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
- A GAY ON THE LAWN: SPRING FLING – SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2026 — 2026-10-03 — TBA — Melbourne — TBA
- TROUGH MELB Ball Sports - Sat 26th Sept — 2026-09-26 — Inflation Entertainment Complex — Melbourne — $35
- Chapstick - A Very Sapphic Party — 2026-10-16 — Miranda Bar Melbourne | Premium Cocktail Experiences — Melbourne — $10
- DRAGGED TO Halloween: Disney After Dark — 2026-10-31 — Inflation Entertainment Complex — Melbourne — $22.49
- ECHOES OF US - Melbourne 2026 — 2026-11-07 — TBA — Melbourne — $134.69
- Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival - Melbourne — 2026-12-12 — Sidney Myer Music Bowl — Melbourne — $149.95 - $299.95
- Monstruo Darkrooms — 2026-11-01 — Brown Alley — Melbourne — $88
- Meet Your Learned Friends: Speed Networking for LGBTQIA+ barristers and solicitors — 2026-10-15 — La Di Da — Melbourne — $40
- Eat The Beat Saturdays | Sep 19 — 2026-09-19 — Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne — Melbourne — $23.04
- Eat The Beat Saturdays | Sep 26 — 2026-09-26 — Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne — Melbourne — $23.04
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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
SAT 3 OCTA GAY ON THE LAWN: SPRING FLING – SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2026
SAT 26 SEPLong weekend — Friday 25 September is the Friday before the AFL Grand Final in VIC — this one runs into a long weekend.TROUGH MELB Ball Sports - Sat 26th Sept
FRI 16 OCT+1 more dateNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.Chapstick - A Very Sapphic Party
SAT 31 OCTHalloween — Halloween itself — 31 October.DRAGGED TO Halloween: Disney After Dark
SAT 7 NOVECHOES OF US - Melbourne 2026
SAT 12 DEC