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Artist Talks

The Johnston Collection

Dealing with the Scarlet Pimpernel: George IV’s SĆØvres porcelain collection with Sylvia Sagona

Join Sylvia Sagona for her lecture on George IV’s SĆØvres porcelain collection.

Artist Talks

The Johnston Collection

Dining with Jane Austen with Lise Rodgers

Join Lise Rodgers for a presentation delivered in costume on dining in the time of Jane Austen.

Jonny Pasvolsky. Photo: Supplied. The CAN Principle.
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The CAN Principle review: Jonny Pasvolsky’s hilarious take on hope and can-do hucksters

In his one-man comedy act The CAN Principle, Jonny Pasvolsky shares a quick guide to 'can-lightenment'.

Showcase

Zilla & Brook

Za Górami Live

The internationally celebrated trio behind the acclaimed album Za Górami brings a captivating blend of folk, jazz and chamber music…

Showcase

Zilla & Brook

Affinity Quartet in concert

Celebrated worldwide for their potent and energised playing, the multi-award winning Affinity Quartet perform as part of MPAC’s Sound Gallery…

Showcase

Zilla & Brook

Cave Song

Experience the immersive sounds of Cave Song, spelunking into the mysterious realms of caves, myth and music as part of…

A scene from Florentina Holzinger's 'A year without summer', programmed for RISING 2026. Ten culturally and physically diverse performers wearing hospital whites (including a person lying on a hospital bed and another using a walking frame) sing in front of a larger-than-life nude female torso. Six more white-clad performers are visible at the rear of the stage, performing on a raised, industrial-looking platform.
Features

RISING 2026 is dominated by dance and contemporary music

The inaugural Australian Dance Biennale and an expansive music program make up a considerable part of the 2026 RISING program.

Year of the Rooster. Photo: Cameron Grant.
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Year of the Rooster review: bold costumes and wild buffoonery are not quite enough

The third play in a series dubbed The Beast Trilogy, Year of the Rooster is a visual treat.

Performances & Gigs

Kingston Arts

Beyond the Beehive: Amy Winehouse's Musical Mastery

What made Amy Winehouse great? Here's your chance to experience her music like never before.

School Holiday Activities

Kingston Arts

The Wobbly Wallaby and the Absolute Bandicoot

The Wobbly Wallaby just can't hop in a straight line, no matter how hard she tries!

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