support your friends!
• Catch Lucy Joy headlining a showcase of emerging local talent on 19 September. Blending indie-folk with rich band arrangements, Lucy has become a regular on Melbourne’s live music scene. Before the gig, come early for a free music industry workshop with alt-pop artist Georgia Fields. Learn how to create a standout Electronic Press Kit (EPK) and ask an industry expert all your burning questions.
• See ‘From Rigidity to Freedom’ in our Gallery of Young Art (GoYA) from 10 August to 25 September. The artwork explores the creative journey of 23-year-old autistic artist and author Ruby Biggs, whose artmaking has become a form of regulation, grounding and self-expression.
• To wrap up the month, young finalists and guests will come together to celebrate the 2026 Boroondara Youth Awards. Stay tuned as we announce winners across categories including youth leadership, environment and sustainability, creative arts and volunteering.

Bookings for our Hard Launch event and artist showcase will open on Monday 10 August. 

Discover the Youth Hub

Need a place to hang out? Drop into our Youth Hub in Hawthorn any time of year to hang out, relax or catch up with friends.

The Hub is for young people aged 10 to 25 and is open weekdays from 12 pm to 6 pm, or during school holidays from 10 am. 
There's plenty to do, including Nintendo Switch gaming, table tennis, board games, a recording studio, a pool table, a computer lab, free Wi-Fi and even a lizard called Risky!

You can also use the Hub to catch up on study, just hang out or get support and advice from our experienced youth team.

Find out more about the Youth Hub.

Join a youth program

From creative arts and youth leadership to life skills like learning to drive, our youth programs are a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and connect with your community.

If you're aged 10 to 25 and live, work or study in Boroondara, there’s plenty of programs you can get involved in throughout the year.

Learn more about our youth programs.