The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide
Find the best Melbourne concerts, new music venues and hidden gigs with our handy guide.
Free performances
Now.Here.This: Live Jazz
Enjoy late-night improvised jazz every Tuesday with the Now.Here.This. All-Star Band and guests.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.
RISING: Acid Brass
Acid Brass brings together Melbourne’s own brass bands to blast acid house anthems for RISING.
Premium Busking Auditions
Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at these auditions.
Music festivals and live concerts
The Cat Empire with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
The legendary band bring beloved tunes and new sounds for an immersive orchestral experience.
Classic 100 in Concert
Spend a feel-good night with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, ABC presenters and special guests.
Tosca
Opera's greatest thriller with sensational music, the best villain and an unforgettable ending.
Jazz Manouche with Adam Russo
Hear three hours of gypsy jazz guitar with Adam Russo in Melbourne's most romantic hidden bar.
Orchestra Victoria with Andrea Lam
One of Australia's most engaging soloists in concert and in conversation.
Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre Showcase
The best of Broadway's songbook performed by the next generation of Australian stars.
The Bridal Lament
A sumptuous audio-visual experience and song cycle by vocalist, producer and artist Rainbow Chan.
Kate Ceberano: My Life is a Symphony
Australian music royalty returns with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Orchestra Victoria: The Eight Seasons
Discover two extraordinary interpretations of the natural world and the ways it shapes us.
Breaking the Waves
Experience a powerful new opera exploring a young woman’s shocking sacrifices for her husband.
Natalie Gauci
Catch award-winning recording and performing artist, producer and songwriter, Natalie Gauci.
The Puccini Gala Concert
Experience Puccini's finest music in this star-studded celebration of his contribution to opera.
MSO: Jaime Conducts Debussy and Strauss
Join the MSO and Chief Conductor Jaime Martin for this action-packed homage to the heroic.
Fleetwood Max
Don’t miss the chance to spend a magical evening with Australia’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute.
1927 Live
Join iconic Australian band, 1927, for an incredible night of music showcasing their enduring hits.
Musical theatre
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Chicago the Musical
With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.
Melbourne music venues
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.
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 Drunken Poet
With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.
Speakeasy Theatre
A vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.
Transport Public Bar
Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.
Beneath Driver Lane
A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.
The Butterfly Club
An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.
Festival Hall
Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.
Melbourne and Olympic Parks
The Melbourne and Olympic Park precinct hosts around 600 events annually.
The Curtin
Traditional pub with fried chicken, cold beer, and live music from local and international acts.
Transit Rooftop 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.
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