Melbourne
Known in AFL-mad Melbourne as the not-round ground, this rectangular pitch is enclosed within a striking honeycombed-bioframe stadium with a capacity of…
Must-see entertainment in Melbourne
Melbourne
After the Public Bar, a much-loved local institution, closed, Last Chance took over in the same spirit. There's been no spit-and-polish here and it's just…
Melbourne
Home to the Australian Open tennis championship, the Melbourne Park precinct has 34 courts, including its centrepiece, Rod Laver Arena, and Melbourne…
Melbourne
Taking over from one of Melbourne's most infamous rock 'n' roll bars (called Pony), this new version may be more sanitised, but the good news is it's…
Melbourne
Opening in 2000, this multi-purpose stadium is home to the Melbourne United basketball team (www.melbourneutd.com.au) and the Melbourne Vixens netball…
Melbourne
This easy-to-access Docklands stadium seats around 50,000 people for regular AFL games and the odd one-day cricket match, Rugby Union test and Taylor…
Melbourne
Boutique art-deco gloriousness is on offer at this golden-age cinema, with eight individual theatres named after old cinemas from around the western…
Melbourne
This small cinema, smack bang in the middle of the city, uses synchronising chair movements, wind and in some cases a splash of water to add an extra…
Melbourne
This giant, versatile space with a retractable roof is used for headline international concerts and the Australian Open tennis championship. It's not the…
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…
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.
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…
