Delight Social

Next date: Saturday, 05 September 2026 | 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Presented by Lola Plus George Group as part of Darebin FUSE Festival

A program of live music, wellbeing and alcohol-free social connection.

Keys & Connections ft. Felix Elliot

An intimate opening night experience pairing a soulful live piano performance by Felix Elliot with a curated, alcohol-free social connection event designed to encourage real-life interaction and community building. Features a comedic MC-facilitated speed connection experience across two sessions, alongside vegetarian catering options and an alcohol-free spritz menu by Dragonfly Café.

Saturday 5 September, 6.30pm – 10pm 
Dragonfly Café & Deli, Preston

Tickets: Standard $15 | Mob Tix FREE
Suitable for ages 18+
This is a strictly alcohol-free event
Accessibility information: Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible venue, gender-neutral facilities, alcohol-free environment, dedicated quiet seating zones in the front shopfront space

Set Times
7pm: Early Birds Speed Connection Session
9pm: Night Owls Speed Connection Session

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Delight Social - A New Moon Gathering

Dance in the dark. Bring your own light. A two-part, family-friendly, alcohol-free immersive evening transforming Dragonfly Café into a live music and social gathering space. Features high-energy electronic sets by DJ Zayler (Delight Records) alongside a seated shared dining experience inside the café.

Friday 11 September, 6pm – 11pm
Dragonfly Café & Deli, Preston

Tickets: Standard $15 | Kids 6 - 12 $5 | Kids Under 5 FREE | Mob Tix FREE
Suitable for ages 18+
This is a strictly alcohol-free event
Content/stimulus warning: Amplified dance floor audio during evening set
Accessibility information: Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible venue, gender-neutral facilities, alcohol-free environment

Set Times
6.30pm: Family Session (All ages welcome. Kids, dogs and prams welcome!)
8.30pm: Adult Session (Suitable for ages 18+)

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Delight Circle First Nations Feature

A community gathering centred on live music, cultural storytelling, and shared connection. Headlined by First Nations artist Maurial Spearim alongside live acoustic performances, a pop-up community market, and a low-stimulus sensory space designed for accessibility, rest, and regulation.

Sunday 13 September, 1pm – 4pm
Dragonfly Café & Deli, Preston

Tickets: Standard $15 | Concession $10 | Under 18s FREE | Mob Tix FREE
Suitable for ages 18+
This is a strictly alcohol-free event
Accessibility information: Wheelchair and mobility aid accessible venue, gender-neutral facilities, alcohol-free environment, family and pram-friendly seating

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Delight Social Space Art Activation Lounge

Throughout the full duration of FUSE Festival during regular café hours, the front shopfront of Dragonfly Café will function as the Delight Social Space Art Activation Lounge—styled with ambient lighting, drapes, and disco balls to provide a warm, low-stimulus regulation lounge and quiet community space for all attendees.

This event is supported by the City of Darebin as part of Darebin FUSE Festival's FUSE Funded program.

           

 

Darebin Arts and Darebin FUSE Festival acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners, custodians and cultural leaders of this land. We pay respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge the continuing connection to Land, Water and Culture of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

When

Location

Dragonfly Cafe, 130 High Street, Preston, 3072, View Map