Collection Store Tours
Weekends
Beneath Hamer Hall, discover a hidden door to Australia’s largest performing arts collection. Now open to the public, explore over 850,000 items from music, circus, dance, opera, and theatre. Learn about Arts Centre Melbourne’s rich history and see how these artefacts transition from storage to display.
Led by a tour guide, explore how our team collaborates with artists and organisations like The Australian Ballet and Circus Oz. Discover how they acquire and share the stories behind each item in the Collection Store.
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Talks & Ideas
Lightening the Load with Grace Tame
19 October
Join Grace Tame for an evening of untamed candour, wit and humour. Reflecting on the past and shares how she is “lightening the load”.
Contemporary Music
MIJF: esperanza spalding
27 October
Don’t miss the chance to see “the 21st century’s jazz genius” (NPR) in a transformative performance at Hamer Hall.
Comedy
The War on 2024 Annual Comedy Gala
13 December
A razor-sharp skewering of politics, culture and current events. Join us for an evening of satire, sketches and the stirring headlines from The Chaser and The Shovel, here at Hamer Hall.
Musicals
Dear Evan Hansen
14 December – 2 February
A brand-new production and Australian premiere of the Broadway smash-hit, starring Beau Woodbridge in the lead role. Described by The New York Times as a “breathtaking knockout of a musical”.
Coming Up
Dance
Bangarra: Horizon
29 August – 7 September
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration opens tomorrow. Experience the resilience of two of the world’s great First Nations. Tickets are selling fast.
Workshops
Process Lab: DIY Events Producing
7 September
Participate in an intimate workshop to learn the tips and tricks of how to successfully self-produce an event for a festival or tour.
Classical Music
Tan Dun: Nine
14 September
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Artistic Ambassadors Tan Dun and Lu Siqing join the Orchestra for a celebratory performance.
Circus & Magic
Bite Club: 2nd Serve
25 – 29 September
Brace yourself for a decadent extravaganza of awe-inspiring talent from Briefs Factory and Sahara Beck. featuring live music, circus, drag and burlesque.
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Gift Vouchers for Father’s Day
Available now
Surprise Dad or the father figure in your life with something special – the gift of a live show. Get an Arts Centre Melbourne Gift Voucher.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra 2025 Season
Fifty years in the making, the ACO 2025 National Concert Season pays homage to the past, while embracing a bold and ambitious vision for the future. Subscriptions on sale now.
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