Theatres

Melbourne boasts some stunningly ornate old theatres, including the Princess Theatre and the Forum, as well as contemporary venues such as Arts House.

Arena Theatre Company Limited

130 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne

Arena stages live performances for children aged five to 25 years, celebrating the diverse, complex and ever-changing experience of its young audiences.

ArtPlay

Birrarung Marr, Batman Avenue, Melbourne

Let your imagination run wild at ArtPlay – a creative arts studio for kids and their families. At ArtPlay, children and artists have a unique opportunity to come together and imagine, explore and create high-quality art.

Arts Centre Melbourne

100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

With an array of venues under its spire, the Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria and focal point of the cultural precinct.

Arts House

North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne

As part of the local council, Arts House is one of Australia’s most exciting presenters of cutting-edge contemporary arts.

Athenaeum Theatre

188 Collins Street,, Melbourne

The Melbourne Athenaeum is Melbourne’s oldest cultural institution, starting life as the city’s first Mechanics Institute in 1839. The local council met in the building until 1852, when the Melbourne Town Hall was built.

Australian Centre of Performing Arts (ACOPA)

Level 2-3 14 Raglan Street, North Melbourne

Australian Centre of Performing Arts (ACOPA) is a performing arts hub. It is dedicated to the development of artists' creative ability through professional training in acting, directing, dance, singing, writing, speaking, presentation and agency services.