Athenaeum Theatre Concerts 2025

What a beautiful theatre in the heart of Melbourne. Full of character, charm and still maintained to be one of the best places to out on a show within the CBD. I loved getting to visit to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show in February 2024 as it was fully decked out with cute photo spots and sets ups within to really make the night. The staff were lovely and the refreshments were very nice, a lot of similarities to movie type food and drinks including choc tops. Check out the gorgeous stairway in the foyer which is very glamorous for photos before the show! When you do head in the aisles are tight with little leg room but the view from most seats not under the balcony is clear and unobstructed. I suggest booking closer to the front if you want the ultimate viewing experience. Overall it’s a great venue and any show you see here hopefully reflects that. Get out and support the theatre scene in Melbourne.

Lovely old theatre. Comfortable seating. You can purchase snacks, soft & alcoholic drinks & souvenirs. My only complaint is lack of female toilets. The queues are so long before, at intermission & after the show. However, I still love the atmosphere & decor of this beautiful old theatre.

Saw Rocky Horror Show in February 2024. The seating was great. Not too close or too far away. Easy access to toilets and refreshments. The atmosphere was amazing.

Lovely grand old theatre with bucket loads of character and charm, and I absolutely love the old red velvet chairs, even if there’s not heaps of leg room, it’s all about the experience. The theatre is enormous with stalls section, a balcony and a grand balcony, yet somehow still feels cosy and comfortable. I have been to the Athenaeum a few times now, most recent was to see The Rocky Horror Show (brilliant by the way). A reasonable selection of drinks and snacks, as one can expect at a theatre. All staff that I encountered were very pleasant and friendly. My seat was in stalls row P, seat 10, surprisingly I could see the stage easily and also see the expressions on actors faces 👏🏻 There’s an underground car park down a laneway nearby, a couple of minutes walk from the theatre, very convenient.

The theatre was located in the heart of the city. Close to the tram and trains. Easy walk up the hill for most but could make for a challenge for those in a wheel chair. The theatre itself is old and dated but well suited for the small productions it hosts. We watched a kids play which was packed to the brim. Sitting on the balcony provided great access to the stage with minimal obstructions for most. The chairs were in need of fixing. Our chairs weren’t bolted down correctly so every time the large lad shifted his weight the 5 chairs on each side moved with his movements. The play was a 5 person production. 78th story tree house. Kids and adults had a laugh and we enjoyed the play. Update the seats and do some maintenance and it would be a better experience. The seats are super tight fit for larger individuals.