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Live musicSouthbank
Melbourne Recital Centre
- 4.81.7k reviews
- Closed now
Southbank concert venue for chamber, classical and other music, known for the acoustics of Elisabeth Murdoch Hall.
Quick answers
Melbourne Recital Centre in short
When is Melbourne Recital Centre open?
Mon–Fri 11 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne Recital Centre?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Melbourne Recital Centre indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Melbourne Recital Centre good for kids?
Sometimes: Depends on the performance; family concerts suit children, others have age guidance.
How much does Melbourne Recital Centre cost?
Tickets Varies by concert.
Do you need to book Melbourne Recital Centre?
Yes, you need to book ahead.
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How long do you need at Melbourne Recital Centre?
About 2 hours.
Where is Melbourne Recital Centre?
31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006.
Is Melbourne Recital Centre wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 11 am.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
16°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 5am
15° - 6am15°
- 7am
16°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowwednesday11 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- Closed
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Melbourne Recital Centre
- 2 National Gallery of Victoria · 3 min
- 3 Playhouse · 4 min
- 4 Floral Clock · 5 min
- 5 Arts Centre Melbourne · 5 min
Good to know
- Kids: Depends on the performance; family concerts suit children, others have age guidance
- Tickets Varies by concert
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 1.7k reviews
Known for
- Acoustics
- Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
- Chamber music
- Architecture
What people say
- People like:
- Outstanding acoustics, architecture and design
Around Southbank
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
National Gallery of VictoriaGallery · 3 min walk
PlayhouseTheatre · 4 min walk
Floral ClockLandmark · 5 min walk
Arts Centre MelbourneTheatre · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.