170 Russell
170 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
ClosedToday 22:00 – 16:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A long-running Melbourne CBD live music venue with three bars, concert lighting, professional sound and private event hire.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 16:00, 22:00 – 04:00
- FridayToday
- 22:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 22:00 – 04:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
170 Russell is a live music venue in Melbourne CBD with a history stretching back to 1965, when it opened as the Lido Theatre. The venue says it has hosted live entertainment across more than 50 years and a broad range of music genres, giving it an established place in Melbourne’s concert scene.
The space is set up for live performance, with a professional PA system, concert lighting and three bars. Stage sightlines are available from anywhere in the room, making it suited to audiences who want to focus on the show rather than finding the right viewing position. Its programme includes touring artists, tribute acts and larger-format entertainment such as Bingo Loco, with upcoming listings covering rock, pop and heavier music.
Located in the heart of Melbourne city, 170 Russell is a practical option for concertgoers looking for a central live music setting. It is also available for private event hire, offering organisers access to the venue’s stage, sound, lighting and bar facilities. The venue is part of Lucky Group.
Spot Score
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About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 71
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 87
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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