Amphitheatre

UMAC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we work. We pay respect to their Elders past and present, and their enduring traditions of knowledge sharing, performing and storytelling on this land.

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The Amphitheatre

Located a stone’s throw from the bustling Swanston Street tram stop, the Amphitheatre offers a place for University events, open-air performances and to simply relax and unwind.

Venue Hire

The venues throughout the cultural precinct are available to hire for University and external events.

Find out more

Both Building 189 and the Amphitheatre are available for hire by the University of Melbourne students and staff. Within Building 189 there are five bookable spaces: Market Hall, The Gallery and four Activity Rooms. Please refer to the Building's Event User Guide for further details about these spaces. 

Students and staff are able to submit a booking for any of these spaces via this online form. Please note, student events are prioritised during semester dates.

These venues are not available for external hire. If you wish to use these venues but are not affiliated with the University, please contact UMAC to discuss potential collaborations via [email protected].

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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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Venue Hire

The venues throughout the cultural precinct are available to hire for University and external events.

Find out more