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Whitefella Yella Tree

13 Nov - 15 Nov, 2025

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University Of Melbourne Arts And Culture

University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) presents, curates and commissions inspiring and entertaining arts experiences throughout the year at its award-winning cultural precinct on the northern edge of the CBD.

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Theatre , Union Theatre, Arts and Cultural Building

Whitefella Yella Tree

13 Nov, 2025 - 15 Nov, 2025

After a runaway debut at Sydney's Griffin Theatre in 2022, Whitefella Yella Tree makes its Victorian premiere in a strictly limited season.

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Dance , Union Theatre, Arts and Cultural Building

PIECES 2025

26 Nov, 2025 - 28 Nov, 2025

Witness three world premiere performances choreographed by Jenni Large, Jo Lloyd and Siobhan McKenna.

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Talk , Union Theatre, Arts and Cultural Building

Percival Everett: James

26 Feb, 2026

Revered American novelist Percival Everett discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel James, a bold and transformative response to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

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UMAC News

UMAC launches flagship arts training program with Indonesia

27 October 2025

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New choreographers announced for PIECES 2025

16 July 2025

We're excited to unveil the three incredible choreographers who will be creating new works for PIECES 2025.

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Our Venues

Arts and Cultural Building

The Arts and Cultural Building is a vibrant cultural hub and the new home to the iconic Union and Guild Theatres and UMSU's George Paton Gallery.

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Building 189

Building 189 has been restored to its iconic Art Deco form, opening out to landscaped areas and seamlessly connecting to the brand-new Amphitheatre.

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