The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide
Find the best Melbourne concerts, new music venues and hidden gigs with our handy guide.
Free performances
Premium Busking Auditions
Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at these auditions.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Music festivals and live concerts
Jazz Manouche with Adam Russo
Hear three hours of gypsy jazz guitar with Adam Russo in Melbourne's most romantic hidden bar.
Troye Sivan: Something To Give Each Other
Troye Sivan returns to Melbourne for his highly anticipated, Something To Give Each Other, tour.
MSO Spring Gala: Beethoven's Ninth
Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for the grand finale of their Beethoven Festival.
Home Alone in Concert
Ring in the festive season with the timeless classic, Home Alone in Concert with the MSO.
Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival
A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.
Vida: Melbourne Latin Summer Festival
Enjoy a weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment celebrating Latin America.
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Antipodes Festival
Enjoy a giant street party as Lonsdale St is transformed into a celebration of Greek culture.
Bonza Christmas Cruise
Get out of the office and onto the water with an all-inclusive festive cruise.
Mucho Mambo
An explosive 14-piece feel-good Latin Big Band featuring Australia's best Latin and jazz musicians.
Carols by Daylight
Hello Music Carols by Daylight is a fun-filled, sing along Christmas variety show.
Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas
Celebrate the season with a magical performance from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Crystalline Resonance: Final Fantasy Piano Concert
Final Fantasy melodies come to life under the fingers of virtuoso pianists.
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.
Downtown: The Petula Clark and Carole King Essentials
Cabaret queen, Amy Djuric, brings the iconic songs of Carole King and Petula Clark to life.
New Year's Eve Countdown at Sofitel Melbourne
The countdown celebration at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins includes drinks, canapes and live DJs.
Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra bring to life Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Joey Vincent’s Bakelite Radio
Join Joe and a select group of players for a deluxe, two-hour, one night stand at Bird’s Basement.
Songs from Smyrne
Continuing the Songs from Smyrne series, blending the oud, bouzouki, violin, kanun and guitar.
Free Jazz Arvo at The Motley
Enjoy a free afternoon of fantastic jazz and tasty tipples at this Carlton arts hub.
The Nutcracker
Journey to the Land of Sweets and create lasting memories with this Christmas ballet favourite.
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.
Melbourne music walk
Discover Melbourne’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.
Last updated on Fri 25 Oct 2024
Christmas
Christmas events
Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.
Christmas eat and drink
Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.
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Fun things to do for teens in Melbourne
Free exhibitions, festivals, arts and crafts and ice skating.
How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne at Christmas
From secret street art to seasonal events, you’ll find something for everyone.
Melbourne River Cruises
Sit back and relax as your captain details the history of Melbourne on a river cruise.
