The Metro Theatre

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The Metro Theatre (commonly The Metro) is a music venue located on George Street, in the central business district of Sydney, Australia. The venue was redeveloped, from two former cinemas, by controversial property developer Leon Fink.

The foyer of the Metro, designed by leading Australian stage designer Brian Thomson, features a lightweight plastic replica of the Art Deco crystal chandelier which once hung in Regent Theatre which formerly stood opposite the Metro in George St.

Acts who generally perform at the Metro usually areindie-rock and alternative bands, often of international fame. It was the venue for the now-legendary Sydney concerts by Jeff Buckley, among many others.

It has two separate performance spaces inside the building, The Forum (often simply called The Metro) and The Transit Lounge. It is not uncommon for both spaces to be used on the same night for different acts, with the larger of the two, The Forum, generally hosting the more famous act. The venue is licensed to serve alcohol, and as such, is restricted to those over 18.

Acts that have played there include: