The 86 Cabaret Bar
The 86 Cabaret Bar, established in 2011, is a cocktail and cabaret bar located in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The venue offers a dynamic entertainment program featuring live music, cabaret, and comedy shows, including drag performances and magic shows, alongside Vietnamese meals. The space is characterised by red lamps and exposed brick, creating an engaging atmosphere for various events.
- Type
- Bar
- Address
- 185 Smith St
- Suburb
- Fitzroy
- Website
- https://www.the86.com.au/
Vibes: Drag, Queer, Camp, Glamour, Theatrical, Open late, Intimate, Theatre
Events
- Frock Up Friday — 2026-11-13 — 19:00:00 — The 86 Cabaret Bar — Fitzroy — Free
- Kingdom: Gimme Lip — 2026-11-15 — 20:00:00 — The 86 Cabaret Bar — Fitzroy — TBA
- ADAM's Gala Christmas Party: Naked for Santa! — 2026-12-21 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $25
- ADAM: Kink Friendly EDM Edition Ft DJs Junior M | Argonaut | Pseudo-ku — 2026-11-23 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $25
- ADAM's Christmas Freshmen Edition! — 2026-12-14 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $25
- ADAM - Free Entry for Under 25 Year Olds! Ft DJs MidNightSnack & Sugar Plump Fairy — 2026-11-16 — Sircuit — Fitzroy — $20
- Drunk Substitute (Single Launch) w/ Lesbian Vampire Cult + SCREAMagers — 2026-11-20 — Bar Open — Fitzroy — $15.30
- UBQ's NYE House Party! — 2026-12-31 — UBQ — Fitzroy — $17.50
- Rainbow Social's 5th Birthday! — 2026-11-14 — UBQ — Fitzroy — $15
- BONEZ PUNK ROCK DISCO NYE — 2026-12-31 — The Old Bar — Fitzroy — $40
- KYLIE vs MADONNA Bar - Melbourne — 2027-02-06 — Evies Disco Diner — Fitzroy — $11.53
- Big Gay Piano Bar - MELBOURNE — 2026-12-12 — Evies Disco Diner — Fitzroy — $20
- Victoria's Pride Street Party — 2027-02-07 — TBA — Fitzroy — Free
- Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil — 2026-11-20 — Fitzroy Town Hall — Fitzroy — Free

The 86 Cabaret Bar
185 Smith St
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About The 86 Cabaret Bar
The 86 Cabaret Bar, established in 2011, is a cocktail and cabaret bar located in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The venue offers a dynamic entertainment program featuring live music, cabaret, and comedy shows, including drag performances and magic shows, alongside Vietnamese meals. The space is characterised by red lamps and exposed brick, creating an engaging atmosphere for various events.
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MON 21 DECNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.ADAM's Gala Christmas Party: Naked for Santa!
MON 23 NOVADAM: Kink Friendly EDM Edition Ft DJs Junior M | Argonaut | Pseudo-ku
MON 14 DECNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.ADAM's Christmas Freshmen Edition!
This MondayNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.ADAM - Free Entry for Under 25 Year Olds! Ft DJs MidNightSnack & Sugar Plump Fairy
FRI 20 NOVDrunk Substitute (Single Launch) w/ Lesbian Vampire Cult + SCREAMagers
THU 31 DECNYE — New Year's Eve — and New Year's Day is a public holiday in VIC.



