Melbournians enjoy a thriving arts scene, diverse nightlife and entertainment to compare with almost any cosmopolitan city in the world. From galleries and museums through to intimate laneway bars, nightclubs and famous live music venues, Melbourne is home to a myriad of cultural experiences to tantalise you day and night.
Galleries such as the Heide Musuem of Modern Art and the National Victoria Gallery showcase breathtaking collections from around the globe. Dozens of theatrical productions are staged in Melbourne every week, in magnificent venues like the Malthouse and the National Theatre.
Widely regarded as the live music capital of Australia, Melbourne is the city where scores of renowned Australian bands first cut their teeth. Pop, rock, jazz, funk and dance beats pump from bars and stream from stadiums, from the biggest names in the business to yet-to-be-discovered acts waiting to be stumbled upon in captivating venues across the city. There are bars, clubs and performance venues catering to every taste, with the Melbourne Town Hall staging classical recitals and operas, the Palais Theatre attracting international acts, the Esplanade Hotel hosting rock bands, hip hop acts and comedians, and Bennetts Lane serving up sultry soul and jazz.
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