The news is out. The hugely successful and long awaited A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is coming down under. And Melbourne will, in August 2026, become only the second city in the world, after New York, to host a season of the musical. Not even London’s famed West End has seen it yet. Since its premiere on Broadway in June 2022 the show, created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, has received rave reviews. Written by star screenwriter and Kiwi, Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody, Two Popes, The Theory Of Everything), A Beautiful Noise traces the remarkable journey of the Grammy-Award winning singer songwriter from his humble Brooklyn beginnings to international stardom. We won’t even begin to list all his songs featured in the show. But Bay Tours will be taking a tour to Melbourne in September 2026 with the musical A Beautiful Noise as its centre piece and excuse for a long weekend away. As with our previous ‘show’ trips to Australia, we build in plenty of free time for you to enjoy the many other attractions of this wonderful city or to catch up with friends and family. But the show is by no means the only event planned. Here’s a summary of the itinerary;
Day 1: We fly to Melbourne, via Auckland, today and settle into the majestic Hotel Windsor, positioned perfectly next to the theatre district. A welcome dinner in the hotel’s superb Antara restaurant tonight.
Day 2: A FREE DAY today to explore the city. Our hotel sits within the Free Tram Zone with a stop right across the road from the lobby. Perhaps check out the ever-vibrant Queen Victoria Markets, enjoy a leisurely lunch in one of the city’s many laneways and arcades, or explore the various galleries and museums Melbourne is famous for. We meet for a pre-show dinner this evening then it’s off to The Princess Theatre and premium seats at A Beautiful Noise.
Day 3: Today we venture out of the city towards the Dandenong Ranges and into the wonderful Yarra Valley. We’ll take in the scenic wonders of the Black Spur Drive, explore the pretty town of Healesville and enjoy a leisurely lunch at historic Yering Station, the oldest winery in Victoria. We gradually make our way back to town in the afternoon with the evening at your leisure.
Day 4: More free time for the first part of today. A second chance to take in the many attractions of the city. Maybe a relaxed wander through either the nearby Fitzroy or Carlton Gardens, or perhaps the magnificent Botanic Gardens and Shrine Of Remembrance. This afternoon, back at the hotel, we’ll be part of a culinary ritual dating back more than 140 years – Afternoon Tea at The Windsor. The exquisite, and seemingly endless, range of beautifully presented morsels, together with their impeccable service, makes for a truly unique High Tea experience that you’ll never forget.
Day 5: This morning, we say farewell to Melbourne and fly back to Hawke’s Bay, once again via Auckland.
We love being able to make experiencing some of the world’s best musical theatre possible. We also love Melbourne and the combination of a great show about one of the foremost musicians of our time, and another chance to visit this wonderful city is an enticing combination.
Don’t miss your chance to experience it all so hurry and Book now, this will be popular.
