Want to sip on the cultural peg of Australia? Melbourne is the answer!
This metropolitan yet artistic city illustrates the rich Australian culture through a variety of performing arts events. Art enthusiasts, from across the globe, board flights to visit Melbourne to be a part of events taking place at the most notable performing arts venues in and around the city! Here’s a list of top-notch venues that facilitate the flamboyant performing arts scene of Melbourne.
Palais Theatre
This prestigious edifice was established in 1927 as a cinema but today, it is the largest seated theatre not only in Melbourne but in the entire Australia. Its name is there on the Victorian Heritage Register and entices large number architecture lovers with its captivating Art Deco style. The theatre is connected to various city points by tram, train as well as bus. The theatre hosts several musical performances all through the year. For these events, tickets are available on the official portal. List of facilities here include classy bars, cloaked counter and an ATM.
Festival Hall
Besides being a prominent concert venue, this site also hosts numerous sporting events. This almost a century-old hall was founded as West Melbourne Stadium in 1915 and served as a premium place to catch the action of professional wrestling and boxing bouts. Today, besides several indoor sporting events, travellers also buy tickets to enjoy the power-packed musical performances of world-renowned bands and solo singers. Festival Hall can accommodate more than 5000 spectators (including 1700+ seating capacity) at any given point in time.
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
This top rated outdoor performing arts venue is listed in Victorian Heritage Register. Its proximity to entertainment precincts like Southbank and Arts Centre make it easy-to-locate venue. With a capacity of over 30,000, it is best known for hosting annual event Carlos by Candlelight on Christmas Eve. Holidaymakers disembarking flights in Melbourne can consider visiting Sidney Myer Music Bowl to enjoy theatre shows, music concerts, Operas and an array of temporary exhibitions.
