Theatre and shows

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

Until 29 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

11 reasons to leave work on time

Get the best happy hour deals, cheap tickets to amazing shows and more.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

16 Feb – 16 Mar

And Then There Were None

A brand-new production of the bestselling crime novel of all time.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

Arts House

Contemporary arts space presenting performances, exhibitions and community projects.

Until 14 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

27 – 28 Feb

The Female Pope

Witness Rakini Devi's powerful transformative durational performance as part of Asia TOPA.

Until 23 Feb

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

6 – 8 Mar

Sauniga

Join for a work-in-progress sharing by the internationally acclaimed FAFSWAG.

21 – 23 Feb

Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet

Ultra-cute content steals the spotlight in this endearing new performance premiere.

Comedy Theatre

The historic Comedy Theatre hosts musicals, drama and yes, comedies.

Trades Hall

Home of the Victorian trade union movement and a vibrant arts and theatre venue.

13 – 14 Dec

Lucy Best's Disgraceful Christmas

A naughty and nice one-woman comedy cabaret christmas show, performed by heathen and elf, Lucy Best.

Until 14 Dec

Circus Arcana

A tarot themed circus show

Until 11 Dec

Magicians at Work

Experience new and experimental magic.

27 Nov

The Three Tenors

Enjoy this amazing, interactive dining experience of opera, food and wine.

11 – 14 Dec

Hänsel und Gretel

Experience a performance of the opera Hänsel und Gretel.

21 – 23 Nov

An Italian Wedding

A verbatim play about an Italian wedding, as part of La Mama's Festival of Mother Tongues.

18 – 21 Dec

Christmas Actually

Enjoy the music of Love Actually live onstage.

Hamer Hall

This multi-level concert hall is the largest venue at the Arts Centre.

24 Jul – 10 Aug

Coriolanus

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.

19 – 20 Dec

The Nutcracker

Journey to the Land of Sweets and create lasting memories with this Christmas ballet favourite.

16 Mar – 11 May

Jesus Christ Superstar

Experience a revived production of this iconic and unmissable musical.

30 – 31 Dec

New Year's Eve (& The Day Before) Gala Concerts

These gala concerts are Melbourne’s favourite way to ring in the new year.

8 – 9 Mar

Gabby's Dollhouse Live

See the world premiere of the preschool sensation, Gabby's Dollhouse Live.

20 – 30 Nov

Cruel Britannia: After Frankenstein

A transgender reimagining of Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Until 23 Nov

Quijocuentos

A play for kids focusing on Spanish culture, as part of La Mama's Festival of Mother Tongues.

28 – 30 Nov

One Day in September

A new musical exploring the story of a footballer grappling with his personal and private lives.

18 – 20 Nov

Free to Fly

A dark play about what a mother would do to protect her daughter.

13 Dec – 16 Feb

Dear Evan Hansen

Enjoy this brand new production of the Broadway smash-hit.

The Comics Lounge Comedy Club

Enjoy a night of laughs, cocktails, food and friends with stand-up comedy acts.

5 Dec

Whoop Dee Doo Revue

A full evening of entertainment – a double show event of burlesque to neo performance art.

Until 7 Dec

The Rockstar and the Krill

Join for an all-singing, all-dancing free show for families.

The Improv Conspiracy

Theatre and training centre with four weekly comedy nights and public workshops on improvisation.

Until 30 Nov

Golden Blood

Golden Blood will set your pulse racing all the way to its inevitable, heart-rending climax.

21 Dec – 25 Jan

The Merry Wives of Windsor

A vibrant and eclectic adaption of the great Sir John Fallstaff’s last stand.

Club Voltaire

Intimate theatre space in North Melbourne hosting a variety of shows and entertainment.

Southbank Theatre

Performance space and home of the Melbourne Theatre Company.

Fairfax Studio

An intimate theatre presenting smaller-scale and experimental productions.

La Mama Courthouse

One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.

Speakeasy Theatre

A vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.

The Butterfly Club

An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.