Explore Brunswick's newest creative community hub.
Balam Balam Place – meaning 'butterfly' in Woi-wurrung – is a new kind of community centre supported by a dedicated in-house team providing accessible, affordable and flexible space for creative and community use. Spread across a campus of repurposed school buildings, a heritage house and brand new five story building centre, Balam Balam Palace sits within native gardens and lawns.
It’s also home to Blak Dot Gallery, Melbourne's only Indigenous-run contemporary art gallery with a physical space. Established in 2011, Blak Dot showcases First Nations and global Indigenous art through exhibitions, residencies and performances – a sovereign, culturally safe space championing contemporary Indigenous practice.
Both are open as part of BMF 2026! Drop in, explore the spaces, meet the community. Brunswick As.
Please note, this is a family friendly venue and the consumption of alcohol is not permitted.
Accessible by wheelchair, assistance is available
Accessible by wheelchair, assistance is available
Standing and sitting options available
This event has gender neutral toilets accessible.
Privacy Policy
Brunswick Music Festival acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Merri-bek, and pays respect to their Elders past and present, and to all First Nations people and communities. BMF embraces their traditional and contemporary cultural and creative expression and significant contribution to life in the area.
