Melbourne Town Hall

Melbourne Town Hall is a concert hall located in Melbourne's central business district, constructed from bluestone and freestone. The building combines Neoclassical elements with Victorian and Second Empire design features.

The building was completed in 1887 by architect Joseph Reed. After a major fire in 1925 destroyed the main auditorium, the structure was carefully rebuilt.

The Town Hall has long served as a gathering place for concerts and public events where the community comes together. Its role as both a civic center and performance venue makes it central to Melbourne's cultural life.

The hall is located near public transport stops in the city center. The best time to visit is during off-peak hours when the space is less crowded.

The building was equipped with a large pipe organ that fills the space with sound. This instrument ranks among the largest in the region and shapes the acoustic quality of performances.

Location: City of Melbourne

Inception: 1887

Architects: Joseph Reed

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Victorian architecture, Second Empire style

Floors above the ground: 2

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Made from material: bluestone, freestone

Operator: City of Melbourne

Address: 90-130 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Website: https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/melbourne-town-hall

GPS coordinates: -37.81515,144.96678

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29