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31 matching events listed in the next 60 days. Admission prices are shown where supplied.

Live Music & Concerts

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley

Thu, 3 Dec, 7:30 pm AEDT

Geelong · From $93.4

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley, whose individual and collective footprints in Australian music are deeply respected and have contributed richly to the nation's musical landscape, will venture out on the road once again, bringing their songs and stories to fans across Australia on the Together Alone Tour 2026. On paper, a rock musician and a country singer might not seem like a natural fit, but their chemistry makes it work effortlessly. Their styles blend seamlessly, creating spontaneous moments that are one-of-a-kind and never repeated.

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Handel's Messiah by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Fri, 4 Dec, 7:30 pm AEDT

Geelong · From $20

Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with an all-Australian cast in our performance of Handel's Messiah. It's a Christmas tradition for many concertgoers, and a must-hear if you've never spent your festive season listening to that glorious Hallelujah chorus. You may even notice some members of the audience rising to their feet with respect for Handel's ecstatically bright composition – one of the oratorio's many movements led by conductor James MacMillan. Starring soprano Mia Chenea Robinson is a young expert in sacred choral music – and a local Melburnian. She sings alongside mezzo soprano Stephanie Dillon who has previously conquered the heights of Bach's St John Passion and Monteverdi's Vespers, and who bravely throws her voice in the deep end as a primary school teacher between performances. Louis Hurley and David Greco bring their familiar but world-class voices into those deeper-pitched roles of tenor and baritone, while this mammoth-scale Baroque masterpiece will be rounded out with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus.

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The Polar Express™ Train Ride - Queenscliff

Sat, 5 Dec, 12:00 am AEDT

Queenscliff · Check price with organiser

All aboard for The Polar Express™ Train Ride this December. Join the Bellarine Railway for a magical theatrical journey inspired by the beloved Christmas story, festive pyjamas encouraged for passengers of all ages. Collect your Golden Tickets and step into the story as the Conductor welcomes you aboard. During the journey, enjoy live narration of The Polar Express™, a chocolate drink and biscuit, singing your favourite Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. Each child will receive the first gift of Christmas - a silver bell. Show tickets include entertainment, refreshments, and a gift from Santa. To secure your Golden Tickets and for more information on show times, please visit the Bellarine Railway website for full details. Tickets will be available from Tuesday 9 June.

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The UK Rod Stewart Show

Fri, 11 Dec, 7:30 pm AEDT

Geelong · From $69.9

Come and celebrate and relive the magical smash hits of Sir Rod Stewart. The UK Rod Stewart Show brings to the stage internationally acclaimed artist Shaun J. Marshall - a powerhouse vocalist direct from the United Kingdom who delivers the unmistakable raspy vocals and dynamic stage presence of the music legend himself. Born and bred in Plymouth, Devon, Shaun Marshall is one of the UK's most exciting vocal talents. Having performed across the globe for many years, he sounds so close to Rod Stewart that he truly has to be heard to be believed. No stranger to the tribute scene, Shaun has also paid homage to icons such as Paul Rodgers and Sting, and now brings his phenomenal voice to the legendary Rod Stewart. Shaun performs all of Rod Stewart's biggest and most beloved hits, including Maggie May, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?, Hot Legs, The First Cut Is the Deepest, Some Guys Have All the Luck, Sailing, and so many more. With one of the most soulful, blues-infused voices on the Australian circuit, The UK Rod Stewart Show captures over 40 years of the superstar's iconic career. Backed by a full, exhilarating live band, an ensemble of some of Australia's top session musicians, hand-picked by Shaun himself, don't miss this world-class tribute experience.

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A G&S Christmas Carol - Queenscliff

Sat, 12 Dec, 2:00 pm AEDT

Queenscliff · From $50

Presented by Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV), A G&S Christmas Carol is the Australian premiere of a playful adaptation of Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol using favourite music from the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, and clever new lyrics from Gayden Wren. Featuring popular musical gems from The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe, The Yeomen of the Guard, Patience, Ruddigore and more, the show is fully-staged featuring an ensemble cast of 15, splendid costumes and is accompanied by a live trio. A G&S Christmas Carol is sure to delight both Dickens and Gilbert and Sullivan fans as well as entertain children and grandchildren with more than a hint of panto, and some delightful theatrical surprises from Director Ben Klein and MD Catherine Bates. Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria was founded in 1935 by JC Williamson with The University of Melbourne, making this Society one of the three oldest continuously performing arts groups in Australia. This production is the third and last in Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria's 2026 season, which also featured two well-received comic operas rarely seen live: the Edwardian hit, The Arcadians and Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience. Season 2027 will consist of a Celebration Concert, and fully staged productions of Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore and The Sorcerer.

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Choose Your Own Christmas Adventure - Drysdale

Tue, 15 Dec, 10:30 am AEDT

Drysdale · From $22

Hold onto your Santa hats. The multi-award-winning cabaret star and vocal powerhouse Queenie van de Zandt is back, bringing festive cheer with a brand-new Christmas show perfect for the season. Queenie transforms the stage into the ultimate end-of-year celebration, serving up a heart-warming buffet of Yuletide delights. Audiences can expect much-loved Christmas carols to sing along to, funny tales of Christmases gone deliciously wrong, and diva-licious stocking-stuffers from the likes of Mariah, Streisand, and Aretha. But this isn't just another Christmas concert - it's a joyous, old-fashioned party where the audience gets to guide the fun. With a clap, a cheer, or a little festive applause, you'll help shape the concerts program, choosing from songs, games, and stories waiting to be unwrapped. So come along, raise your voices, and share in the laughter and music of a Christmas cabaret that sparkles with heart, humour, and holiday spirit. Morning Tea Provided. Book online or call the Bellarine Arts Centre to speak with their friendly staff.

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Sir Tony Robinson: From Blackadder to Alfred the Great - Geelong

Fri, 18 Dec, 7:30 pm AEDT

Geelong · Check price with organiser

Sir Tony Robinson is one of television's best-loved faces, a master storyteller and an award-winning writer, known for creating the iconic Baldrick in Blackadder and presenting 20 seasons of Channel 4's Time Team. Now, after the staggering success of his sold-out February 2026 tour, Tony returns by popular demand, this time bringing the show to regional Australia and New Zealand, and celebrating a life on stage and screen. Sharing stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf, an epic tale of Alfred the Great and the bloody birth of England. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Time Team, Blackadder, The Worst Jobs in History and beyond – and have the chance to ask Tony anything, from writing his first novel at 78 to why Baldrick still gets the biggest laughs.

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