170 Russell
Established in 1965, 170 Russell is a long-standing live music venue situated in the heart of Melbourne city. Originally opened as the Lido Theatre, it boasts a rich history of providing live entertainment across various genres for over 50 years, making it one of Australia’s most loved concert venues. The venue features world-class PA and lighting, three bars, and excellent stage sightlines from anywhere in the room. It offers a versatile floor plan ideal for live shows, club nights, and private events, with tiered viewing areas. Facilities include six boothed VIP areas, a separate lounge space, and a smaller second DJ room. The backstage area is spacious, offering a large VIP greenroom overlooking the venue, plus two smaller dressing rooms, all furnished with private bathrooms. 170 Russell hosts a diverse range of events, from concerts to club nights, appealing to a broad audience eager for quality live performances and energetic parties. Its enduring presence ensures it remains a central hub for entertainment in Melbourne.
- Type
- Live Music
- Address
- 170 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Suburb
- Melbourne
- Website
- https://www.170russell.com/
Vibes: Live DJ, Party, Fun, Dancefloor, Club, Big Night Out, High Energy, Underground
Events
- ops:x with The Pharcyde — 2026-12-05 — 17:30:00 — 170 Russell — $79
- Chapstick | A Very Sapphic Party — 2026-11-13 — Miranda Bar Melbourne | Premium Cocktail Experiences — Melbourne — $10
- Sapphic Social Mixer — 2026-11-25 — StoryVille — Melbourne — $17.19
- SUNDAYLICIOUS MELBOURNE RnB | NOV 21 | SATURDAY 8PM - 3AM | LA DI DA — 2026-11-21 — La Di Da — Melbourne — $27.78
- NYD BUT GAY [MELBOURNE] — 2027-01-01 — Bourke Street Courtyard (Xe54 events) — Melbourne — $46.74
- THICK 'N' JUICY Melbourne 🔥 NYD @ Colonial Hotel — 2027-01-01 — Colonial Hotel — Melbourne — $69
- JIZZ 2027 — 2027-01-17 — Brown Alley — Melbourne — $47
- Furocious Bear Night — 2026-11-10 — Wet on Wellington — Melbourne — $29
- Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival - Melbourne — 2026-12-12 — Sidney Myer Music Bowl — Melbourne — $149.95
- ECHOES OF US - Melbourne 2026 — 2026-11-07 — TBA — Melbourne — $155.26
- Monstruo Darkrooms — 2026-11-01 — Brown Alley — Melbourne — $39
- Lilith Max — 2027-03-04 — Sidney Myer Music Bowl — Melbourne — TBA
- Lip Sync LIVE! - Melbourne — 2027-03-12 — Melbourne Town Hall — Melbourne — $49
What's on at 170 Russell
About 170 Russell
Established in 1965, 170 Russell is a long-standing live music venue situated in the heart of Melbourne city. Originally opened as the Lido Theatre, it boasts a rich history of providing live entertainment across various genres for over 50 years, making it one of Australia’s most loved concert venues. The venue features world-class PA and lighting, three bars, and excellent stage sightlines from anywhere in the room. It offers a versatile floor plan ideal for live shows, club nights, and private events, with tiered viewing areas. Facilities include six boothed VIP areas, a separate lounge space, and a smaller second DJ room. The backstage area is spacious, offering a large VIP greenroom overlooking the venue, plus two smaller dressing rooms, all furnished with private bathrooms. 170 Russell hosts a diverse range of events, from concerts to club nights, appealing to a broad audience eager for quality live performances and energetic parties. Its enduring presence ensures it remains a central hub for entertainment in Melbourne.
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What's on near Melbourne
FRI 13 NOVNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.Chapstick | A Very Sapphic Party
WED 25 NOVNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.Sapphic Social Mixer
SAT 21 NOVSUNDAYLICIOUS MELBOURNE RnB | NOV 21 | SATURDAY 8PM - 3AM | LA DI DA
![NYD BUT GAY [MELBOURNE]](https://mwzoccapybfabtoqhuoe.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/event-images/6a2e485a-0a34-46da-b3e9-fc417bdd80cb/cover-web-1791764796096.jpg?width=720&quality=75&resize=contain&t=1791764796380)
FRI 1 JANNYD BUT GAY [MELBOURNE]
FRI 1 JANOften sells out — The ticket page says it's going fast.THICK 'N' JUICY Melbourne 🔥 NYD @ Colonial Hotel
SUN 17 JAN