


Get ready to stomp, swoop, and swim through a wild musical adventure with Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns! This concert features a parade of musical creatures, including some new animal-inspired pieces — from tiptoeing tortoises to a roaring lion — all brought to life by the MSO with pictures drawn by the audience!
50min. No Interval.
Concerts, Family / Kid-friendly
27th August, 2026
30th August, 2026

The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
BY TRAIN: The closest train station is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM: The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct"
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire)
BY CAR: Arts Centre Melbourne's paid undercover car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is extremely limited street parking.
Conductor: Daniel Corvaia
With: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
PROGRAM
Andrew Aronowicz New work
Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals
Classic Kids: Carnival of the Animals runs for 50min. No Interval.
Classic Kids: Carnival of the Animals is at Melbourne's Hamer Hall | Arts Centre Melbourne, which is located at 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne, 3004.
Classic Kids: Carnival of the Animals tickets start at $33.
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