The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide
Find the best Melbourne concerts, new music venues and hidden gigs with our handy guide.
Free performances
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus
Enjoy a free afternoon of fantastic jazz and tasty tipples at this Carlton arts hub.
Premium Busking Auditions
Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at these auditions.
Music festivals and live concerts
Jazz Blues with Kenneth White
Three hours of soulful jazz blues, with a little Latin, ska and singing.
Downtown: The Petula Clark and Carole King Essentials
Cabaret queen Amy Djuric brings the iconic songs of Carole King and Petula Clark to life.
Jazz Manouche with Adam Russo
Hear three hours of gypsy jazz guitar with Adam Russo in Melbourne's most romantic hidden bar.
Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra bring to life Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Chinese New Year
The MSO celebrates cross-cultural connections through music at this celebratory performance.
We May Never Meet Again: The Music of Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse's iconic hits, performed by Elly Poletti and an electrifying horn and rhythm section.
Crystalline Resonance: Final Fantasy Piano Concert
Final Fantasy melodies come to life under the fingers of virtuoso pianists.
MSO Season Opening Gala: Mahler's Resurrection Symphony
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's season 2025 opens with one of the greatest symphonies ever written.
MSO: Brahms and Tchaikovsky
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs a charming evening of classics.
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Holi Festival Melbourne
Enjoy the Holi Festival of Colours and be immersed in culture, music, dance, food and drinks.
Workshops by Future Archive and Jannah Quill
Join these fun workshops with Melanie Read of Future Archive and electronic musician Jannah Quill.
Australian Open
An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.
Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet
Ultra-cute content steals the spotlight in this endearing new performance premiere.
Sidney Myer Free Concert: Dvořák, Gershwin and Ravel
A magical evening of music at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Mildlife / Sun Ra Arkestra / Wax’o Paradiso
Dive into a mind-altering sonic collision of cosmic jazz and experimental grooves at this free gig.
Comfort Food Cabaret: A Mid-century Menu
Step into Robin Boyd's iconic home for a cocktail, a tasting menu and a themed cabaret performance.
Hera Björk: Queen of the Iceland
Two-time Icelandic Eurovision star, Hera Björk, takes to the ice for a special fundraising show.
Kangdaniel ACT Concert
K-Pop artist, Kangdaniel, arrives in Melbourne for a stunning live performance.
China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Experience the magic of the China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Corpus Medicorum: Concert 1
Featuring György Ligeti’s Atmosphères, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 5 and Brahms' Symphony No 1.
Sidney Myer Free Concert: Journeys and Adventures
A magical evening of free music at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Musical theatre
Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
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.
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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