Divergence is a week-long Festival of Madness.  It aims to provide a space for Mad, Divergent and Neurodivergent people, to connect, celebrate, showcase, and share the richness of their lives, to one another and the wider community.  We want sane folk to have an opportunity to witness our diversity and have an opportunity to see what we as divergent people bring to the world.

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First held in 2019, the festival combines art, performance, conversation, activity, and education to bring a celebration of Mad lives to the community.  The theme for 2019 was Mad Wisdom, 2020 brought Unboxed Lives 2021 Reclamation, 2023 Constellations, 2024 REvolution, 2025 focused on Revitalise - And for Divergence 2026 we are excited to announce Be.Here.Now. 

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No matter how full or complex life gets, no matter our capacity to do more or be more, we can always choose to embrace the current moment. Together let’s celebrate the value of being fully present, appreciative and engaged, right here and right now, wherever we are and whoever we’re sharing the moment with.

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Our festival week of connection features old favs the Black Dog Walk Off, the Mad Poets and Creatives Collective evening, and our Burlesque Variety Showcase. We’re also bringing back our super fun Quiz Night for the 3rd year.

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Save the dates, stay tuned here as we share the event details, and join us for Be. Here. Now

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