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

RISING

RISING

Get ready for 12 days of new art, music, and performance in Naarm/Melbourne.

Flinders Quartet: Musical Friends

Flinders Quartet: Musical Friends

The quartet present works by Eötvös, Singh, Nicolas and Borodin, at Primrose Potter.

Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical
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Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical

Smells Like a Song is an improvised musical performed by Impro Melbourne.

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.

MJ The Musical

MJ The Musical

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

RISING: Marlon Williams

RISING: Marlon Williams

The Māori singer performs his sublime Māori-language album for the first time in Australia.

RISING: Day Tripper

RISING: Day Tripper

The festival-within-a-festival returns with a live mixtape of music, performance and art.

The Grand Burlesque Dinner and Show

The Grand Burlesque Dinner and Show

Vintage jazz, burlesque and dinner in style, in one unforgettable night at Amphora.

Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?

Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?

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

First Voices Showcase

First Voices Showcase

Hear the premiere of works by First Nations composers performed by musicians of the MSO.

Afrodescia Sunday Sessions Reunion

Afrodescia Sunday Sessions Reunion

A soulful Sunday throwback at Amphora with live music, DJs, and elevated vibes.

Michael Bublé by Glenn Starr

Michael Bublé by Glenn Starr

Experience the magic of Michael Bublé brought to life as Glenn Starr sings his greatest hits.

Once Upon a Rhyme

Once Upon a Rhyme

Kids will love this magical, musical romp through fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

Zoy Frangos: Sun Rise

Zoy Frangos: Sun Rise

The story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Reach for the Stars Fundraiser Dinner

Reach for the Stars Fundraiser Dinner

An immersive dining experience for Tour de Cure, created by William Angliss Event Students.

Ray Chen in Recital

Ray Chen in Recital

The renowned violin virtuoso makes his highly anticipated return to Hamer Hall.

Morning Melodies
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Morning Melodies

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

Masterclass with Jaime Martín

Masterclass with Jaime Martín

This MSO masterclass for wind musicians is a unique opportunity to hear Jaime's insights.

Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance

Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance

Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria!

RISING: Amplified

RISING: Amplified

The exquisite rock and rage of Chrissy Amphlett, a seismic force in a school uniform.

The Wonder of You: The Songs of Elvis Presley

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 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.

Ultimate Piano Party with Mark Nunis
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Ultimate Piano Party with Mark Nunis

The Ultimate Piano Party with Mark Nunis at Murmur Piano Bar.

Yinya dana: Lighting the Path

Yinya dana: Lighting the Path

A powerful performance of works by Deborah Cheetham during NAIDOC Week.

Australian Contemporary Opera Company: Danielle de Niese

Australian Contemporary Opera Company: Danielle de Niese

A spectacular one-night-only concert featuring international opera star, Danielle de Niese.

Da B Side Vinyl Party

Da B Side Vinyl Party

Join this party and dance to the vinyl vibrations from the B Side.

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.

Flinders Quartet Community Concert

Flinders Quartet Community Concert

Enjoy a free concert of classical music for string quartet in Docklands.

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.

Mozart and the Mendelssohns

Mozart and the Mendelssohns

Chief Conductor Jaime Martín presents a joyful program of classical and early romantic treasures.

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Journey to the Americas

Journey to the Americas

Experience Dvořák’s impassioned Cello Concerto, composed while he lived in New York.

RISING: Hedwig and The Angry Inch

RISING: Hedwig and The Angry Inch

It’s the Broadway smash that took the ‘rock musical’ on a glam-punk bender.

Scheherazade

Scheherazade

A symphonic suite conjuring the brine and seaspray that accompanied Sinbad on his many journeys.

Winter Gala: Lang Lang

Winter Gala: Lang Lang

The singular piano sensation of this century returns with the MSO and Jaime Martin.

Three Tenors: Opera Night

Three Tenors: Opera Night

The Three Tenors is an unmissable night of opera, celebration and food.

RISING: The Chronicles

RISING: The Chronicles

Stephanie Lake Company’s latest creation sees twelve dancers in a new epic that chronicles a life.

 The Barber of Seville

The Barber of Seville

A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber.

90’s Rewind

90’s Rewind

Dust off your flannel and get ready to turn back the clock.

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.

The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club

An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.

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.