Festival Park - The Bunker

The Bunker is one of two venues set inside Festival Park, a pop up hub at the 2023 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

FESTIVAL PARK
Set amongst the lively atmosphere of Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market, experience your Fringe fantasy in this pop-up play space carefully crafted by the Headfirst Acrobats.

Catch world-class acrobatics and side-splitting comedy and cabaret acts, all while enjoying the buzz of the bustling beer garden under the stars, noshing on delicious grub from local food trucks, and pushing your boundaries at Testing Grounds’ Public Art Park—all smack bang in the heart of Melbourne.

Festival Park is supported through the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund — a $200 million partnership of the Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne.

Bunker details;
- 15 meter geodisic dome
- useable stage space 4.8 x 4.8 meters
- 200 seats
- Single operator for both sound and lights

Events at Festival Park - The Bunker

  • Adults Only Magic Show

    Presented by  Showmen Productions

    Genre: Comedy

    “An Absolute Riot!” ★★★★★ - Edinburgh Theatre Weekly

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    Adults Only Magic Show
    Past Event
  • All Whoopsies No Daisies - After Dark

    Presented by  Turcia Circus

    Genre: Circus

    Cabaret - but not as you know it!

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    All Whoopsies No Daisies - After Dark
    Past Event
  • Garry Starr: Greece Lightning

    Created and Performed by  Damien Warren-Smith

    Genre: Comedy

    An overzealous idiot performs all of Greek mythology.

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    Garry Starr: Greece Lightning
    Past Event
  • Mythos: Ragnarok

    Written and Directed by  Ed Gamester

    Genre: Theatre

    The battle of the Gods! A masterful blend of mythology, comedy and full contact fight scenes.

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    Mythos: Ragnarok
    Past Event
  • SPOOKTACULAR by Circus Confusion

    Created and Performed by  Emerging Artists of CircArts

    Genre: Circus

    Ringmasters collide in SPOOKTACULAR by Circus Confusion, a silly spooky twist on traditional circus!

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    SPOOKTACULAR by Circus Confusion
    Past Event
  • The Fart And The Furious

    Created and Performed by  Silly Billy Studios

    Genre: Kids

    Rip-roaring fun for all ages, guaranteed to blow you away!

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    The Fart And The Furious
    Past Event
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Step-free access

    This venue has no stairs or all stairs can be bypassed via a ramp, lift or elevator.

Testing Grounds, Market Sq

Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne Victoria 3000

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