Regent Theatre, Melbourne

Name: Regent Theatre
Address: Melbourne, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9299 9500

#188 among attractions in Melbourne

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Facts and practical information

The Regent Theatre is an historic former picture palace built in 1929, closed in 1970, and restored and reopened in 1996 as a live theatre in Collins Street, in the city of Melbourne, Australia. It is one of six city theatres collectively known as Melbourne's East End Theatre District. Designed by Charles Ballantyne in an ornately palatial style, with a Gothic style lobby, Louis XVI style auditorium, and the Spanish Baroque style Plaza Ballroom in the basement, it is listed by the National Trust of Australia and is on the Victorian Heritage Register. ()

Opened: 15 March 1929 (95 years ago)Capacity: 1573Coordinates: 37°48'56"S, 144°58'5"E

Address

City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

Contact

+61 3 9299 9500

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Day trips

Regent Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~780 ftS
Museum
ACMI, Melbourne
4 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.
~920 ftS
Contemporary central public space
Federation Square, Melbourne
5 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...
~480 ftS
19th-century, neo-Gothic cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
3 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...
~1020 ftS
Museum
Koorie Heritage Trust, Melbourne
5 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...
~870 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Collins Lane, Melbourne
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, St. Collins Lane is a premier shopping destination that offers a blend of international and local retail experiences. This sophisticated shopping centre, located at 260 Collins Street, is a vibrant part of the city’s bustling retail...
~500 ftSW
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.
~930 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
5 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.
~360 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Scots' Church, Melbourne
2 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".
~490 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The Forum, Melbourne
3 min walk • Forum Melbourne is a live music, cinema, theatre, and event venue located on the corner of Flinders Street and Russell Street in Melbourne, Australia.
~340 ftNW
City hall, Historical place, Architecture
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
2 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.
~310 ftNW
Theater, Victorian architecture
Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne
2 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 Regent Theatre open?

Regent Theatre is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Regent Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne (2 min walk), Larry La Trobe, Melbourne (2 min walk), Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne (2 min walk), Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne (2 min walk).

How to get to Regent Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Regent Theatre:

Tram

Stop 11: City Square, Collins Street • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (2 min walk)
Stop 6: Town Hall • Lines: 109, 109d, 11, 12, 12d, 48, 48d (3 min walk)

Train

Flinders Street (5 min walk)
Parliament (11 min walk)

Bus

Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 303 (9 min walk)
Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 200, 207, 250, 251, 303, 350 (9 min walk)