Melbourne is about to gain a bold new nightlife destination with the launch of Spiegel Haus Melbourne, a two-level entertainment precinct landing in the heart of the CBD this October.
Rising from the Golden Square car park on Lonsdale Street, with direct access to Chinatown’s Celestial Avenue, the striking multi-level site will host performance, food and nightlife in collaboration with the City of Melbourne, major arts festivals and world-class artists.
With space for up to 1000 guests, Spiegel Haus Melbourne features a 380-capacity Belgian spiegeltent, a 400-seat black box theatre, an open-air activation space, and a rooftop dome bar with panoramic city views.
The premiere season kicks off on 29 October with Blanc de Blanc Encore, Strut & Fret’s champagne-fuelled mix of circus, cabaret and comedy. The five-star spectacle has already dazzled over 200,000 people worldwide and is finally making its Melbourne debut.
“We’re delighted to finally bring Blanc de Blanc Encore to our home city of Melbourne,” said Strut & Fret Executive Producer Sarah Stewart.
“Since 2016, the world of Blanc de Blanc has been touring internationally, but this will be the very first time this spectacular ‘Encore’ appears in Melbourne and we can’t wait to see the reaction.”
The rooftop will also host a residency from Lil Lucha, the new project from the creators of Happy Mexican, alongside craft beers from Bodriggy Brewing Co. Expect sunset drinks, DJs and a backdrop of Melbourne’s skyline.
Lord Mayor Nick Reese said: “Even in a night-life capital like Melbourne, Spiegel Haus adds a slice of something special. We’re looking forward to seeing a unique Spiegel-style entertainment precinct ripple through the CBD.”
“Spiegel Haus is more than just another venue,” added Creative Producer Christopher Mitchell. “Its distinctive mix of spaces creates a cultural playground unlike any other in Melbourne.”
More programming will be revealed before the launch. For more information visit spiegelhausmelb.com.
