Beats, Eats & Meets brings the 2026 Shepparton Arts Festival to a close with a vibrant celebration of food, music, art and community. Designed as a relaxed and joyful finale, the event invites people to gather, share and reflect on the festival together.

At the centre of the day is an international Food Hall curated by Shepparton Culture Kitchens, showcasing the flavours, stories and generosity of the region’s diverse communities. Music flows throughout the event, with 'open mic' style DJ decks. Yes, this is your chance to live your DJ dreams - bring your fav tunes (on vinyl or usb) and work with our resident FD to play a short live set!

The Festival Hub will be alive with sound and image, featuring audio-visual works and projections created by University of Melbourne Experimental Composition students, transforming the space into a layered, immersive environment. Live performances by our exhibiting artists. Add cake, conversation and plenty of room to linger, and Beats, Eats & Meets offers a warm and celebratory send-off to the festival.