Concerts, gigs and musicals

Jazz musicians, Lumen Duo, posing with a trumpet and a microphone.

Ru-Co Bar

Lumen Duo fuse timeless jazz with today's hits. Walk-ins only. Wednesdays. 29 Oct - 19 Nov, 7-9pm.

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The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Critical Hits Music Bingo
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Critical Hits Music Bingo

Play free pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.

Mina Yu Quartet with Strings: Studio Ghibli

Mina Yu Quartet with Strings: Studio Ghibli

Immerse yourself in the melodies and soundscapes of Studio Ghibli films with Mina Yu.

Fridayz Live Official After Party

Fridayz Live Official After Party

Head to the Fridayz Live official after party at Electric Dreams.

Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

The most blockbuster line-up to date featuring iconic artists.

Viviz: New Legacy Tour

Viviz: New Legacy Tour

Catch the K-pop girl group’s highly anticipated first Australian performance.

MJ The Musical
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MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

Corpus Medicorum: Concert 4

Corpus Medicorum: Concert 4

Enjoy a gala concert featuring works by Wagner.

The Sounds of Broadway

The Sounds of Broadway

Anthony Gerace is back performing hits from some of the greatest musicals.

Spring Gala: Joyce DiDonato

Spring Gala: Joyce DiDonato

A special gala performance of Berlioz’s song cycle full of love, loss and longing.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas

Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas

Celebrate the season with a magical performance for families from the MSO.

King of the Court

King of the Court

A two-day fusion of music, streetball and community.

German Opera: The Merry Widow

German Opera: The Merry Widow

Don't miss Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow by Co-Opera at German Week.

Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?

Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?

The 25th season closes with works by Dvořák, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon and Bryony Marks.

Palestine National Day

Palestine National Day

Enjoy a full day's program, showcasing the state's vibrant culture and heritage.

Moodymann + DJ Jnett

Moodymann + DJ Jnett

Dive into the spirit and sound of Detroit, in an epic deep house double bill, free at the Square.

Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan

Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan

A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Sombar Karnival

Sombar celebrates its 3rd Anniversary with a night dedicated to music, people and culture.

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.

Handel's Messiah: Royal Melbourne Philharmonic

Handel's Messiah: Royal Melbourne Philharmonic

Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents Handel’s iconic Messiah for the 247th time since 1853.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Morning Melodies
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Morning Melodies

Celebrating 40 years, the Morning Melodies season will amaze audiences once again.

The Trumpet of the Swan

The Trumpet of the Swan

An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.

St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts
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St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert on Wednesdays.

Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews
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Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews

Three hours of soulful jazz in a romantic hidden bar.

Songs From The Canyon at Live at The Gardens

Songs From The Canyon at Live at The Gardens

Featuring an all-star ensemble and Freya Josephine Hollick.

They Sang at Carnegie Hall

They Sang at Carnegie Hall

Experience Bernadette Robinson’s spellbinding tribute to music’s greatest voices.

Jazz Blues, Latin and Ska on Guitar with Kenneth White
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Jazz Blues, Latin and Ska on Guitar with Kenneth White

Three hours of soulful jazz blues on guitar, with a little Latin, ska and singing.

German Week Melbourne
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German Week Melbourne

Discover the best of Germany in Melbourne.

Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Imagine

Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Imagine

The Melbourne Youth Orchestras presents their ensemble program showcase.

The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash

The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash

Calling all bagpipers to help smash the world record for the largest ever bagpipe ensemble.

Korean Drama and Cinema Reimagined in Jazz

Korean Drama and Cinema Reimagined in Jazz

Love, destiny and iconic Korean soundtracks transformed with the Mina Yu Quartet.

Big Christmas Spectacular

Big Christmas Spectacular

Iconic jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world-class show dancing, perfect for all ages.

The Museum

The Museum

Enjoy a special preview of The Museum, a new work by Steven Takasugi, created with Speak Percussion.

RangRez By Udaan

RangRez By Udaan

Enjoy an evening of immersive storytelling, poetry, and live music.

Born This Way: A Lady Gaga Silent Disco Walking Tour

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

Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical

Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.

Melbourne music venues

Hamer Hall

Hamer Hall

This multi-level concert hall is the largest venue at the Arts Centre.

Melbourne Recital Centre

Melbourne Recital Centre

Combining cutting-edge architecture and acoustic innovation with a unique focus on music.

Forum Melbourne

Forum Melbourne

This theatre with its iconic architecture is one of Melbourne's most popular live band venues.

The best late-night bars and music venues in Melbourne

The best late-night bars and music venues in Melbourne

Find intimate vinyl bars, iconic band rooms and live music bars open late.

Max Watt's

Max Watt's

This basement live music venue has hosted some of rock music's biggest acts.

170 Russell

170 Russell

A live music venue with gigs seven nights a week.

Festival Hall

Festival Hall

Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.

Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Popular outdoor venue that hosts Melbourne's annual Carols by Candlelight.

Bird's Basement

Bird's Basement

Live jazz venue where patrons can dine while watching performances.

The Toff in Town

The Toff in Town

A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.

Melbourne and Olympic Parks

Melbourne and Olympic Parks

The Melbourne and Olympic Park precinct hosts around 600 events annually.

Cherry Bar

Cherry Bar

An iconic laneway bar hosting a lineup of local and international rock'n'roll acts.

Paris Cat

Paris Cat

Dedicated live jazz venue.

Murmur Piano Bar

Murmur Piano Bar

Follow the sound of a distant piano to discover one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets.

Rod Laver Arena

Rod Laver Arena

The centrepiece of the Australian Open each January, the venue is also a popular concert arena.

The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar

The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar

A late-night rock 'n' roll dive bar with live music every night.

The Drunken Poet

The Drunken Poet

With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.

Speakeasy Theatre

Speakeasy Theatre

A vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.

Marvel Stadium

Marvel Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands precinct.

Section 8 Bar

Section 8 Bar

A funky outdoor bar with drinks served from a converted shipping container.

Her Melbourne

Her Melbourne

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

Transport Public Bar

Transport Public Bar

Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.

Beneath Driver Lane

Beneath Driver Lane

A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.

Athenaeum Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre

This heritage-listed venue hosts comedy, music and theatre.

The Colonial Hotel

The Colonial Hotel

Traditional pub serving comfort food with a Mediterranean influence.

Regent Theatre

Regent Theatre

This landmark theatre is one of Melbourne’s premier live performance venues.

The Curtin

The Curtin

Traditional pub with fried chicken, cold beer, and live music from local and international acts.

Transit Rooftop Bar

Transit Rooftop Bar

Large rooftop bar in Federation Square, with expansive views of the Melbourne skyline.

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Australian Music Vault

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

Melbourne music walk

Melbourne music walk

Discover Melbourne’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Find out what's on in Melbourne's live music venues, comedy clubs and theatres.

Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne

With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre Melbourne is a cultural and architectural landmark.