Most Upsetting Guessing Game LIVE! returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2025!

Join members of comedy group Aunty Donna (Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun – Netflix, Aunty Donna’s Coffee Café – ABC) and their favourite comedians from this year’s Festival for an hour of chaotically cooked improv.

It's had over 2 million views on YouTube, but exactly What is the Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World? Think a Whose Line is it Anyway? and Thank God You’re Here hybrid – with the power to end friendships and get a TV network cancelled. 

BRING ON THE NIGHT The Music Of Sting 2.0 

Sting’s songs and voice are part of the tapestry of our generation, which makes this truly a show not to be missed! 

Banished Music proudly welcomes Georgia Knight back to Aotearoa, following her standout solo performance at The Others Way. After captivating audiences with a spellbinding set that lingered long after the final note, Georgia brings her singular world of sound back to New

Sly Withers are back with their fourth album, 'To Be Honest', releasing independently on 10 April. To celebrate, Sam and Jono are hitting the road and playing 6 shows across the country in 6 days. Grab a ticket, maybe an espresso for the boys, and catch the two front-men as they whip out tunes from the new album as well as crowd favourites. Joining the band will be very special guests. Album and tour exclusive merch will be available at the shows.

Mayonnaise Live in Sydney

Get ready for a night of pure OPM rock as Mayonnaise, one of the Philippines’ most iconic alternative rock bands, takes the stage in Sydney. Known for hits like Jopay, Bakit Part 2, and Tayo Na Lang Dalawa, the band brings their signature blend of nostalgia, energy, and emotion.

Catch them live on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst.

Produced by Zion Productions and Yellow Room Music

Multi-platinum UK artist Newton Faulkner today releases his brand new single Gravitational and announces his 2026 first Australian album tour. The single is the latest taste of his forthcoming album OCTOPUS, which will be released on 6 March 2026 through Cooking Vinyl Records. 

On April 12, we welcome one of the most magnetic forces in global progressive house: Miss Monique 💜🔥

A night that will go down in our history. 

Brought to you by The Beach Hotel & Deepdown, we’re raising the bar once again for a truly special event.

Daniel Muggleton continues to be one of Australia’s most in-demand comedians despite no media attention of any kind. 

In 2025, Rolling Stone named him a ‘Must-See Show’ at Edinburgh Fringe. He spent the rest of the year selling out shows around Australia, copping critical-acclaim and seriously offending two people in Perth… but they were wearing lanyards in a social setting. So I guess they got what they came for?

4 “Alt rock” bands playing from 8:00 to 11:00 (doors at 7:40). Ticket prices are $22 at the bad decisions bar. Bands will play for 30 minutes and then have a 15 minute break between each set.
Wrendive - 8:00 - 8:30
Microwave Dinner - 8:45 - 9:15
Nylon Phoenix 9:30 - 10:00
The Reverie 10:15 - 10:45

STRICTLY 18+ // NO ID, NO ENTRY // NO REFUNDS

All shows at Northcote Theatre are standing room unless otherwise specified
All shows at Northcote Theatre are licensed and strictly 18+
All VIP sessions will take place prior to doors open unless otherwise advised + patrons will be notified 2-4 days out with session info