Overview

In Melbourne, you'll find a galaxy of great clubs and bars – ideal places for a convivial drink, social catch ups and DJ sessions, late into the night. Melbourne also boasts Australia's largest concentration of live music venues, where local and international bands cover everything from grunge rock and techno, to jazz, blues and avante-garde performance. See a Hollywood blockbuster, catch a cabaret or comedy show starring local and international talent, or visit Crown Entertainment Complex – home to Australia's largest casino, cinemas, discos and designer stores.

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Highlights

The Forum, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Forum

Live music
Catch local heroes and international artists at this spectacular venue where the architecture and interior design add a fairytale edge.
Tote, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

The Tote

Live music
The spiritual home of punk and indie-rock bands, there's no better place in Melbourne to catch a band than in the sweaty bandroom at the Tote.
The Astor, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Astor

Cinemas
Get a dose of 1930s glamour, catch the big names of yesteryear, and advance your movie knowledge at directors festivals and 80s nostalgia nights.
Northcote Social Club, Northcote, Victoria. Photo: Josie Withers

Northcote Social Club

Pubs
Pick up a cold beer, grab a seat on the sunny deck and tuck into a killer counter meal. Bring the kids too, or stay on to catch live music at night.
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ACMI

Art galleries
Venture into Fed Square and explore the world of film, television and digital media with year-round exhibitions, rare screenings and cultural events.
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Flemington Racecourse

Sport
Don your finery and enjoy fun with friends at Flemington Racecourse, whether it's for a day of horse racing, a music festival or a family event.
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Bars

Food & wine
Take an unexpected turn, duck into one of Melbourne's famed laneways, scamper up some stairs and take a tipple in a bar with a distinct personality.
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Itineraries

See & do
Sing along to hit shows in the theatre precinct, take a stroll along the Yarra River, or explore the city’s hidden boutiques, bars and galleries.
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Tours

See & do
Explore Melbourne on foot with an expert walking guide, join a bus tour or follow the historic City Circle Tram route on a tour of the city's cafes.