Melbourne Entertainment

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Melbourne theatres

Melbourne is a vibrant city with an exciting nightlife. Whether it's clubbing until dawn at dance venues, catching a cabaret show or a visit to the Crown Entertainment Complex, home to Australia's largest casino, cinemas, discos and designer stores there is something for everyone. Melbourne has a strong bar culture and bars can be found all over Melbourne.

 

Crown Entertainment Complex
Crown is Melbourne's premier entertainment venue, it is located on the Southern bank of the Yarra River. Crown houses bars, restaurants, nightclubs, shows, hotels and shopping with the centre piece being the Crown Casino. Read more about Crown Entertainment Complex.

SouthBank
Southbank Promenade along the Yarra River is one of Melbourne's most popular dining precincts. There are a broad range of cafe's and restaurants, most with alfresco dining so you can take in the beautiful Melbourne skyline. There is always something to see along the promenade including buskers and street theatre. There are also trendy arcades with little boutiques and galleries.

 

Victorian Arts Centre
This is Melbourne's leading performing arts complex and is recognisable for the iconic spire atop the Theatres building. It's comprised of many Theatres, studios and entertainment venues. This is Melbourne's leading performing arts complex and is recognisable for the iconic spire atop the Theatres building. It's comprised of many Theatres, studios and entertainment venues.
State Theatre seats 2,079 and is a showcase for ballet and opera performances.
Playhouse is a smaller venue designed specifically for dramatic performances, it seats up to 884 people and the foyer has a collection of Aboriginal artworks.
Fairfax Studio this intimate 376 seat venue often hosts the Melbourne Theatre Company performances.
Hamer Hall hosts varied musical performances such as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Blackbox home to avant garde performances and experimental plays, art and drama. 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne ( 03 9281 8000).

Melbourne Events
Melbourne has cultural events all year. Read more about Melbourne events.