Angie Hart. Image courtesy: Carbie Warbie
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Entertainment

In Melbourne, you’ll find an ever-increasing number of trendy clubs and bars, ideal places for convivial drinking, Sex In The City–style socialising and grooving to the chilled sounds of DJs late into the night. Melbourne also boasts Australia’s largest concentration of live music venues, where local and international bands cover everything from grunge rock and techno to jazz, blues and the avante-garde. As well, you can see the latest Hollywood blockbuster, catch a cabaret show featuring one of Melbourne’s comedy stalwarts or visit the Crown Entertainment Complex, home to Australia’s largest casino, cinemas, discos and designer stores.

Luluc, Northcote Social Club, Melbourne. Image courtesy: Carbie Warbie

Live music

Variety and energy characterise entertainment and nightlife in Victoria. Melbourne features an ever-changing number of trendy clubs, bars and live music venues.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Victoria, Australia

Comedy

Have a laugh at Melbourne's annual international comedy festival or duck into city and country comedy venues year-round for side-splitting surprises.

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Alumbra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Dance clubs

Techno? Trance? Drum and bass? Get hot and sweaty with Melbourne's dance crowd!

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Astor Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cinemas

Spend languid summer nights watching your favourite films on rooftops, in gardens and by the beach, or escape for hours in art houses and multiplexes.

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Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria, Australia

Spectator sports

Melbourne is sports mad. From the crack of the bat to the roar of the engine, the city is a prime playing field throughout the year.

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