Music
Concerts, gigs and musicals
Moomba Parade
The Moomba Parade returns with larger-than-life floats, dance troupes, community groups and more.
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Section 8 Beach Party
Section 8 is once again bringing its famed Beach Party to music lovers this summer.
Holi Festival Melbourne
Enjoy the Holi Festival of Colours and be immersed in culture, music, dance, food and drinks.
Workshops by Future Archive and Jannah Quill
Join these fun workshops with Melanie Read of Future Archive and electronic musician Jannah Quill.
RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday
Let the good times roll — RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday show is back!
Peroveta Harmonies
Join Australian Art Orchestra and Tatana Village choir to explore Peroveta Harmonies.
The Capitol Theatre Orchestra and Hello, Dolly!
The Capitol Theatre Orchestra and a screening of the legendary classic film Hello, Dolly! (1969).
Club 4A: Night Vision
Sydney’s celebrated Club 4A descends on Melbourne for one special night of performances.
Anastasios Theofanous
Time-travel to Greece and Cyprus with this singer and guitarist at the 2025 Antipodes Festival.
Metropolis Festival: Composing Australia
New music takes centre stage at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Metropolis Festival.
Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet
Ultra-cute content steals the spotlight in this endearing new performance premiere.
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.
Crystalline Resonance: Final Fantasy Piano Concert
Final Fantasy melodies come to life under the fingers of virtuoso pianists.
Boy & Bear at Live At The Gardens
See indie-folk faves Boy & Bear in a headline show at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Mildlife / Sun Ra Arkestra / Wax’o Paradiso
Dive into a mind-altering sonic collision of cosmic jazz and experimental grooves at this free gig.
Harp Meditations
Unwind with guided meditation and live harp music from Michael Johnson, inspired by the Gardens.
Lord Mayor's Student Welcome
Welcoming new and returning international, interstate and regional students to Melbourne.
Comfort Food Cabaret: A Mid-century Menu
Step into Robin Boyd's iconic home for a cocktail, a tasting menu and a themed cabaret performance.
Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus
Enjoy a free afternoon of fantastic jazz and tasty tipples at this Carlton arts hub.
Lake Street Dive at Live At The Gardens
Lake Street Dive play an outdoor show at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Daniil Trifonov plays Rachmaninov
The talented pianist returns with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Sorcery and Swing: 1920s Magic and Music Dinner
Step into the a vaudevillian dinner show, featuring 1920s tunes and magic.
China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Experience the magic of the China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Corpus Medicorum: Concert 1
Featuring György Ligeti’s Atmosphères, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 5 and Brahms' Symphony No 1.
The Verdi Gala Concert
A tribute to Verdi's musical splendour with opera stars Nicole Car, Étienne Dupuis and Paul O’Neill.
Seoul Soundtracks: Mina Yu Quartet
Experience the exciting music of Korean film and television by the Mina Yu quartet.
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 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
A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.
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.
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.