
Visiting Palais Theatre: what to know before you go
Lower Esplanade, 3183, St Kilda, Australia
Palais Theatre is a theatre building in St Kilda, open since 1927, with room for about 2,896 people.
Most dates fall on Friday and Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 14 dates.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Capacity
- 2,896
- Opened
- 1927
- Address
- Lower Esplanade, 3183, St Kilda, Australia
- Upcoming events
- 47
- Busiest days
- Friday, Saturday
Palais Theatre, month by month
- November 202614 dates, including The Legendary Andy Live in Melbourne, Human Nature and Men at Work
- December 20268 dates, including Suzi Quatro, The Christmas Spectacular and THE WALLFLOWERS 30 Years of Bringing Down the Horse + more
- January 20274 dates, including Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour, Victorian Opera - Iolanthe and Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour
- February 20277 dates, including The Human League - Generations - Greatest Hits Tour, Randy Feltface and Adele Barbaro - The Great Big Giveaway Show
- March 20275 dates, including Belinda Carlisle - G'Day & Goodbye, ABC - The Lexicon of Love Tour 2027 and Smokie (UK) Greatest Hits Tour
- April 20274 dates, including Urzila Carlson, The Blindboy Podcast Live and Marcus Miller
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (28), Comedy (13) and Plays & Musicals (5).
Arriving by public transport
- St Kilda railway stationTrain890 m
11 min walk
Arriving by car
2 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 170 m from the venue.
Accessibility
What ticket listings for this venue say (47 listings with an access note):
- Wheelchair spaces or accessible seats are sold
- Support for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors is mentioned (hearing loop or sign language)
- A companion or carer ticket is available with accessible tickets
- Assistance dogs are mentioned
Access arrangements can differ per show: confirm with the venue or the ticket seller before you buy.
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Palais Theatre: practical questions
How many people fit in Palais Theatre?
Palais Theatre has a capacity of about 2,896; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Palais Theatre open?
Palais Theatre opened in 1927.
What is the nearest stop to Palais Theatre?
St Kilda railway station (Train), 890 m away – about 11 min on foot.
Is Palais Theatre wheelchair accessible?
Ticket listings for this venue offer wheelchair spaces or accessible seats; book them through the seller and mention any extra needs.
Can I park near Palais Theatre?
Yes, 2 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 170 m away.
What kind of events does Palais Theatre host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (28), Comedy (13) and Plays & Musicals (5).
Which month has the most events at Palais Theatre?
November 2026, with 14 dates, including The Legendary Andy Live in Melbourne and Human Nature.
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