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Dreamhack Melbourne
September 2, 2022 - September 4, 2022
Want to play, eat, drink, game, repeat? Melbourne has you covered from board games to eSports and everything in between.
Melbourne is a city that rewards the imaginative, adventurous and creative. From art-adorned laneways to the big stage, you’ll find just what you need to get your fix of pop culture, gaming, sport, and art.
Discover Melbourne
There’s always something new to discover in Melbourne’s creative laneways with hole-in-the-wall cafes and bars, famed restaurants and hidden boutiques.
Venues
Check out Australia’s biggest video games venue Fortress Melbourne, GG EZ Bar or Ballers Clubhouse.
Test your skills
For those feeling brave, test your skill at TRAPT Bar and Escape Rooms or Virtual Room: Virtual Reality Escape Room.
Art & Culture
Once you’ve had your fill of gaming, go and grab a coffee, have a lazy brunch and don’t miss masterful exhibitions including The Picasso Century at NGV International and Light: Works from Tate’s Collection or The Story of the Moving Image at ACMI.
Entertainment
Play on at B. Lucky & Sons Melbourne Central or Archie Brothers Cirque Electric Docklands.
Must see productions
The show goes on with the must-see blockbuster production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Princess Theatre. If you’re wanting the perfect mix of hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, be sure to see the Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical Hamilton at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Sporting calendar
Melbourne’s sporting calendar is teeming with world-class events, so grab your guernsey and head to the iconic MCG for the AFL Finals Series. Coming soon are the Melbourne Cup Carnival, T20 World Cup and Australian Open.
Street art
Wander and explore street art scattered throughout the city at Hosier Lane, Meyers Place, AC/DC Lane, Duckboard Place, Blender Lane, Union Lane. How many Baby Yoda’s can you spot?
Live music
Turn up the volume on live music, as it fills every corner of Melbourne every night. Embrace the noise of ALWAYS LIVE and be part of a crowd that celebrates local and international acts.
