Princess Theatre (Melbourne) Theater

Historic Melbourne theatre hosting stage productions and concerts

Melbourne's ornate Victorian-era playhouse on Spring Street, known for touring musicals and ballets; theatregoers come for its richly decorated interior and a long program of commercial and independent shows.

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Princess Theatre (Melbourne) at a Glance#

Address: 163 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Website: https://www.marrinermarketplace.com.au/venues/princess-theatre

Hours: Box office hours vary by performance; typical theatre schedule evenings and matinees

Admission: Ticket prices vary by show; box office and theatre website list current events

About Princess Theatre (Melbourne)#

The Princess Theatre is a historic 19th-century theatre on Spring Street in central Melbourne and is among the city’s longest-running theatrical venues. It is a principal venue for major commercial musicals and stage productions.

The theatre dates to the 19th century and has been rebuilt and renovated at various times while retaining a heritage interior and façade. It has a long association with Melbourne’s performing-arts scene and commercial theatre presentations.

Situated on Spring Street in Melbourne’s central business district, the theatre is close to Parliament House and public transport links.

  • Central location: located on Spring Street in central Melbourne, immediately adjacent to the city’s legal and parliamentary precinct and well served by public transport.

How to Get to Princess Theatre (Melbourne)#

The Princess Theatre is on Spring Street in Melbourne’s East End theatre district, a short walk from Flinders Street Station (about 8-12 minutes). Tram routes along Collins and Flinders Streets stop nearby; limited street parking is available but public transport is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Princess Theatre (Melbourne)#

  • Buy tickets in advance for major productions; last-minute returns can appear but are not reliable.
  • The theatre is on Spring Street - arrive early to see the historic exterior and to catch the city traffic calming down.
  • Check for weekday matinees if flexible - they can be easier on parking and public transport.

Best Time to Visit Princess Theatre (Melbourne)#

The Princess Theatre in Melbourne is busiest during the city's theatrical seasons; check the theatre's events calendar for show-specific details.

Autumn/Winter (Theatre season)
March-August · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Melbourne's major theatre seasons and touring productions are active; evening performances are frequent.
Spring
September-November · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Good time for cultural festivals and special runs; Melbourne's variable weather can be bracing but atmospheric.

Weather & Climate near Princess Theatre (Melbourne)#

Climate

Princess Theatre (Melbourne)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (667 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 29 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 15° - 25° 20° 54 mm - - 5.5 m/s - -
February - 15° - 26° 21° 47 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
March - 14° - 24° 19° 44 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
April - 11° - 20° 16° 54 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
May - 9° - 17° 13° 60 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
June - 7° - 14° 11° 50 mm - - 5.5 m/s - -
July - 6° - 13° 7° 46 mm - - 5.3 m/s - -
August - 7° - 15° 11° 56 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
September - 8° - 17° 12° 59 mm - - 6.1 m/s - -
October - 10° - 19° 14° 69 mm - - 5.5 m/s - -
November - 11° - 21° 16° 65 mm - - 5.3 m/s - -
December - 13° - 24° 19° 63 mm - - 5.8 m/s - -

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