National Theatre, Melbourne

Name: National Theatre
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#494 among attractions in Melbourne

Concerts and shows, Theater

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The National Theatre is a 783-seat Australian theatre and theatrical arts school located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of St Kilda, on the corner of Barkly and Carlisle Streets. The building was constructed in 1921 as The Victory Theatre, rebuilt as 2550 seat cinema in 1928, finally converted to a live venue 1972/4 with 783 seats. ()

Opened: 1921 (103 years ago)Capacity: 783Coordinates: 37°52'1"S, 144°58'52"E

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Port Phillip (St. Kilda)Melbourne Australia

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Luna Park, St Kilda Sea Baths, Rippon Lea Estate, Palais Theatre.

~1190 ftW
Traditional theme park dating from 1912
Luna Park, Melbourne
6 min walk • Luna Park, a beacon of fun and nostalgia, stands as a cherished landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This historic amusement park, located in St Kilda, has been a cornerstone of Melbourne's seaside entertainment since its grand opening in 1912.
0.5 miW
Baths, Recreation center
St Kilda Sea Baths, Melbourne
13 min walk • The St Kilda Sea Baths is a pool, spa, food and entertainment complex on St Kilda Beach, Victoria, Australia.
1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Rippon Lea Estate, Melbourne
34 min walk • Rippon Lea Estate is a heritage-listed historic house and gardens located in Elsternwick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the care of the National Trust of Australia. It was added to the Australian National Heritage List on 11 August 2006.
~1460 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Palais Theatre is an historic picture palace located in St Kilda, and inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. With a capacity of nearly 3,000 people, it is the largest seated theatre in Australia. Replacing an earlier cinema of the same name destroyed in a fire, the new theatre, designed by Henry Eli White, opened in 1927.
0.4 miW
Park
Alfred Square, Melbourne
11 min walk • Alfred Square is a park in St. Kilda, Melbourne abutting The Esplanade, it is bounded by low stone walls on the south and west, and crossed by paths.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
MARS Gallery, Melbourne
28 min walk • Melbourne Art Rooms is a contemporary commercial art gallery in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. MARS specialises in exhibiting, promoting and building the careers of contemporary Australian and International artists.
1 miN
Museum, Art museum
Australian Queer Archives, Melbourne
27 min walk • The Australian Queer Archives is a community-based non-profit organisation committed to the collection, preservation and celebration of material reflecting the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex LGBTI Australians. It is located in Melbourne.
~1660 ftSE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Melbourne
9 min walk • St Kilda Botanical Gardens are a botanical garden located in the suburb St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. Located on the former site of a gravel pit and rubbish dump, they were formally gazetted on 28 September 1859 and opened in 1861.
~1530 ftN
City, Area
Melbourne/St Kilda, Melbourne
8 min walk • St Kilda is an inner seaside suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km south-east of the city's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip. As of 2016 Census, St Kilda has a population of 20,230. The Traditional Owners of St.
0.9 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
The Astor Theatre, Melbourne
22 min walk • The Astor Theatre is a classic, single-screen revival movie theatre located in the inner Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, that has a long and illustrious history.
0.9 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Mansion nightclub, Melbourne
22 min walk • The Mansion is located in Melbourne, Australia, at 83 Queens Road. The multi-level historic building was an electronic music venue. The Mansion was once voted No.7 in the world’s top 10 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Acland Street, Melbourne (7 min walk), Sacred Heart Church St Kilda, Melbourne (7 min walk), Palais Theatre, Melbourne (8 min walk), Melbourne/St Kilda, Melbourne (8 min walk).

How to get to National Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Theatre:

Bus

National Theatre • Lines: 246, 600, 922, 923 (1 min walk)
Barkly Street • Lines: 623 (2 min walk)

Tram

Stop 33: Barkly Street • Lines: 16, 16d, 3a (1 min walk)
Stop 32: Havelock Street • Lines: 16, 3a (4 min walk)

Train

Balaclava (19 min walk)
Windsor (25 min walk)