Now or Never turns Melbourne inside out

Later this month, Melbourne’s civic buildings, river edges and public spaces will be handed over to artists working across light, sound, performance and digital media.Running from Wednesday 19th to Sunday 30th August, the fourth edition of Now or Never brings together more than 250 local and international artists for over 150 events, including 20 premieres and festival exclusives. The 2026 program is organised around the theme A Whole New World, with immersive technology, artificial intell