We’re thrilled to announce the 2024 program of our disability-led arts initiative, Alter State. Celebrating disability, creativity and culture, Alter State will return from 2–13 October. Explore the program ↓ artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/alter…

Rush, don’t walk: #TroyeSivan is coming home with a massive show for the ages at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 21 November. Book tickets: brnw.ch/21wLkPC

A razor-sharp satirical skewering of politics, culture and current events, The War on 2024 Annual Comedy Gala comes to Hamer Hall on 13 December. Book tickets: artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2024/…

Join three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson (Mark Manson) for an evening of no-BS life advice. 6 November at Hamer Hall. Book tickets: brnw.ch/21wLq51

🚨 After a sellout season in 2022, the world’s most legendary magicians, Penn & Teller, are returning to Arts Centre Melbourne with their brand-new show this summer. 🎫 Don’t miss out. Tickets on sale now! bit.ly/PENNTELL25

The Alter State 2024 program has landed! Find out what's on at Alter State on the Arts Centre Melbourne website. artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/alter… Alter State features Auslan interpreting, live captions, audio description, mobility access and relaxed quiet spaces. #AlterState

Celebrating 50 years of magic and mayhem, Penn & Teller will return to Hamer Hall to showcase incredible new tricks. 21 - 26 January 2025 at Hamer Hall. Book tickets: brnw.ch/21wLtUr #PennandTeller #Magicians #WhatsOnMelbourne

Introducing Cruel Britannia – After Frankenstein: a gritty, '80s-inspired reimagining of Mary Shelley’s gothic classic, set in Thatcher-era Britain. Coming to Australia for the first time at The Show Room, running from 20 - 30 November. Book tickets: brnw.ch/21wLxWQ

To celebrate ten years of their podcast Chat 10 Looks 3, @AnnabelCrabb and #LeighSales are returning to Hamer Hall for a raucous live show that will spill the beans on ten years of Chat 10. Join in the hijinks on 1 November at Hamer Hall. Book tickets: artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2024/…

Unlock your creativity in The Channel, our flagship creative learning hub. With events, workshops & panel discussions covering music, art, magic, street dance & more, PLAY invites you to make, share, network & develop new work. Find out more: brnw.ch/21wLArA

Gershwin. Jobim. Chick Corea. These three titans of jazz will be celebrated for one night-only this October, as part of the Melbourne Int'l Jazz Festival. 26 October at Hamer Hall. Book tickets: brnw.ch/21wLBTx

Baker Boy headlines BLAKTIVISM, a one-night-only celebration of Blak Cultures and activism on the Hamer Hall stage. Part of ALWAYS LIVE 2024. 22 November at Hamer Hall. Book tickets: brnw.ch/21wLRjl #ALWAYSLIVE #VisitVictoria Image by Aurie Indianna

Get ready to sing your heart out – beloved Aussie singer-songwriter Missy Higgins is coming to Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 6 December. Book tickets: brnw.ch/21wLSDO This event is part of ALWAYS LIVE 2024 #ALWAYSLIVE #VisitVictoria Photo credit: Simone Gorman-Clark

"★★★★★ The musical whodunnit so good you’ll want to see it twice." - The Age Murder for Two is on now until 25 August. Read the full review: theage.com.au/culture/live-r…

★★★★★ 'Not only is Murder for Two rollicking good fun, but it’s also ridiculous and hilarious.' Running at Arts Centre Melbourne until 25 August: #review #theatre #whatsonmelbourne #comedy #musical #murderfortwo #artscentremelb #hayestheatreco vist.ly/3fq95

First Nations Deaf and Disabled Yarning Circle: As part of Alter State 2024 Led by Joshua Pether (Kalkadoon) and Uncle Paul Constable Calcott (Wiradjrui). When: Wednesday 2 October, 10 am - 3 pm Where: The Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne Register: artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2024/…

HAHAHHAHAH THANKS ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE FOR MATCHING MY FREAK

Whahey! My new play, “Werewolf” in Melbourne for melbournefringe at Arts Centre Melbourne is ALREADY a recommended show in The Age… and it doesn’t open until October 16! Book here: artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2024/… You’ll love it, #auspol. It… goes there.

It’s time to unleash your potential with PLAY, a chance for artists and creatives to create, share, network and develop new work. Upcoming programs include First Nations comedy, music production, experimental magic and artist development. Learn more: artscentremelb.com/play_x

'Oscar is the first full-length gay-themed ballet performed by an Australian classical company. And the capacity audience was ready for it, as a standing ovation proved two hours later.' Lee Christofis reviews Oscar | Australian Ballet australianbookreview.com.au/arts-update/10…