The landmark Regent Theatre holds a key part in our city’s history since opening as a grand picture palace in 1929.
The Regent Theatre is one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues. Having survived a fire, a flood and 20 years in darkness, the theatre was meticulously refurbished in 1996 by Marriner Theatres (now Marriner Group), returning it to its breathtaking former glory. The venue underwent another refurbishment in 2019, including an increased capacity allowing for flexible seating configurations, new seats including new leather lounge chairs in the Dress Circle, and upgrade to theatre bars and foyers, and extensive repair and restoration of the ornate plasterwork and grand, glittering chandeliers in the auditorium.
Today the Regent Theatre stands tall on Collins Street, more lavish and grand than ever, hosting some of the world’s most renowned theatre productions and welcoming thousands of audience members through the venue every week.
We hope you will be able to join us for a show at the Regent Theatre soon.
Now Playing
Coming Soon
The Australian Ballet: Prism
An earth-shattering experience from three of the world’s most inspired choreographers, Prism will leave you breathless with its raw intensity and revolutionary design.
The Australian Ballet: Manon
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon is a tragic fairytale unlike any other in ballet.
Opera Australia 2025 Season
Opera Australia is taking up residence in the Regent Theatre in Spring 2025, filling the gilded auditorium with the power of the human voice, live and unamplified.
Opera Australia: The Barber of Seville
A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro!
Opera Up Late
A wild ride through the world of opera hosted by Reuben Kaye. With re-imagined opera hits, musical theatre classics and a few pop numbers along the way, this is a night you’ll never forget.
Opera Australia: Carmen
When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. This adrenaline-pumping ride through love and jealousy has famous music, including the Toreador song, and a thrilling plot.
Opera Australia: Orpheus & Eurydice
Journey to the underworld and back with the grieving Orpheus. Awe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in this genre-busting production created with the internationally renowned Circa.
Anastasia
ANASTASIA The Broadway Musical, the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved film, is coming to Australia for the first time!