Dance

Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) returns in 2026 with the fourth iteration of its much-loved contemporary dance showcase THREE — a bold, emotionally charged triple bill that celebrates distinctive choreographic voices and the extraordinary versatility of ADC’s Company Artists....

Horsham is set to experience an unforgettable night of world-class dance as The Australian Ballet returns to regional Victoria with Ballet Under the Stars, transforming City Oval into an open-air theatre for one spectacular evening on Saturday 21...

Melbourne’s RISING festival of music, art, and performance returns from 27 May to 8 June 2026, kicking off its 2026 program with the global street-dance sensation The Royal Family Dance Crew. The Aotearoa/New Zealand crew will present their...

The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) presents Adrift, the highly anticipated graduate showcase of its 2025 cohort, running from 9–13 December at the NICA National Circus Centre in Prahran. Curated by Senior Educator Tegan Carmichael and devised...

Leading First Nations choreographer Peta Strachan brings her all-female Jannawi Dance Clan to the Sydney Opera House for the world premiere of Garrigarrang Badu as part of Sydney Festival 2026. Meaning “saltwater / freshwater” in the Dharug language,...

Bangarra Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet reunite for their fourth creative partnership, presenting Flora — a powerful new full-length work celebrating resilience, kinship, and the deep-rooted connection between Country and culture. This landmark production invites audiences on...

The Australian Ballet has announced its 2026 On Tour program, bringing the joy and artistry of ballet to regional communities across Australia from July to August 2026. In partnership with The Australian Ballet School and Principal Partner Telstra,...

The Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company (ACTC) is set to bring its acclaimed arena spectacular Mother Nature to Melbourne on 5 December, taking over The Plenary at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Direct from Adelaide, this groundbreaking production...

Award-winning choreographer Aakash Odedra returns to Australia with the internationally acclaimed Songs of the Bulbul, premiering at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse from 3–7 February 2026. Fresh from its Best Show Award win at the Edinburgh International Festival, this...

The Australian Ballet is entering a new era of artistic strength, announcing the appointment of ten exceptional dancers across multiple ranks. Curated by Artistic Director David Hallberg, the new cohort blends rising Australian talent, standout graduates from The...