Capitol Theatre Orchestra & Cha Cha 5 + 1

Doors, kitchen, bar and dance floor open from 12pm — dress for the Jazz Age and stay for the music.

They Don’t Make Afternoons Like This Anymore. We Do.

A century ago, Melbourne’s ballrooms, theatres and dance halls had resident jazz orchestras playing music made for dancing — not sitting quietly in the dark. Born in 1924 for the opening of Walter Burley Griffin’s legendary Capitol Theatre, the Capitol Theatre Orchestra brings that golden-era spirit back to life, celebrating its centenary with authentic swing, beloved classics and rare Jazz Age treasures.

Joining them direct from Thuringia, Germany, CHA CHA 5 + 1 bring the joyous, hot sound of old-time New Orleans jazz to Brunswick. Formed by seasoned musicians brought together for a tour of Georgia, the six-piece features trumpet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, tuba and piano — a full-blown vintage-jazz party with deep roots in the dance halls of the 1920s.

From “Happy Feet” to “Singin’ in the Rain,” plus plenty of rare gems rescued from the Jazz Age vault, this is a full afternoon of live music, great food, refreshing drinks and a dance floor ready to be used.

Step out of 2026 and into 1928.

Doors, kitchen, bar and dance floor open: 12pm
Live: Capitol Theatre Orchestra + CHA CHA 5 + 1
Where: Brunswick Ballroom
Dress code: Jazz Age glamour encouraged

Round up your dancing partners, dress to the nines and secure your tickets now — this is the vintage afternoon Melbourne’s been waiting 100 years for.

Tickets are limited and this crowd fills up fast. Book now!