100 Saint Kilda Road, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia
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•Located on St Kilda Road, Arts Centre Melbourne is one of Melbourne's leading venues for world-class theatre, performing arts, and music. With its iconic spire towering tall above the city, the venue boasts 10 function rooms, four theatres, and dedicated pre-function areas, each with its own distinct personality.
Arts Centre Melbourne is home to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Opera Australia, and the Australian Ballet, and hosts performances on some of the world's largest stages, including the State Theatre and Hamer Hall. The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, a separate theatre building located on the riverbank in the nearby gardens, is also part of the complex.
For more than 30 years, Arts Centre Melbourne has been Melbourne's leading venue for world-class theatre, dance, music, and more. In the Theatres Building, directly under the venue's iconic Spire, are three separate theatres – the State Theatre, which boasts one of the world's largest stages and hosts performances by Opera Australia
If you're looking to explore the Australian performing arts collection, the venue's gallery and archives are open to the public, featuring photographs, manuscripts, and other memorabilia. And if you're interested in staging your own event, Arts Centre Melbourne is the perfect venue. Whether you're after a boardroom for a meeting, a gala dinner on the State Theatre stage, or a Christmas party in The Pavilion, the venue offers quality spaces with accessibility for wheelchair users.
With its world-class theatre, dance, and circus performances, Arts Centre Melbourne is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the arts. Book tickets now and experience the magic of this iconic venue for yourself.
Elevate the ambiance of your next intimate gathering with the Melbourne Room - an elegant, Art Deco-inspired event space located in Hamer Hall. Overlooking the magnificent Stalls Foyer, the Melbourne Room features a distinctive circular sha...
The Members Lounge at Art Centre Melbourne is an exceptional event space that offers a transformative experience for your guests. The Members Lounge is a versatile, open space that can be customised to suit your event aspirations, making ...
Step into the world of grandeur and theatre with the Plaza Room at Arts Centre Melbourne. Inspired by the traditional theatre rooms of old, the Plaza Room features rich red velvet tones, showgirl mirrors, and gold accents, making it the per...
Experience the epitome of luxury and sophistication in the Melbourne Arts Precinct at the Hugh Williamson Room. Located at Arts Centre Melbourne, this venue is perfect for hosting a range of events, from boardroom meetings to cocktails. Bo...
Boasting a contemporary design, this versatile event space features a stunning backlit wall made up of over 464,000 marbles and memorabilia, creating a mesmerizing and colorful display that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Wi...
The Pavilion dominates the event landscape with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of Melbourne's CBD. As the largest private event space in Arts Centre Melbourne, The Pavilion features a striking domed ceiling, opulent g...
Welcome your guests in style with the State Theatre Lounge. This contemporary space features vibrant back-lit artwork, comprising more than 464,000 marbles in a kaleidoscope of color. The State Theatre Lounge is suitable for cocktail partie...
Nestled on the banks of the Yarra River, Riverside Mezzanine offers a memorable Melbourne backdrop for your event. Located on Southbanks riverside promenade this light filled space with views of the city makes the perfect setting for your n...
I was lucky enough to head along to the Art Centre for Horizons opening community performance and my god, I can not rave about it enough. If you ever get the chance to see a show from the Bangarra Dance Theatre take it. They have such a beautiful way of storytelling through dance that lights up a room. The Art Centre puts on so many amazing performance but the location itself is something to marvel at. The whole place feels like it’s built to host spectacular productions and it sure does. There’s the most beautiful light fixtures in every room and the bars look like the perfect place for a cocktail before a wonderful evening. There’s so much history on display in each room with sets from previous show in glass cases, and old costumes lining the walls. I love how lively it always feels and the warm theatre tones feel so vibrant and alluring. If there’s any place to catch a show it’s in these beautiful halls. After the show you can also get a photo outside of the towering structure above the many theatres which is lit up each night. It’s right on the river which means just across from the original art centre building are breathtaking city views both on the bridge and from above. Climbing up the stairs above Hammer Hall is always a breathtaking sight and well worth a bit of exploration. If you’re in the city looking to explore or a tourist wanting to catch the sights along with a show this is the place to be!
It is located right next to the National Gallery of Victoria. At the top of the building is a large structure similar to the Eiffel Tower. There is a nice music exhibition on the ground floor. They exhibited some of the items used by old musicians on stage. I'm sure there were some great plays being watched on the stage inside. ambiance looked great.
Attended recent Bangarra Dance Theatre show Horizon. Began with finding a car park that was easy on this Friday night late August 2024. Followed Google maps to the entrance, chose the left side driveway and parked just near the entrance to the main building and floor for the show. Well we sat in the stalls down one flight of stairs. There are lifts if you need them. A busy night with almost a full house. Was able to buy a last minute ticket for a friend to join us. Loved the show it was riveting moving and unique as it was a Torres Strait Islander and Māori story and ensemble. Great sound track and visuals. I guess I needed to read the program and afterwards a couple of reviews to fully grasp the meaning behind the movements. Intermission was good, service was cheerful and overall the experience wonderful. I’d like to also say my sister and I had snacks and dinner at the Barre restaurant. With a little encouragement we connected with the staff and enjoyed friendly service throughout. As it was my 67th birthday that day it was nice place to enjoy ourselves. My sister had the duck pate and I had the baba ganoush with hot bread that was fabulous. Also the Hepburn Springs mineral water was the best. Great pre-show destination. It was busy so best to book if you have four or more people. Enjoy the rock and roll museum visit there, lots of memories!
Plenty of things to do great access ♿ lots of people as you would expect. Go for a stroll and check out the electronic led birds and sculpture things before a show. Easy taxi drop off and pickup for wheelchairs.
Written on 7/5/2024 Some people may think that the Eiffel Tower has moved to the top of the building. It looks spectacular whether it is in the day or night. The circular structure of the Arts Cetre resembles a Coliseum. The contemporary interior is subtle but inviting. The stage and the general seating are located three floors below the street level. Whike the seating arrangement may be suitable for most purposes such as concerts, recitals and projection screening, any performance such as ballet that involves footwork cannot be enjoyed by audients sitting rows away from the stage. All the seats are on level ground instead of a gentle gradient. The line of sight of auduents further away is blocked by the heads and bodies of audients in front.
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