The 86

The 86 The 86 Cabaret Bar Fitzroy. Serving freshly ground espresso, in house & classic cocktails, Melbourne brews of local bottled beers & ciders.
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Chilled, casual and comfy booths as you enter the venue which adjoins a kitsch New York styled warmly lit ambient bar made earthy with lots of vintage exposed old timbers and brickwork through to the back of ‘the 86’ performance space with cabaret events, theatrical seated shows, disco, comedy and exhibition uses but always building to an end of the night high kicking filled, shoe shuffle under a

cluster of mirror ball lit dance floor on the ever colourful Smith st. Check out the website for full show listings including;
•LATE FROCKERS• Friday night late drag shows @ 12am + 1am [Free]
•CAROUSEL• monthly cabaret showcase [$25]
•RED LIGHT CONFIDENTIAL• monthly burlesque with benefits show [$25]
•THE EIGHTY SIX LATE NIGHT SHOW• Pop up late night acts every Sat from 11pm-1:30am [$8]

18/06/2026

Want to get warm, cozy and welcomed…follow SUNNY BONEZ lead and join us at The 86 sometime. Luv ya Sunny xx

This weeks LATE NIGHT SHOW lineup…heading in to Melb to join us is KELLY ANN DOLL • Melbournes favourite drag King as cr...
17/06/2026

This weeks LATE NIGHT SHOW lineup…heading in to Melb to join us is KELLY ANN DOLL • Melbournes favourite drag King as crowned at the MEDEAwards on Mon is TEDDY CLITTER • and returning for an encore Late Night Show performance is MS MUTINEER. Plus on the mic is RUBY SLIPPERS hosting her last show before heading overseas for winter. Enjoy FREE ENTRY til 11pm or $14 ($10 cash) with Shows @ 12am + 1am.

15/06/2026

Congratulations to all the final nominees in tonight’s MEDEAS and to those not nominated, we still see you and value your work amazingly. The 86 is up for 2 gongs your Fave Q***r venue and Fave Burlesque venue so THANK YOU to anyone who may have nominated and voted for us. It means so much to know you appreciate our offerings and your energises us to keep doing more. Have a great night and don’t expect any social posts for the next 2 DAYS!!

04/06/2026

We know what you really really want. The LATE NIGHT SHOW now with more t its and a ss as requested. Every Saturday from 11pm. Tix just $10 cash.

29/05/2026

Lineup, lineup, for a damn hot lineup! Join us for a naughty LATE NIGHT SHOW this Sat as we combine the talents of IMOGEN KELLY • FLYNN V • FLORENCE FABLE together for 2 shows hosted by MUM. Plus DJ SUNNY BONEZ is back for more pop party faves to kick up ones heelz. Hit capacity early last week so be sure to get before curtain up. SHOWS @ 12am + 1am with FREE entry before 11pm or $14 at the door [$10 cash disc].

Lineup, lineup, for a damn hot lineup! Join us for a naughty LATE NIGHT SHOW this Sat as we combine the talents of IMOGE...
26/05/2026

Lineup, lineup, for a damn hot lineup! Join us for a naughty LATE NIGHT SHOW this Sat as we combine the talents of IMOGEN KELLY • FLYNN V • FLORENCE FABLE together for 2 shows hosted by MUM. Plus DJ SUNNY BONEZ is back for more pop party faves to kick up ones heelz. Hit capacity early last week so be sure to get before curtain up. SHOWS @ 12am + 1am with FREE entry before 11pm or $14 at the door [$10 cash disc].

Turn a lack lustre SAT night into an entertaining one and join us from 11pm for our LATE NIGHT SHOW with GERALDINE QUINN...
23/05/2026

Turn a lack lustre SAT night into an entertaining one and join us from 11pm for our LATE NIGHT SHOW with GERALDINE QUINN on the taking stick, IVA GRANDE braving the weather and removing clothing to tease us, DEVILLE will warm us up with his dolcet tone and SPENCER STREET will have cut out any seriousness and reinstate a mantra of sh*ts n giggles energy. To fill the void between shows and to keep the party going til 3am we welcome DJ SUNNY BONEZ back on to the music mixing machines. Get in before 11 for FREE or after is $14 [$10 if you have cash] SHOWS @ 12am + 1am. See you at show chums.

It’s not like ‘Sun up’ late. Come on, join us along with WHISKY FALLS, WINTER GREENE, TANGERINE SCREAM & DJ JOHN PANTS. ...
16/05/2026

It’s not like ‘Sun up’ late. Come on, join us along with WHISKY FALLS, WINTER GREENE, TANGERINE SCREAM & DJ JOHN PANTS. Free entry til 11pm or $14 (10 cash) with SHOWS @ 12am + 1am. See you at the Popcorn machine.

08/05/2026

This Saturday join us for The LATE NIGHT SHOW for a scorching serve of hotness from performers CORA NOIRE + ADORE HANDEL and your hotter than a baked spud host POMME DE TERROR who'll ensure we all hit our desired body temp.

Feeling the chill?? We know it's turned nasty out there, so to heat things up for us this Saturday eve head in to The LA...
08/05/2026

Feeling the chill?? We know it's turned nasty out there, so to heat things up for us this Saturday eve head in to The LATE NIGHT SHOW for a scorching serve of hotness from performers CORA NOIRE + ADORE HANDEL and your hotter than a baked spud host POMME DE TERROR who'll ensure we all hit our desired body temp. Remember FREE Entry til 11pm or $14 after [$10 cash] & SHOWS @ 12am + 1am with Pop & Disco tunes to ensure you keep up the cardio til 3am.
Booth Bookings avail via our bio link or door sales only.

Address

185 Smith Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065

Opening Hours

Friday 7pm - 3am
Saturday 7pm - 3am

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