| Athenauem Theatre
The Athenauem is the oldest public institution in Victoria, it was founded in 1839. In its early days it housed a small museum and art gallery, which closed in 1971. It is now a venue for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and since 2006 has hosted the Last Laugh Comedy Club, presenting comedy acts. 188 Collins Street, Melbourne (03 9650 1500).
Black Box
Experimental performance space. Corner St Kilda Road and Southgate. (03 9281 8000).
Chapel Off Chapel
Chapel Off Chapel is Melbourne's trendiest art and entertainment precinct. The Chapel is the converted former In dependant Church of Prahran that seats 240 and has featured a long list of local and international famous performers. The Chapel Loft is a smaller space that hosts music and theatre performances. The Chapel Galleries displays exhibitions of visual arts from community groups and local artists. 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahan (03 8290 7000).
Chunky Move
Australian contemporary dance company performance space. 111 Sturt Hill Street (03 9645 5188)
Comedy Theatre
This Theatre was built in 1928 with a Spanish themed interior. It has a Florentine style exterior with wrought iron balconies. It is not only comedy acts that appear here, musicals, plays, operettas and dance recitals are also often on the bill. It seats 1000 people. 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (03 9299 9886).
CUB Malthouse
Home of the Malthouse Theatre company. 111 Sturt Street, (03 9685 5111)
Forum Theatre
The Forum is one of Australia's best live act venues. It showcases local and international talents, including rock bands and stand up comedians. There are two venues in its complex, a large auditorium that is used as a concert or cabaret venue and a smaller venue with theatre seating. Corner Russell and Flinders Streets, Melbourne (03 9299 9886)
Hamer Hall
A main venue for classical museums. Corner of St Kilda Road and Southgate (03 9281 8000).
Her Majesty's Theatre
Melbourne's famous theatre showpiece was built in 1886. Dame Nellie Melba made her Melbourne grand opera debut here in 1911 and gave her final farewell performance as well in 1928. It has hosted over 100 musicals. 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (03 8643 3300).
La Mama Theatre
Birthplace of contemporary Australian theatre. 205 Faraday Street, Carlton (03 9347 6948).
Melbourne Arts Centre
A major arts centre on the Southbank which has within the State Theatre, Playhouse, Fairfax Studio and George Adams Gallery. 100 St Kilda Road (03 9281 8000)
Meat Market
An old Meat Market now used for performances and exhibitions. 5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne, (03 9322 3720).
Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre is renowned for its extravaganza productions. It opened its doors in 1886 and can seat 1488 theatre patrons over three levels. The Princess Theatre is famous for it's magnificent marble staircase and it's ghost sightings! 163 Spring Street, Melbourne(03 9299 9800). City circle tram
Regent Theatre
The Regent is Melbourne's most opulent theatre. It was built in 1929, but fell into disrepair for many years, however, in 1996 after three years of meticulous restoration it was returned it to its former glory. 191 Collins Street, Melbourne
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Situated across the road from the main buildings in Kings Domain Gardens, this outdoor venue is popular in the Summer for musical performances including, rock, opera, classical, and pop. It is the premier venue annually for the Melbourne Carols by Candlelight. King's Domain (03 9281 8000).
State Theatre
The State Theatre is situated in the Melbourne Arts Centre and can seat 2,079 patrons over three levels. The State Theatre is the major venue for performances by the Australian Ballet and Melbourne Theatre Company, it also hosts performances by Opera Australia when they are in Melbourne. 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne (03 9281 8000). Tram from city
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.
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).
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