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. Signor Baffo at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

A laugh-out-loud extravaganza is coming to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival this school holidays for the first time in Australia! Signor Baffo is bringing his unique blend of humour and heart to the stage with an unforgettable experience for young theatre enthusiasts. Get ready to embark on a hilarious journey filled with fun, mischief, and plenty of adventure that will have everyone in stitches and smiling from ear to ear!

Where:   Swinburne Studio at ACMI, Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne
When:     29 March - 14  April 2024 | Tuesday to Sunday | 1:30 pm
Cost:       $25 per person | Family $80 (Admits 4) 

2. Possum Magic

A top kids' show in Melbourne for autumn is the stage adaptation of the cherished children's book, Possum Magic. Get ready to be swept away on a magical journey with Monkey Baa Theatre Company's incredible production of this incredibly beloved tale. 

Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare and Sandie Eldridge, the story has captivated children's hearts for more than four decades. Now, this gorgeous tale comes to life once again on stage, promising to bring joy and wonder to young audiences during the upcoming school holidays!

Where:      05 - 07 April, Alexander Theatre, Monash University Clayton Campus,
                  48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton
                  12 - 13 April, Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St, Geelong
When:       5 - 7 April and 12 -13 April 2024
Cost:         Tickets are $25 - $39 per person

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3. Play School Live in Concert

Kids' shows in Melbourne don't get more interactive than Play School's Let's Play Together concert tour!

This lively event ensures a mix of catchy tunes to groove to and serene moments to simply watch and listen to. 

Hosted by two Play School presenters and featuring everyone's favourite Play School toys, the familiarity of both the content and presenters creates an immersive experience, encouraging lively audience participation. Set in the playful world of the games room, the presenters and lovable toys uncover surprises hidden in colourful boxes.

Where:   Multiple locations throughout Victoria
When:    9 - 24 March 2024
Cost:      $27 per ticket

4. 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 - 30 June 2024
Cost:       Tickets start from $79

5. Winni Wizard And Her Magical Smells

Winni Wizard returns with Winni Wizard and her Magical Smells—an all-new show tailor-made for five to 150-year-olds!

Packed with even more enchantment, laughter, and delightful mishaps, this high-energy interactive extravaganza is a must-see for kids' shows in Melbourne in 2024. 

Join Winni on this whimsical journey where she faces a new set of tasks, and this time, she'll need your help. Get ready for a magical experience filled with giggles and surprises!

Where:     Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen St, Yarraville
When:      2 - 14 April 2024
Cost:        $20 per ticket

6. The Australian Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Christopher Wheeldon's lavish production, The Australian Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, invites audiences to rediscover the enchantment down the rabbit hole.

Expertly crafted from Lewis Carroll's beloved book, Wheeldon brilliantly captures the humour and eccentricities of the original tale, bringing it to life on the ballet stage in a fantastical performance perfect for the entire family. Witness the Queen of Hearts ruling her court with flair, the White Rabbit dancing with a shimmy of his tail, and the Caterpillar dazzling in 16 crystal-covered pointe shoes. It's a magical spectacle that promises laughter and delight for all!

Where:     Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
When:      15 - 26 March 2024
Cost:        Tickets from $40 each

7. 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:         Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2024
Cost:           Tickets from $45

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:         6 and 7 July 2024
Cost:           $39.82 each

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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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