The Best Kids❜ Shows in Melbourne for 2024

Get ready for an enchanting ride into the world of entertainment as your favourite city plays host to a spectacular array of upcoming kids' shows in Melbourne. From whimsical tales to interactive adventures, the city is set to ignite imaginations.

As a cultural hub of Australia, Melbourne has curated a lineup of family-friendly performances that promise laughter, learning, and limitless fun. Embark on a journey where storytelling comes to life, bringing joy to both the young and the young at heart.

We've rounded up a diverse and exciting lineup of upcoming kids' shows in Melbourne in 2024 - curtain call!

The Best Kids' Shows in Melbourne for 2024

1. WICKED

Get ready for the spectacular arrival of Broadway's mega-hit, WICKED at Melbourne's Regent Theatre in 2024!

This Broadway sensation provides a unique perspective on the Land of Oz, unfolding the untold story before Dorothy's arrival. Meet a young woman born with emerald-green skin who's brilliant, spirited, and uniquely gifted. When she crosses paths with a bubbly blonde who enjoys immense popularity, their initial rivalry transforms into the most unexpected of friendships. However, as the world labels one as "good" and the other as "wicked," the tale takes a captivating turn.

Don't miss the chance to experience this extraordinary journey filled with friendship, magic, and a different angle on the enchanting Land of Oz!

Where:     Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St, Melbourne
When:      From 3 March to 30 June 2024
Cost:       Tickets start from $79

2. Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA

 

Prepare to be dazzled by the acrobatic wonder of Cirque Du Soleil: LUZIA, currently captivating Melbourne with its latest spectacle.

Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA whisks audiences away to a fantastical version of Mexico, envisioned like a vivid dream where light ('luz' in Spanish) ignites the spirit and rain ('luvia') calms the soul.

This mesmerising show elevates traditional and contemporary circus disciplines to stunning new heights with its innovative and refreshing acrobatic performances. Don't miss this breathtaking experience that promises to transport you to an awe-inspiring world where every performance is a masterpiece.

Where:   Under the Big Top, Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington
When:    24 March to 26 May 2024
Cost:      $64 - $85 per ticket depending on time and day

3. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Presents Classic Kids: The Peasant Prince

Calling all mini-music lovers! Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a spellbinding musical journey as they bring the enchanting picture book The Peasant Prince to life, a story of hope, freedom, and the love of family!

This magical performance is based on the best-selling memoir Mao's Last Dancer, which tells the inspiring story of Li Cunxin's rise from modest beginnings to become one of the world's most celebrated ballet dancers.

With vibrant storytelling and the soaring music of MSO Composer in Residence, Katy Abbott, this event will captivate young audiences. Experience how the orchestra beautifully underscores the poignant themes and dramatic moments of Li's journey, making every twist and turn in the story come alive through music.

Where:    Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
When:     Saturday 1 June 2024 | 10:30 am
                Sensory-friendly performance - Saturday 1 June 2024 | 12:30 pm
Cost:       All tickets $30 + $7 transaction fee/order

4. Melbourne Magic Show

Get set for a magical adventure at the Melbourne Magic Show!

Ideal for budding magicians or those just keen to real magic and illusion unfold right before their eyes, the Melbourne Magic Show will transport you to a mind-blowing world of magic and illusion performed inches from your eyes. Master magician Luke Hocking showcases his live show, Impossible Occurrences.

Your host for the evening is Luke Hocking, Melbourne's own contemporary magician. Luke specialises in a mesmerising blend of illusion and mind reading, crafting a theatrical magic experience that's truly unique. Throughout the performance, he engages directly with the audience, weaving connections that transform even the most skeptical guests into true believers with his impeccable magic tricks. Get ready for a night where the impossible comes to life right before your eyes.

Suitable for ages 10+.

Where:     Melbourne Marriott Hotel, Lonsdale St
When:      3 May to 28 June 2024
Cost:       Tickets start from $35

5. Monster Truck Mania

For adrenaline-fuelled kids' shows in Melbourne, the toughest trucks on the planet go back indoors for MONSTER TRUCK MANIA!

Enjoy full-on family entertainment with these stomping, car-crushing wheel standers in the floodlit, all-weather comfort of Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena! Buckle up for Australia’s all-time favourite Monster Trucks, 'Raptor’s Rampage',  the always entertaining 'Wicked', kids' favourite 'Buddy', and 'Miss Mayhem'.

The action never stops with a flame-throwing Jet Car, eye-popping Laser Show, crazy back-flippin' Freestyle Motocross, and great family-friendly support acts!

Where:        Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park
When:         11-12 May 2024
Cost:           Tickets from $45

6. 360 ALLSTARS

Get ready for an extraordinary display of physical prowess with 360 ALLSTARS – a phenomenal performance that seamlessly blends street culture with elite talent to create a high-energy urban circus.

Featuring a stellar cast of world champions and record-holding artists and athletes, this show is a spectacular fusion of the incredible artistry that arises from street culture and a must-see kids' show in Melbourne. 

Where:        Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank 
When:         17-19 May 2024
Cost:           Tickets from $28 each

7. Beauty and the Beast the Musical

 

Premiering at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre in June, Beauty and the Beast is one of the most timeless kids' shows in Melbourne that has been reimagined on stage like never before, bringing together members of the original creative team for a breathtaking experience.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the enchanting musical, featuring all the spellbinding songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice. 

Beauty and the Beast, a cherished classic, is set to captivate the hearts of a new generation. Don't miss the opportunity to 'Be Our Guest' for a magical evening filled with wonder and joy!

Where:  Her Majestys Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
When:   From June 2024
Cost:     Tickets from $70 each

8. The Wiggles Groove Tour

Get ready for one of the most highly anticipated kids' shows in Melbourne!

The Wiggles, the world's most popular children's entertainment group, are back in 2024 with their Wiggles Groove Tour, which is set to be their biggest and brightest show yet!

Put on your dancing shoes, gather the little ones, and join The Wiggles for the biggest event of the year in a Wiggles Groove Tour like no other!

Where:        Palais Theatre, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
When:         4-7 July 2024
Cost:           $39.82 each

9. Peter and the Starcatcher

 

Peter and the Starcatcher, the sensational Broadway hit that clinched five Tony Awards, is making its Australian debut in Melbourne in 2024. 

Reimagined by the innovative Dead Puppet Society, known for its visually stunning creations, this eagerly anticipated rendition of Peter and the Starcatcher blurs the boundaries between reality and fantasy. It takes you on a journey across oceans with mystical mermaids and lands filled with curious creatures.

Indulge in the delight of this theatrical spectacle, featuring over 100 unforgettable characters, puppetry, live music, and technical wizardry. Jump aboard this epic pre-Pan voyage and uncover the untold story of Neverland.

Where:   Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank 
When:    From 8 November 2024
Cost:      Tickets from $59.90 each

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