Since bursting onto the scene in 2024, VIVA Melbourne has quickly cemented itself as North Melbourne’s premier nightlife destination, channeling the raw energy of Berlin’s underground clubs and New York’s legendary cabaret scene. Now, this avant-garde venue is raising the stakes with two groundbreaking new productions – Vogue and Vicious – launching May 2, 2025.
“With the arrival of Vogue and Vicious, we’re taking the VIVA experience to new extremes—pushing boundaries in both style and storytelling,” says Creative Director Karlee Kaminski.
“Each show is a statement. One celebrates the art of fashion and movement; the other dives headfirst into the wild, the wicked, and the unexpected.”
Vogue represents a bold fusion of high fashion and performance art, drawing inspiration from Parisian runways, New York street culture, and underground ballroom scenes. Expect jaw-dropping cirque acts, haute couture aesthetics, and fierce choreography in this unapologetically glamorous spectacle.
For those seeking something darker, Vicious promises to be VIVA’s most daring late-night offering yet. This seductive, raw experience combines pulse-pounding acts with hypnotic dancers, creating an atmosphere that thrills and shocks in equal measure. When the 90-minute show concludes, the real party begins.
More than just a cabaret, VIVA offers a complete sensory experience. Guests can indulge in gourmet snacks like haloumi fries with yuzu mayonnaise and honey sesame glaze or sushi rice arancini with kewpie, roe, and pickled ginger. The cocktail program is equally impressive, featuring signature drinks like the VIVA Cocktail (Cognac, Yellow Chartreuse, and lemon juice) and the Emerald (Fireball, Licor 43, and apple juice).
Housed in a space that blends 1920s speakeasy charm with Studio 54 energy, VIVA’s underground aesthetic sets it apart from Melbourne’s traditional entertainment offerings.
As Kaminski puts it: “This isn’t just entertainment—it’s an experience that lingers in your memory long after the final curtain falls.” With Vogue and Vicious, VIVA Melbourne is poised to redefine Australian nightlife once again.
The venue operates Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights at Level 2, 64-90 Sutton Street, North Melbourne, with theatre doors opening at 6:00 PM for 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM shows.
Tickets start from $70 and are available now at vivamelbourne.com.au/events.
