This event is part of the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Set Times:
Monday – Tuesday: 7:45pm
Wednesday: No Sessions
Thursday – Saturday: 7:45pm
Sunday: 6:45pm
Ariana and the Rose – the electrifying synth-pop songstress, a darling of the New York Cabaret scene – is coming to Australia.
Fresh from her performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show and sold out residencies in London and New York, The Breakup Variety Hour is a sparkling, funny, neon-soaked one-woman show where heartbreak meets pop music, cabaret and comedy.
The Breakup Variety Hour is Ariana and the Rose’s glitter-soaked, neon-lit one-woman journey through the six stages of heartbreak – and the live counterpart to her newly-released concept album of the same name. Mixing pop music, stand-up-style comedy and cabaret, the show turns the mess and magic of love and loss into a vibrant, funny and emotionally-charged exploration of what it means to fall apart and find yourself again.
Ariana, a Brooklyn-based synth-pop artist known for her ’80s-inspired sound, theatrical flair and honest storytelling, has cultivated a devoted global following with over 15 million music streams and more than 30 million views on her viral Piano Chat videos. The Breakup Variety Hour premiered as a sold-out residency at Joe’s Pub in New York City before touring across the US earning acclaim for its blend of sincerity and spectacle.
