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Returning 24 October 2026: Dine and delight before you take your seat.

Experience Arts Centre Melbourne's elegant dining venue. Conveniently located on the mezzanine level of the Theatres Building, it's the ideal place to settle in and enjoy a delicious dining experience before the curtain rises.

Explore the dining offers below and find the perfect way to complement your theatre visit.

Pre-Theatre Dining

Showcasing a seasonal modern Australian cuisine, The Dining Room pairs fresh and local ingredients with a selection of wines, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

Choose from our à la carte menu or settle in for a two or three-course prix fixe menu designed to make the most of your evening.

Pre-theatre dining is available Thursday to Saturday, with bookings from 5pm.

Pair your visit with a performance of The Nutcracker or My Fair Lady for a complete night out. Opera Australia subscribers and The Australian Ballet season package buyers receive 15% off.


The Dining Room returns from 24 October 2026. Bookings are now open.

Two-courses | $68

Three-courses | $80

New Year's Eve: Dine Under the Spire

This special dining experience pairs a three-course curated menu from Executive Chef Diego Rosales with a selection of local Victorian wines.

Make it a night to remember by combining with the Australian Pops Orchestra New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at Hamer Hall or simply enjoy a special dinner inside one of Melbourne’s most-recognised cultural landmarks on the last night of the year.

Perfect for groups or an evening for two, book early to secure your spot. Spaces are limited.


Thursday 31 December 2026

$180 per person

5:30pm – 7:30pm

The Dining Room

Location Address

Theatres Building, Level 7, 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006

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