Music and Theatre Gift Ideas

The best live entertainment performed close to home! From music to dance, comedy to theatre, circus and kids shows... there really is something for everyone at the Frankston Arts Centre.

Great Gift Ideas

Gift an Experience

For the person who has it all, give something they’ll never forget. A Frankston Arts Centre Gift Card opens the door to shows, concerts, and experiences that last long after the curtain falls.

An Audience with Gerry Connolly

FRI 13 FEB: Kick off the 2026 Daytime Music & Theatre season with an unforgettable performance of sharp wit, dazzling music and brilliant storytelling, as the legendary Gerry Connolly takes the stage.

Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum

SAT 2 MAY: After captivating more than 9 million people worldwide, Japan's Drum Tao returns to Australia with their most breathtaking production yet, fusing the thunderous power of taiko drumming with martial arts athleticism, choreography, and cinematic staging.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

SUN 3 MAY: Australia’s biggest comedy festival is hitting the road and bringing the laughs again in 2026. With a curated line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces from Australia and beyond, the Roadshow has all your comedy bases covered (no joke) – all in one side-splitting show!

One More Night of... Phil Collins

SAT 21 FEB: One More Night of... Phil Collins pays tribute to one of the best selling artists of all time, English singer/song writer and drummer, Phil Collins.

PLOS: The Wizard of Oz

WED 31 DEC - SAT 10 JAN: Get ready to be swept away to the land of Oz! This dazzling new production of The Wizard of Oz promises heart, courage, wisdom, and plenty of enchantment for the whole family.

The Beatles Anthology

SAT 6 JUN: Join us on a Magical Mystery Tour to relive the years of The Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Band of all time.

ABBA Thank you for the Music

FRI 20 FEB: Get ready to say, “Thank you for the Music”. A 2-hour spectacular live concert that will take you through the songs, the life and magic that made ABBA one of the most successful bands of all time.

Shrek The Musical

MON 12 to WED 14 JAN: Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with Shrek The Musical! This action-packed spectacle brings your favorite animated characters from the movie to life on stage!

THE BIG CHILLOUT: Celebrating The Soundtrack That Saved Motown

THU 12 FEB: Get ready to relive the music that defined a generation in a joyous, soul-stirring celebration of the legendary Big Chill soundtrack and the Motown revival it sparked.

Paulini and Tim Campbell: ELECTRIFYING 80s

FRI 20 MAR: Join Paulini and Tim Campbell live on stage with ELECTRIFYING 80s! This high-voltage show is packed with hits of the decade, neon soaked nostalgia and enough energy to light up a dancefloor!

The Eagles Greatest Hits

SAT 31 JAN: Take it easy and relive the timeless sound of The Eagles with this unforgettable live concert experience.

Cirque Nouvelle

SAT 17 JAN: Expect to see acrobatics, juggling, aerials, balancing and many more jaw dropping feats! This show is guaranteed to thrill, capture and captivate the whole family.

Neil Anthony Performs Meat Loaf

SAT 7 FEB: More than just a Tribute, its a Resurrection!
Established in 1997, Neil Anthony's tribute to Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's iconic music has performed all over the world.

The X-Mentals

SUN 1 MAR: Beloved band, Mental As Anything are no more, but 5 former members, all members of the touring Mentals lineup that constantly toured Australia, are dedicated to ‘Keeping the Legend Alive”. It’s a journey into Australian rock history played by musicians who there!

The UK Rod Stewart Show

SAT 7 NOV: Join us for a memorable evening - as we pay tribute to the songs of the one and only, Rod Stewart.

The Piano Men: Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel: Platinum Hits Tour

SAT 30 MAY: Experience the **Platinum Hits Tour 2025**—a world-class production celebrating Elton John and Billy Joel’s legendary music with Jason Dean and his 7-piece Superband. Book now!