Concerts, gigs and musicals
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Australia’s largest jazz festival featuring over 450 artists and over 100 performances.
Caroline Polachek: The Spiraling Tour
The Forum Theatre comes alive with American alt-pop diva Caroline Polachek.
Mamma Mia! The Musical
The smash hit phenomenon returns for an ultimate night of music, love, laughter and friendship.
Emma Donovan and Friends: Live and Acoustic
Celebrate First Nations art and culture with Emma Donovan and friends in a live acoustic setting.
One Night Only with Christina Aguilera
Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness Aguilera's live show.
Blaktivism
King Stingray lead a line-up of living legends and rising voices of First Nations musical activism.
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Melbourne Fringe Festival is Victoria's largest independent arts festival.
Grease the Musical
Grease returns to the Australian stage in a new, multi-million dollar live production.
Sky Symphony
The skies above Birrarung come alive with this extraordinary sound and light installation.
The Australian Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A madcap magical tale from The Australian Ballet.
Baroque Harpist Hannah Lane in Concert
Explore musical modernism across time with music from the 17th to 21st centuries.
What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne
Featuring musical theatre, free plays, puppet shows and more.
Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival
A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic performs Handel's Messiah
Don't miss this world record performance of Handel's Messiah.
Flinders Quartet: Musical Portraits
Hear the quartet play music from Shostakovich, Smetana and a commision by Grenfell.
Weird Al Piano Bar
Come and worship at the 'Shrine of Yankovic' with Melbourne’s silliest sing-a-long.
Buckingham Palace with the Australian Chamber Choir
Hear music from the coronation of King Charles III and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Charlie Puth: The Charlie Live Experience
Charlie Puth brings his live experience to Melbourne this October.
An Intimate Audience with Angie McMahon
Get up close and personal with singer-songwriter Angie McMahon.
Georgia State Line: A Very Special Show
Hear the band Georgia State Line perform live with string arrangements by Lucy G Rash.
Sibelius and Prokofiev: Love and Resistance
A program exploring music’s role in love and resistance with French conductor Chloé van Soeterstède.
MSO Quick Fix at Half Six: Scheherazade
Join the MSO for an uplifting start to your week with a one hour, no interval concert.
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.
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 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
Basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails and spirits with French bistro-style bar food.
The Butterfly Club
An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.
The Curtin
Traditional pub with fried chicken, cold beer, and live music from local and international acts.
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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.