Whether you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, or having a browse after work, these Melbourne shopping centres, arcades and stores are open late.

Shopping centres

Melbourne Central

The city’s largest shopping centre spans two city blocks and five levels. Find fashion, beauty and entertainment inside, and see the historic Shot Tower. Melbourne Central is open until 7pm daily and 9pm on Thursday and Friday nights. From 14 to 23 December, Melbourne Central is staying open until 9pm every night.

The Strand

Tucked between Emporium Melbourne and the GPO, The Strand is home to international and Australian designers. The Strand is open until 9pm on Thursday and Friday nights, and 7pm all other days.

Emporium Melbourne

This luxury shopping centre has more than 200 stores, providing a fusion of fashion, culture, food and art. Emporium Melbourne is open until 7pm daily and 9pm every Thursday and Friday night. Extended Christmas shopping hours mean Emporium will be open until 9pm every day from 14 to 23 December.

Two women walking through a shopping centre with shopping bags.
Emporium Melbourne

St Collins Lane 

Find luxury fashion, restaurants and lifestyle stores in this chic space. Don’t miss the green lightscape ceiling on level two. St Collins Lane is open until 7pm on Thursday and Friday nights. Shop until 6pm Monday through Wednesday and 5pm on weekends.

The District Docklands

The open-air laneways at The District are packed with dining, specialty stores and unique family-friendly entertainment. Retail stores at The District Docklands stay open until 6pm daily.

QV Melbourne 

Wander the laneways of this open-air centre and discover fashion boutiques, bars and cafes, a public square and several large retailers. Thursday and Friday nights are for late-night shopping, with stores open until 9pm. The centre is open until 7pm all other days.

QV Melbourne building at night with the blurred lights of cars driving past.
QV Melbourne

Laneways and arcades

The Block Arcade

The Block Arcade is a lavish 19th-century shopping arcade featuring boutiques, cafes and an impressive mosaic floor. It's open until 5pm on weekends. Shopping hours are extended until 6pm Monday to Thursday and 8pm on Friday nights.

Royal Arcade

Heritage-listed and filled with boutiques, Royal Arcade is the oldest arcade in Australia. See the giant clock that chimes every hour. Royal Arcade is open until 7pm daily, with late-night shopping until 8.30pm on Friday nights.

A woman walking into a boutique in a historic arcade with a large clock and checkerboard floors.
Royal Arcade

Curtin House

Floors three and four of this Art Nouveau building are filled with independent fashion, design and book stores. Most stores are open until 7pm on Fridays and 6pm Monday to Thursday and Saturday.

Nicholas Building

Known as a ‘vertical laneway’, this heritage building is home to an eclectic selection of small businesses and attractions. Opening hours vary, but many stores in the Nicholas Building stay open until 6pm Monday to Friday.

A blurred figure walking through a shopping centre with ornate glass domed ceiling.
Cathedral Arcade in the Nicholas Building

Department stores

Myer

Built in 1914, the Bourke Street Mall store is Myer's flagship store. Find fashion, cosmetics, homewares, cafes and more across multiple floors. Visit at Christmas to see the iconic Myer Christmas Windows display. Myer Melbourne is open until 7pm daily and 9pm on Thursday and Friday nights.

David Jones

Visit Australia's oldest department store, located next to Myer in the heart of Melbourne's retail precinct. The redesigned flagship store has six levels of Australian designer fashion, homewares, toys and more. The Bourke Street Mall store is open until 7pm daily, with late-night shopping until 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

Late-night shopping and live music pop-up

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A series of surprise gigs are popping up in North Melbourne on Thursday nights. Grab a ticket to a Live at Errol St show. Then stay out late to score epic deals at local boutiques, bars and restaurants.

Open late for Live at Errol St on 7 & 14 Dec

Metta Chai

Metta Chai

Chai tasting room and retail, focussed on local small makers and local businesses.

Spieledeluxe

Spieledeluxe

Euro-style board games, card games, hobby products and traditional games.

Stranger Than Paradise Gifts

Stranger Than Paradise Gifts

Unique gifts and toys sourced from around the world.

Martin Fella Vintage

Martin Fella Vintage

Pre-loved luxury-brand fashion and accessories for the vintage enthusiast.

Parkhill Cellars

Parkhill Cellars

Find rare back vintages of wines, as well as craft beer and artisanal spirits.

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Outlet mall by the waterfront that is home to over 180 retail stores.

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Boutique retail space for fashion, accessories, beauty and books.

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Restaurant and shopping precinct located by the Yarra River in the heart of Southbank.

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Collins Place is renowned for combining classic style with contemporary culture.

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Historic arcade with boutique stores, connecting Collins Street and Flinders Lane.

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