Calling all artists, creatives and community collaborators.

Expressions of Interest for the 2027 Shepparton Arts Festival are now open, bring your big idea to life.

SAF returns 12–21 March 2027, and we're looking for bold, joyful and imaginative ideas to help shape the program.

This Festival is made with and for our community. Every year, artists, makers, performers, producers, community groups, businesses and passionate locals come together to fill Greater Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley with creativity, colour, stories and connection.

Whether you're an established artist, an emerging creative, a community organisation or someone dreaming up their very first Festival event, we want to hear from you. We're seeking proposals across all artforms, playful, thoughtful, surprising, inclusive and accessible ideas that bring people together and create unforgettable Festival moments.

Your idea doesn't need to be polished or perfect. If there's a spark, a vision or a "what if?", we'd love to explore it with you as it grows.

We want sharing your idea to feel easy and welcoming. If the online form isn't the right fit, send your Expression of Interest as a video or audio recording instead. Just email hello@sheppartonfestival.org.au and we'll help you find a way to apply that works for you.

This is your invitation to dream boldly, get creative and help shape the 2027 Shepparton Arts Festival.

EOI Closes: 31 October

We can't wait to see the magic you bring.