Concert

Dream Theater

40th Anniversary Tour

Date

Thursday 12 February 2026

7:30 pm

Venue

Margaret Court Arena

Tickets

Adults from $124.90

* Based on the lowest adult price listed via Ticketek. Subject to availability and fees.

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GRAMMY Award-winning progressive music titans Dream Theater will bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to Melbourne next February.

The tour will be their first in Australia since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup, joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess.

Dream Theater will perform classics and fan favourites from their catalogue in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music.

Running Times

Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 1 (via Tanderrum Bridge)
- Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Event Concludes: TBC

Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.

Important Event Information

There are several options for your journey to Margaret Court Arena:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
  - Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. 
To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your digital wallet before arriving.
Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and larger bags are not permitted.
Cloaking is available via the Information Desk at Door 7, or Show Court 3. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.

Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.

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Dream Theater

Dream Theater are pioneers of progressive metal, renowned for blending technical mastery with powerful songwriting. Formed in 1985 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, the band quickly gained acclaim for their intricate compositions, shifting time signatures and virtuosic musicianship. Their breakthrough came with the 1992 album Images and Words, which featured the hit single “Pull Me Under” and cemented their place as leaders of the genre.

Across more than three decades, Dream Theater have released a string of acclaimed albums including Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory, Train of Thought and A View from the Top of the World. Known for their extended live performances and devoted fan base, they continue to push the boundaries of progressive music while inspiring a new generation of musicians worldwide.