Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of live music, performance, and culinary decadence as we celebrate the legendary Dame Nellie Melba—a forward-thinking woman who lived life on her own terms.
As the sun sets, the museum transforms into a vibrant playground of awe-inspiring opera, jazz piano, and theatre. Enjoy pop-up curator talks, dress-ups, games, tarot readings, and exhibitions, while indulging in the iconic flavours of Melba toast and Peach Melba.
Whether you're planning the perfect date night or a fun evening with friends, we've got you covered. Join us at Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, the Athenaeum Theatre, and Gracious Grace for an exceptional night out in Lilydale. For adults 18+ only.
- Eden Shifroni | Soprano - Be enveloped by a powerful operatic performance showcasing some of Melba's most well-known performances.
- "More than a Diva - Melba unmasked" A theatre vignette written by Beata Frey Taylor - Witness an intimate theatre vignette about Melba created by Yarra Ranges local and writer of plays, short stories and poetry, Beata Frey Taylor.
- Ian Jackson | Curator - Try to solve the mystery of the dagger from Romeo and Juliet with Australian Performing Arts Centre curator Ian Jackson.
- Daniel Teitelbaum | Philosopher - Embrace Melba’s love for tarot and fortune-telling and have your tarot read with Daniel Teitelbaum of Playful Thinking.
- Mina Yu | Pianist - Melbourne pianist Mina Yu, trained in New York and a Carnegie Hall performer, graces international stages and local venues like MIJF and Melbourne Recital Centre. She also teaches at VCA and Monash.
- Melba’s Vintage Playroom - Dress up, play games and take a selfie.
- A Toast to Melba - Access to Museum exhibitions, including A Toast to Melba.
Age recommendation:18+ only
Food and Drink
The ticket price includes light snacks only (Melba Toast and Peach Melba) expertly crafted by Gracious Grace Cafe.
If you wish to add dinner at Gracious Grace to your evening, please note places are limited with a reduced menu.
Ticket holders can add dinner to your evening by calling Gracious Grace cafe on
9735 2223 before 6 June.
Menu options for the evening are all $28 each:
- Miso and butternut pumpkin ramen (vegan )
- Pork belly cassoulet with haricot beans, rosemary and garlic
- Lamb red curry with coconut rice
Drinks are at bar prices.