Get ready to head Far Far Away — Shrek The Musical is arriving in Melbourne this summer and it’s set to be one of the standout family shows of the 2025–26 school holidays.
Based on the much-loved DreamWorks film, this live stage production is packed with laughs, heart and fairytale chaos. With dazzling West End–style sets, show-stopping songs and a professional cast bringing Shrek, Fiona and Donkey to life, it’s big, bold and thoroughly entertaining for kids and adults alike.
Beyond the laughs, the story delivers beautiful messages around friendship, courage and embracing what makes us different – making it a feel-good theatre experience for audiences aged four and up.
Perfectly timed for the school holidays, Shrek The Musical runs for approximately two hours (including a 20-minute interval) and features affordable tickets from $50 per person. Families can also enjoy photo opportunities, themed merchandise and fun extras in the foyer before and after the show. Please note the production includes haze and strobe effects.
📍 Melbourne Dates – Arts Centre Melbourne
6–10 January 2026 with morning, afternoon and evening sessions available.
If you’re looking for a fun, high-energy musical that delivers laughs, heart and a happily-ever-after, this is one Melbourne families won’t want to miss.
📍 Tour Dates & Locations
Shrek The Musical will tour across Victoria and New South Wales during the 2025–26 summer school holidays, with performances at Geelong Arts Centre from 31 December to 3 January, Arts Centre Melbourne from 6–10 January, Frankston Arts Centre from 12–14 January, Bendigo Ulumbarra Theatre from 16–17 January, before heading to Sydney Coliseum Theatre from 21–24 January 2026 with multiple daily sessions available.
🎟️ Tickets & info: www.shrekmusical.com.au
📲 Follow along: @shrekmusicalaustralia
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