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DNA Laundry by flutterbry
Sept
17
to 20 Sept

DNA Laundry by flutterbry

100+ sculptures. 1,000 orphaned Kmart laundry lids. Countless cable ties.

An extraordinary exhibition of visual art by Canberra artist flutterbry (Bryan Fitzpatrick). Featuring over 100 sculptures made entirely from discarded plastic laundry hamper lids and cable ties, this collection transforms everyday waste into a vibrant world of creatures, flowers, and geometric forms.

A self-taught artist who began creating just two years ago, Bryan has already collected nearly 1,000 lids from local Kmart stores — rescued by sweet-talking homewares staff into handing over the pieces customers usually leave behind. These “orphaned” lids, otherwise destined for the bin, become DNA-like building blocks in a psychedelic ecosystem of colour and form — artworks that feel both organic and otherworldly.

This is only the second public showing of the DNA Laundry series, presented with a week-long program inspired by Bryan’s history as the owner of iconic Canberra nightclub Toast (2001–2007). The exhibition will feature DJs and live performances that echo the atmosphere of Toast two decades ago.

If you heART Toast — or simply want to be astonished by a burst of raw sculptural creativity — come and experience DNA Laundry. No psychedelics required.

EVENT DETAILS

 Tuesday Exhibition Launch, 6-9pm

Wednesday to Saturday, 1-8pm

Friday Night - Retro Cheese Party, 8-midnight

Saturday Night - Dance Party, 8 - midnight

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THIS IS HOME : A MONT FILM NIGHT
Oct
7

THIS IS HOME : A MONT FILM NIGHT

'This Is Home' is an immersive environmental film and conversation night presented by Mont.

Across stories of eucalyptus forests, alpine rivers, and the Snowy Mountains, the night explores the pressures placed on wild places and the choices we face to protect them.

Setting the tone of the night is Mont’s documentary, Softly Spoken, which threads together the values that guide Mont: respect for the wild, decisions made with integrity, and a commitment to safeguarding wild places for the future.

Together, the films, conversations, and Mont’s story create an immersive experience that asks us to reflect on what is lost, and what can still be protected.

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Clothing The Loop: Sustainable Fashion Festival
Oct
18

Clothing The Loop: Sustainable Fashion Festival

Clothing the loop is a collision of fashion, art, design and activism inspiring circular textiles and fashion economies in our ACT community.

Enjoy a day-night program of textile + sewing workshops, industry talks, panel discussions, giant clothes swap, local designer fashion parade and performances to inspire the head, hands and heart.

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FreeRange Fundraiser
Sept
6
to 7 Sept

FreeRange Fundraiser

FreeRange is turning the loss of their 3-day party into a one-night explosion of music, art, and love with the FreeRange Fundraiser, headlined by Paige Julia (all the way from New Zealand), Twisted Sibling, and Scionaugh/Sciotech. Every dollar above ticket price goes toward our next Gathering — so come party with us, celebrate community, and keep the dream alive!

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Dragon Dreaming: Warm Up Party
Aug
23
to 24 Aug

Dragon Dreaming: Warm Up Party

Dragon Dreaming Festival returns to the city!

Get ready for another unforgettable night as we count down to this year’s festival with a one night-only warehouse experience. From our humble beginnings in Canberra’s Kowen Forest to our beautiful home on the shores of Lake Burrinjuc set on the sacred lands of the Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri people Dragon Dreaming has grown thanks to the passion and support of our incredible community.
N

ow, we’re bringing the magic back to where it all began.
Join us for a massive warehouse warm-up party celebrating creativity, connection, and community.

Immersive Art Installations
 Performance Line-Up
 Lifestyle Offerings
 World class Production & More

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Second Life Markets
Aug
17

Second Life Markets

SECOND LIFE MARKETS

There will be 60+ stalls of THE BEST vintage and preloved fashion, with local sellers + also sellers travelling from Sydney & Melbourne. As always, we will be showcasing local DJs + tattoos, toothgems and more! Make sure you get down early to freshen up your wardrobe and grab some things for the warmer seasons ahead. Call your friends, your family, your colleagues!

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Street Scene Exhibition
Aug
16

Street Scene Exhibition

The latest indoor car event showcasing the top automotive builds in Canberra. Hosted at the exclusive venue The Vault on the 16th August 2025, this unique experience blends automotive passion with a vibrant atmosphere.

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Southern Harvest Winter Festival
Aug
9
to 10 Aug

Southern Harvest Winter Festival

**RESCHEDULED TO THE 8-10 of AUGUST**

Celebrate winter at the upcoming Winter Festival at Dairy Road.


Held by Southern Harvest Association, this 3-day festival celebrates all things cool-climate.

Program

Friday 8 August: 6pm until late, Evening bonfire, live DJ set, local pasture-raised pork cooked on a spit, boozy hot chocolates, seasonal cocktails & local wines.

Saturday 9 August: 11am - 3pm, Explore the best of cold climate produce – truffles, wine, garlic, olives and much more – at this delicious winter market entertainment for all ages.

Sunday 10 August: All day, Experiences; tastings, workshops, and foodie events across the day.

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Subject Matters
July
27

Subject Matters

VENUS VINIFERA PRESENTS: SUBJECT MATTERS SYMPOSIUM

Make your Move

Subject Matters is a one-day deep dive into building a sustainable career in hospitality. Back-of-house energy on stage. Real talk. No filter. Across conversation panels and specialist sessions, we’ll cover the stuff that doesn’t make it into training manuals. We’re bringing together industry leaders and local legends to ask the tough questions, share what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and talk honestly about what it means to make hospo a long game.

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Commercial Kitchen Showcase
Feb
4
to 13 Feb

Commercial Kitchen Showcase

Experience the future of commercial cooking at the Commercial Kitchen Showcase (4 Feb – 13 Mar). Explore induction technology, live demos, and hands-on sessions for chefs, students & industry professionals.

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The MAMAs
Dec
3

The MAMAs

Save the date. The MAMAs (MusicACT Music Awards) are back in 2024 - bigger and better and held at the infamous pop-up venue The Vault on Tuesday 3rd December. Expect performances from some of the best our cool little capital has to offer, new award categories and a fresh feel to celebrate our unique and dynamic ACT music scene.

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ONE NIGHT IN HEAVEN
Nov
30
to 1 Dec

ONE NIGHT IN HEAVEN

Heaven DJS all night long at the Vault. Expect Drag Queens and Kings, Performance Art, tributes to the past, loved performers, gay anthems, handbag house, club bangers, techno-house, and explorations of the heavenly rave beginnings.

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UNDERCURRENT DESIGN MARKET
Nov
22
to 24 Nov

UNDERCURRENT DESIGN MARKET

Undercurrent Design Market is The Curatoreum’s annual celebration of Australian makers, and this year it is taking place inside The Vault.

Now in its 15th year, Undercurrent is an opportunity to do something good with your Christmas shopping – supporting local makers and designers by purchasing gifts that champion community, sustainability, and quality.

At Undercurrent you’ll meet makers working in mediums of all kinds including ceramics, glass, fashion, printmaking, jewellery and object, and much more. 

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Township Rebellion
Nov
16
to 17 Nov

Township Rebellion

“This will be our most danceable party ever” says Dave, who runs the Vault and Escape Ferocity.

That’s no small claim, having attracted dance connaisseurs from around Australia to see the likes of Max Cooper and Boris Brejcha. So why is this party, headlined by Township Rebellion, going to be the best for dancing?

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Peking Duk
Nov
15
to 16 Nov

Peking Duk

PEKING DUK TAKES OVER THE VAULT FOR TWO MASSIVE SHOWS

The boys are back in town for One night only At The Vault. Get your tickets quick.

Formed in 2010 by Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles, Peking Duk has been riding high after a sold-out 13-date winter DJ tour across Australia, a headline performance at the iconic Bunnings Warehouse Party, and the release of their latest single. Now, they’re set to bring their high-energy sound back to their hometown for this exclusive night at The Vault.

Join the Soul Defender outside Capital Brewing for a pre-party filled with beers, burgers, and dance tunes to get in the groove before the main event in The Vault. The Warm up Party kicks-off at 6:30pm and is free.

Then doors open at 8:30pm.

The party features SUGA, Amando, Peking Duk and little.wet b2b Fontenoy. And the afterparty is at One22. 

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Vegan State of Mind
Nov
10

Vegan State of Mind

A one of a kind event, A Vegan State Of Mind is a plant-based symposium and market coming up this November in Canberra. With a desire to celebrate and encourage sustainable living, A Vegan State Of Mind aims to inspire folks to live a kinder and more compassionate life by choosing products and foods that have a low impact upon our wild and precious Earth.

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CLUB COHEN
Nov
8

CLUB COHEN

For one night only, The Vault transforms into a nightclub of the afterlife. The moody, late-night groove songs of Leonard Cohen are given new life with a spectral live band fronted by the mellifluous Mikelangelo.

Featuring classics such as I'm Your Man, You Want It Darker, Tower Of Song, and Dance Me To The End of Love, this club-style live show will also include re-workings of iconic songs like Suzanne, Bird On A Wire, Famous Blue Raincoat, Hallelujah and more - a golden opportunity for Cohen fans to get back on boogie street with our favourite, timeless bard.

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Space Time!!
Sept
27
to 13 Oct

Space Time!!

Now is humanity's best time to discover space. These school holidays, everyone is welcome to experience the sublime new photos from the James Webb, Euclid and other mind-bending space telescopes on an immersive sound and projection system in a deep space bunker.

See a rocket take-off, then look through pinholes in the sky to the beginning of the universe. That's right, look through time with massive images of planets, nebulae, blackholes and millions of galaxies. Some are just like our own and one, tauntingly, is in the near perfect shape of a question mark (actually).

The 30 minute audio-visual journeys loop every day, 27 Sep - 13 Oct. The show starts 5 minutes after the time on the ticket and people are welcome to stay if they'd like to experience it multiple times. Tickets are valid for any time on the day of ticket to give flexibility, so don't worry if you're early or late.

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Dragon Dreaming Party
Aug
24
to 25 Aug

Dragon Dreaming Party

Come and join us for a one night experience of Dragon Dreaming at our Warm Up party!

Born and bread in Canberra, Dragon Dreaming began as a festival in Kowen Forest, where we ran for 4 years before moving to the luscious site of Wee Jasper. Now we pay homage to this wonderful community of Canberra with a warehouse party of epic music with incredible local and interstate DJs, show-stopping roving performers, captivating live visual artists, interactive art spaces, and top notch production!

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turn&burn
Aug
17
to 18 Aug

turn&burn

Sunburn and Turning Tables, two eager collectives promoting Ngunnawal / Canberra’s unique music and arts scene, join forces for the first time to present a multi-sensory experience.

With shifting environments that compliment and amplify emotions, intense moments of suspense and ecstasy aim to create a unique experience for all. There will be distinctive taste and quirky flare as we strive to put together some stupid ideas done right!

Showcasing multidisciplinary performances from specialised local, domestic and invited international artists - turn&burn plays host to true perfectionists in their fields. Experience this uncharted level of production and attention to detail, one night only. 

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Heaps Gay
Aug
10
to 11 Aug

Heaps Gay

Sydney party starters, Heaps Gay are bringing their bougie & debauched hot mess party to Canberra for a messy, indulgent & inclusive art party till late at The Vault.

Live music, performances & dancing to warm you up this winter. Line Up coming soon.

Dress Code: HOT MESS 

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Winter Market: Truffles, Wine and Artisan Goods
July
28

Winter Market: Truffles, Wine and Artisan Goods

Celebrate seasonal produce at the Dairy Road Winter Market.

Explore the best of cold climate produce. Fine foods (such as truffles, wine, garlic, olives and much more), and the Cellar Door wine market will be inside The Vault, beside a street and garden of farmer’s stalls. Like a chef’s market, you’ll have direct access to premium and rare goods from the region. There will also be fire and entertainment for all ages.

Over 50 seasonal producers will be selling winter goods from regional farms in collaboration with the Southern Harvest Association.

Applications for stall holders now open. Stall space is limited. Please complete a form or contact Southern Harvest as soon as possible to secure your spot.

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ESCAPE FEROCITY PRES. MAX COOPER (EXTENDED 3D/AV SET)
July
13
to 14 July

ESCAPE FEROCITY PRES. MAX COOPER (EXTENDED 3D/AV SET)

A dance party from the future.

Witness one of the world's leading audio-visual artists as the centrepiece of an epic warehouse party crossing house, techno, drum & bass and immersive projections.

Max Cooper has carved a unique space as an audio-visual artist with a science PhD and an international reputation as a leading electronic musician.

His work carries an emotional resonance and sensory immersion, often focusing on humanity’s place in the world.  He merges electronic music and visual art with scientific enquiry through installations, live performance, immersive audio-visual experiences, a range of digital media and award-winning music videos.

Cooper’s impressive discography dates back to 2007, when he juggled studying Computational Biology with being resident DJ at a local techno club.

He became the first techno artist to perform at the Acropolis in Athens, scored a powerful video narrated by Greta Thunberg and Pope Francis urging world leaders to consider climate and environment, has received commissions and collaborations with The Barbican, Zaha Hadid Architects, France TV, AND&, The Babraham Institute, L-Acoustics and reworked musicians including Philip Glass, Nils Frahm, Terry Riley, Michael Nyman, Hot Chip and Moby.

He established Mesh in 2016 to explore the intersection of music, art and science through interdisciplinary creative collaborations that incorporate a variety of digital media including AR, AI, VR, NFT, spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, as well as physical structures and live experiences.

www.maxcooper.net

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Banging Beats and Bubbles
July
13

Banging Beats and Bubbles

Welcome to Bangin' Beats and Bubbles – designed for little ones and their parents who miss a dance!  Be transported into an era-bending experience designed for little ears and parents alike! The theme is time travel and the plan is fun. You can dress up as your favourite ANYTHING from the past or future.

Get ready for out-of-this-time projections across the warehouse as our DJ’s spin kid-friendly beats from 2pm. We have… (drumroll please) Daddy Ashley Feraude till 3:30 and then Mumma ZALA to keep the tunes going until 5pm

Three hours of banging beats will be sprinkled with a balloon drop, beach balls, bubbles, interactive activities, a soft baby area, a cosy wood fire and a real – that's right old raver parents – a real bar (also slinging red cordial and skittles). 

This gentle but outrageous party is ideal for ages 10 and under and their parents. There's just one safety trick: you must have a kid to get in. 

Have a Question?

  • There is plenty of parking around The Vault, including disabled parking. 

  • Food will be available from various outlets within the Dairy Road precinct, such as Capital Brewery, Canteen and Contentious Character. The Vault bar will be serving coffee, tea, drinks and small snacks.

  • Please arrive no earlier than 1:45pm, and please leave as the lights come on at 5pm as we have another event in the evening. Feel free to enter or exit the space between these times. 

  • These are located within building 3.3, adjacent to The Vault. 

  • An accessible ramp is available for mobility vehicles, wheelchairs and prams to enter The Vault.

  • Music will be played at 82-25 decibels designed for children’s ears.

  • The Dairy Road offers gardens, a gallery, brewery, ramen shop, winery, Kidzplore, chocolate shop, yoga studios and more. See dairyroad.com.au for a map and list of options.

  • There will be some comfortable seating for parents and children to rest, and carpet for kids to roll on, but this is a dance party so there is not seating for everyone.

  • Please do not take photos of anyone other than your own children. 

  • Tickets are going to sell out and will not be available on the door. Refunds will be available before the event, should your plans change. 

  • This is a rave - expect some flashing lights and a fun disco feel.

  • You're welcome to bring toys, and some bubble wands Babies and small children will be partying with everyone. Please be mindful of choking hazards on the floor.

  • This is a family rave. All children are welcome, and adults must have a child to gain entry (to ensure everyone's safety). Everyone requires a ticket, and bubs under 1 can get a free ticket.

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