We are committed to making the arts accessible to everyone. Our Season 1, 2026 program features many shows with accessible performances, including Auslan Interpreting, Tactile Tours and Audio Description. This page will be updated as shows and services are added.
Please check each event page for more access information including visual ratings and warnings.
Auslan
An interpreter will stand on one side of the stage or speaker and live translate the text and dialogue into Auslan for these performances and events.
Neighbourhood Gathering
Practise Practice
Audio Description

Audio describers provide verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery and other visual elements of these performances via personal headsets.
Neighbourhood Gathering, Season 1 2026
When Your Number’s Up
Opera for the Dead | 祭歌
VIGIL – Film Installation
Open Captioning

Captions are always in view for everyone to experience.
When Your Number’s Up
Arts House is a Wheelchair Accessible venue. We have a Quiet Space on the ground floor. We offer Companion Card tickets for all shows.
For more information on Venue Accessibility, please click here.
Should you have any queries, concerns or requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling (03) 9322 3720; text 0447 570 178, or email artshouse@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
Image Credit: VIGIL – Film Installation, Outer Urban Projects
Image description: Still from VIGIL showing a person surrounded by trees, hands clasped to their chest, eyes closed, hair over their face. Overlaid text reads “Access Season 1 2026”.
Video Credit: Luke King
Video Description: Arts House Season 1, 2026 introduction in Auslan, featuring overlaid images and descriptions for each show.