The Forum, Melbourne

Name: The Forum
Address: Melbourne, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9299 9700

#113 among attractions in Melbourne

Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue, Comedy club, More...

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Facts and practical information

Forum Melbourne is a live music, cinema, theatre, and event venue located on the corner of Flinders Street and Russell Street in Melbourne, Australia. Built in 1929, it was designed by leading US ‘picture palace’ architect John Eberson, in association with the local architectural firm Bohringer, Taylor & Johnson. Designed as an "Atmospheric theatre", the interior intended to evoke a Florentine walled garden, complete with a cerulean-blue ceiling sprinkled with lights like twinkling stars, mimicking a twilight sky. ()

Opened: 1929 (95 years ago)Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 37°48'60"S, 144°58'8"E

Address

City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

Contact

+61 3 9299 9700

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Day trips

The Forum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: ACMI, Federation Square, St Paul's Cathedral, Koorie Heritage Trust.

~330 ftS
Museum
ACMI, Melbourne
2 min walk • ACMI, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, is a beacon of creativity and culture nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This dynamic museum is dedicated to the moving image in all its forms, from early cinema to contemporary digital media.
~480 ftS
Contemporary central public space
Federation Square, Melbourne
3 min walk • Federation Square, often affectionately known as "Fed Square," is a vibrant cultural precinct in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. Opened in 2002, this architecturally distinctive destination has become an integral part of the city's identity, offering a public space...
~300 ftW
19th-century, neo-Gothic cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
2 min walk • St Paul's Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This Anglican cathedral, dedicated to the Apostle Paul, is a significant edifice not just for its religious importance but also for its historical...
~570 ftS
Museum
Koorie Heritage Trust, Melbourne
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the Koorie Heritage Trust serves as a cultural beacon, showcasing the rich heritage of the Indigenous peoples of southeastern Australia. This non-profit organization was established in 1985 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting...
~1030 ftS
Bridge
Princes Bridge, Melbourne
5 min walk • Spanning the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne, Princes Bridge serves as a vital connection between the city's bustling central business district and the arts precinct of Southbank. This historic bridge, which has become an iconic part of Melbourne's landscape, is...
~1130 ftS
Cycling, Bike path, Trail
Capital City Trail, Melbourne
6 min walk • The Capital City Trail is a vibrant urban bike path that encircles the heart of Melbourne, Australia, offering both locals and visitors a unique way to experience the city's diverse landscapes. This well-maintained circuit stretches for approximately 29 kilometers...
~570 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cathedral Arcade, Melbourne
3 min walk • Cathedral Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne, Victoria. It forms a short, narrow laneway, connecting Swanston Street to Flinders Lane in the central business district of Melbourne. It is a T-shaped arcade, however one of the laneways terminates inside the building.
~440 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
3 min walk • The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is an art gallery that houses the Australian part of the art collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
~820 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Scots' Church, Melbourne
4 min walk • The Scots' Church is a Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the first Presbyterian church to be built in the Port Phillip District and is located on Collins Street. It is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and has been described as "an icon for well over a hundred years".
~820 ftNW
City hall, Historical place, Architecture
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
4 min walk • Melbourne Town Hall is the central city town hall of Melbourne, Australia, and is a historic building in the state of Victoria since 1867.
~800 ftNW
Theater, Victorian architecture
Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne
4 min walk • The Athenaeum or Melbourne Athenaeum is an art and cultural hub in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1839, it is the city's oldest cultural institution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Forum open?

The Forum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Forum?

Nearby attractions include St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne (2 min walk), ACMI, Melbourne (2 min walk), Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne (3 min walk), Federation Square, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to The Forum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Forum:

Tram

Stop 6: Russell Street • Lines: 35, 70, 70d, 75 (3 min walk)
Stop 11: City Square, Collins Street • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (4 min walk)

Train

Flinders Street (4 min walk)
Parliament (12 min walk)

Bus

Arts Centre • Lines: 109 (8 min walk)
Flinders Lane/Queen Street • Lines: 216, 220, 234, 236, 605 (11 min walk)