Melbourne Season Packages

Ballet 1: 7.30pm, Tuesday 16 March 2027
Ballet 2: 7.30pm, Friday 11 June 2027
Ballet 3: 7.30pm, Wednesday 30 June 2027
Ballet 4: 7.30pm, Saturday 25 September 2027
Ballet 5: 7.30pm, Saturday 16 October 2027

Ballet 1: 1.30pm, Wednesday 17 March 2027
Ballet 2: 1.30pm, Wednesday 16 June 2027
Ballet 3: 1.30pm, Wednesday 7 July 2027
Ballet 4: 1.30pm, Wednesday 29 September 2027
Ballet 5: 1.30pm, Wednesday 20 October 2027

Ballet 1: 7.30pm, Wednesday 17 March 2027
Ballet 2: 7.30pm, Wednesday 16 June 2027
Ballet 3: 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 July 2027
Ballet 4: 7.30pm, Wednesday 29 September 2027
Ballet 5: 7.30pm, Wednesday 20 October 2027

Ballet 1: 7.30pm, Thursday 18 March 2027
Ballet 2: 7.30pm, Thursday 17 June 2027
Ballet 3: 7.30pm, Thursday 1 July 2027
Ballet 4: 7.30pm, Thursday 30 September 2027
Ballet 5: 7.30pm, Thursday 21 October 2027

Ballet 1: 7.30pm, Friday 19 March 2027
Ballet 2: 7.30pm, Friday 18 June 2027
Ballet 3: 7.30pm, Friday 2 July 2027
Ballet 4: 7.30pm, Friday 1 October 2027
Ballet 5: 7.30pm, Friday 22 October 2027

Ballet 1: 1.30pm, Saturday 20 March 2027
Ballet 2: 1.30pm, Saturday 12 June 2027
Ballet 3: 1.30pm, Saturday 3 July 2027
Ballet 4: 1.30pm, Saturday 2 October 2027
Ballet 5: 1.30pm, Saturday 23 October 2027

Ballet 1: 7.30pm, Saturday 20 March 2027
Ballet 2: 7.30pm, Saturday 12 June 2027
Ballet 3: 7.30pm, Saturday 3 July 2027
Ballet 4: 7.30pm, Saturday 2 October 2027
Ballet 5: 7.30pm, Saturday 23 October 2027

Ballet 1: 6.30pm, Monday 22 March 2027
Ballet 2: 6.30pm, Monday 14 June 2027
Ballet 3: 6.30pm, Monday 5 July 2027
Ballet 4: 6.30pm, Monday 27 September 2027
Ballet 5: 6.30pm, Monday 18 October 2027

Ballet 1: 7.30pm, Tuesday 23 March 2027
Ballet 2: 7.30pm, Tuesday 15 June 2027
Ballet 3: 7.30pm, Tuesday 6 July 2027
Ballet 4: 7.30pm, Tuesday 28 September 2027
Ballet 5: 7.30pm, Tuesday 19 October 2027

Ballet 1: 1.30pm, Saturday 27 March 2027
Ballet 2: 1.30pm, Saturday 19 June 2027
Ballet 3: 1.30pm, Saturday 10 July 2027
Ballet 4: 1.30pm, Saturday 9 October 2027

Ballet 1: 7.30pm, Saturday 27 March 2027
Ballet 2: 7.30pm, Saturday 19 June 2027
Ballet 3: 7.30pm, Saturday 10 July 2027
Ballet 4: 7.30pm, Saturday 9 October 2027

As part of the Ian Potter State Theatre redevelopment, the auditorium has been reconfigured to improve accessibility, including new aisles, additional wheelchair-accessible seating spaces and other theatre upgrades. As a result, some subscribers may notice changes to their row letter or seat number.

The renovated Ian Potter State Theatre features a new seat numbering system. Seat numbers are now centred to seats 30 and 31 in the Stalls, and between seats 29 and 30 in the Dress Circle and Balcony.

This means your new seat may not correspond with your previous seat number, and some seat numbers used before the redevelopment no longer exist. We know how important your seat is. While your row letter or seat number may have changed, we’ve carefully allocated the closest possible equivalent to your previous seating position wherever possible.

Yes. You’re invited to attend our Welcome Home Event, where you can view your allocated seat and explore the renovated theatre.  

If you’d like to request a seat change or upgrade, please complete the seat change request form by Friday 28 August. 

Requests will be reviewed after the Welcome Home Event and accommodated where possible. Your seat will remain held while we assess your request.  

Please note: once a seat change or upgrade has been accepted, it cannot be reversed.

If your seating reserve has changed and you’d like to explore other options, please complete the seat change request form by Friday 28 August. 

Requests will be reviewed after the Welcome Home Event and accommodated where possible. If we’re unable to offer your preferred reserve, we’ll work with you to find the best available alternative.

Yes. We are committed to ensuring our performances are accessible and welcoming for all patrons. If your accessibility needs have changed, please let us know by completing our seat change request form and provide as much detail as possible so we can understand how we can best support you. 

If you would prefer to discuss your accessibility needs with a member of our Customer Experience Team, call 1300 369 741 or visit our contact page.

Yes. If your circumstances have changed and you need to update your concession type or the number of seats in your Principal Package, please submit a seat change request form by Friday 28 August and provide details of the changes you’d like to make.

Due to scheduling constraints, we’re not able to include every ballet in every Principal Package. If your package does not include a particular ballet, you can purchase subscriber-rate tickets for an available performance date and time that suits you.  

Additional tickets and exchanges are subject to availability, and your usual subscriber seats may not be available. Additional tickets and exchanges will be available from Monday 12 October.

Yes. 2023 Principal Package subscribers who did not subscribe at the Regent Theatre still have an allocated seat held for the 2027 season.

If you joined us at the Regent Theatre and did not previously hold a Principal Package at the Ian Potter State Theatre, we have allocated a seat for you based on your current price reserve. 

As part of the Ian Potter State Theatre, new aisles have been added to the Stalls and Circle, along with additional wheelchair-accessible spaces to improve accessibility for all patrons. These changes have resulted in some adjustments to the seating configuration, including the row letters and seat numbering throughout the auditorium. We know how important your seat is, and we’re carefully reviewing the new seating to ensure you’re allocated to the closest possible match to the seat you held before the venue closure.

We'll be in touch with your allocated seat by email from mid-July 2026. 

Yes. Existing seat dedications will continue, with the end date extended by three years to account for the theatre closure since March 2024.  

When the Ian Potter State Theatre opens in October 2026, most dedications will appear in their original or very similar locations on new seats, with the same plaque wording, for the remainder of the 25-year dedication period. 

Arts Centre Melbourne’s Seat Dedications team has contacted dedicators whose seat numbers have changed. Including those whose original seat no longer exists in the new layout. If you have a seat dedication and have not heard from the team, please contact [email protected] for further information. 

After 40 forty years of use, the original velvet seats in the Ian Potter State Theatre were showing signs of wear and had reached the end of their life. The new seats honour John Truscott’s original design and aesthetic, while providing improved accessibility, comfort and materials that better support the acoustics of the auditorium. 

The 2027 season will be announced on Tuesday 1 September 2026, with Melbourne Principal Packages on sale from Wednesday 9 September 2026.  

To keep your package and allocated seat for 2027, you’ll need to renew by Friday 2 October 2026.  

We’ll send you everything you need to renew by email, or by post if you’ve chosen to receive the Season brochure by mail. This will include your allocated seat details and renewal instructions. 

To make sure you receive your renewal information, please check that your contact details are up to date by logging into MyAccount here.

To receive Season Package renewal emails, make sure you're opted in to marketing communications from us. Log in to your account and update your contact preferences here.

If you select “I want to hear about Season Packages only”, you’ll receive emails about your Season Packages and eTickets only. You won’t receive emails about new productions, special events, Studios, or our subscriber newsletter. 

You can update your preferences at any time. 

As a Principal Package subscriber, you have priority access to renew your package and secure your seat before Create Your Own Packages and single tickets going on sale to the general public. 

A Principal Package usually includes all ballets in a season on a fixed day and time, allowing you to keep the same seats year after year. It offers the best per-ticket price if you want to see every ballet, along with priority access to renew and book.  

A Create Your Own Package offers more flexibility, allowing you to choose three or more ballets on the dates that suit you. Create Your Own Package holders also receive early access to book before general ticket sales and enjoy discounts compared with single tickets.  

Both Principal Package and Create Your Own Package holders receive subscriber benefits, including fee-free exchanges (subject to the Exchange Policy) and special offers from our partners.

To receive a copy of the 2027 brochure in the mail, please submit a request here. A digital copy of our Season brochure will be available on our website from Tuesday 1 September.

Delivery times vary depending on whether you receive your tickets digitally by email or as printed tickets by post. Please visit our ticketing page  for the latest delivery information.  

Please note that if you have purchased a concession ticket, your tickets will not be sent until valid proof of concession has been received via email by our customer experience team. Please contact our Customer Experience Team if you cannot email your proof of concession.

Parking 

The Australian Ballet car park is located at 2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, directly behind Arts Centre Melbourne.  

A temporary pedestrian bridge connects The Australian Ballet Centre and Arts Centre Melbourne. To access the bridge, take the car park lift to Level 4.  

Arts Centre Melbourne’s car park is also available and can be accessed via Kavanagh Street or Southbank Boulevard.  

Public Transport 

The closest train stations are Flinders Street Station and Town Hall Station.  

The following tram routes stop at Stop 14 – Arts Precinct: 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72.  

Yes. The Welcome Home Event is fully wheelchair accessible. When submitting your RSVP, please select a wheelchair or step-free place so we can ensure your visit is as seamless as possible.

Yes. The cloakroom is located in the Smorgon Family Plaza on Level 5 of the Theatres Building. This is one level below street, or the same level as the entrance into the building from the Arts Centre Melbourne car park. For more information, visit Arts Centre Melbourne's cloakroom FAQ webpage.

Photography and videography aren't permitted inside the Ian Potter State Theatre during the event, but you're welcome to take photos and videos in the Smorgon Family Plaza and foyers.

Your allocated seat will be held for you, whether or not you attend the Welcome Home Event. You can view the seating map to see where your allocated seat is in the theatre. 

If you would like to request a different seat after viewing the map, please submit a seat change request form by Friday 28 August. Each request is reviewed individually by a member of our Customer Experience Team. Once reviewed, our team will be in touch with the outcome of your request. Please note: changes to package seats are final and cannot be reversed once accepted. 

We expect a high volume of enquiries in the lead-up to our 2027 season on-sale dates, so thank you for your patience. Your allocated seat will remain held while we work through requests. To keep your package, you’ll need to renew by Friday 2 October 2026.