Family friendly

The Happening

Sat Mar 2, 09:00 - Sat Mar 2, 18:00

Melville 7th Street

ABOUT

What is The Happening?

We aspire to activate community participation and ownership through this event, inviting

YOU – businesses & residents & anyone interested in joining our event, to come together

and participate in co-creating a magical experience free from corporate influence and

sponsorship, through gifting, self-expression and other art. We also strive to bring a

message of leaving no trace, and living in the moment.



Event Plan & Operational info

The event will see various artworks & mutant vehicles exhibited along 7th Street, and

market stalls along 3rd Avenue. There will be a small stage at the top of 7th Street with

dance music, and a small open mic stage at the bottom of the street.


When 2 March 2024 from 10am to 6pm. Set up happens from 6am on the 2nd.

Where 7th Street and 3rd Avenue, Melville


The event is completely free and everyone is welcome. We expect ± 3000 people to attend.

A full complement of security, medics, traffic marshals and event staff will be on hand to

manage the event. Free public toilets will also be placed at the top and bottom of 7th

Street, including a toilet for people with disabilities. A Venue Operation Centre will be

located at the old Police Station (80 1st ave).