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‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’ is making its Australian debut in Melbourne this year
This uplifting musical memoir, telling the tale of American rock legend Neil Diamond, opens in August
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Black Light
Four Larrakia mothers on the outskirts of Darwin rediscover themselves – and the land that holds them in this Malthouse production
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My Brilliant Career
Kala Gare shines bright as Miles Franklin’s headstrong hero, Sybylla Melvyn, in the return of this spectacular musical adaptation
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The Book of Mormon
The outrageously funny smash-hit musical comedy from the creators of 'South Park' is coming back in 2026
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Anastasia
Journey to the past with this crowd-pleasing musical that reimagines the beloved 1997 film
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Blanc de Blanc Encore
A world-renowned show that’s all things quirky Parisian cabaret, comedy and Champagne lands at an ace pop-up arts precinct in Melbourne
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Live at the Gardens
This outdoor music series in the Royal Botanic Gardens returns with five massive gigs over two weekends
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Pitch Music & Arts Festival
Featuring a new wellness space and a world-class arts curator with Dark Mofo creds, we’ve got high hopes for Pitch 2026
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Brunswick Music Festival
The hyper-local festival returns this March for eight days of community celebration
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Anastasia
Journey to the past with this crowd-pleasing musical that reimagines the beloved 1997 film
Theatre
My Brilliant Career
Kala Gare shines bright as Miles Franklin’s headstrong hero, Sybylla Melvyn, in the return of this spectacular musical adaptation
Theatre
MJ the Musical
Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute is coming to Melbourne, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?
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A Prayer for the Dying
Johnny Flynn and John C Reilly star in a shocking and arresting vision of the Old West
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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
No talent? No bookings? No fans? Nevermind. This shamelessly silly musical mockumentary is a riot
