Forum Melbourne
154 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Open nowToday 09:00 – 17:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A legendary live-music venue with a famous Moorish interior on Flinders Street — a Melbourne icon, rated 4.7.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- FridayToday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
The Forum Melbourne, on Flinders Street in the heart of the CBD, is one of the city's most iconic and atmospheric live-music and event venues. Behind its distinctive facade lies a famously theatrical interior — a Moorish-revival fantasy complete with a ceiling of twinkling stars and classical statuary — that makes seeing a show here a genuinely unforgettable experience.
The venue hosts a huge range of concerts, comedy, festivals and special events throughout the year, drawing top local and international acts. Its combination of history, character and a prime central location has made it a beloved fixture of Melbourne's renowned live-music scene, treasured by performers and audiences alike.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 3,700 reviews, it's a much-loved institution. Events, performances, ticketing and access vary entirely with what's on, and popular shows sell out, so it's essential to check the current program and book directly before you plan your visit — and to arrive with time to take in the spectacular interior, which is a big part of the Forum experience.
Good to know
- Located on Flinders Street in the heart of Melbourne CBD
- Established venue with a large review base suggesting regular operation
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 3,704 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 88
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Forum Melbourne located?+
Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, in Melbourne's CBD.
What type of events does Forum Melbourne host?+
Forum Melbourne is a live music venue hosting live performances and concerts.
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