RISING
Highlights
- Experience vibrant music and art under the moonlight in the heart of Naarm, igniting your senses.
- Immerse yourself in 12 nights of dynamic performances that showcase Melbourne's creative spirit.
- Savour delicious offerings at pop-up wine bars and cafes, enhancing your festival experience.
- Explore family-friendly activities and unique shops, making RISING a memorable outing for all ages.
RISING is a festival of new art, music and performance, in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne.
Winter is heating up in Melbourne for RISING. Over 12 nights, the festival turns up the volume on the music and movement that shapes the city.
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://rising.melbourne/access-2026/access-services-2026
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