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Time Out Melbourne, available from tourist outlets, is a comprehensive monthly guide to what's happening in town. For a complete listing of performing arts events, galleries, and films, consult the "Shortlist" supplement in the Friday edition of The Age newspaper. Tourism Victoria hosts a fantastic website (www.visitmelbourne.com) detailing all of Melbourne's upcoming and current events. The free local music magazine Beat is available at cafés, stores, markets, and bars. Melbourne Community Voice (MCV) and Star Observer are the local LGBT papers.

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  • 1. Australian Ballet

    Southbank

    In the 2,000-seat State Theatre at the Arts Centre, the Australian Ballet stages six programs annually, and presents visiting celebrity dancers from around the world.

    100 St. Kilda Rd.
    - 1300 - 182--183
    www.australianballet.com.au

  • 2. Comedy Theatre

    City Center

    Revues and plays are staged at the Comedy Theatre, which along with the Princess, Regent, and Forum theaters is owned by the Marriner Group and uses the same telephone numbers.

    240 Exhibition St.
    - 03 - 9299–9800
    www.marrinergroup.com.au

  • 3. fortyfivedownstairs

    City Center

    A cutting-edge, not-for-profit theater, visit for independent theater, cabaret, and exhibitions.

    45 Flinders La.
    - 03 - 9662–9966
    www.fortyfivedownstairs.com

  • 4. Halftix

    City Center

    This ticket booth sells tickets to theater attractions at half price on performance days. It's open Tuesday--Friday, 11 am--4 pm. Phone for information about shows on sale (recorded message), or see listings on the website.

    208 Little Collins St., Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
    03-9650–9420
    www.halftixmelbourne.com

  • 5. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

    Southbank

    The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs year-round in the 2,500-seat Hamer Hall.

    100 St. Kilda Rd.
    - 03 - 9929--9600
    www.mso.com.au

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  • 6. Regent Theatre

    City Center

    An ornate 1920s building, the Regent originally opened to screen movies but nowadays presents mainstream theater productions, including The Lion King and Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

    191 Collins St.
    - 1300 - 111--011 - www.ticketmaster.com.au
    www.marrinergroup.com.au

  • 7. Sidney Myer Music Bowl

    City Center

    Open-air concerts take place December through March at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

    King's Domain
    - 1300 - 130–300 - Ticketmaster.com.au

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