What’s the nightlife like in Melbourne?

[dawn1]

Melbourners, what’s the city’s nightlife like? Can I expect a lot of options for live music and good food and drinks or is it a pretty quiet place? I’m also very keen on other sorts of evening/night activities, such as cultural events or pop-up shops, if those popular in Melbourne. Nighttime sport facilities would be absolutely music to me ears.

[Kate12]

There's always something on in Melbourne! It is gearing towards being a 24 hour city, and it's very easy to get around. There are many live music venues throughout the city catering to all different styles, so it's easy to find a venue playing music you'll enjoy. We have a plethora of amazing restaurants and bars, whether you're in to fine dining or something more casual, the list goes on and on! Lots of cultural events, galleries, festivals; ACMI at Federation Square if you are a film buff, National Gallery of Victoria always has fantastic exhibitions. We love our sport here in Melbourne, definitely the sporting capital of Australia! We are nearly finished with our AFL season for the year, but cricket season starts soon. If you get the chance to go to a one day or Twenty20 match at the MCG it is an amazing experience! Depending on when you'll be in Melbourne, early next year the Australian Open and Australian Grand Prix will also be on. Hope that helps!

[Tom_Williamson]

Melbourne is the unofficial cultural capital of Australia, we have great local music scene, heaps of pubs and bars with good bands on the weekend, our laws regarding liquor licensing mean our venues are less restricted than say Sydney or Brisbane (later closing times, no lock outs etc). We're pretty crazy about sport as well, in fact we have 2 public holidays this year to ensure everyone is able to watch the sporting events on the day and have a good 7 or 8 stadiums in or close to the city

[Olga_Junek]

Hi Dawn
Melbourne has a great nightlife, not only in the CBD (check out all the lane ways and hidden bars) but also in places such as Fitzroy, Prahran and St.Kilda. there are music venues - pubs and bars, lots of great eating places (for all budgets). There are also night markets, food truck parks and many other options. Check out weekend notes.com for listings for all kinds of nightime and daytime events.
cheers
Olga

[Mollie_Anne_Synan]

The nightlife in Melbourne is so versatile! We have great night markets and food truck festivals but we also have so many bars, pubs and clubs. On weekends we also have all night public transport to make it that much easier to go out without worrying how to get home.