A curated guide to the most exciting shows at Spiegel Haus during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, including circus spectacles, late-night cabaret, stand-up comedy and family-friendly entertainment.
Free world-class opera returns to Federation Square on Saturday 14 March 2026. Here is everything you need to know about BMW Opera For All — the must-attend free event on Melbourne’s cultural calendar this weekend. There are moments in this city that make you stop, look around and think: this is exactly why I love Melbourne. This Saturday evening, one of those moments is coming — and it will not cost you a single dollar. BMW Opera For All returns
Some experiences ask to be rushed through, while others invite you to slow down and stay a little longer. Summer evenings fall firmly into the second category, especially when they unfold outdoors, surrounded by greenery, warm air, and the gentle anticipation of a shared film night.
Immerse in the Maho Magic Bar neon-drenched Tokyo vibes at Spiegel Haus Melbourne, featuring fire eaters, yuzu cocktails, and world-class close-up magic.
Last night, the Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company (ACTC) didn’t just stage a performance at The Plenary; they detonated an arena spectacular that has redefined Australian dance. With 120 athletes, a 12-piece live orchestra, and a soundtrack that mixes Lady Gaga with ACDC, Mother Nature is more than a show—it’s a powerful cultural statement. This is the Adelaide-based innovator’s second major production, and if the buzz from the sell-out Melbourne premiere is anything to go by, ACTC is officially shaking up
Discover the best Christmas events in Melbourne. From free lights and markets to festive shows, kids’ activities, workshops and Christmas Day dining – there is something for everybody and every mood.
Experience Blanc de Blanc Encore at Spiegel Haus Melbourne – a champagne-fueled blend of circus, cabaret and comedy with glittering acrobatics and dazzling spectacle performance.
Broadway’s hit musical School of Rock has arrived in Melbourne for a limited season this November. Experience electrifying live music, a powerhouse cast, and unforgettable family entertainment at the historic National Theatre St Kilda.
Discover The Message of the Lyrebird, an award-winning environmental documentary echoing the sounds of human impact and inspiring conservation action.
British collective SUBJECT OBJECT brings two must-see works to Melbourne Fringe. instructions and work.txt break the rules of theatre – unscripted, immersive and alive with risk. Experience performances that shift control from stage to audience and leave you thinking long after the lights go down.
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