The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide
Find the best Melbourne concerts, new music venues and hidden gigs with our handy guide.
Free performances
Einder
Look up, the roaring sea meets the sky in an aerial dance in a fabric installation by Boris Acket.
Flinders Quartet Community Concert
Enjoy a free concert of classical music for string quartet in Docklands.
Flinders Quartet Open Rehearsal
Experience great music in a relaxed and accessible concert environment.
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
Young Marco / Logic1000 / Big Ever / KDV Performance Group
A night of deep feeling, delirious levels of up-tempo energy and full-sensory release.
DJ Python / DJ Plead B2B rRoxymore / Yarra
This one’s for the rhythm-obsessed and the dance-floor faithful.
Ryoji Ikeda ultratronics / CORIN presents DIWA
Two visionaries of live AV bend time and space in one transcendent night of sensory immersion.
Marie Davidson / OK EG / KDV Performance Group
Three singular forces converge for a night of radical artistic expression in sound and movement
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.
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
It’s time for fans – new and old – to assemble and relive every iconic moment with the MSO.
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.
Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio with Laurel Halo
The boundary-defying composer and producer joins MESS co-founder Robin Fox in conversation.
Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.
Choristry: A Flock of Birds
This eclectic program ranges from Orlando Gibbons to contemporary pieces and popular music.
Salsa and Sangria: Beginners Dance and Social Night
Join in this feel-good night of salsa dancing and sangria, perfect for beginners.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight
Experience Coldplay By Candlelight for one night only, featuring world-class singers and epic band.
Austral Salon of Music September Recital
Experience Kelsy De Prada and Rosa Hwang, as they present a stunning flute and piano duo.
Three Happy Tricks with Martin Heppell
A fun kids show teaching positive mental health strategies through music, stories and laughs.
Jazz and Improvisation Mega Day
Instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and abilities are invited to take over the MCM.
Neon Nights
An unforgettable modern cabaret experience – an explosive blend of rhythm, music and dance.
Songs from a Spell Bound City: Improvised Musical
From haunting narratives to harmonious melodies, it's an evening of improvised enchantment.
Songs From The Canyon at Live at The Gardens
Featuring an all-star ensemble and Freya Josephine Hollick.
Dusty: Son of a Preacher Man in Cabaret
Experience the captivating tale of Dusty Springfield's life through song and story.
Listening Acts | Performance
Two visionaries of live AV bend time and space in one transcendent night of sensory immersion.
Musical theatre
Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical
Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.
Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical
This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.
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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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.