Name: The MMF Stage Magic Gala 2026
Start: 2026-06-29T09:30:00+10:00
Location: Arrow on Swanston Events

The Melbourne Magic Festival Stage Magic Gala 2026
🪄 Starring a dozen of Australia's very best magicians!
This show sells out every year and is a fundraiser for the MMF so it is not part of the presale. However, if you book early, you can grab a reserved VIP seat in one of the front three rows at no extra charge! Enjoy the very best stage magic that the Festival has to offer in one star-studded show.
Highlights
✨ Kick off the 2026 Festival by experiencing a world-class gala stage show
🍸 Enjoy a drink before the show and at interval in Magic Central
🏆 Featuring multiple Award–winning magicians including World Champions
🎩 See twelve of the Festival's best magicians giving previews of their shows
*VIP Tickets include seating in the first three rows*
General Info
📅 Dates and times: 7.30pm on Monday June 29, 2026
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including interval
📍 Location: Arrow on Swanston: The Houdini Theatre. 488 Swanston St, Carlton
👤 Age requirement: This show is a family-friendly event and we generally recommend ages of 6+
♿ Accessibility: the venue is fully accessible
❓ Please find more information about The Melbourne Magic Festival here
Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed the fact that each performer in the gala had their own show on during the festival. It’s a great show to use as a ‘festival sampler’ – if you want to see more from a particular performer, it is easy to remember them and grab a flyer for their show. With only one Stage Gala (and one Close Up Gala) show per festival, I highly recommend booking a ticket early.' - Tay Around Town
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The opening gala offered its usual smorgasbord of talent. It was hosted by 'honest conman' Nicholas J Johnson, a likeable rogue who spiced up proceedings with a few uncanny feats, including a cardsharp routine that mixed legerdemain with insight into secrets behind the seemingly impossible.' - The Age