Maestro Ilaiyaraaja - Live In Concert Melbourne 2026
Good to know
- Children's Policy: Children under 2 years of age are admitted for free provided they do not occupy a seat. Please refer to the venue's website FAQ page for more information on bringing young children & babies. Accessible Seating & Companion Card Holder: Accessible seating can be purchased online. Bookings including a Companion Card ticket can only be collected from the Box Office. The Companion Card must be presented upon collection. Resale: Resale Tickets may be available for this event. These are tickets sold by fans and are verified by Ticketmaster. A Handling Fee of $14.95 per transaction applies to purchases of Resale Tickets. If purchasing a Resale ticket, please ensure you have reviewed the Ticket Type and other ticket details carefully as Resale Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase, save as provided in our resale policy.
- Approximate Running Times: Doors: 5:00pm Show Start: 6:00pm Show End: 9:30pm Please note that accessible seating is for any patron with access needs, it is not restricted to patrons that use wheelchairs. Companion Cards: Companion Cards are accepted for Palais Theatre events. Your valid Companion Card must be shown to staff on the event night. Accessible Car Parking: There are two accessible car parking spaces in Lower Esplanade. Access is via Jacka Boulevard through the St Kilda Triangle Car Park. Guide Dogs: Guide/support dogs are welcome at the Palais Theatre. Hearing Loop: The Palais theatre has a hearing loop available free of charge for patrons with auditory limitations. Toilets: Accessible toilets are located on Ground Level and Level 1, next to the venue elevator. Ambulant toilet cubicles are in our main toilets.
- A maximum of 10 tickets per customer applies.
Sat 18:00
About
Approximate Running Times: Doors: 5:00pm Show Start: 6:00pm Show End: 9:30pm Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by the promoter. No alcohol or open drink containers can be brought into the venue. Seating in Lounge Rows A-D is strictly NO STANDING. The Isaignani is back! Maestro Dr. Ilaiyaraaja - composer of 7,000+ songs, scorer of 1,500+ films, and recipient of India's highest honours including the Padma Vibhushan - returns to Melbourne for a spectacular live concert experience. Joined by celebrated artists S.P. Charan, Haricharan, Shwetha Menon, Gangai Amaran and many more special guests, this is an evening of timeless music you simply cannot miss. Take your seats and prepare to be spellbound - the legend is live. .
Source · Ticketmaster
What to expect
Expect a charged, committed crowd. Arriving on the early side buys you the good spots. Energy is the product. Pace yourself; the peak comes later than you think.
The essentials
Pricing is moderate, and the event runs Sat 18:00. You'll find it at Palais Theatre — the surrounding blocks carry the same energy, so the night doesn't have to end at one address.
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