Part of RISING
RISING: Acid Brass
Acid Brass brings together Melbourne’s own brass bands to blast acid house anthems for RISING.
RISING: The Blak Infinite
Leading First Nations artists and writers turn Fed Square into a canvas of art and stories.
RISING: The Rivers Sing
A large-scale audio artwork sings across the city’s riverbanks at dusk, each night of RISING.
RISING: Hear My Eyes — Hellraiser
An extra-dimensional screening of the film Hellraiser, with a live rescore by Hieroglyphic Being.
RISING: One Song
One song, performed over and over by musicians running an obstacle course infused with energy.
RISING: 24 Hour Rock Show
Enjoy a 24-hour marathon of cult classic and rarely shown music docos screening at the Capitol.
RISING: You, Beauty
The newest dance performance from Melbourne's own Chunky Move, makes its global debut at RISING.
RISING: The First Bad Man
A performative book club based on a reading of The First Bad Man, a novel by Miranda July.
RISING: Big Name, No Blankets
A rock’n’roll story celebrating the trailblazing music icons, Warumpi Band.
RISING: Food
Fill up on Food, an absurdist dinner party theatre that dines out on the ways and whys of eating.
RISING: Night Trade
Night Trade is back with micro-bars, food music and art — live in the Capitol Arcade.
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South Asian Festival
Experience South Asian culture with street food, music, stalls, a laser light show and more.
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Chicago the Musical
With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Load up on laughs and celebrate the fun, the fearless, the rebellious and the ridiculous.