Theatres and Venues in Melbourne

Theatres & Arts Venues

Melbourne’s Arts Precinct and surrounding districts host a diverse collection of performance spaces and galleries. This selection features the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia's oldest public art museum, alongside the iconic Arts Centre Melbourne with its landmark 162-metre spire. From the acoustically precise Melbourne Recital Centre and the historic 1920s Comedy Theatre to the open-air Rooftop Cinema atop Curtin House, these venues represent the city's architectural heritage and its status as a global hub for music, drama, and visual arts.

Theatres & Arts Venues — Map

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A

National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International)

The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

B

Arts Centre Melbourne (Theatres Building)

Located beneath the iconic spire, this venue houses the State Theatre, Playhouse, and Fairfax Studio. It serves as the primary home for Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet.

C

Comedy Theatre

Built in 1928, this historic venue features a Spanish-Florentine exterior and a traditional proscenium arch interior. It primarily hosts major touring musicals and stand-up comedy performances.

D

The Clocktower Centre

Housed in the former Essendon Town Hall in Moonee Ponds, this multi-purpose venue features a 500-seat theatre and a historic clock tower.

E

Melbourne Recital Centre

This purpose-built venue is renowned for the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, which features timber-lined walls designed for optimal acoustics during chamber music and contemporary performances.

F

State Theatre

One of the world's largest stages, this 2,000-seat venue features a grand chandelier and serves as the main performance space for large-scale opera and ballet productions.

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Arts Centre Spire

Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly called the Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre…

H

Rooftop Cinema

An open-air cinema situated atop the historic Curtin House on Swanston Street. It screens a mix of cult classics and new releases against the backdrop of the city skyline.

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