What's On
24/04/2013 - 18/08/2013
Hollywood Costume Exhibition at ACMI
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will open its next major exhibition, Hollywood Costume direct from London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), from Wednesday 24 April 2013.
Hollywood Costume explores the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. Bringing together the most iconic costumes from a century of filmmaking, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the clothes worn by unforgettable and beloved characters in films from The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Titanic (1997) to Casino Royale (2006).
Hollywood Costume is exclusive to Melbourne as part of Melbourne Winter Masterpieces This chic little exhibition is the perfect day time outing in the City, especially when Rydges Melbourne is located walking distance to ACMI and has great winter offers available.
Tickets are on sale now. For More information please visit www.acmi.net.au.
24/04/2013 - 18/08/2013
Hollywood Costume Exhibition at ACMI
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will open its next major exhibition, Hollywood Costume direct from London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), from Wednesday 24 April 2013.
Hollywood Costume explores the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. Bringing together the most iconic costumes from a century of filmmaking, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the clothes worn by unforgettable and beloved characters in films from The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Titanic (1997) to Casino Royale (2006).
Hollywood Costume is exclusive to Melbourne as part of Melbourne Winter Masterpieces This chic little exhibition is the perfect day time outing in the City, especially when Rydges Melbourne is located walking distance to ACMI and has great winter offers available.
Tickets are on sale now. For More information please visit www.acmi.net.au.
24/04/2013 - 18/08/2013
Hollywood Costume Exhibition at ACMI
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will open its next major exhibition, Hollywood Costume direct from London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), from Wednesday 24 April 2013.
Hollywood Costume explores the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. Bringing together the most iconic costumes from a century of filmmaking, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the clothes worn by unforgettable and beloved characters in films from The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Titanic (1997) to Casino Royale (2006).
Hollywood Costume is exclusive to Melbourne as part of Melbourne Winter Masterpieces This chic little exhibition is the perfect day time outing in the City, especially when Rydges Melbourne is located walking distance to ACMI and has great winter offers available.
Tickets are on sale now. For More information please visit www.acmi.net.au.
24/04/2013 - 18/08/2013
Hollywood Costume Exhibition at ACMI
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will open its next major exhibition, Hollywood Costume direct from London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), from Wednesday 24 April 2013.
Hollywood Costume explores the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. Bringing together the most iconic costumes from a century of filmmaking, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the clothes worn by unforgettable and beloved characters in films from The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Titanic (1997) to Casino Royale (2006).
Hollywood Costume is exclusive to Melbourne as part of Melbourne Winter Masterpieces This chic little exhibition is the perfect day time outing in the City, especially when Rydges Melbourne is located walking distance to ACMI and has great winter offers available.
Tickets are on sale now. For More information please visit www.acmi.net.au.
24/04/2013 - 18/08/2013
Hollywood Costume Exhibition at ACMI
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will open its next major exhibition, Hollywood Costume direct from London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), from Wednesday 24 April 2013.
Hollywood Costume explores the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. Bringing together the most iconic costumes from a century of filmmaking, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the clothes worn by unforgettable and beloved characters in films from The Wizard of Oz (1939) to Titanic (1997) to Casino Royale (2006).
Hollywood Costume is exclusive to Melbourne as part of Melbourne Winter Masterpieces This chic little exhibition is the perfect day time outing in the City, especially when Rydges Melbourne is located walking distance to ACMI and has great winter offers available.
Tickets are on sale now. For More information please visit www.acmi.net.au.
09/05/2013 - 26/09/2013
Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to Melbourne
The international award-winning Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Melbourne from 9th May 2013 for a strictly limited season at The Princess Theatre.
Featuring an all-star Australian cast includes Lucy Durack (Wicked) as Elle Woods, Rob Mills (Wicked, Young Talent Time) as Warner, David Harris (The Boy from OZ, Miss Saigon) as Emmett, legally Blonde is of the most popular and funniest shows going around in Sydney and Melbourne will be no different.
This is going to be fabulous! So get you tickets trough Showbiz and make it a night to remember with great accommodation packages including The Curtain Raiser Package available at Rydges Melbourne hotel, located 2 minutes walk from The Princess Theatre.
09/05/2013 - 26/09/2013
Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to Melbourne
The international award-winning Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Melbourne from 9th May 2013 for a strictly limited season at The Princess Theatre.
Featuring an all-star Australian cast includes Lucy Durack (Wicked) as Elle Woods, Rob Mills (Wicked, Young Talent Time) as Warner, David Harris (The Boy from OZ, Miss Saigon) as Emmett, legally Blonde is of the most popular and funniest shows going around in Sydney and Melbourne will be no different.
This is going to be fabulous! So get you tickets trough Showbiz and make it a night to remember with great accommodation packages including The Curtain Raiser Package available at Rydges Melbourne hotel, located 2 minutes walk from The Princess Theatre.
09/05/2013 - 26/09/2013
Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to Melbourne
The international award-winning Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Melbourne from 9th May 2013 for a strictly limited season at The Princess Theatre.
Featuring an all-star Australian cast includes Lucy Durack (Wicked) as Elle Woods, Rob Mills (Wicked, Young Talent Time) as Warner, David Harris (The Boy from OZ, Miss Saigon) as Emmett, legally Blonde is of the most popular and funniest shows going around in Sydney and Melbourne will be no different.
This is going to be fabulous! So get you tickets trough Showbiz and make it a night to remember with great accommodation packages including The Curtain Raiser Package available at Rydges Melbourne hotel, located 2 minutes walk from The Princess Theatre.
09/05/2013 - 26/09/2013
Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to Melbourne
The international award-winning Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Melbourne from 9th May 2013 for a strictly limited season at The Princess Theatre.
Featuring an all-star Australian cast includes Lucy Durack (Wicked) as Elle Woods, Rob Mills (Wicked, Young Talent Time) as Warner, David Harris (The Boy from OZ, Miss Saigon) as Emmett, legally Blonde is of the most popular and funniest shows going around in Sydney and Melbourne will be no different.
This is going to be fabulous! So get you tickets trough Showbiz and make it a night to remember with great accommodation packages including The Curtain Raiser Package available at Rydges Melbourne hotel, located 2 minutes walk from The Princess Theatre.
09/05/2013 - 26/09/2013
Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to Melbourne
The international award-winning Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Melbourne from 9th May 2013 for a strictly limited season at The Princess Theatre.
Featuring an all-star Australian cast includes Lucy Durack (Wicked) as Elle Woods, Rob Mills (Wicked, Young Talent Time) as Warner, David Harris (The Boy from OZ, Miss Saigon) as Emmett, legally Blonde is of the most popular and funniest shows going around in Sydney and Melbourne will be no different.
This is going to be fabulous! So get you tickets trough Showbiz and make it a night to remember with great accommodation packages including The Curtain Raiser Package available at Rydges Melbourne hotel, located 2 minutes walk from The Princess Theatre.
10/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Monet's Garden
On May 10 the National Gallery of Victoria will open this year's highly anticipated Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Monet's Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.
Monet’s Garden is a stunning exhibition devoted to Claude Monet’s iconic garden at Giverny. Renowned as the ‘father of French Impressionism’, Monet was inspired by his direct experiences of nature, culminating in the ravishing depictions of his lily and flower gardens in the rural property at Giverny, northern France, that became his lifelong obsession.
Why not stay in Melbourne a little longer… Rydges Melbourne Hotel is located near the Paris end of the CBD, you’ll almost think you were in Paris. Browse our accommodation offers for a wonderful winter week-end escapes.
BOOK TICKETS TO MONET'S GARDEN
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” – Claude Monet
10/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Monet's Garden
On May 10 the National Gallery of Victoria will open this year's highly anticipated Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Monet's Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.
Monet’s Garden is a stunning exhibition devoted to Claude Monet’s iconic garden at Giverny. Renowned as the ‘father of French Impressionism’, Monet was inspired by his direct experiences of nature, culminating in the ravishing depictions of his lily and flower gardens in the rural property at Giverny, northern France, that became his lifelong obsession.
Why not stay in Melbourne a little longer… Rydges Melbourne Hotel is located near the Paris end of the CBD, you’ll almost think you were in Paris. Browse our accommodation offers for a wonderful winter week-end escapes.
BOOK TICKETS TO MONET'S GARDEN
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” – Claude Monet
10/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Monet's Garden
On May 10 the National Gallery of Victoria will open this year's highly anticipated Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Monet's Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.
Monet’s Garden is a stunning exhibition devoted to Claude Monet’s iconic garden at Giverny. Renowned as the ‘father of French Impressionism’, Monet was inspired by his direct experiences of nature, culminating in the ravishing depictions of his lily and flower gardens in the rural property at Giverny, northern France, that became his lifelong obsession.
Why not stay in Melbourne a little longer… Rydges Melbourne Hotel is located near the Paris end of the CBD, you’ll almost think you were in Paris. Browse our accommodation offers for a wonderful winter week-end escapes.
BOOK TICKETS TO MONET'S GARDEN
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” – Claude Monet
10/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Monet's Garden
On May 10 the National Gallery of Victoria will open this year's highly anticipated Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Monet's Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.
Monet’s Garden is a stunning exhibition devoted to Claude Monet’s iconic garden at Giverny. Renowned as the ‘father of French Impressionism’, Monet was inspired by his direct experiences of nature, culminating in the ravishing depictions of his lily and flower gardens in the rural property at Giverny, northern France, that became his lifelong obsession.
Why not stay in Melbourne a little longer… Rydges Melbourne Hotel is located near the Paris end of the CBD, you’ll almost think you were in Paris. Browse our accommodation offers for a wonderful winter week-end escapes.
BOOK TICKETS TO MONET'S GARDEN
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” – Claude Monet
10/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Monet's Garden
On May 10 the National Gallery of Victoria will open this year's highly anticipated Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, Monet's Garden: The Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.
Monet’s Garden is a stunning exhibition devoted to Claude Monet’s iconic garden at Giverny. Renowned as the ‘father of French Impressionism’, Monet was inspired by his direct experiences of nature, culminating in the ravishing depictions of his lily and flower gardens in the rural property at Giverny, northern France, that became his lifelong obsession.
Why not stay in Melbourne a little longer… Rydges Melbourne Hotel is located near the Paris end of the CBD, you’ll almost think you were in Paris. Browse our accommodation offers for a wonderful winter week-end escapes.
BOOK TICKETS TO MONET'S GARDEN
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” – Claude Monet
24/05/2013 - 26/05/2013
Great Australasian Beer Spectapular
The Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS) is a beer festival with a difference, celebrating the diversity of craft beer and the creativity of the breweries with some of the best craft breweries from Australia, New Zealand and internationally brewing brand new beers specifically for the event.
This year they are anticipating there will be more than 250 different beers from Australia and around the world available to sample. With as many as 100 ‘festival beers’ and dozens of breweries and related businesses that will have their own stands showcasing their products, there is sure to be something for everyone!
There will also be a range of vendors selling a variety of delicious cuisines and during all sessions of GABS, the ‘Craft Beer College’ presents a series of free educational and fun seminars - Expect to see seminars on beer and food pairing, cooking with beer, topical discussions as well as the popular ‘Q & Ales’.
With Rydges Melbourne located only a short walk distance from the Royal Exhibition Building, why not make a night of it? Tickets available through Ticketmaster.
28/05/2013 - 27/09/2013
KING KONG
The Eighth Wonder of the World- KING KONG will Premier at Regent Theatre Melbourne this June.
KING KONG will bring to life a timeless love story, set in one of the world's most exciting cities – Melbourne in a never before seen, ground breaking musical.
Five years in the making, KING KONG will feature a cast of more than 40 actors, singers, dancers and circus performers, and a team of puppeteers who will bring to life one of the most technologically advanced puppets in the world – a one-tonne, six-metre tall silverback gorilla.
People will be talking about this show for yeas to come. This extraordinary theatrical event has never been performed on Stage anywhere. Be one of the first to witness King Kong in this EPIC and action packed thriller
Want to stay out of King Kong’s way? Stay safe at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, located on Exhibition street, with our Curtain Raiser Package, includes Accommodation, Dinner and breakfast.
28/05/2013 - 27/09/2013
KING KONG
The Eighth Wonder of the World- KING KONG will Premier at Regent Theatre Melbourne this June.
KING KONG will bring to life a timeless love story, set in one of the world's most exciting cities – Melbourne in a never before seen, ground breaking musical.
Five years in the making, KING KONG will feature a cast of more than 40 actors, singers, dancers and circus performers, and a team of puppeteers who will bring to life one of the most technologically advanced puppets in the world – a one-tonne, six-metre tall silverback gorilla.
People will be talking about this show for yeas to come. This extraordinary theatrical event has never been performed on Stage anywhere. Be one of the first to witness King Kong in this EPIC and action packed thriller
Want to stay out of King Kong’s way? Stay safe at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, located on Exhibition street, with our Curtain Raiser Package, includes Accommodation, Dinner and breakfast.
28/05/2013 - 27/09/2013
KING KONG
The Eighth Wonder of the World- KING KONG will Premier at Regent Theatre Melbourne this June.
KING KONG will bring to life a timeless love story, set in one of the world's most exciting cities – Melbourne in a never before seen, ground breaking musical.
Five years in the making, KING KONG will feature a cast of more than 40 actors, singers, dancers and circus performers, and a team of puppeteers who will bring to life one of the most technologically advanced puppets in the world – a one-tonne, six-metre tall silverback gorilla.
People will be talking about this show for yeas to come. This extraordinary theatrical event has never been performed on Stage anywhere. Be one of the first to witness King Kong in this EPIC and action packed thriller
Want to stay out of King Kong’s way? Stay safe at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, located on Exhibition street, with our Curtain Raiser Package, includes Accommodation, Dinner and breakfast.
28/05/2013 - 27/09/2013
KING KONG
The Eighth Wonder of the World- KING KONG will Premier at Regent Theatre Melbourne this June.
KING KONG will bring to life a timeless love story, set in one of the world's most exciting cities – Melbourne in a never before seen, ground breaking musical.
Five years in the making, KING KONG will feature a cast of more than 40 actors, singers, dancers and circus performers, and a team of puppeteers who will bring to life one of the most technologically advanced puppets in the world – a one-tonne, six-metre tall silverback gorilla.
People will be talking about this show for yeas to come. This extraordinary theatrical event has never been performed on Stage anywhere. Be one of the first to witness King Kong in this EPIC and action packed thriller
Want to stay out of King Kong’s way? Stay safe at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, located on Exhibition street, with our Curtain Raiser Package, includes Accommodation, Dinner and breakfast.
28/05/2013 - 27/09/2013
KING KONG
The Eighth Wonder of the World- KING KONG will Premier at Regent Theatre Melbourne this June.
KING KONG will bring to life a timeless love story, set in one of the world's most exciting cities – Melbourne in a never before seen, ground breaking musical.
Five years in the making, KING KONG will feature a cast of more than 40 actors, singers, dancers and circus performers, and a team of puppeteers who will bring to life one of the most technologically advanced puppets in the world – a one-tonne, six-metre tall silverback gorilla.
People will be talking about this show for yeas to come. This extraordinary theatrical event has never been performed on Stage anywhere. Be one of the first to witness King Kong in this EPIC and action packed thriller
Want to stay out of King Kong’s way? Stay safe at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, located on Exhibition street, with our Curtain Raiser Package, includes Accommodation, Dinner and breakfast.
14/06/2013 - 16/06/2013
Jesus Christ Superstar
Sensational new arena production of Jesus Christ Superstar comes to Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena from the 14th June for limited shows
The show stars Australia's own Tim Minchin as 'Judas Iscariot', former Spice Girl Melanie C as 'Mary Magdalene' and the critically acclaimed new-comer Ben Forster in the role of 'Jesus'. Australian additions to the tour will see Jon Stevens returning to Jesus Christ Superstar in the role of 'Pontius Pilate' (Stevens played Judas in the 1992 Australian arena tour and the 1994 theatre production) and Andrew O'Keefe in the role of 'King Herod'.
An award-winning creative team have been assembled to transform this legendary rock musical into a unique state of the art spectacular.
Get you TICKETS through Ticketek and continue the fun back at Rydges Melbourne Hotel, located a 10 minute walk from Rod Laver Arena.
07/07/2013 - 10/07/2013
PINK Truth about LOVE tour
Pink has announced that she will be bringing her The Truth about Love 2013 tour to Rod Laver Arena on the Sun 7th, Mon 8th & Wed 10th July 2013.
Tickets will be available through Ticketek and Ticketmaster.
In support of her recently released record of the same name, Pink's sixth studio album, The Truth About Love, debuted at No.1 on the Aria Albums chart and has gone triple-platinum.
Pink, who is renowned as one of world's most dynamic live performers, last played to Australian crowds on her 2009 Funhousetour. Come and see PINK Perform, in what she has claimed to be one of her best shows yet.
Get the party started at Rydges Melbourne Hotel with some of our accommodation packages.
24/07/2013
Liverpool FC VS Melbourne Victory
Liverpool FC will make history this summer by visiting Australia for the first time as part of their 2013 pre-season tour presented by Standard Chartered. The Reds will take on Melbourne Victory, one of the most successful clubs in the A-League, on Wednesday July 24 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Rydges Melbourne Hotel is located walking distance to the MCG and this one massive event you won’t want to miss - get yor tickets through TICKETEK.
10/08/2013 - 01/09/2013
Hot Shoe Shuffle - Melbourne
Get you tap shoes out. It's been almost twenty years since Hot Shoe Shuffle first wowed audiences around the world and it is shuffling into Her Majesty’s Theatre this August across the road from our Doorstep!
Returning to the stage, David Atkins will play DEXTER a role originally played by Jack Webster. Jersey Boys star Bobby Fox will play SPRING, the eldest of the tap brothers, a role originally created by David Atkins and Hairspray's Jaz Flowers will play APRIL the long lost sister.
2013 marks Hot Shoe Shuffle's 21st birthday, and to celebrate that milestone David Atkins Enterprises is creating a new production which will tour Australia, with a United Kingdom and European tour to follow in 2014.
It's song and dance at its very best and most exciting. It's time to get a whole new generation on their feet cheering and applauding.
Rydges Melbourne Hotel is giving you the opportunity to see this great show with the ‘Hot Shoe Shuffle Experience’ Package, including accommodation, tickets to Hot Shoe Shuffle, full buffet Breakfast and cocktails to enjoy before or after the show.
Hurry Hot Shoe Shuffle is only in Melbourne for a limited season.
Speak to our reservations team on 1800 333 104 or book online today.
10/08/2013 - 01/09/2013
Hot Shoe Shuffle - Melbourne
Get you tap shoes out. It's been almost twenty years since Hot Shoe Shuffle first wowed audiences around the world and it is shuffling into Her Majesty’s Theatre this August across the road from our Doorstep!
Returning to the stage, David Atkins will play DEXTER a role originally played by Jack Webster. Jersey Boys star Bobby Fox will play SPRING, the eldest of the tap brothers, a role originally created by David Atkins and Hairspray's Jaz Flowers will play APRIL the long lost sister.
2013 marks Hot Shoe Shuffle's 21st birthday, and to celebrate that milestone David Atkins Enterprises is creating a new production which will tour Australia, with a United Kingdom and European tour to follow in 2014.
It's song and dance at its very best and most exciting. It's time to get a whole new generation on their feet cheering and applauding.
Rydges Melbourne Hotel is giving you the opportunity to see this great show with the ‘Hot Shoe Shuffle Experience’ Package, including accommodation, tickets to Hot Shoe Shuffle, full buffet Breakfast and cocktails to enjoy before or after the show.
Hurry Hot Shoe Shuffle is only in Melbourne for a limited season.
Speak to our reservations team on 1800 333 104 or book online today.
20/09/2013 - 06/10/2013
The Graduate
Jerry Hall will reprise her role as the legendary seductress, the sexy, sultry Mrs Robinson in a Melbourne exclusive season of "THE GRADUATE" in September 2013.
Jerry's wowed audiences in this iconic piece of American culture in the West End, Toronto, Broadway, North America, Perth and now, it's Melbourne's turn to be seduced.
Adapted from Charles Webb's novel and the Oscar winning film, THE GRADUATE is at once a moving coming of age story and a terrifically funny black comedy. THE GRADUATE features some of the most memorable songs of the sixties including Wouldn't It Be Nice - by The Beach Boys, Everybody's Talkin - by Harry Nilsson and, of course, The Sound Of Silence and Mrs Robinson - by Simon & Garfunkel.
Rydges Melbourne is delighted that the drop dead gorgeous “Mrs Robinson” has moved in across the road to her Majesty’s Theatre from the 20th September. You can also stay across the road with Rydges Melbourne’s Curtain Raiser Package including a 2 course Dinner and breakfast for 2 people.
Grab your tickets, (if you can) through Showbiz.
20/09/2013 - 06/10/2013
The Graduate
Jerry Hall will reprise her role as the legendary seductress, the sexy, sultry Mrs Robinson in a Melbourne exclusive season of "THE GRADUATE" in September 2013.
Jerry's wowed audiences in this iconic piece of American culture in the West End, Toronto, Broadway, North America, Perth and now, it's Melbourne's turn to be seduced.
Adapted from Charles Webb's novel and the Oscar winning film, THE GRADUATE is at once a moving coming of age story and a terrifically funny black comedy. THE GRADUATE features some of the most memorable songs of the sixties including Wouldn't It Be Nice - by The Beach Boys, Everybody's Talkin - by Harry Nilsson and, of course, The Sound Of Silence and Mrs Robinson - by Simon & Garfunkel.
Rydges Melbourne is delighted that the drop dead gorgeous “Mrs Robinson” has moved in across the road to her Majesty’s Theatre from the 20th September. You can also stay across the road with Rydges Melbourne’s Curtain Raiser Package including a 2 course Dinner and breakfast for 2 people.
Grab your tickets, (if you can) through Showbiz.
28/09/2013
2013 AFL Grand Final
It's that one day in September when all eyes are on the MCG as the two best teams of the season battle it out for Premiership Glory. Catch all the excitement, drama and incredible atmosphere of the MCG for the 2013 Toyota AFL Grand Final.
Rydges Melbourne Hotel is only a 'drop punt" away from the action andhas got the Big day sorted with our Footy Fever Package including Rise Buffet Breakfast and drinks in Bellbar.
30/09/2013 - 01/10/2013
Rihanna – Diamonds World Tour
Worldwide superstar Rihanna - the "#1 Person On Facebook" with over 63 million fans - is bringing her Diamonds World Tour to Melbourne on the 30th September 2013 and due to popular demand a second show 1st October 2013.
Rihanna has dominated global charts with "Diamonds," the fastest-rising single of her career to date and first single to be release from Unapologetic her 7th studio album.
"Diamonds" has dazzled fans in North America, so it is no wonder why tickets are selling fast. Get your tickets through Showbiz or Ticketek and make a night of it with Rydges Melbourne, located 15 minutes walking distance from Rod Laver arena. Book now.
30/09/2013 - 01/10/2013
Rihanna – Diamonds World Tour
Worldwide superstar Rihanna - the "#1 Person On Facebook" with over 63 million fans - is bringing her Diamonds World Tour to Melbourne on the 30th September 2013 and due to popular demand a second show 1st October 2013.
Rihanna has dominated global charts with "Diamonds," the fastest-rising single of her career to date and first single to be release from Unapologetic her 7th studio album.
"Diamonds" has dazzled fans in North America, so it is no wonder why tickets are selling fast. Get your tickets through Showbiz or Ticketek and make a night of it with Rydges Melbourne, located 15 minutes walking distance from Rod Laver arena. Book now.
16/10/2013 - 17/10/2013
One Direction
UK boy band - One Direction are coming to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena this October! They will perform Not 1, Not 2, Not 3... BUT 4 shows in Melbourne!
Taking the kids to see ONE DIRECTION these school Holidays? Enjoy the convenience by being walking distance to Rod Laver Arena at Rydges Melbourne Hotel with our
Family Package. Includes, accommodation, Breakfast, car parking and Kids (under 12 eat for FREE!)
Sorry Everyone - There are no more tickets to see One Direction in Melbourne
19/10/2013
Andre Rieu - And the Waltz Goes On Tour
Violin master André Rieu, one of the best-selling live acts in the world, is delighted to announce he is returning to Australia with a brand new show in October 2013. Called "And The Waltz Goes On Tour",the tour is named after his successful album on which he collaborated with Sir Anthony Hopkins. Rieu will perform at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne, Saturday 19th October 2013.
Rydges Melbourne is located minutes from Rod Laver Arena, so it won't be a problem to Walt z there and back again.. Speak to our friendly reservations team 1800 333 104 or book online.
28/10/2013 - 29/10/2013
One Direction
UK boy band - One Direction are coming to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena this October! They will perform Not 1, Not 2, Not 3... BUT 4 shows in Melbourne!
Taking the kids to see ONE DIRECTION these school Holidays? Enjoy the convenience by being walking distance to Rod Laver Arena at Rydges Melbourne Hotel with our
Family Package. Includes, accommodation, Breakfast, car parking and Kids (under 12 eat for FREE!)
Sorry Everyone - There are no more tickets to see One Direction in Melbourne
05/11/2013
Emirates Melbourne Cup Day
It's the race that stops a nation…
The horses are in the gates; the jockeys are holding their whips and a silence descends, a nation holds its breath.
If your not going to the track, get the next best thing. All races will be televised in the hotels, BellaBar, with glasses clinking and laughter bubbling you'll hardly know the difference.
If you are heading to Flemington this November, enjoy a few nights away with Rydges Melbourne Hotel. Speak to our friend reservations team today 1800 333 104 or book online today!
The Yellow Rose is the traditional flower worn at the Melbourne Cup.


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