Culture in Melbourne
29 spots for culture in Melbourne, from Palais Theatre, The Thornbury Theatre and National Theatre — a mix of low-key and special-occasion, ranked by what’s good right now. See the Top 50 Culture →
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…
The HomecomingEvent · Athenaeum Theatre TwoMax. Sam. Lenny. Joey. Teddy. And Ruth. In a crowded house in East London lives a family of butchers, fighters, and men bound by routine and rivalry. When Teddy returns from America with his wife…
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.…
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 KynetonPrepare 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.
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.
WAKE IN FRIGHT - Preview PerformanceEvent · Union TheatreApproximate Running Times: Start: 7:00pm Finish: 8:00pm Welcome to Bundayabba, the best little town in the world! You'll never want to leave. And even if you did... you can't. Well-heeled…
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…
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,…
Azhar UsmanEvent · The Comics LoungeArts & Theatre Comedy at The Comics Lounge in Melbourne.Briefs: The WorksEvent · Spiegel Haus MelbourneArts & Theatre Theatre at Spiegel Haus Melbourne in Melbourne · runs 8 dates.
The House Soiree at Pipers Playhouse (18+ Event)Event · Piper's PlayhouseApproximate Running Times: Doors - 7:30pm Start - 8:00pm Finish - 9:20pm . This performance contains haze, smoke, strobe lighting, adult themes, and partial nudity · runs 21 dates.- Marc-Anthony Sinagoga | Family StyleEvent · The Comics LoungeArts & Theatre Comedy at The Comics Lounge in Melbourne.
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…
Unboxed | Party Girl Up LateEvent · PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts)Arts & Theatre Theatre at PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts) in Melbourne.
Che Durena - Relocated to Comic's LoungeEvent · National TheatreChe Durena is best known for his viral videos and impressive social media presence, with over 8 million followers and counting. His content has garnered over 1 billion views worldwide. A seasoned…
Alejandra Azcárate - Lo Que Se Permite Se RepiteEvent · The Thornbury TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00pm Start - 7:30pm Finish - TBA .THE FINDERS KEEPERS MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET SS26Event · Royal Exhibition BuildingArts & Theatre Fashion at Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.
Viva La Dirt League: Adventures of Azerim LIVEEvent · The Thornbury TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 7:30pm Start - TBC Finish - TBC
NAT'S WHAT I RECKON: Panic at the BistroEvent · The Thornbury TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00 pm Start - 7:30 pm Finish - TBA Come have a laugh with Nat's What I Reckon as he takes his live comedy chaos on tour! The sweary comedian, Beyond Blue…
Mike E. WinfieldEvent · The Thornbury TheatreArts & Theatre Comedy at The Thornbury Theatre in Melbourne.
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…Tina's Rooftop Piano BarEvent · Spiegel Haus MelbourneArts & Theatre Comedy at Spiegel Haus Melbourne in Melbourne.
Jenny and Joel Creasey LiveEvent · National TheatreApproximate Running Times Doors - 7:30pm Start - 8:30pm .
Er Gou, "A Dog Named Love"Event · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 6:30pm Start - 7:30pm Finish - 9:30pm Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by the promoter. No alcohol or open…
Eric IdleEvent · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 5:30pm Start - 6:30pm Finish - 9:20pm Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by the promoter. No alcohol or open…
Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World TourEvent · Palais TheatreApproximate Running Times: Doors - 6:30pm Start - 7:30pm Finish - TBC Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by the promoter. No alcohol or open drink…