Mattel’s Malibu Barbie Café interactive pop-up restaurant and roller-rink makes Australian debut at Chadstone via The Mushroom Group

Following the success of Mattel’s Malibu Barbie Café across the United States, the Mushroom Group in partnership with Mattel, Bucket Listers and Chadstone shopping centre, presents the highly anticipated Australian debut of the Malibu Barbie Café at Chadstone.

Opening today Friday 27 June for a limited time only, this two-storey family-friendly pop-up offers guests the ultimate Barbiecore dining experience paired with a vibrant Malibu Barbie Café x Impala roller rink, exclusive merchandise, and picture-perfect opportunities at every turn.

The mouth-watering menu will boast all-day casual dining options that includes delicious desserts. Offering a variety of refreshing drinks, such as a soda float served in a pink convertible will provide a perfect sip-and-snap moment.

Upstairs, the Ken Kabana will serve up creative cocktails with each crafted to capture the carefree spirit of 1970s Malibu, evoking the golden summer days when Malibu Barbie™ was first introduced to the world.

This level also features the groovy Malibu Barbie Café x Impala skate rink, where guests can roller skate to upbeat tunes surrounded by palm trees and vibrant murals.

The Malibu Barbie Café also includes exclusive limited-edition merchandise and interactive activities, giving fans plenty to explore between trips around the rink. From a life-sized Barbie doll box to a History of Beach installation showcasing the Barbie brand’s evolution through the decades, every moment is designed to create a fun and immersive experience inspired by the beachside energy of 1970s Malibu.

The Malibu Barbie Cafe has captivated guests in New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, Miami, Austin, and Houston. Now Aussie fans finally get to indulge in the ultimate Barbie-inspired day out – marking its first international appearance outside the US.

The immersive market-first experience is expected to open to great fanfare and reflects Chadstone’s commitment to providing world-class experiences as a cultural epicentre 20-minutes from Melbourne.

Inspired by the world’s most iconic fashion doll, the Malibu Barbie Café’s Australian debut will take up residency in The Social Quarter at Chadstone from June through Summer 2026.

Reservations are available now, visit www.MalibuBarbieCafe.com to book your spot today and stay up to date by following @barbiecafeofficial for all the latest news.

Says Matt Gudinski, chief executive, The Mushroom Group: “We’re delighted to partner with Bucket Listers and Chadstone, in collaboration with Mattel, to bring the Malibu Barbie Café to Melbourne. At the Mushroom Group, we’re always exploring new immersive live experiences and working with the world’s biggest brands – few are as iconic as Barbie. Chadstone is the perfect place to bring the Barbie world to life, offering fans a one-of-a-kind experience.”

Says Paul Faulkner, SVP & Managing Director, Mattel Asia Pacific: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Malibu Barbie Café in Australia, offering a truly unique experience that celebrates the iconic Barbie brand in Melbourne. Australians have a deep affection for Barbie, so we’re excited to welcome fans of all ages to experience the joy of vibrant all-day dining, creative drinks to the fun of the roller rink and iconic décor, as part of our international expansion of Malibu Barbie Café.”

Says Andy Lederman, CEO, Bucket Listers: “Bucket Listers is honoured to continue partnering with Mattel, bringing Malibu Barbie Cafe to Australia after sold-out runs across the United States. Barbie has proven to be one of history’s ultimate icons, it means so much for us to bring exclusive and iconic experiences like this to life. We cannot wait for Aussie Barbie fans to see what we have in store.”

Says Chadstone Head of Brand & Marketing, Mardi Ashkine: “We’re proud to partner with the Mushroom Group, and Bucket Listers in collaboration with Mattel, to deliver something truly unique to Melbourne, and we know visitors young and old, from near and far, will delight in the opportunity to live a day in the life of Barbie at The Social Quarter.”

Credit: Mushroom Creative House – Marten Ascenzo

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