Melbourne is a vibrant and exciting city renowned for its restaurants and exciting nightlife. There is something for everyone and everything for someone in Melbourne. You can go clubbing or dancing until dawn, catching a cabaret show or a visit the Crown Entertainment Complex for all sorts of entertainment. The Crown is home to Australia's largest casino, cafes, bars, cinemas, discos and a range of designer stores. The Southbank Promenade that extends along the Yarra River is a very popular area for wining and dining. There are a broad range of cafe's and restaurants and many trendy arcades with small boutiques and galleries. The Victorian Arts Centre is Melbourne's premier performing arts venue and contains many studios, theatres and other entertainment venues. The State Theatre hosts ballet
and opera performances; the Playhouse is ideal for plays and concerts dramatic performances; the Fairfax Studio hosts the Melbourne Theatre Company performances; the Hamer Hall hosts various musical performances. Me3lbourne hosts many wonderful events throughout the year including: # The Great Train Race. # The Good Food and Wine Show # Melbourne Boat Show # Midsumma Festival # L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival # Volkswagen Melbourne Queer Festival # Melbourne International Comedy Festival # Next Wave Festival # Melbourne Jazz Festival # Circus Oz at Birrarung Marr # International Puppet Carnival # Melbourne Design Festival # Melbourne Winter Masterpieces # Melbourne International Film Festival # The Age Melbourne Writer's Festival # The Age Melbourne Fringe Festival # Motorola Melbourne Spring
Fashion Week # Melbourne International Arts Festival # Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Christmas Concert.