Open House is coming to Latrobe! Across Saturday 10 + Sunday 11 October 2026, Latrobe will celebrate good design by opening up buildings, places and spaces, inspiring public engagement in conversations about the future of our towns and region.

You are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to participate in Open House Latrobe (Saturday 10 + Sunday 11 October 2026).

Submission deadline: 11.59pm Sunday 29 March 2026.

Collaborator Information Session

Thinking about making a submission or want to learn more about the Open House Latrobe? Watch our online Information Session to hear from the from the Open House team about how the program works and tips and tricks for successful participation.

Review the PDF submission summary and take a look at last year’s Melbourne program archive to get a better sense of the breadth of programming types and locations.

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Key Dates Timeline (approximate)

Wednesday 10 December: Collaborator Information Session (online) – review here

December—March: Chat to the Open House team about your ideas

Sunday 29 March 2026: Submissions close. Submit via the online form by 11.59pm.

April 2026: Program review + development

May + June 2026: Finalise program content

July 2026: Print + web program development

August 2026: Program Launch

Saturday 10 + Sunday 11 October 2026: Open House Latrobe

Collaborator Commitment

For successful participation on the Open House Labtrove we expect all Collaborators to:

  • Agree to Collaborator Terms + Conditions;
  • Hold necessary permissions and insurances to undertake the proposed program;
  • Have a knowledgeable, responsible person/s onsite to oversee the delivery of the program/event;
  • Submit all required content to meet Open House Melbourne deadlines for print and digital program and logistical planning;
  • Display Open House Melbourne signage onsite during the event;
  • Be prepared to deliver their event in inclement weather, unless the safety of Collaborators, Volunteers and visitors is deemed at risk in consultation with Open House Melbourne;=
  • Promote their participation in the Weekend via their marketing channels.

Submit your program

Please make your submission via the online form. If you’re unable to access the form or would like to request an alternative version, please contact us via info@ohm.org.au or +61 3 8648 8612.

Please be prepared to complete the form in one session. The form will not be saved should you close your browser. We recommend reviewing the form and keeping a separate record of your responses as a reference so you can complete the form in one go.

Ensure you have reviewed all the information provided and discussed your program ideas with the Open House team.

Submission deadline: 11.59pm Sunday 29 March 2026.

View the form + submit