Hello there.

The Butterfly Club is a small theatre in the heart of Melbourne. We have plenty of shows, award-winning foyer bars, and an enormous collection of kitsch.

One Act Play Festival 2024

It's here! A celebration of exceptional works in a single act, featuring six original titles to captivate and inspire.

Mar 4 - 23 2024

COME SEE!

Our Shows

SEE ALL SHOWS

Comedy Festival 2024

Our Melbourne International Comedy Festival program is on sale and it's simply huge.

With a whopping 224 performances and the not-so-humble brag of having staged last year's Most Outstanding show, this is where you'll find the best comedy in town.

Mar 25 - Apr 21 2024

🤩 TAKE A LOOK

Producers, we want your shows.

With over 1200 performances every year, we are always on the lookout for new shows. If you are a producer (or self-produced artist) we’d love to hear from you.

With no minimum hire fee, free rehearsals, free front-of-house, free merch sales, and other assorted perks, the Club is a great place to get your work on stage without breaking the bank.

LEARN MORE

Tribute Festival EOIs

Calling all creatives, tragics, nostalgics, and tribute aficionados! We're on the hunt for captivating acts that honour icons across all genres and eras for our festival in May 2024.

Applications close 24 March 2024

LEARN MORE & APPLY

Help us out

If you are in a generous mood, please consider supporting our work with a donation! Every little bit goes a long way in helping us stage independent artists, and provide a great place for musicians, writers, singers, actors, techs, and so many more to develop their craft.