Culture in Melbourne
25 spots for culture in Melbourne, from Palais Theatre, Athenaeum Theatre One and National Theatre — a mix of low-key and special-occasion, ranked by what’s good right now. See the Top 50 Culture →
Silvers CircusEvent · Epping Circus SitePrepare to enter a world of entertainment where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined modern circus spectacular. · runs 8 dates.
Steel MagnoliasEvent · Athenaeum Theatre OneRunning times: Doors open 30 minutes prior to start. Act 1: 1 hr 10 mins Interval: 20 mins Act 2: 50 mins · runs 4 dates.
ROME: Empire, Power, PeopleEvent · Melbourne MuseumEnter anytime between 9am and 5pm Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous, this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a…
Comedy Fridays at Piper's PlayhouseEvent · Piper's PlayhouseApproximate Running Times: Doors - 30 mins prior to start Patrons must be 18+ to consume alcohol and not prohibited from the casino or the Crown Entertainment Complex. Open from 10 July 2026 for a…- Silvers CircusEvent · Silvers Circus Site SunburyPrepare to enter a world of entertainment where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined modern circus spectacular. · runs 12 dates.
ISAAC BUTTERFIELD ARMAGEDDON - GEELONGEvent · The Sphinx HotelArts & Theatre Comedy at The Sphinx Hotel in Melbourne.- ISAAC BUTTERFIELD - ARMAGEDDON MELBOURNE (EARLY SHOW)Event · The Comics LoungeArts & Theatre Comedy at The Comics Lounge in Melbourne.
IMAGINATOREvent · The District Docklands - underneath the Melbourne StarIMAGINATOR is a walk-through play experience that uses light, sound, sculpture and scent to create a totally unique immersive play experience for people of all ages. Set inside a series of vast…
Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl TourEvent · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 6:00pm Start - 7:00pm Finish - 8:30pm Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by the promoter. No alcohol or open…
Guy Montgomery's Guy-Mont Spelling BeeEvent · Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - PlenaryApproximate Running Times: Doors - 6:00pm Start - 7:00pm Recommended ages 15 years and above. · runs 2 dates.- Azhar UsmanEvent · The Comics LoungeArts & Theatre Comedy at The Comics Lounge in Melbourne.
Melbourne Opera presents Verdi - Il TrovatoreEvent · Athenaeum Theatre OneApproximate Running Times: Doors - 30 mins prior to start Duration - TBC · runs 4 dates.
Em Rusciano: Addicted to LoveEvent · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00 PM Start - 8:00 PM Age recommendation: 16+ Content warning: Adult themes and language Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless…
You Should KnowEvent · National TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 7:30pm Start - 8:00pm Finish - TBC .
Victorian Opera - The Turn of the ScrewEvent · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 6:30pm Start - 7:30pm Finish - 10:00pm Composer: Benjamin Britten Librettist: Myfanwy Piper Based on the 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw by Henry James.…
GiselleEvent · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 6:30PM Start - 7:30PM Interval - 20 minutes Act 2 - 8:50pm Finish - 9:45pm Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by…
Carl Barron: Just Wondering WhyEvent · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00pm Start - 8:00pm Finish - 9:25pm The brand-new show from Australia's most popular comedian!! One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too…
Illusionist Anthony StreetEvent · Athenaeum Theatre OneApproximate Running Times: Doors - 30 mins prior. Duration - 1 hour 50 minutes. Step into a world of wonder with Illusionist Anthony Street, in a thrilling magic show crafted to captivate audiences…
SpamalotEvent · Athenaeum Theatre OneApproximate Running Times: Doors: 30 minutes prior to start Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL,…
CHRIS CONNOR | VIVA ELVIS The King Lives 2026 TourEvent · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 6:00pm Start - 7:00pm Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by the promoter. No alcohol or open drink containers can…
Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy TourEvent · Palais TheatreApprox. Running Times: Doors - 5:00PM Start - 6:00PM MORGAN JAY is a musician and comedian based in Los Angeles, Morgan has made appearances on MTV's Wild'n'Out, NBC, and Comedy Central and was a…Briefs: The WorksEvent · Spiegel Haus MelbourneArts & Theatre Theatre at Spiegel Haus Melbourne in Melbourne · runs 8 dates.
Jenny and Joel Creasey LiveEvent · National TheatreApproximate Running Times Doors - 7:30pm Start - 8:30pm .
Room On the BroomEvent · Athenaeum Theatre OneApproximate Running Times: Duration - 55 minutes CDP presents Tall Stories' production of ROOM ON THE BROOM adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published…THE FINDERS KEEPERS MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET SS26Event · Royal Exhibition BuildingArts & Theatre Fashion at Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.