Concerts, gigs and musicals

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Le Aerial

Le Aerial

A spellbinding fusion of aerial artistry, vocal brilliance and cabaret elegance.

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: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

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

Sh!t Theatre: Or What's Left of Us
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Sh!t Theatre: Or What's Left of Us

Folk music and grief collide in this award-winning true crime tale.

Geraldine Quinn: Bastard Joy
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Geraldine Quinn: Bastard Joy

A brand new electroclash club cabaret from the high priestess of underground music comedy.

A Succulent Chinese Musical

A Succulent Chinese Musical

A musical comedy show written by Rick Butler and Kate Stewart.

Power Move: Request Fest

Power Move: Request Fest

You bring the vibe, Fringe brings the volume – where the people of Melbourne run the playlist.

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.

Electric Dreams Mediterranean Takeover

Electric Dreams Mediterranean Takeover

Mark Kross, David K and DJ Sami take over Electric Dreams in a special Mediterranean night.

Power Move: Prance Battles
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Power Move: Prance Battles

Lace up your party sneakers and prepare for a fabulous dance-off like no other.

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.

Guide to Diwali in Melbourne

Guide to Diwali in Melbourne

Find where to celebrate Diwali in Melbourne at these blockbuster festivals and events.

Matcha Rave in a Church

Matcha Rave in a Church

Enjoy high energy DJs, matcha and coffee and fun Saturday morning vibes.

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.

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.

Morning Melodies
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Morning Melodies

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

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.

German Week Melbourne

German Week Melbourne

Discover the best of Germany in Melbourne.

A Monty Python Cabaret Singalong Circus

A Monty Python Cabaret Singalong Circus

Join the hilarious fun as Dr H revives the great satirical songs from the Monty Python era.

Father Daddy

Father Daddy

New music that hits where it hurts and heals.

CareFactorNullius: The tRoo Story Cabaret

CareFactorNullius: The tRoo Story Cabaret

Katie Coles plays two public servants, two roos and two instruments.

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.

Cameron Jones: Gypsy Swing Guitarist

Cameron Jones: Gypsy Swing Guitarist

Delivering an authentic, deeply rooted style of gypsy swing imbued with an Australian accent.

Power Move: Killer or Filler - Home DJ Takeover
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Power Move: Killer or Filler - Home DJ Takeover

Move your body, power the party. Not a pro? Not a problem.

Vox Humana

Vox Humana

The Vox Humana choir performs with three vocal ensembles.

Warm Winter Jazz with Mark Morand
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Warm Winter Jazz with Mark Morand

Three hours of jazz classics with legendary guitarist, Mark Morand.

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.

Jazz Blues with Kenneth White
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Jazz Blues with Kenneth White

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

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

It’s time for fans – new and old – to assemble and relive every iconic moment with the MSO.

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.