Melbourne's theatre scene offers a wealth of entertainment, from hit musicals to cutting-edge performances and late-night cabaret shows.

30 Oct - 22 Nov

Loaded

Ari is 19. He doesn't want to be gay. He doesn’t want to be Greek. He doesn’t want to be anything.

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4 Nov - 7 Nov

Friends! The Musical Parody

Celebrate the misadventures of our favourite 20-something pals in life, work and love in 1990s NYC.

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14 Nov - 21 Nov

Illusionaire Magic Show

Illusionist couple Rosanna and Angelico astound audiences with their magical feats.

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16 Feb - 28 Feb

Come From Away

Award-winning musical telling the true story of a small town that welcomed the world.

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2 Nov - 21 Mar

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.

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8 Jun - 20 Dec

Magic Mike Live

A thrilling 360-degree live dance and acrobatic spectacular based on the hit movies.

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Melbourne's major theatres

Arts Centre Melbourne

With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre Melbourne is a cultural and architectural landmark.

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Princess Theatre

Melbourne’s iconic Princess Theatre is regarded by many as Melbourne’s most spectacular landmark.

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Her Majesty's Theatre

This heritage-listed theatre has provided entertainment for Melbourne since 1886.

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Regent Theatre

This landmark theatre is one of Melbourne’s premier live performance venues.

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Comedy Theatre

The historic Comedy Theatre hosts musicals, drama and yes, comedies.

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Malthouse Theatre

Contemporary theatre in Southbank presenting inventive theatrical performances.

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Athenaeum Theatre

This heritage-listed venue hosts comedy, music and theatre.

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Southbank Theatre

Performance space and home of the Melbourne Theatre Company.

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Monthly highlights

Make the most of your visit to Melbourne with our monthly guides to what's on in the city.

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Film

Melbourne has a thriving film scene, with film festivals and screenings at cinemas year-round.

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Chinatown

Let the hanging lanterns guide you along Little Bourke Street into Australia’s oldest Chinatown.

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Museums and galleries

Explore Melbourne's public museums and galleries along with artist-run and commercial galleries.

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