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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

Art

Best art and exhibitions

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Theatre

Best theatre and musicals

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Theatre

My Brilliant Career

Kala Gare shines bright as Miles Franklin’s headstrong hero, Sybylla Melvyn, in the return of this spectacular musical adaptation

Until 28 Feb 2026

Theatre

The Book of Mormon

The outrageously funny smash-hit musical comedy from the creators of 'South Park' is coming back in 2026

Until 30 Apr 2026

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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

Until 7 Mar 2026

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Theatre

MJ the Musical

Broadway's Michael Jackson tribute is coming to Melbourne, but can the spectacle distract from the discomfort?

Until 1 Mar 2026

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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

Until 22 Mar 2026

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Platypus Kicks Club feat. RONA.

Score a pair of ASICS Sportstyles at RONA.’s free show at Miscellania

26 Feb 2026

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Art of the Score: James Horner

Enjoy a Hollywood blockbuster night out with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as they bring legendary film scores by James Horner to life

27 Mar29 Mar 2026

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