The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide
Find the best Melbourne concerts, new music venues and hidden gigs with our handy guide.
Free performances
Ru-Co Bar
Lumen Duo fuse timeless jazz with today's hits. Walk-ins only. Wednesdays. 29 Oct - 19 Nov, 7-9pm.
The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash
Calling all bagpipers to help smash the world record for the largest ever bagpipe ensemble.
Flinders Quartet Community Concert
Enjoy a free concert of classical music for string quartet in Docklands.
Premium Busking Auditions
Enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at the premium permit auditions.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Music Matinee
Enjoy live and free music concerts at Scots Church on select Tuesdays throughout the year.
Music festivals and live concerts
Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa
The most blockbuster line-up to date featuring iconic artists.
Spring Gala: Joyce DiDonato
A special gala performance of Berlioz’s song cycle full of love, loss and longing.
Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?
The 25th season closes with works by Dvořák, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon and Bryony Marks.
New Worlds: Jaime conducts Cheetham Fraillon and Dvořák
One of classical music’s most popular works.
Flinders Quartet Community Concert
Enjoy a free concert of classical music for string quartet in Docklands.
Jazz Blues with Kenneth White
Three hours of soulful jazz blues, with a little Latin, ska and singing.
Warm Winter Jazz with Mark Morand
Three hours of jazz classics with legendary guitarist, Mark Morand.
Mina Yu Quartet with Strings: Studio Ghibli
Immerse yourself in the melodies and soundscapes of Studio Ghibli films with Mina Yu.
Viviz: New Legacy Tour
Catch the K-pop girl group’s highly anticipated first Australian performance.
MJ The Musical
A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.
Power Move: Prance Battles
Lace up your party sneakers and prepare for a fabulous dance-off like no other.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Sombar Karnival
Sombar celebrates its 3rd Anniversary with a night dedicated to music, people and culture.
Handel's Messiah: Royal Melbourne Philharmonic
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents Handel’s iconic Messiah for the 247th time since 1853.
Songs From The Canyon at Live at The Gardens
Featuring an all-star ensemble and Freya Josephine Hollick.
They Sang at Carnegie Hall
Experience Bernadette Robinson’s spellbinding tribute to music’s greatest voices.
Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Imagine
The Melbourne Youth Orchestras presents their ensemble program showcase.
Korean Drama and Cinema Reimagined in Jazz
Love, destiny and iconic Korean soundtracks transformed with the Mina Yu Quartet.
Big Christmas Spectacular
Iconic jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world-class show dancing, perfect for all ages.
Power Move: Killer or Filler - Home DJ Takeover
Move your body, power the party. Not a pro? Not a problem.
NightEats Monday Night Dining
A new night market with $10 dishes representing multicultural food traders, and night entertainment.
Born This Way: A Lady Gaga Silent Disco Walking Tour
Strut, sing, and just dance with Mucho Mitcho on a Lady Gaga–inspired Silent Disco Walking Tour!
Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical
Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.
Jazz Re:freshed Presents: Amy Gadiaga and DoomCannon
Future-facing jazz from London’s most electrifying talents, featuring Amy Gadiaga & DoomCannon.
Friday Night Social: Halloween Party
A free party featuring live music and performances as the Distraction exhibition stays open late.
Melbourne Record Fair
Over 20,000 records from Melbourne’s best vinyl dealers are waiting for you at Queen Vic Market.
Musical theatre
Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical
Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.
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.
The Toff in Town
A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.
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.
Wax Music Lounge
A bar and live music venue from the team behind Melbourne's legendary Wax Museum Records.
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.
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.
Last updated on Fri 17 Oct 2025
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La Mama Courthouse
One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.
Margaret Court Arena
A multi-use arena capable of hosting a wide range of sporting and entertainment events.