Arts near Softbelly, Melbourne
Guildford Lane Gallery
20-24 Guildford Lane, Melbourne
Located in a refurbished factory (read: cool digs) Guildford exhibits contemporary work from Australian and international artists
Category: Arts
The Dome
333 Collins Street, Melbourne
Built in the 180s, this lobby area of the Commonwealth Bank Building is open to the public and can hired for weddings, events and performances. The intimidating dome reflects a grandeur and wealth to reflect the time it was built. The mosaic floors and Baroque columns have been lovingly restored like much of the building.
Category: Arts
RMIT Capitol Theatre
113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Designed by renowned architect Walter Burley Griffin, the Capitol Theatre first opened its glamorous doors in 1924 during an interwar period where 'Chicagoesque' architecture was all the rage.
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State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
There are always a number of excellent exhibitions on here. The real star of the show is the library's spectacular dome-roofed reading room.
Category: Arts, Movies
City Gallery Melbourne Town Hall
90-120 Swanston Street, Melbourne
This free gallery features exhibitions that explore all aspects of the city’s cultural, historical and artistic life
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Melbourne Town Hall
90-120 Swanston Street, Melbourne
The Melbourne Town Hall has been a hotbed of city action for over 135 years.
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The Tuxedo Cat
Basement, 335 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This boutique art and performance space is run by a community of artists. The small stage in central Melbourne has played host to comedy acts from touring festivals and undiscovered acts. It’s a venue used for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Category: Arts
Athenaeum Theatre
188 Collins Street, Melbourne
Atop the shabby gentility of this beautiful theatre is a well-kept secret.
Category: Arts