Welcome to Australian Major Performing Arts Group

Live performance – theatre, circus, contemporary dance, classical ballet, concerts, opera, musicals and comedy – creates a rich and vibrant cultural life for all Australians.

Involvement in the performing arts, on or off the stage, inspires creativity and fosters excellence. It cultivates our future leaders.

The Australian Major Performing Arts Group or AMPAG as its often called, is the umbrella group for Australia’s 28 major performing arts companies who inspire millions in schools and theatres across the country and the world. The companies have a commitment to the achievement and maintenance of excellence in performance, and to engaging in new and creative ways of entertaining and inspiring people.

We work to ensure that the brilliance of these companies is adequately supported by the government – Federal, state and local – and accessible to all Australians.

On this site you’ll find out information about AMPAG members, a calendar which lists their opening nights (sign up to the email alerts!), current issues that we are working on, some information on arts funding and also what you can do to advocate for the arts. You can also Play Your Part in the Arts by registering with the We All Play a Part campaign to celebrate Australian creativity.