Events and programs for young people

Check out all the upcoming events for people aged 12 to 25 years old.
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Youth Art Exhibition 2026

You're invited to our 2026 Port Phillip Youth Art Exhibition, celebrating some of our brightest young creators with a fantastic mix of mediums including painting, photography, ceramics, clothing and more.

Opening night: Wednesday 16 September
Exhibition dates: 16 to 24 September
Location: Sub27 Gallery, 238 Carlisle Street, Balaclava

Gallery hours

Thursday 17 September: 11 am to 6 pm
Friday 18 September: 11 am to 6 pm
Saturday 19 September: 11 am to 3 pm
Tuesday 22 September: 11 am to 6 pm
Wednesday 23 September: 11 am to 6 pm
Thursday 24 September: 11 am to 6 pm

Rawkus Live! All Ages Gig Series

RAWKUS Live all ages returns in July 2026.

Follow our Instagram page @coppyouthservices to find out about future events.

Young musician playing her guitar and singing on stage at The Espy, St Kilda

Mondays - St Kilda Teen Takeover

Meet new friends and get stuck into baking, photography, games, trampolining and more! For grades 6 to 9.

When: 4 to 6 pm - every Monday during school term
Where: Cora Graves Community Centre, St Kilda
Cost: FREE
Register: You must fill out the registration form below before attending the program

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Thursdays - Games Club

Join our weekly gaming club and connect with other like-minded gamers. Battle it out in an epic Mario Kart or Smash Bros. tournament or give our VR headsets a go! Suitable for grades 7 to 12.

When: Every Thursday - 4 to 5.45 pm
Where: Emerald Hill Library, South Melbourne
Cost: FREE
How to register: You must fill out the registration form below before attending

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Wednesdays - Inklings Readers & Writers Club

The club for young readers and writers! Meet new friends and discuss all things reading!

Albert Park Library - First Wednesday of the month (4 to 5 pm) 

St Kilda Library - Fourth Wednesday of the month (4 to 5 pm) 

Wednesdays - Youth Crafternoons

Cut, paste, develop, shape, carve, and mold your way into the weekend! Bring your own projects to work on or explore different mediums at our libraries monthly crafternoons.

St Kilda Library - No longer running

Albert Park Library - Third Wednesday of the month (4 to 5 pm) 

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Contact us

Our Middle Years and Youth Services team is here to help.

Send us a message on My Port Phillip.

Phone: 03 9209 6777

Email:

General enquiries - youth@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Support for a young person - youthsupport@portphillip.vic.gov.au.