Festival Park - The Vault

The Vault is one of two venues set inside Festival Park, a pop up space 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.

Venue details;
The Vault is a 20 meter geodisic dome that is custom engineered for circus and physical theatre productions. Featuring seats for 350 patrons in the round, a 10 meter high roof and a custom counterweight system to fly aerial performers.

All seats have direct sightline to stage. No poles or obscured vision.

Events at Festival Park - The Vault

  • CIRCUS • The Show

    Presented by  Showmen Productions

    Genre: Kids

    "A Winner in Family Entertainment!" ★★★★★ GLAM Adelaide

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    CIRCUS • The Show
    Past Event
  • Creme de la Creme - Head First Acrobats

    Performed by  Head First Acrobats

    Genre: Circus

    The best performers in the festival, all in one lineup show!

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    Creme de la Creme - Head First Acrobats
    Past Event
  • GODZ

    Written and Directed by  Head First Acrobats

    Genre: Circus

    A hedonistic dive head-first into the lives of the ancient Gods of Mount Olympus.

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    GODZ
    Past Event
  • KABOOM!

    Created and Performed by  Magnus Danger Magnus

    Genre: Kids

    Explosive Science Show with Magnus "Danger'' Magnus!

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    KABOOM!
    Past Event
  • MATADOR | sabor de amor

    Presented by  Bass Fam Creative

    Genre: Dance & Physical Theatre

    A fast paced, dangerous & seductive new journey of dance, circus & burlesque... with so much heart!

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    MATADOR | sabor de amor
    Past Event
  • Prehysterical

    Performed by  Head First Acrobats

    Genre: Kids

    This show ROCKS! An incredible circus adventure that is fun for the whole family.

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    Prehysterical
    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 Listies present ROFL - Final Season!

    Created and Performed by  Rich and Matt

    Genre: Kids

    Melbourne’s maestros of kidult comedy make everyone* in the family lol (*apart from cats-impossible).

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    The Listies present ROFL - Final Season!
    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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