Melbourne's most hallowed halls of literature are set to become a late-night playground this winter.
State Library Victoria’s newest exhibition will be the backdrop for one of RISING Festival’s most anticipated events, giving punters exclusive after-hours access to the iconic Melbourne institution. Library Up Late x Make Believe delivers a multi-sensory experience where dancing, art and discussions collide in a rare opportunity to party among the stacks.
Kicking off in the Library’s Dome and heritage spaces, the 18+ event invites night owls to discover interactive experiences and performances while DJs spin tunes late into the evening. The newest exhibition, Make Believe: Encounters With Misinformation, takes centre stage with curator-led explorations of historic and contemporary misinformation.
Library Up Late x Make Believe
- Thu 12 June
- State Library Victoria
- Tickets on sale 17 March
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A late-night talk show format will bring together leading figures to tackle the challenging issue of misinformation, offering festival-goers thought-provoking content alongside their revelry.
The Library Up Late concept has quickly become a standout in Melbourne’s cultural calendar, transforming the usually hushed reading rooms into vibrant social spaces. This collaboration with RISING Festival elevates the concept further, cementing State Library Victoria’s place as a versatile venue for contemporary culture.
With the building’s stunning architecture as backdrop, this winter event promises to be one of the most distinctive nights on Melbourne’s busy cultural calendar. The combination of intellectual stimulation and dance floor liberation makes for an unusually layered night out. Tickets are expected to sell quickly for this limited capacity event, with previous iterations hitting capacity soon after going on sale.
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