A festival of new art, music, and performance, in the heart of Naarm/ Melbourne. The festival returns 30 May — 09 June 2025.

30 May—09 June2025

 

Vote for Art Trams

Support the First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams in the Community Voice category of the Anthem Awards.
Destiny Deacon's 2024 Melbourne Art Tram at the depot

Shop RISING merchandise

Exclusive collaborations with Jeremy Deller, Tony Albert, Kait James and more. Plus apparel and homewares from Wah-Wah, P.A.M. and Third Drawer Down.
A smiling young man wears a black t-shirt with hypercoloured text that reads "bless this acid house"

Support RISING

We understand not everyone is in a position to donate, but if you wish to support the festival and RISING artists you can.


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Partner with us

Is your brand interested in being part of RISING? Find out more and reach out.


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