Melbourne’s culture is vibrant and alive. A city that incites inspiration, it’s a melting pot of creativity expressed in its arts, design, fashion and events.
You will discover that from theatre shows and live music to comedy clubs and fashion shows, Victoria celebrates a vibrant artistic culture, ready to be explored.
The city is home to Australia’s only theatre district, the East End Theatre District, which includes the heritage-listed Princess Theatre, Regent Theatre, Comedy Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre, the Athenaeum and the Forum.
Melbourne prides itself on its many different personas: sophisticated, playful, unconventional, quirky, intense and multi-cultural. It is real, lived by the people, and it has earned itself a spot in the international arts, culture and music scenes.
Find out more information about art, theatre and culture in Melbourne here.
We acknowledge the First Peoples throughout Victoria and their ongoing connection to the land and waters. We pay our respects to their culture, knowledge and Elders past and present.