Yarra Valley
If you're in town for a night, check out what's showing at this arts centre on the main road, which is located in a complex of historic buildings…
Must-see entertainment in Victoria
Melbourne
This acclaimed contemporary-dance company performs mainly at the Malthouse Theatre. It also runs a variety of contemporary and hip-hop dance classes and…
Victoria
A rough-and-ready Mexican cantina, Baha serves passable tacos ($13) and burritos ($25) but is most popular as a bar and live-music venue. Acts perform…
Sharp's Magic Movie House & Penny Arcade
Victoria
This place has authentic penny-arcade machines (the $10 entry gives you seven pennies) and fudge tasting (a smidgen for free). The movie house shows old…
Melbourne
Home of the Victoria Racing Club, Flemington has regular horse-racing meets, climaxing with the Spring Racing Carnival (including the Melbourne Cup) from…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
Playing mostly local acts, the Evelyn also pulls the occasional international performer. The Ev doesn’t discriminate by genre: if it’s quality, it gets a…
Melbourne
Nationwide chamber-music company Musica Viva stages 'Coffee Concerts' five times a year at the Melbourne Recital Centre.
Melbourne
Popular with nearby uni students, the John Curtin is a great pub for a beer; it also hosts a solid line-up of local indie and rock bands upstairs most…
Melbourne
A not-for-profit company that performs classic and light opera in various venues, including the Regent Theatre.
Melbourne
Founded in 1988, Chamber Made Opera showcases contemporary music and music-based performance art at various venues around the city and state.
Melbourne
This early Victorian theatre (completed 1842) stages drama, opera, concerts and comedy. It's also home to Melbourne's oldest library.
Melbourne
The national opera company performs with some regularity at the Arts Centre.
Melbourne
Sells discounted tickets to shows and concerts on the day of performance. Must be bought in person with cash.
Melbourne
Built in 1928, this midsize 1920s Spanish-style venue is dedicated to comic theatre, stand-up and musicals.
Melbourne
This purpose-built venue attracts a good-quality crop of international and local bands.
Victoria
A great country race meeting held at various times throughout the year.
Melbourne
Major booking agency for theatre, concerts, sports and other events. Outlets do not take bookings over the phone so book online or visit an outlet. There…
Melbourne
Visit the outlet or make online bookings for many large sporting and entertainment events. There are also Ticketek desks at Melbourne Arena and the…
Melbourne
This former boxing stadium – aka 'Festering Hall' (especially on hot summer nights) – is a fave for live international acts. The Beatles played here in…
