Play Melbourne
Melbourne is a creative, exciting, ever-changing city with extraordinary surprises to be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. You just have to be curious enough to venture off the beaten path. The possibilities are endless, so forget what you think you know. Take a chance, roll the dice and see where it leads you.
Variety and energy characterise entertainment and nightlife in Victoria. Melbourne features an ever-changing number of trendy clubs, bars and live music venues.
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Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, cutting-edge design and dynamic festivals and community events.
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Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, a fact reflected in its restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars. Feast on a dizzying spread of the world's great cuisines.
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Whether you're after high fashion, independent local designers, jewellery, furniture or fine art, find out where to start your spree in Melbourne.
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Don't miss
15 Jan - 5 Feb 2012
Move your feet at Melbourne's annual queer celebration with outdoor parties and city-wide cultural events, and show your pride at the closing march.
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4 - 26 Feb 2012
Dust off your dance dreams and indulge in this Australian production of A Chorus Line, a timeless, multi-award-winning Broadway musical.
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2 - 21 Mar 2012
Raise a toast to regional producers, hatted chefs and pioneering vintners and savour a meal and a glass of wine at delicious food festival events.
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8 - 15 Mar 2012
Step out with the seriously stylish at Australia's biggest fashion event featuring fabulous entertainment, runway shows and workshops.
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Destinations
Get a glimpse of village life within the city at immaculately preserved Yarraville, which feels like a different world from the CBD.
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Prepare to play in St Kilda, where you can kick up your heels by the seashore, by the stage at live music venues or on the whirligigs at Luna Park.
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Hit the shopping strips of Toorak and South Yarra, daring to dream at the real estate listings and peeking at the lives of privileged pioneers.
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Jump ahead of the game and discover North Melbourne's hottest properties before the word gets out about the innovative arts, plus edgy bars and cafes.
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