Access our events
We want everyone to experience the creativity, innovation and talents of our students and staff.
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music hosts a variety of events presented by our students, staff and high profile Australian and international guests. Spanning performances, concerts, exhibitions, conferences, programs and more, our public events are open to everyone and we are committed to ensuring all audience members have an enjoyable experience.
On this page, you will find general information about the access services available at our various events. Information is updated regularly. To view the specific access measures in place at each event, please visit the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music Upcoming Events page and select the event you are interested in attending, or get in touch with us at fineartsmusic-er@unimelb.edu.au if you have any questions.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the following access services, please contact the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music Engagement and Partnerships team at fineartsmusic-er@unimelb.edu.au. This inbox is monitored Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.
- If you find that you are no longer able to attend, you can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before the event's start time so that we may offer your seat to someone else or contact us at fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au. This inbox is monitored Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM.
- Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.
- Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.
The following spaces are designated for holders of an Australian Disability Parking (ADPP) Permit (for individuals), Australian Disability Parking (ADP) Permit (for organisations) and interstate or overseas accessible parking permits only.
Dodds Street
- Five accessible parking bays – free parking, with a four hour restriction between 7AM – 9PM, Monday – Sunday. Free parking with no time restriction at all other times.
Grant Street
- Three accessible parking bays – free parking, with a four hour restriction between 7AM – 9PM, Monday – Sunday. Free parking with no time restriction at all other times.
Sturt Street
- Six accessible parking bays – free parking, with a four hour restriction between 7AM – 9PM, Monday – Sunday. Free parking with no time restriction at all other times.
For holders of a Double Time (PX2) Permit (for individuals) and non-permit holders, there are a limited amount of standard parking bays close to the venues and/or within walking distance.
Grant Street
- 100 standard parking bays – metered parking with a three hour restriction between 7AM – 9PM, Monday – Sunday. Free parking with no time restriction at all other times.
Sturt Street
- 10 standard parking bays – metered parking with a three hour restriction between 7AM – 9PM, Monday – Sunday. Free parking with no time restriction at all other times.
To learn more about Victorian Accessible Parking Permits, please visit the VicRoads website
For specific performances and events, we offer Auslan interpreted services where an interpreter stands to the side of the stage and interprets the performance to any patrons sitting in the auditorium who may be using the service. Seats near the interpreter can be reserved for those who require them. To reserve a seat, please contact fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au
Please note not all events will provide Auslan interpreted services. Dates and times of Auslan interpreted performances can be found on the specific event ticketing page.
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music accepts Companion Cards for all our paid ticketed performances and events. If you have a valid Companion Card, please book your ticket and contact fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au with your order details to reserve a second ticket for your companion at no additional cost.
Please note that as our performances can book out quickly, we strongly recommend booking your tickets and contacting fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au as soon as possible. This inbox is monitored Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM.
Content Warnings for an event or performance are displayed on the individual ticketing page for the event as well as at the venue. The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is committed to providing content warnings with as much notice as possible, but due to the nature of some performances, which can change over the course of rehearsals, content warnings may only be finalised and displayed closer to the performance date. If this is the case, attendees will be notified via email once the content warnings for the performance are confirmed, and full refunds will be granted to attendees who may no longer wish to attend.
Guide dogs, assistance animals and guide dogs in training are welcome at all times and in all our venues. A water bowl can be provided as needed.
Unfortunately, hearing loop systems are not operational at our venues at this time.
The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Melba Hall Lunch Hour Concert Series and Hanson Dyer Hall Concert Series are livestreamed and freely available to watch on-demand via the Conservatorium Streamed Concerts page . Registration is not required to view these concerts online.
To find information on whether other Faculty events are available to attend online, please view the specific event page or contact fineartsmusic-er@unimelb.edu.au.
Online social scripts are available for select performances and events. A social script will usually include very specific and illustrated information about what attendees can expect when visiting a place or event – such as how they’ll travel to a place, what it will look like, who will engage with them, what activities will occur, and what they can do if they feel overwhelmed. A link to view an event’s social script is provided on the specific event ticketing page and in the event reminders.
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is committed to providing an event’s social script with as much notice as possible however, due to the nature of some performances, social scripts may only be finalised and shared closer to the performance date. If this is the case, attendees will be notified via email once the social script is available and full refunds will be granted to attendees who no longer wish to attend the performance.
While many of the events at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are free, there are a few events where attendees will need to purchase their ticket. To be eligible for Concession prices, you must hold a valid Australian issued concession card such as a Student ID, Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
Babes in Arms policy
Children aged two years and under do not require a ticket if they remain seated on the lap of the parent or guardian.
Refunds
If you have purchased a ticket to an event and find that you are no longer able to attend, please lodge a refund request for your ticket so that we can process this for you, or contact fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au. This inbox is monitored Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM.
Accessible toilets and gender neutral toilets are located across the Southbank campus. Visit maps.unimelb.edu.au to locate the facilities in each building or speak to a member of our Front of House staff if you require any assistance.
All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. Melba Hall at the Parkville campus is wheelchair accessible via a side entrance. Space for wheelchairs and seating that allows more room for the use and storage of mobility aids are available in all venues and can be reserved for those who require them. To reserve a seat, please contact fineartsmusic-tickets@unimelb.edu.au.
If you are taking public transport to our venues, Grant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd #17 next to our Southbank campus and Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 at our Parkville campus are both level-access tram stops with low-floor trams available on Routes 5, 6, 16 and 72.
For more information on getting to our venues, visit Campus Experience.
Banner: Visitors at the VCA Art Grad Show 2022 interact with Godless Choir by Liana Prosia, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing & Printmaking). Photography by Drew Echberg, 2022.