Closing Ceremony

The 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games Closing Ceremony, presented by IGA and supported by the City of Melbourne, will take place on Friday 23 October, from 2pm-4pm at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville.

After an incredible week of sport, friendship and achievement, come together with athletes, officials, families and supporters to celebrate everything that has made the Games so special and send our athletes off in style.

Best of all, entry is free! Tickets are limited, and registrations are essential.

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When

Friday, 23 October 2026
From 2pm - 4pm

Where

State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville

Tickets

Entry is free, but registrations are essential via Humanitix.

A Celebration of DanceSport

Get ready to see our athletes take centre stage!

DanceSport athletes from South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia will showcase their talent and passion across four different dance styles, bringing energy, creativity and plenty of personality to the Closing Ceremony.

From the dynamic power of Hip Hop, to the expressive storytelling of Lyrical, the high-energy performance of Jazz and the elegance of Ballroom, each state will take to the stage for a three-minute showcase.

The excitement will build to a spectacular combined finale, bringing DanceSport athletes together with multi-sport athletes, volunteers and officials for one final celebration. The 15-minute performance will run non-stop, so expect plenty of energy from start to finish!

And it doesn't stop there!

Once the formalities are over, the celebrations aren't stopping just yet. DJ MA BOWER will take over and keep the dance floor moving as we celebrate the athletes, achievements and memories of an incredible National Games.

Hosted by experienced MC Peter Lazer, help us celebrate the end of an unforgettable week!