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

Motley Jazz
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Motley Jazz

See some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians at this free event at The Motley Bauhaus.

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs
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Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this free weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

Thirty Seconds To Mars

Thirty Seconds To Mars

The monumental Seasons World Tour comes to Australia.

Sunset Boulevard
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Sunset Boulevard

An epic new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece starring Sarah Brightman.

Slow Walker

Slow Walker

Walk alongside some of the most resilient creatures in the universe. Contemplate. Linger.

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Experience Victoria's largest independent arts festival.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

WICKED the Musical
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WICKED the Musical

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED has flown into Melbourne.

What's free in Melbourne this month

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

Noonan Versus Boge

Noonan Versus Boge

Two Aussie music icons have united their talents to captivate audiences.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group
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Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers.

Fairtrade Narcotics Album Launch

Fairtrade Narcotics Album Launch

Come along to the energetic live launch of the band's debut self-titled album.

Two Remain
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Two Remain

The first opera to portray the persecution of gay men during the Holocaust.

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.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Back to the Future in Concert

Experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle brings the Kaleidoscope Nights tour to Melbourne.

Sound of Joy

Sound of Joy

A contemporary classical music experience taking participants from exuberance through to relaxation.

Theseus' Spaceship

Theseus' Spaceship

A multimedia concert piece for cello, percussion, electronic sounds and ambient visuals.

Downtown: The Petula Clark and Carole King Essentials

Downtown: The Petula Clark and Carole King Essentials

Cabaret queen, Amy Djuric, brings the iconic songs of Carole King and Petula Clark to life.

Zela Margossian Quintet

Zela Margossian Quintet

Freshly minted contemporary jazz bursting with panache.

The Cat Empire with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The Cat Empire with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The legendary band bring beloved tunes and new sounds for an immersive orchestral experience.

Soft Centre: Supermodel Late Night

Soft Centre: Supermodel Late Night

The cutting-edge Eora arts collective Soft Centre makes its long-awaited Narrm debut at Trades Hall.

Anthony Naples, Coucou Chloe, Erika De Casier, Sleep D

Anthony Naples, Coucou Chloe, Erika De Casier, Sleep D

The last party to close out Now or Never’s reign at Royal Exhibition Building.

Austral Salon August Recital

Austral Salon August Recital

The August recital features baritone Alex Owens, and Lily Begg on piano.

Lee Jones Quintet

Lee Jones Quintet

UK guitarist/composer Lee Jones returns to the Paris Cat for an evening of jazz-rock original music.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

The Beatles Legacy

See the legacy band performing masterpieces from Paul, John, George and Ringo.

Phoenix Street

Phoenix Street

A night of rock, punk and pop.

The Songs of Elton and George

The Songs of Elton and George

Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell feature the timeless hits of Elton John and George Michael.

Actress x HTRK

Actress x HTRK

London’s Actress and Melbourne’s HTRK play live, together.

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier

Catch Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier playing live at Bird's Basement.

Rick Price

Rick Price

Rick will be performing tracks from his new album Hometown, along with classic hits.

Eishan Ensemble

Eishan Ensemble

An evening of Persian chamber jazz and Middle Eastern jazz fusion.

Live at Toorak: James Morrison – Subway to New Orleans

Live at Toorak: James Morrison – Subway to New Orleans

Experience Australia's beloved 'Genius of Jazz' for one special acoustic night.

Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre Showcase

Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre Showcase

The best of Broadway's songbook performed by the next generation of Australian stars.

Wuigada – Gagada

Wuigada – Gagada

Kutcha Edwards performs with the Australian Art Orchestra.

The Puccini Gala Concert
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The Puccini Gala Concert

Experience Puccini's finest music in this star-studded celebration of his contribution to opera.

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 dining 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.

White Rabbit Record Bar

White Rabbit Record Bar

Hybrid music store, cafe and bar.

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.

Discover more

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.