OBSERVER: Morning Melodies
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced the program for Morning Melodies 26.
The 2026 season will run from February through to December, and shows will feature Caroline O’Connor, Silvie Paladino, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Georgia Wilkinson, Denis Walter and Claire Lyon who are among the star-studded line-up set to perform at Hamer Hall as part of the 2026 Morning Melodies program.
Now in its 41st year, the popular daytime concert series continues to bring showstopping performance spanning genres and generations to the stage.
From the music of Broadway, ‘60s and ‘70s pop, joyful swing, opera and contemporary classics along with dance, Morning Melodies is one hour of joyful, affordable performance.
The 2026 season also features Rhys Tolhurst performing swing classics alongside Nina Ferro, The 60 Four delivering a Vegas-style concert of 60s and 70s hits, and cabaret performers Amelia Ryan and Libby O’Donovan paying tribute to the women who redefined Australian music in the swinging 60s.
In addition to established stars, the program shines a spotlight on the future stars of the performing arts with the Australian Ballet School and the Victorian College of the Arts presenting showcases with their brightest students.
“I’m so excited to be part of the Morning Melodies line-up for 2026 along with so many other wonderful artists. It’s always such a treat to perform before the Morning Melodies audiences; they bring such a warm, joyous energy to the magnificent Hamer Hall,” said Silvie Paladino.
Tickets and more information are available from artscentremelbourne.com.au
Cheryl Threadgold
Pictured: Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Georgia Wilkinson will perform in Morning Melodies on November 9 next year.

