The RISING Festival returns to Melbourne from June 4 to 15, 2025, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of contemporary art, music, and performance. This year’s program features 65 events showcasing 327 artists, including 15 new commissions and 9 world premieres
Highlights include performances by Suki Waterhouse, Beth Gibbons, Japanese Breakfast, and Black Star (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli) . The festival also presents innovative installations like “Swingers,” a feminist mini-golf course designed by artists such as Miranda July and Kaylene Whiskey, set in the historic Flinders Street Station ballroom
Events are spread across Melbourne’s iconic venues, laneways, and public spaces, offering both free and ticketed experiences . For the full program and ticket information, visit the official RISING website.
