RocKwiz is returning to where it all began. After a decade of touring theatres, town halls and festivals across the country, Australia’s beloved music quiz show is coming home to the Gershwin Room at Hotel Esplanade in St Kilda for a strictly limited run of four shows across 26–29 May 2026.
First airing on SBS in 2005, RocKwiz filmed 175 episodes in the intimate surrounds of the Gershwin Room over 14 seasons, building a cult following before its final TV recording at the venue in 2016. Now, a decade on, the show is returning to its spiritual home – not for television, but for an up-close, unmissable live experience. Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis, Dugald and The RocKwiz OrKestra will be back in the room where it all began, joined by a swag of special guests. The shows will feature all the beloved elements that made RocKwiz a cultural phenomenon, old school contestant selection rounds, Who Can It Be Now?, Local and/or General, Million Dollar Riff, The Furious Five, and the unique duets that made the show famous.
Blending live music, trivia, storytelling and comedy, RocKwiz LIVE is proudly presented by Stone and Wood and will bring audiences closer than ever to the magic, in the very room where the legend was made.
Ben Burgess, Venue Manager, The Espy, said: “To have RocKwiz return to the Gershwin Room is incredibly special for us. This room has such a rich live music history, and RocKwiz is a huge part of that story. Bringing it back in such an intimate format feels like a full-circle moment for The Espy and for Australian music fans.”
Four exclusive shows only – Tuesday 26 through Friday 29 May 2026. Doors open 7:00pm, show runs from 7:30pm – late. Please note: these shows will not be recorded for television. The only way to see them is live in the room.
Tickets go on sale to Kwizlist presale members this Thursday 16 April from 9am, with general public tickets on sale Friday 17 April at 9am. General Admission (Standing) from $79+bf | General Admission (Theatre Seating) from $99+bf. VIP and VVIP packages also available, including premium seating, pre-show dining, merch packs and access to a public afterparty. A link will be added to the website once tickets go on sale.
