Upcoming Events
Lara Ricote: Inkling (MICF) [Melbourne]
Sunday April 5, 2026 ACMI, Melbourne VIC , AustraliaLara Ricote returns to Australia with an hour of exceedingly surreal oddball musings!
Chloe Petts Big Naturals (MICF) [Melbourne]
Tuesday April 7, 2026 Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaTaking a deep dive into their upbringing at the height of lad culture, Chloe Petts brings a brand-new show to Australia.
Lara Ricote: Inkling (MICF) [Melbourne]
Tuesday April 7, 2026 ACMI, Melbourne VIC , AustraliaLara Ricote returns to Australia with an hour of exceedingly surreal oddball musings!
Abby Howells: The Cave (MICF) [Melbourne]
Wednesday April 8, 2026 Melbourne Town Hall – Powder Room, Melbourne VIC, AustraliaWelcome to The Cave. What is The Cave? Well, you’ll have to come to find out.
Geraldine Hickey: A Weight Off My Chest (MICF) [Melbourne]
Thursday April 9, 2026 The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaGeraldine Hickey is a regular on our screens, appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Spicks and Specks, The Cheap Seats and Have You Been Paying Attention?
Disney’s Newsies Jr [South Oakleigh]
Thursday April 9, 2026 Christine Strachan Theatre, South Oakleigh Secondary College, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaSet in 1899 New York City, Newsies Jr. tells the inspiring story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy who dreams of a better life beyond the city streets. When newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer raises prices at the expense of the newsies, Jack and his friends — Crutchie, Davey, and Les — decide to fight back.
Phil Wang Uh Oh (MICF) [Melbourne]
Thursday April 9, 2026 Max Watt’s, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaUh oh. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show and he’s older than ever before. He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.
The Riddle of Washpool Gully [Albert Park]
Saturday April 11, 2026 Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park Victoria, AustraliaCombining old-fashioned storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology about the incredible creatures that might still live in the uncharted corners of our vast country
Playschool Live In Concert 2026 – Humpty’s Big Celebration! [Melbourne]
Saturday April 11, 2026 Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne , AustraliaCelebrating 60 years of Play School, this special live concert brings songs, stories and joyful play to the stage. Join Humpty as he prepares a spectacular show featuring singing, dancing and magic. But when the wheels on the bus get stuck near Old MacDonald’s farm, can Humpty and his friends to save the day?
Ability Fest [Melbourne]
Saturday April 11, 2026 The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne VIC, AustraliaAbility Fest is proudly Australia’s first and only completely inclusive music festival striving to promote inclusivity.
All proceeds go to the Dylan Alcott Foundation.
Annie Louey & Miranda Hill: Putting the Us in Uterus (MICF) [Melbourne]
Sunday April 12, 2026 Trades Hall, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaComedian Annie Louey and musician Miranda Hill have one uterus between them. Watch as they smash the stigma of women’s health with stand-up, improv and music.
Lloyd Langford: Okay, I Believe You (MICF) [Melbourne]
Tuesday April 14, 2026 The Victoria Hotel – Banquet Room, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaIn 2026 Lloyd will have been a professional stand-up comedian for 20 years. And it doesn’t get any easier. Not the comedy but writing these little blurbs.
Little Food Festival [Melbourne]
Wednesday April 15, 2026 Federation Square, Melbourne VIC, AustraliaThe Little Food Festival is Australia’s first and only food festival created especially for kids. A free community event, it promotes health, wellbeing and sustainability education, focused on our food system.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid [West Gippsland]
Wednesday April 15, 2026 West Gippsland Arts Centre, West Gippsland VIC, AustraliaMiddle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbour, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg… no way.
Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer (MICF) [Melbourne]
Wednesday April 15, 2026 The Westin Four, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaFollowing a breakout run at Edinburgh Fringe which scooped the Best Show award, delusional queer icon Sam Nicoresti brings a glistening diamond hour of stand-up about love, insanity and the hunt for the perfect skirt suit.
Spare a Thought for Jana Wendt [Carlton]
Wednesday April 15, 2026 La Mama Theatre, Carlton Victoria , AustraliaThree old friends have booked a luxurious Airbnb in isolated bushland for a long-awaited catchup.
Tommy Little: Namaste Away From Me (MICF) [Melbourne]
Wednesday April 15, 2026 The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaAfter a decade of being fuelled by whiskey and adrenaline Tommy decided it was time to treat his body to some wellness. Even he couldn’t have predicted just how badly it would go.
Little Food Festival [Melbourne]
Thursday April 16, 2026 Federation Square, Melbourne VIC, AustraliaThe Little Food Festival is Australia’s first and only food festival created especially for kids. A free community event, it promotes health, wellbeing and sustainability education, focused on our food system.
Auslan Storytime [Bentleigh]
Thursday April 16, 2026 Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub,, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaStorytime with Auslan access
LA MAMA PRESENTS Head | Thorax | Abdomen [Melbourne]
Thursday April 16, 2026 La Mama Courthouse, Carlton Victoria, AustraliaPart jet-black comedy, part post-modern thriller, part tragedy – this is a must-see for anyone who contemplates life’s un-lived possibilities.
Tom Gleeson: Out of Touch (MICF) [Melbourne]
Thursday April 16, 2026 The Regent Theatre, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaHard Quiz host. Taskmaster Australia host. Gold Logie winner. Five times AACTA winner.
Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch. His head is up his arse. Come along to the show and take him down a peg.
Julius Caesar (Bell Shakespeare) [Melbourne]
Saturday May 2, 2026 Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, AustraliaBetrayal and chaos rock the republic as Rome teeters on the brink of collapse
Phil Rosenthal [Melbourne]
Saturday May 9, 2026 Palais Theatre, St Kilda, St Kilda Victoria, AustraliaPhil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator and executive producer of “SOMEBODY FEED PHIL” and “EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND”, as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author.
Split Enz – Forever Enz Tour 2026 [Melbourne]
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaExperience the classic songs that defined an era, live.
Yarra Valley Grammar Presents Mamma Mia! [Ringwood]
Saturday May 16, 2026 Yarra Valley Grammar, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaJoin us on a sun-drenched Greek island as Sophie searches for her dad and Donna rocks out with her past, as the stage is lit up with love, laughter, and unforgettable tunes.
In Conversation with Michelle Obama [Melbourne]
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Plenary, MCEC, South Wharf Melbourne, AustraliaMichelle Obama is one of the most iconic, inspiring and compelling women of our era.
In Conversation with Michelle Obama [Melbourne]
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Plenary, MCEC, South Wharf Melbourne, AustraliaMichelle Obama is one of the most iconic, inspiring and compelling women of our era.
Storytime – Bentleigh Library [Melbourne]
Thursday June 18, 2026 Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub,, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaStorytime with Auslan access
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show [Melbourne]
Friday July 10, 2026 The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaJoin the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show [Ballarat]
Thursday July 16, 2026 Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat, Ballarat Victoria, AustraliaJoin the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show [Bendigo]
Sunday July 19, 2026 Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo VIC, AustraliaWhen Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun Tour 2026 [Melbourne]
Thursday October 22, 2026 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaMidnight Sun ripples with confidence and trust. Its storytelling bursts with truth and vulnerability, plumbing the depth and growth of Zara’s artistry and journey over nearly 20 years in the public eye.
Hilary Duff: The Lucky Me Tour [Melbourne]
Monday October 26, 2026 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaOne of the defining stars of her generation, multiplatinum global icon Hilary Duff is returning to the pop world with her boldest and most self-assured project yet.
Robbie Williams – BRITPOP WORLD TOUR [Melbourne]
Wednesday November 11, 2026 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaExperience an unforgettable evening with an extraordinary entertainer when Robbie Williams returns to Australia this November.
Robyn: the sexistential tour [Melbourne]
Tuesday November 24, 2026 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Victoria, Australiasexistential is the most ecstatic record that Robyn has ever made, the sound of one of contemporary music’s most influential artists coming home.
Harry Styles: Together, Together [Melbourne]
Friday November 27, 2026 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaInternational superstar Harry Styles will make his long awaited return to the global stage with a seven city residency. Together, Together will include dates in Melbourne & Sydney in November & December, 2026.
Guns N’ Roses: World Tour 2026 [Melbourne]
Friday December 11, 2026 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Victoria, AustraliaGuns N’ Roses endure as the most dynamic, dangerous, and definitive American rock band in history to this day.