Art & culture, See & do, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Discover the creative side of Melbourne, a city buzzing with dynamic and cutting-edge art and culture.

Book seats for a show in the East End Theatre District, Melbourne's hub of historic theatres hosting world-class stage and musical productions. Head to the Arts Precinct at Southbank, where the the Arts Centre, Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC), Malthouse, Melbourne Recital Centre and the NGV form Melbourne's beating cultural heart.

Art meets architecture at Federation Square, where you can watch inspiring audiovisual shows at ACMI, explore the Aboriginal art collection at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, or catch a recital at The Edge theatre.

Across the city, you'll discover the innovation and skill of local artists and designers at galleries and theatres, both new and established.

NGV International

Art galleries

See one of the most impressive collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art at this iconic Melbourne gallery.

Koorie Heritage Trust

Aboriginal art

Discover Aboriginal Victoria at the Koorie Heritage Trust - located in the cultural heart of Narrm (Melbourne) at Federation Square by the banks of the...

Melbourne Museum

Museums

Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Art galleries

Be inspired by three dedicated exhibition spaces, two historic kitchen gardens and a sculpture park, all located on 15 acres of beautiful landscape.

Collingwood Yards

Art galleries

Collingwood Yards is a new, permanent and affordable home for scores of artists and independent arts organisations working across music, visual arts, performance,...

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.

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

Art galleries

See works by the best contemporary artists and attend inspiring workshops and public talks at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Plays & musicals

From 20 August 2023

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes back to life onstage in 2023, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza – Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

ALWAYS LIVE

Music

Until 10 Dec 2023

A state-wide celebration of contemporary music, Always Live, is set to again turn up the volume on the annual Major Events calendar in 2023 – cementing...

People immersed in THE LUME Melbourne's Connection experience

Connection at THE LUME Melbourne

Exhibitions

Until 28 Jan 2024

Ranking among the most-loved and most-visited attractions in Australia's capital of arts and culture, THE LUME Melbourne immerses visitors into the world’s...

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The Story of the Moving Image

Exhibitions

Until 09 Jan 2025

Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories in this unforgettable...

Groundhog Day the Musical

Plays & musicals

24 Jan - 03 Mar 2024

Direct from its record-breaking run in London, Groundhog Day The Musical makes its Australian Premiere at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre in January!Phil...

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Art & Culture

Overview