Contents
- 1 What Is Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire in Melbourne?
- 2 Event Details: Hot Wheels Melbourne 2025
- 3 Why Melbourne Families Love Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™
- 4 Who Should Attend Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ in Melbourne?
- 5 Essential Parent Tips for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Melbourne
- 6 Hot Wheels VIP Experience Melbourne – Worth the Upgrade?
- 7 Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Wheels Melbourne 2025
- 8 Melbourne Parent Pro Tips
- 9 What Makes This Different from Monster Jam?
What Is Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire in Melbourne?
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire is a live monster truck show bringing iconic Hot Wheels vehicles to life with glow-in-the-dark effects, fire stunts, and family-friendly entertainment.
The Melbourne event takes place at Rod Laver Arena on August 9–10, 2025, featuring trucks like Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Bone Shaker™, and the debut of Skelesaurus™.
Attendees can enjoy the Power Smashers™ Pre-Show Party, VIP backstage tours, and freestyle motocross performances. Special kids’ pricing is available, making it an exciting and affordable outing for families.
Event Details: Hot Wheels Melbourne 2025
The Hot Wheels Melbourne 2025 event details are listed below.
- Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne
- Dates: Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Showtimes:
- Saturday: 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM only
- Pre-show: Opens 2.5 hours before each show
- Tickets: From $69 via Ticketek

Why Melbourne Families Love Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™
As a Melbourne parent who’s attended shows since 2021, here’s what sets this event apart.
- Mega Wrex™, Bone Shaker™, and the all-new Skelesaurus™ perform with LED-lit wheels
- Arcticgon™, the massive fire-breathing dragon—exclusive to the Glow-N-Fire tour
- Freestyle motocross riders performing indoor jumps rarely seen in Melbourne
- Family-friendly noise levels with designated quiet zones for sensitive children
- Pre-show party on the arena floor with driver meet-and-greets
Who Should Attend Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ in Melbourne?
The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks live is perfect for people listed below.
- Children aged 3-10 who enjoy Hot Wheels toys
- Families seeking school holiday activities in Melbourne’s inner suburbs
- Parents looking for indoor winter entertainment at Olympic Park
- Groups from Eastern suburbs (Hawthorn, Doncaster, Box Hill)
- Fans who missed Monster Jam in May 2025
Essential Parent Tips for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Melbourne
- Choose morning sessions for young children
- Less crowded than evening shows
- Better for naptime schedules
- Reduced risk of sensory overload
- What to bring to Rod Laver Arena
- Noise-reducing earmuffs (mandatory for under-5s)
- Light jacket (arena air conditioning is strong)
- Small backpack (follows Melbourne Park bag policy)
- Water bottle (empty upon entry)
- Transport and parking at Olympic Park
- Train: Richmond Station (7-minute walk via Swan Street)
- Tram: Route 70 to John Cain Arena stop
- Drive: Pre-book Eastern Plaza Car Park (fills up quickly)
- Uber: Drop-off at Olympic Boulevard designated zone
Hot Wheels VIP Experience Melbourne – Worth the Upgrade?
The VIP package includes:
- Early arena floor access (45 minutes before general admission)
- Front-row seating in sections A1-A4
- Exclusive merchandise bundle (mini truck + shirt)
- Behind-the-scenes tour with crew members
Insider tip: VIP tickets sell out within days of release. Set price alerts on Ticketek.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Wheels Melbourne 2025
What time should I arrive at Rod Laver Arena?
Arrive 75 minutes before showtime to access the pre-show party. The arena opens 90 minutes prior.
Can toddlers attend without a ticket?
Children under 2 can sit on laps for free. All others require tickets.
Is Hot Wheels Monster Trucks suitable for sensory-sensitive children?
Yes, with preparation. Bring hearing protection and sit in rows 15-30 (upper bowl).
What can I bring into the arena?
Sealed water bottles, small snacks, one bag per person (max 30cm x 30cm).
How long is the show?
Main event: 2 hours | Pre-show party: 75 minutes
Melbourne Parent Pro Tips
- Purchase merchandise immediately upon entry (queues triple post-show)
- Join pre-show games for exclusive giveaways only available at Melbourne shows
- Sunday matinees sell out first—book Saturday if flexible
- The dragon sequence contains strobe lights and pyrotechnics (prepare sensitive viewers)
- Free WiFi available throughout Rod Laver Arena (MEL_PARK_FREE)
What Makes This Different from Monster Jam?
- Glow-in-the-dark elements are unique to Hot Wheels
- More focused on family entertainment vs. competition
- Full-sized animatronic dragon (absent from Monster Jam)
- Pre-show party with interactive zones
- Lower noise levels and child-friendly pacing
Not to Be Confused With the May Monster Truck Show
If you’ve seen ads for a monster truck event happening in May at Rod Laver Arena, you’re not imagining things—that’s a completely separate show.
That one is called Monster Truck Mania Live, and while it also features monster trucks, it’s not part of the Hot Wheels tour and offers a very different experience.
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