
The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide
Find the best Melbourne concerts, new music venues and hidden gigs with our handy guide.
Free performances
What's free in Melbourne this month
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Night Trade
Reality bends in St Paul’s Cathedral’s car park of curated chaos and everyone’s invited.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.
Community Ukulele Group
A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers, with beginners welcome.
The Music Between: Open Rehearsal with Gamelan DanAnda
Gamelan DanAnda will conduct an open rehearsal of Bailnese Gamela Gong Kebyar repertoire.
Bach Competition
Hear an array of budding young performers battle it out on stage to Baroque genius Bach.
Music festivals and live concerts
Live at the Bowl
Enjoy a festival of music, dance, community-led and family-friendly events for everyone.
Bluesfest Melbourne
Australia’s premier contemporary blues and roots music festival is coming to Melbourne.
MSO Performs Mozart and Beethoven Bliss
Experience an evening of pure Mozart and Beethoven bliss with the MSO.
Melbourne music venues
Malthouse Outdoor Stage
Experience the best of live outdoor entertainment at Malthouse Outdoor Stage.
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
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.
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.
The General Assembly
Bar and restaurant with live acoustic music, street art and a simple, delicious menu.
Melbourne music walk
Discover Melbourne’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.
Last updated on Mon 20 Feb 2023
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