Theatres and churches

Fancy a dinner and a show in the city? From Broadway musicals to comedy and film festivals, must-see entertainment is available all year round in Melbourne.

For a more relaxed trip, visit some of the city's impressive churches.

Avoid the stress of city parking by catching public transport. Theatres and churches in Melbourne are located near train stations and tram and bus stops.

Follow the links below for more information on Melbourne's theatres and churches.

→ Comedy Theatre
→ Forum Theatre
→ Her Majesty's Theatre
→ IMAX Theatre
→ Princess Theatre
→ Regent Theatre
→ St Patrick's Cathedral
→ St Paul's Cathedral

 

 
 
 

 Comedy Theatre

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The Comedy Theatre is a beautiful setting for performing arts, located in a 1928 Spanish style building with an elaborate exterior. Regular events include comedy, drama, dance, musicals and other productions.

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 Forum Theatre

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The Forum offers an outstanding array of entertainment. The venue showcases concerts, comedy and variety shows in the ground floor auditorium, and film screenings and smaller performances in the more intimate theatre.

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 Her Majesty's Theatre

Contact details

  • Call 03 8643 3300
  • Visit www.hmt.com.au
  • Located: 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Her Majesty's Theatre is a true icon of Australia's rich cultural and theatrical heritage. For more than 120 years, Her Majesty's has delighted audiences with some of the best entertainment from Australia and around the world.

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 IMAX Theatre

Contact details

  • Call 03 9663 5454
  • Visit www.imaxmelbourne.com.au
  • Located: Rathdowne Street, Carlton South
  • Opening hours: 10am-10pm daily. Films usually screen on the hour. Closed Christmas Day.

IMAX is the largest and most exciting film format in the world. Enjoy the ultimate film experience, screening films in 2D and the incredibly life-like IMAX 3D.

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 Princess Theatre

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The Princess Theatre is a landmark Melbourne building dating from 1886. It is famous for its elaborate architecture, international shows and legendary ghost, intriguingly, said to be an actor who died on stage.

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 Regent Theatre

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Reopened in 1996 following three years of restoration work, the Regent Theatre has hosted a diverse range of productions including musicals, internationally acclaimed singers and magicians, chart-topping rock bands, cinema screenings and organ performances with the magnificent 35-rank Wurlitzer Organ, the largest and finest theatre organ outside of the USA.

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 St Patrick's Cathedral

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St Patrick's Cathedral is the mother church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is one of the world's most elegant and inspiring neo-Gothic cathedrals and was completed in 1868.

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 St Paul's Cathedral

Contact details

  • Call 03 9653 4333
  • Visit www.stpaulscathedral.org.au
  • Located: Corner Flinders and Swanston streets, Melbourne
  • Opening hours: Sunday-Friday 8am-6pm. Saturday 9am-5pm. Shop open 10am-3.30pm daily.

A grand Anglican church located opposite Flinders Street Station. This church is a great example of late 19th century Gothic-Revival architecture. The interior is renowned for its wonderful carved cedar woodwork, tessellated tiled floors, stonework and stained glass.

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