HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION in Brunswick Must Close This Week
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, is heading into its last few weeks in Melbourne since opening last April 2025.
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The latest theatre news from Melbourne, Australia — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
La MaMa To Present Antipodes Theatre Company’s BACK TO TE MAUNGA
La Mama will present Antipodes Theatre Company’s Back to Te Maunga in March.
Ralph McTell to Embark on Final Australian Tour This Spring
50 years after Ralph McTell first toured Australia, the British singer-songwriter will return for one final farewell tour, performing at 6 venues across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Tubular Bells in Concert Coming to Australia This June
Tubular Bells in Concert will head to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration.
Merrigong Theatre Company Will Perform THEATRE UNDER THE STARS – THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Merrigong Theatre Company will transform The University of Wollongong’s Kooloobong Oval into a spectacular open-air theatre this summer to present Sport for Jove’s The Comedy of Errors.
STABLE CONFUSION Comes to Arts House in February
Arts House will present 'STABLE CONFUSION,' a collaborative performance by Worlds Only & Junior Major, on February 13, 2026.
MSO Offers $20 First Look Seats for Upcoming Concerts
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has announced a new initiative offering $20 First Look seats for all its upcoming concerts.
The Classics Opera Returns to Victoria Gardens With BAG, BORROW, OR STEAL
The City of Stonnington will present 'Beg, Borrow or Steal' at Victoria Gardens, Prahran on February 7, 2026, as part of the 24th annual Classics Opera series.
Tsehay Hawkins to Guest Star in MJ The Musical in Melbourne
Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut.
Joseph Green Will Bring MUSHROOM LADY & ME to Melbourne Comedy Festival
Joseph Green will present his new comedic play 'THE MUSHROOM LADY' at the upcoming Melbourne Comedy Festival.
BMW Opera for All Concert Will Return For 2026
BMW and Opera Australia announced a collaboration for the 2026 Opera for All concert, aiming to make opera accessible to a broader audience.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Australia’s Flying Fruit Fly Circus Launches First-Ever Melbourne Training Program
Australia’s National Youth Circus, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, will launch its first-ever Melbourne training program in January 2026, offering contemporary circus classes for all ages at Circus Centre Melbourne.
Tickets on Sale Now For REBEL: A New Musical in Melbourne
After acclaimed productions in 2014 and 2019 and international workshops, Drew Downing’s REBEL will return to Melbourne in 2026.
Master Magician Tim Ellis Brings HOUSE OF GAMES to The Laneway Theatre
Master magician Tim Ellis has unveiled THE HOUSE OF GAMES, his eleventh full-length theatrical production since the opening of the Laneway Theatre in 2017.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
Katrina Mathers Returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival with New Work
After a 23 year hiatus, double cancer survivor and previous Moosehead Award-winner Katrina Mathers (The Wedge, Flipside, Footy Chicks) now returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
RENT Comes to Midsumma 2026 in St Michael's Community and St Kilda Creatives Collaboration
St Michael's community and St Kilda creatives will collaborate for a poignant production of RENT at Midsumma 2026, with Performances at Performing Arts Centre, St George's from January 21-24.
Photos: Addison Rae, Kid Cudi & More at Beyond The Valley 10th Anniversary Edition
Australia’s largest multi-day festival, Beyond The Valley, officially wrapped its landmark 10th anniversary edition this past weekend.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
Arts Centre Melbourne Unveils School Holiday Workshops For January
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced its School Holiday Workshops program, featuring hands-on creative sessions for children and families.
Emma O'Halloran's Double-Bill MARY MOTORHEAD & TRADE Premieres in Australia at The Malthouse
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN to Run at Theatre Works in January
Slicing across the Theatre Works stage in the heat of Melbourne tennis-mania this Midsumma Festival is Australian Open — Angus Cameron’s wickedly funny play about elite tennis, family, and open relationships.
SAINTS brings political satire to LA MAMA PRESENTS in February
Elbow Room Theatre will offer a new spin on the witch in history this February in their latest show presented by La Mama.
LA MAMA PRESENTS Antipodes Theatre Company's 月を見る夜 MOONGAZING in February
月を見る夜 Moongazing will kick off LA MAMA PRESENTS in February 2026 at La Mama HQ.
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Cut Chilli by Chenturan Aran Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre (8/12-8/23) |
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Society Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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Kindred People 2026 The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts (9/01-9/05) |
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" Margaret Court Arena (8/22-8/23) |
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Mackenzie Arts Centre Melbourne (7/23-8/09) |
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Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne The Show Room (7/31-8/01) |
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Scandal Viva Melbourne (5/01-4/25) PHOTOS |
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Monty Python's Spamalot The Athenaeum (9/16-10/11) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest - Preview Athenaeum Theatre One (11/13-11/15) |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo''s Nest Athenaeum Theatre One (11/18-12/06) |