Music
Concerts, gigs and musicals
Live at Toorak: Sergej Krylov and Konstantin Shamray
Two superstars of Australian music present an evening of rare electricity and emotional depth.
Holi Festival Melbourne
Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.
Moomba Parade
The Moomba Parade returns with larger-than-life floats, dance troupes, community groups and more.
The Great Composers
The very best of three composer tribute shows to Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Harold Arlen.
The Linda Ronstadt Show
Experience a dedicated Linda Ronstadt show, with Lisa Mio and Wild Dreamers.
Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow: Live at the Gardens
The Live at the Gardens series ends with Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Overgrown Paths
Violinist Sophie Rowell and Helen Morse lead a luminous fusion of poetry and music.
The Wonder of You: The Songs of Elvis Presley
Step back in time with Anthony Gerace as he brings the magic of Elvis' legendary songs to life.
The Devils' Violin
Virtuoso Ilya Gringolts directs the ACO in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.
Flinders Quartet: New Light
A performance of Beethoven’s majestic late quartet, plus luminous works by Bacewicz and Dodd.
The Harmonix Experience
Expect jazz with swagger and funk with soul, playing every second week at Bird's.
Jurassic Park in Concert
Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.
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.
Wackie Ju S8S: Fashion Performance + Afterparty
A celebration of fashion, sound, and embodiment, where the exhibition becomes the dance floor.
Festival of Veterans Arts
Enjoy this veteran-led arts festival with exhibitions, performances, workshops and family events.
The Australian Neil Diamond Show
Experience a powerful live tribute to one of music’s greatest legends.
Aled Jones: My Story, My Songs
Aled Jones returns to Melbourne for the first time since 2018, performing songs and telling stories.
Brahms Festival: Third and Fourth Symphonies
Bringing Brahm's large-scale compositions to life with a world-class orchestra.
Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan
A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents.
Claire Lyon: The Music of Broadway
Revel in the passion, power and beauty of musical theatre as Claire Lyon brings Broadway to life.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Flexible Sky
Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage with the MCO in a dazzling season opener.
Thelma Plum and Sons of the East: Live at the Gardens
Hear Thelma Plum, Sons of the East and Jem Cassar-Daley perform at Live at the Gardens.
Melbourne Celtic Festival
Enjoy a full day and night of live Celtic music and great craic on St Patrick's Day.
Noria Letts
Step into the romance and rhythm of a Parisian night with acclaimed French chanteuse, Noria Letts.
Art of the Score: James Horner
Art of the Score returns to present the music of the legendary Hollywood composer James Horner.
Brahms Festival: Second Symphony and Piano Concerto
Brahms' Symphony No 2 carries the pastoral feel of the Austrian summer in which he wrote the music.
The Trumpet of the Swan
An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.
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 best late-night bars and music venues in Melbourne
Find intimate vinyl bars, iconic band rooms and live music bars open late.
Festival Hall
Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.
The Toff in Town
A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.
Melbourne and Olympic Parks
The Melbourne and Olympic Park precinct hosts around 600 events annually.
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.
The Drunken Poet
With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.
Speakeasy Theatre
A lively, historic vaudeville theatre featuring burlesque, cabaret, comedy and circus every week.
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 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.
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Melbourne music walk
Discover Melbourne’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.
Arts Centre Melbourne
With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre Melbourne is a cultural and architectural landmark.