2026 Program

20 May
2026
9:30pm - 12:00am

The Diva Den

Round out each night of your Australian Musical Theatre Festival experience with a visit to The Diva Den – the place where drinks are shared, stories are told, and unforgettable encores take place. 

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20 May
2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Well Behaved Women

An Australian Musical by Carmel Dean

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20 May
2026
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Opening Night Gala

Step into the splendour of the recently refurbished Albert Hall and watch as the curtain rises on the 2026 Australian Musical Theatre Festival. 

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20 May
2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Masterclass One

Details will be announced soon.

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21 May
2026
9:30pm - 12:00am

The Diva Den

Round out each night of your Australian Musical Theatre Festival experience with a visit to The Diva Den – the place where drinks are shared, stories are told, and unforgettable encores take place. 

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21 May
2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

In Conversation One

Details will be announced soon.

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21 May
2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Well Behaved Women

An Australian Musical by Carmel Dean

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21 May
2026
9:00pm - 10:00pm

Seeing Is Believing

From Cats to Evita, Mary Poppins to Les Misérables, Mamma Mia! to Aspects of Love, Delia Hannah has long been one of Australia’s most luminous musical theatre stars.

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21 May
2026
6:00-7:00pm

Choir in the Pub

The festival favourite returns, louder, livelier and more joyful than ever! Join Launceston’s beloved piano man, Travis Hennessy, for a night of unrestrained singing, laughter, and pure musical theatre magic.

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21 May
2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Masterclass Two

Details will be announced soon.

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22 May
2026
9:30pm - 12:00am

The Diva Den

Round out each night of your Australian Musical Theatre Festival experience with a visit to The Diva Den – the place where drinks are shared, stories are told, and unforgettable encores take place. 

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22 May
2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

In Conversation Two

Details will be announced soon.

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22 May
2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Masterclass Three

Details will be announced soon.

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22 May
2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Frogs

Sondheim’s splashiest, silliest comedy – complete with bickering gods, opinionated frogs, and an underworld that feels far too familiar.

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22 May
2026
11:00am - 12:00pm

Foyer Door Concert

New talent. New material. New energy.

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22 May
2026
3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Musical Theatre Mix-Up: The Records That Shaped a Legend

AMTF invites audiences into an intimate, unique conversation with one of Australia’s most beloved musical theatre icons, Nancye Hayes AM.

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23 May
2026
9:30pm - 12:00am

The Diva Den

Round out each night of your Australian Musical Theatre Festival experience with a visit to The Diva Den – the place where drinks are shared, stories are told, and unforgettable encores take place.

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23 May
2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

In Conversation Three

Details will be announced soon.

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23 May
2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm

Broadway Showstoppers

Following a sold-out performance in 2025, the Australian Musical Theatre Festival and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra reunite for Broadway Showstoppers.

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23 May
2026
11:00am - 12:15pm

Busker's Alley

Now in its sixth spectacular year, Buskers Alley returns to transport Launceston’s most charming laneway to the heart of Broadway.

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24 May
2026
10:00am - 11:00am

Pride & Prejudice - An Adaptation in Words and Music

From the unforgettable mind behind Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy emerges a fresh theatrical gem: Nadine Garner brings to life Jane Austen’s cherished classic in a beautifully intimate performance.

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24 May
2026
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Jack 'N' Gin

After selling out in 2021, Jack ‘n’ Gin returns by popular demand!

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24 May
2026
11:30am - 12:30pm

Made In Tasmania - Rob Mallett - Stories & Songs

From the depths of Hobart to the centre of the world’s great stages, Rob Mallett’s journey is nothing short of inspirational.

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24 May
2026
9:30am - 3:00pm

A Day Out At Clarendon Estate

A collection of performances at one of Australia’s most imposing and romantic pastoral homesteads.

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