the Arts Centre

Sitting beneath one of our city's great symbols - our magnificent spire - Arts Centre Melbourne is both a defining Melbourne landmark and Australia's largest and busiest performing arts centre. Last year we staged more than 4,000 performances and events to more than 2.7 million people.

For nearly 30 years, we have played a leading role in showcasing the best local and international performing arts. We are host and partner to the national and state music, opera, theatre and dance companies, together with local companies, festivals and a multitude of commercial partners.

We have a growing program dedicated to Asian theatre, we undertake collaborations with major companies and creative development projects with independent artists and smaller companies, and we create programming that reflects Victoria's cultural diversity.

Our annual programs for youth and families connect Arts Centre Melbourne with more than 150,000 children, youth and their families, including more than 55,000 students at our education programs.

Our Performing Arts Collection is Australia's largest and most important collection of its kind and it comprises more than 510,000 items. Our exhibitions tour across Australia and around the world, underscoring the importance and appeal of this incredible national treasure.

From our Theatres Building boasting the intimate Fairfax Studio to the impressive Playhouse and State Theatre, to our transformed riverside Hamer Hall, to our fabulous outdoor Sidney Myer Music Bowl, together with the exciting mix of dining offers, tours and Sunday Market, there's something for everyone to enjoy every day of week!

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