The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Until 24 Mar

Fed Live

This summer, Fed Live is back with an all-new line-up of totally free, all-ages gigs.

Until 2 Aug

St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert.

Until 12 Dec

Music Matinee

Live and free fine music at lunchtime on Tuesdays in the city.

Until 25 Jul

Now Here This: Live Jazz

Enjoy late-night improvised jazz every Tuesday.

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

7 – 18 Jun

Night Trade

Reality bends in St Paul’s Cathedral’s car park of curated chaos and everyone’s invited.

25 Mar

Taste of Asia Festival

Celebrate Melbourne's vibrant Asian food culture at Flagstaff Gardens.

23 – 30 Mar

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Until 31 Mar

Live Acoustic Sessions at M Bar

On Fridays, enjoy a night of soulful strumming and timeless tunes.

Until 30 Mar

Community Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers, with beginners welcome.

26 Mar

The Music Between: Open Rehearsal with Gamelan DanAnda

Gamelan DanAnda will conduct an open rehearsal of Bailnese Gamela Gong Kebyar repertoire.

4 Jun

Bach Competition

Hear an array of budding young performers battle it out on stage to Baroque genius Bach.

Until 20 Apr

Malthouse Outdoor Stage

Experience the best of live outdoor entertainment at Malthouse Outdoor Stage.

Hamer Hall

This multi-level concert hall is the largest venue at the Arts Centre.

Melbourne Recital Centre

Combining cutting-edge architecture and acoustic innovation with a unique focus on music.

Forum Melbourne

This theatre with its iconic architecture is one of Melbourne's most popular live band venues.

Cherry Bar

An iconic laneway bar hosting a lineup of local and international rock'n'roll acts.

170 Russell

A live music venue with gigs seven nights a week.

The Toff in Town

A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night dining in train carriage booths.

Bird's Basement

Live jazz venue where patrons can dine while watching performances.

Max Watt's

This basement live music venue has hosted some of rock music's biggest acts.

Murmur Piano Bar

Follow the sound of a distant piano to discover one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets.

Rod Laver Arena

The centrepiece of the Australian Open each January, the venue is also a popular concert arena.

The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar

A late-night rock 'n' roll dive bar with live music every night.

The Drunken Poet

With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.

Paris Cat

Dedicated live jazz venue.

Ferdydurke

Unassuming bar that feels like a New York loft, named after a 1937 Polish novel.

Speakeasy Theatre

A vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.

Marvel Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands precinct.

Section 8 Bar

A funky outdoor bar with drinks served from a converted shipping container.

Her Melbourne

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

Transport Public Bar

Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.

Beneath Driver Lane

Basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails and spirits with French bistro-style bar food.

The Butterfly Club

An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.

White Rabbit Record Bar

Hybrid music store, cafe and bar.

Festival Hall

Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.

Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Popular outdoor venue that hosts Melbourne's annual Carols by Candlelight.

Melbourne and Olympic Parks

The Melbourne and Olympic Park precinct hosts around 600 events annually.

Athenaeum Theatre

This heritage-listed venue hosts comedy, music and theatre.

The Colonial Hotel

Traditional pub serving comfort food with a Mediterranean influence.

Colour Nightclub

A bar, live music venue and nightclub all in one.

Regent Theatre

This landmark theatre is one of Melbourne’s premier live performance venues.

The Curtin

Traditional pub with fried chicken, cold beer, and live music from local and international acts.

Whitehart Bar

A container bar in a converted car park hidden down a city laneway.

Transit Bar

Large rooftop bar in Federation Square, with expansive views of the Melbourne skyline.

The General Assembly

Bar and restaurant with live acoustic music, street art and a simple, delicious menu.

Melbourne music walk

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Music

Check out Melbourne's legendary live music scene, with gigs and concerts across the city.