Melt Festival is excited to reveal the first artist for its 2025 program! In celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists and allies, Brisbane/Magandjin will proudly host the legendary star of stage and screen, Bernadette Peters, for an exclusive Australian performance this October you won’t want to miss.
Set to be the iconic star’s first Australian performance in over a decade and a major cultural moment for theatre and music lovers alike, An Evening with Bernadette Peters will hit the Brisbane Convention Centre on Friday 24 October.
With a prolific career spanning six decades, Peters remains one of entertainment’s most celebrated performers. She has captivated audiences across stage, film and television, earning Tony Awards, a Golden Globe and Emmy nominations along the way.
Renowned for creating the roles of The Witch in Into the Woods and Dot in Sunday in the Park with George in the original Broadway productions, Peters is a defining voice in musical theatre and continues to amass new fans.
With appearances on both The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live! over the past few weeks, Peters is currently performing in the highly anticipated, Broadway season of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. Following acclaimed runs in the West End and Los Angeles, the show is receiving widespread praise, further cementing her enduring legacy and connection to the work of Stephen Sondheim.
Peters’ extensive body of work includes iconic film appearances in The Jerk, Pennies from Heaven (for which she won a Golden Globe) and Annie, as well as beloved television roles in Mozart in the Jungle, The Good Fight and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
An icon of the LGBTQIA+ community and tireless advocate and fundraiser for AIDS patients and research via her work with the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Peters’ performance at Melt Festival 2025 is set to be a powerful celebration of both artistry and activism, reflecting her enduring commitment to the community and the causes she champions.
Bernadette Peters will be supported by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
Melt Festival is one of Australia’s largest LGBTQIA+ arts festivals, celebrating queer culture through theatre, music, visual arts and performance. Hosted annually in Brisbane, it brings together both emerging and established artists from across the globe to showcase diverse and groundbreaking work. The festival is a vibrant and inclusive event that highlights the rich tapestry of LGBTQIA+ storytelling and creativity.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the legendary Bernadette Peters live in Brisbane! Sign up to the waitlist today for exclusive presale access, be the first to grab your tickets and be part of this unforgettable, exclusive Australian show at Melt Festival 2025.
