About this Event
About this event
The Governor of Victoria, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, invites you to a special performance at Government House on Tuesday 8 December 2026 to mark the 150th Anniversary of Government House Victoria.
Music has always played an integral role in the life of Government House, since it was first occupied. Governors of Victoria have always welcomed, showcased and hosted local and visiting musicians and artists who have delighted and entertained guests.
This free concert, in collaboration with The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), will feature pieces inspired and drawn from recitals performed at Government House during the nineteenth-century, including compositions by Tchaikovsky, Schumann and Boccherini.
ANAM is a dynamic, outward-facing cultural institution, training and performance company, with a demonstrated commitment to engaging with its communities. Accepting musicians from across Australia and New Zealand, it is internationally renowned as the only purely classical music performance training academy in Australia, and one of the few in the world.
ANAM alumni are found in many of the world’s leading orchestras and ensembles. Its intensive schedule brings together a global network of artists and performers, alongside an esteemed Faculty, who provide invaluable mentorship and guidance for emerging young musicians through public performances, in-residence masterclasses and other programs.
This performance, taking place in the Ballroom at Government House, is also an opportunity to experience the spectacular architecture of this historic building. Guests will be welcomed to explore the State Apartments at the conclusion of the performance.
The Governor looks forward to welcoming you to Government House for this impressive performance in one of Victoria’s most iconic buildings.
Event information:
- Attendance is free, although registration is essential.
- All attendees’ full names must be registered, including children. If registering for a friend, please register them separately under their own name. Multiple registrations under one name are NOT permitted. Photo ID is required to access this event, and registered name must match name of photo ID.
- Gates open at 5.15 pm. Official proceedings commence at 6:00 pm. Event concludes at approximately 7:30 pm.
- Guests may be photographed during the event and photos may be published online.
- Dress is smart casual.
Entry requirements:
- Entrance to Government House is via Government House Drive, off St Kilda Road.
- Parking is available within the grounds of Government House.
- Photographic identification is required to gain entry for persons aged above 18.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please register children separately. Children do not require photo ID.
Please contact Government House regarding mobility/accessibility requirements, on (03) 9655 4211 or via email: [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Government House Drive, Government House Drive, Melbourne, Australia
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