Melbourne venues directory
From Rod Laver Arena to a Richmond pub band room, Melbourne's event venues each have a different scale and character. This directory links to a page for each major venue.
Arenas & stadiums
The big shows and major fixtures
Theatres
Concerts, comedy and theatre
Live music & club venues
Pub gigs to late nights
How venue pages work
Each venue page gives a short, factual guide to what the venue is and what kind of events it typically hosts, then points to the relevant live category feed rather than guessing at a fixed schedule - venue calendars change too often for a static page to stay accurate on its own.
Why these venues specifically
The venues covered here were chosen because they host the bulk of Melbourne's ticketed concerts, sport and theatre - arenas, stadiums, heritage theatres and the live music rooms most regularly mentioned alongside touring shows. Smaller and one-off venues are covered indirectly through the category and area pages instead.
Frequently asked questions
Does this list every venue in Melbourne?
No - it covers the major event venues most relevant to concerts, sport and nightlife. It isn't an exhaustive directory of every bar or restaurant.
Where do I find bars and restaurants instead?
See the Melbourne Venues page for a CBD bar and restaurant sample, or the Bars and Rooftop Bars guides.
Will more venues be added over time?
Yes - this directory covers Melbourne's major arenas, theatres and live music rooms first, with room to expand as the site grows.
Can I suggest a venue to add?
Submissions and feedback can be sent through the contact options on the main Xalo site as the directory continues to grow.