Melbourne Art Scene
The world's street art capital with legendary laneways and cutting-edge galleries
Discover 400+ Art Locations
Navigate Melbourne's famous laneways with our interactive map. From CBD hidden alleys to Fitzroy's vibrant streets.
- Real-time laneway artwork data
- Filter by suburb and artwork type
- Artist profiles and mural history
Melbourne Art Map
Melbourne's Famous Laneways
Each laneway tells its own story through ever-changing street art and graffiti
Hosier Lane
Melbourne's most iconic street art destination. Three-story walls covered in constantly evolving graffiti and paste-ups.
- •24/7 accessible
- •Rutledge Lane connection
- •Forum Theatre backdrop
- •Tourist hotspot
AC/DC Lane
Named after the legendary rock band. Home to Cherry Bar and covered in music-themed street art and rock culture graffiti.
- •Live music venues
- •Rock-themed murals
- •Cherry Bar entrance
- •Music history art
Union Lane
Quieter alternative to Hosier Lane with high-quality pieces. Features works by local and international artists.
- •Less crowded
- •Quality murals
- •Rotating exhibitions
- •Artist collaborations
Fitzroy Streets
Beyond the CBD, Fitzroy offers authentic street art culture. Johnston Street, Brunswick Street, and hidden alleys showcase local talent.
- •Johnston Street corridor
- •Brunswick Street art
- •Rose Street Artists Market
- •Collingwood backstreets
Blender Lane
Managed street art space with rotating exhibitions. Features commissioned works and maintains high artistic standards.
- •Blender Studios adjacent
- •Curated exhibitions
- •Professional murals
- •Artist residencies
CBD Laneway Loop
A 2-hour walking tour through Melbourne's most famous street art laneways
Hosier Lane
Start at the most famous lane with floor-to-ceiling art
Union Lane
Quality pieces in a less crowded setting
AC/DC Lane
Rock culture meets street art
Degraves Street
End with coffee at a laneway café
Featured Melbourne Artists
From laneway legends to gallery stars shaping Melbourne's visual identity
Rone
Portraits / Large-scale
Known for haunting beauty portraits on walls across Melbourne
View Profile →Adnate
Indigenous Art / Murals
Creates powerful indigenous portraits and cultural murals
View Profile →Lushsux
Memes / Pop Culture
Controversial artist known for meme culture and political satire
View Profile →Museums & Contemporary Spaces
Major Institutions
- •National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
- •Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)
- •Melbourne Museum
- •Ian Potter Centre
- •Heide Museum of Modern Art
Alternative Spaces
- •Blender Studios
- •Juddy Roller
- •Backwoods Gallery
- •Rose Street Artists Market
- •Section 8
Annual Events & Festivals
Melbourne Street Art Festival
Annual celebration with live painting, exhibitions, and laneway tours
White Night
All-night arts festival with projections and street performances
Melbourne Fringe
Independent arts festival featuring street art and performances
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