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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra To Present Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST In Concert
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2025
‘Be our guest’ as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra brings Disney’s beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast to life in a spectacular live-to-film concert experience this April.
Patch Theatre Brings Award-Winning Show to Arts Centre Melbourne This Summer
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
Enchanting intergalactic illumination will light up Arts Centre Melbourne this summer as Patch Theatre’s award-winning immersive show ZOOOM tours to Melbourne for the very first time. Combining state-of-the-art technology and old-school whimsy.
Rosie O'Donnell Coming to Melbourne With COMMON KNOWLEDGE Solo Show
by Michael Major - September 03, 2025
Legendary comedian, television host and film star, Rosie O'Donnell, is set to make her highly anticipated Australian debut with her new, critically acclaimed show Common Knowledge.  
LEGENDS IN CONCERT Returns to Melbourne in 2026
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2025
Back by overwhelming demand, Legends in Concert will return for its eighth electrifying season at The Palms at Crown beginning in January 2026. Learn more about the event here.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2025
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, the performance adventure based on Dav Pilkey’s worldwide bestselling book series, returns to Melbourne these September school holidays for 10 performances.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Will Perform HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 in Concert
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
Following the MSO's recent run of sold-out performances of How to Train Your Dragon in Concert, Melbourne concertgoers can embark on a new adventure in August 2026.
Tash York Brings CHAOS CABARET to Melbourne Fringe
by Emmy Rice - August 31, 2025
Tash York’s Chaos Cabaret will be performed at the ETU Ballroom in the Fringe Hub, located at Trades Hall on the corner of Lygon and Victoria Streets in Carlton, VIC. Audiences can catch the show on October 3 and October 5.
BENEATH THE MASK Comes to Melbourne For One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Naarm/Melbourne's next generation of artists and designers will transform Arts Centre Melbourne's The Show Room with a spectacular nightlife experience Beneath the Mask.
Addison Rae, Kid Cudi and More Set for Beyond The Valley 10th Anniversary Lineup
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Australia's largest multi-day festival, Beyond The Valley will celebrate its 10th anniversary. From 28th December 2025 - 1st January 2026, tens of thousands of music lovers will return to Barunah Plains, Wadawurrung Country. See the lineup!
TEN THOUSAND HOURS Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2025
Fresh from their triumphant return Edinburgh Fringe season, award-winning Australian circus company Gravity & Other Myths will bring its critically acclaimed production Ten Thousand Hours to Melbourne for the first time.
CHIP ON HER SHOULDER Premieres at Theatre Works For Melbourne Fringe 2025
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2025
This October, Chip On Her Shoulder, starring Vanessa Buckley (Doctor Doctor, La Brea, Home and Away) will have its world premiere as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Make Australian Premiere
by Emmy Rice - August 23, 2025
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere exclusively in Melbourne in August 2026 at The Princess Theatre. The cast will be announced soon!
Advent Brass: 100 Year Celebration Charity Concert Set For Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
For one night only Melbourne's Advent Brass Band invites music-lovers to come and celebrate a century of wonderful memories at their Celebration Charity Concert - a powerful, feel-good musical journey through time, live at Hamer Hall.
UK Group Five to Reunite for Australia and New Zealand Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2025
The multi-platinum UK group Five is reuniting with all five original members for a massive world tour, which will bring them to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026.
World Premiere Season of THE LARK Starring Noni Hazlehurst Extends at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
An extra week of performances have been added to the world premiere season of The Lark starring Noni Hazlehurst at Arts Centre Melbourne. Learn more about the show here!
Major Milestone Achieved For Arts Centre Melbourne Expansion
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Deep underground work to upgrade and expand Arts Centre Melbourne's iconic Spire-topped Theatres Building has reached an important milestone, as part of the Victorian Government's city-shaping Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
Puppeteers Sarah Kriegler and Jacob Williams Named 2025 Frank Van Straten Fellows
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
Award-winning directors, puppeteers, writers and co-artistic directors Sarah Kriegler and Jacob Williams have been awarded the 2025 Frank Van Straten Fellowship through their company Lemony S Puppet Theatre.
FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL Extends Final Melbourne Season Through 24 August
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand, the high-energy hit Footloose: The Musical has announced a final Melbourne season extension, now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre through Sunday, 24 August 2025.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Welcomes Back Li-Wei Qin in MUSETTE – A CELLO CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will present Musette, a concert that places the cello front and centre, featuring the return of internationally acclaimed cellist Li-Wei Qin. Performing on Thursday 21 August at 7:30pm and Sunday 24 August at 2:30pm at Melbourne Recital Centre, the Chinese-Australian virtuoso brings his commanding artistry to a program celebrating the cello's extraordinary versatility across three centuries of repertoire.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Live in Concert Will Be Performed By the MSO
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
This December, discover the Magic of the Mean One as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on the big screen, with James Horner's enthralling score performed live by the MSO.
The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular to Return for Annual Event in September
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
The 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular will return for its annual extravaganza for two shows in September. Learn more and see how to attend the events!
TARZAN – THE STAGE MUSICAL Swings Into Melbourne This August
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Tarzan – The Stage Musical, based on the beloved 1999 Disney animated film, will premiere at The National Theatre in St Kilda for an exclusive Melbourne season from August 29 to September 7, 2025.
Ilario Grant to Star in MJ in Melbourne, Australia
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Ilario Grant will lead the Melbourne season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning musical MJ. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Ed Sheeran Unveils 2026 Australia and New Zealand ‘Loop Tour’ Dates
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Ed Sheeran is heading back to Australia and New Zealand next January, February, and March with his all-new Loop Tour for a massive run of stadium shows.

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