She had breast reduction surgery, and they took them all. What Geraldine Hickey does with that sentence — and a full, glorious hour on stage at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — is nothing short of magnificent.
Two Estonian clowns walk into ACMI. The audience walks out unable to stop laughing. Piip & Tuut at Melbourne Comedy Festival is the show you didn’t know you needed.
Tom Ballard storms in like he has a point to make, a score to settle, and exactly 60 minutes to make you laugh about the mess of it all.
Some nights you walk into the theatre expecting entertainment. Others, you walk out carrying a fire that refuses to go out.
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.
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