Melbourne Entertainment - Some Options

Concert halls, bars, theatres, nightclubs and cinemas around Melbourne's CBD and inner suburbs offer after-hours entertainment for all tastes. Melbourne has some great activities for kids. Don't miss out on the varied attractions managed by the National Trust or the fun of Luna Park.

The nightlife in Melbourne is amazing, so if you are looking for Melbourne entertainment you should have no problems whatsoever. In fact, Melbourne entertainment includes bars, concert halls, clubs, discos, taverns, and everything else you might imagine. No matter your partying style there is a type of Melbourne entertainment for you. The following suggestions are not a complete list of Melbourne entertainment, however they are some of the best places to visit while you are in the city.

The Night Cat is an amazing Melbourne entertainment club that will have you out of your seat dancing straight away. Of all the Melbourne entertainment options The Night Cat is one of the best. Yet another great Melbourne entertainment suggestion is the The Gin Palace. By its name you might imagine a wide array of gins for drinking. However, The Gin Palace is really a great place for a romantic night out because the lights are low, jazz plays lightly, and you can really have a special night at The Gin Palace.

If you are looking for a not so intimate Melbourne entertainment option then perhaps Tony Starr's Kitten Club is for you. The traditional jazz undertones are present, but the club is cheerful, upbeat, and has some really great food if you are looking to eat out in addition to your Melbourne entertainment. Just give it a try and it is sure to please.

The Arts Centre
The heart of Melbourne's arts and leisure precinct features the world-class performance venues - The State Theatre, The Playhouse, the Fairfax Studio, Hamer Hall and the Performing Arts Collection.
100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Ph: 1300 136 166
www.theartscentre.net.au

National Gallery of Victoria
Currently housed in a temporary location in Russell Street the gallery is showing more than 700 Australian and international works from its collection.
285-321 Russell Street, Melbourne
Ph: 9208 0203

Melbourne Museum
Experience Aboriginal culture and discover the vibrant story of Melbourne. A highlight is the living Forest Gallery and the ICE (Interactive Cinema Experience).
Carlton Gardens, Carlton (car parking via Rathdowne Street)
Ph: 13 1102

KIDS & FAMILY FUN

National Trust
Visiting any of the many and varied National Trust properties brings alive the days of the early colony, from the rich, maritime history at the Melbourne Maritime Museum, home of Polly Woodside, to the grand mansions and lush gardens of Como and Rippon Lea. You almost expect to meet a 19th century farmer as you explore the original farm buildings and cottage garden at Gulf Station in the Yarra Valley or you can learn what life behind bars was like for some of Australia's most notorious villains at the Old Melbourne Gaol. With over 23 properties open to the public, there is something for all visitors of all ages.
Ph: 9656 9800
www.nattrust.com.au

Luna Park
Melbourne's Luna Park is a galaxy of amusements and sensations. From the jaw dropping, eye ball popping super thrill rides like the Pharoah's Curse, Metropolis and the Enterprise, to the exhilarating rides like the Spider, Twin Dragon, G force and Shock Drop, you're bound to have an awesome time! There are also plenty of rides that the family can enjoy, such as Arabian Merry, Silly Serpent, Carousel, Red Baron or the newly renovated Scenic Railway.
Luna Park is Melbourne's only theme park, and makes every day a carnival!
Open weekends, and every day during the School Holidays. FREE ENTRY!
Melbourne's Luna Park. Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
Ph: 9525 5033
www.lunapark.com.au