Weekend 2026—Generous City
The Open House Melbourne Weekend celebrates good design by opening up buildings, places and spaces, inspiring public engagement in conversations about the future of our city.
The Weekend 2026 theme, Generous City, explores how design, creativity and architecture can foster a culture of openness, offering space, care and possibility to the people who live, work and play here.
Stay tuned for the full program, going live Wednesday 24 June. Sign up to our newsletter below for all the latest updates straight to your inbox.
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Our Generous City Exhibition
Photographers are invited to submit their photos for the Melbourne Camera Club Our Generous City exhibition.
Entries close Sunday 14 June (11.59pm)
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Volunteer
Become an Open House Melbourne Volunteer in 2026!
Whether you’re volunteering with us for the first time or returning for another year, follow the link and submit your form to start your volunteer journey with Open House Melbourne for 2026.
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Stories of the City Program Archive
Across Melbourne, every building, street and public place tells a unique story.
Explore the Weekend 2025 Program Archive below.
Program Archive
Weekend 2025 Event Report
Read about Open House Melbourne’s reach and impact in 2025 in our Weekend 2025 Event Report.
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