Now or Never Supported by Museums Victoria
Now or Never, the City of Melbourne’s multi-award-winning festival of sound, art and technology returns to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum from 20 to 23 August this year, with the full 12-day program lighting up the city over two weekends.
Under the curatorial theme A Whole New World, the 2026 program explores cultural shifts driven by immersive technologies, AI and digital storytelling.
With 250 locally and internationally renowned artists, creatives and change makers exploring the connection between installation and performance, technology and ritual, and reality and imagination throughout 150 events and activations.
Tickets
See below
Date & Time
Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 August
Events
Museums Victoria is delighted to be supporting Now or Never as Foundation Partner again for 2026.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please view our accessibility page for general information. A sensory map of Melbourne Museum can be found on our Visual Stories page where step-by-step visual and written access guides are available. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at mvbookings@museum.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can support your visit.
