Concert halls Australia

Built in 1862, the Great Western Hotel is one of Queensland's oldest pubs and a must for soaking up the bush atmosphere. It houses a motel, steakhouse restaurant and poker room. Enjoy fresh seafood, burgers and schnitzels. Occasional rodeos and barbecues are held in the large covered arena at the rear of the building (check the website for details), and the festivities ensure a great atmosphere. You may also arrive on the evening of a country concert.

A Darwin institution. The open-air cinema is located in a wonderful setting at the seaside and at the foot of the cliffs housing the NT parliament. Many foreign art house films, including some French, are shown under the stars. Buy the tickets on the website to be sure to have a place. Free seating, so it is advisable to arrive early to reserve a good deckchair. You can then enjoy the bar or a quick dinner. Pedestrian access via the stairs at the end of the esplanade, by car via the Waterfront.

For an hour and a half, about forty stockmen - the famous Australian cowboys - deploy their know-how to plunge you into the heart of the Outback, through a splendid show featuring horses and riders. Through a game of sound and light, the immersion is complete and will enchant young and old: the magic happens! To accompany the show, a three-course meal is included (most often a barbecue is offered).

The Elder Hall is the music conservatory of Adelaide and an annex of the university. It organizes Lunch Times on Friday noon, with classical music or jazz concerts (which we recommend!) but also evening concerts on certain dates. The performers are usually students and teachers of the conservatory who form the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra. For the agenda and the program, go to the website.

A very popular theater in Perth. Located in a modern building, it presents local troops.

One of the main venues of classical shows in Perth, which regularly organizes prestigious international artists.

Treat yourself to a historical immersion in Australia's oldest surviving theater! Located near the harbor, Hobart's Theatre Royal was built by convicts between 1834 and 1837. Many international performers have performed here - from the famous French mime and actor Marcel Marceau to the multiple Oscar-winning American actor Laurence Olivier. The latter even came in person to protest the demolition of the theater in 1940. It still hosts plays, musicals and ballets today.

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Three air-conditioned rooms offering recent films (all American!) with adjoining coffee. Ambiance 1950 guaranteed.

The address to visit ABSOLUTELY for, among others, viewing excerpts from large Australian films

The Oxford Art Factory is a Sydney venue known for showcasing, guess what... artists! It's a paradise for musicians, bands, visual artists, and anyone with a little something extra: grungy, funky, poppy, groovy, rocky, etc. This is the factory of melodies, sounds, and gigs. At least four nights a week, bands perform. If you want to know what's going on in Sydney musically and what's trending, this is the place to be. There's also a dance floor.

This old art deco theater was built in 1892-1893 as the New Belmore Markets with, as a characteristic of the time, the inclusion of circus, theater and fairground shows. Due to the decline in attendance over time for these shows of all kinds, the building was transformed in 1913 into a racetrack. It became a permanent theater in 1927. Nowadays, its program includes great musical shows as well as famous artists: it is the little Australian Moulin Rouge!

Bangarra Dance Theatre is an Aboriginal (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) contemporary dance company founded in 1989. It is a permanent resident of the Opera House. In addition to the success of its annual tours, notably to Australia, the USA and the UK, it has been awarded the Helpmann Prize on several occasions. It is the only major Aboriginal company currently performing in Sydney. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself further in Aboriginal culture.

It is the longest running play in Australia with 25 years of performances. It is the true story of an incredible escape, an extraordinary journey and an intriguing twist in history. It all begins in January 1834, when the Frederick, the last ship built at the Sarah Island prison in Macquarie Harbour, is about to sail for the new prison in Port Arthur. The actors are very funny and involve the audience. Good English preferred to understand the humor of the play.

Two bars with great cocktails, including one on the roof, a Korean-influenced restaurant with good dumplings and a performance hall, the Rechabite is an institution in its own right. Built by a religious temperance movement opposed to alcohol consumption, with the aim of creating a convivial environment where people could get together, it is now a temple to entertainment! Numerous concerts, often offbeat burlesque shows and the Perth Fringe Festival, a comedy festival held in January and February, are held here.

The Belgrave cinema is THE cinema in Armidale. It is also one of the main entertainment places of the city. This small cinema which looks like an art house cinema has only the appearance of one, because it shows essentially blockbusters intended for all audiences. Two rooms are available and allow the daily projection of 4 or 5 different films. At the entrance of the establishment, a plaque reminds us that it exists thanks to the Friends of the Cinema, who created the place after the closing of the Capitol Theater, in 1983.

If there is a movie theatre not to be missed in the Glen Innes area, it is this one. Installed in an old chapel (1885) whose general architecture has remained intact despite the change of business, one can attend the projection of recent films in a most original decor. In terms of equipment, the place sometimes offers 3D, Digital and Dolby 7.1 projections. It offers few films and few screenings, but it's already something!

Inaugurated at the end of 2011, this fantastic building that appears to be made of gold (but is bronze) houses Heath Ledger theatre Hall of 575 places, a studio of 200 places and an outdoor garden. It produces local, national and international works.

Opera Queensland celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021. When it was founded in 1981, the Opera was strictly lyrical. Since then, it has played a fundamental role in the cultural and artistic evolution of the city and Queensland. Today, it also hosts contemporary plays, musicals, more atypical performances and more classical ballets: the repertoire is very diverse and promises to captivate you. Do not hesitate to consult the annual program on the website!

This is the summer celebration you don't want to miss! Enjoy a good movie under the stars while enjoying cold drinks, pizza and traditional popcorn. This is a great outdoor experience for visitors who have just arrived in Australia! You can choose the comfort of your seat, lounge in a deck chair or get a premium ticket. After the movie, the site comes alive with live music sessions. Make sure to book - the event is a summertime crowd pleaser!