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

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs
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Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this free weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
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TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

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

Holi Festival Melbourne

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

Workshops by Future Archive and Jannah Quill

Join these fun workshops with Melanie Read of Future Archive and electronic musician Jannah Quill.

Australian Open
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Australian Open

An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.

Peroveta Harmonies

Peroveta Harmonies

Join Australian Art Orchestra and Tatana Village choir to explore Peroveta Harmonies.

Nepal Festival Melbourne

Nepal Festival Melbourne

Celebrate Nepali culture at Federation Square.

Vineeth Sreenivasan Live

Vineeth Sreenivasan Live

Catch Vineeth Sreenivasan perform live with his band in Melbourne.

Anna Setton

Anna Setton

This Brazilian jazz singer and songwriter is a special figure.

Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet

Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet

Ultra-cute content steals the spotlight in this endearing new performance premiere.

Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews

Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews

Three hours of soulful jazz in a romantic hidden bar.

Omega Ensemble: La Musica Notturna

Omega Ensemble: La Musica Notturna

A celebration of the cello 250 years in the making.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Joe Chindamo Trio

Catch brilliant jazz pianist Joe Chindamo at Bird's Basement.

Crystalline Resonance: Final Fantasy Piano Concert

Crystalline Resonance: Final Fantasy Piano Concert

Final Fantasy melodies come to life under the fingers of virtuoso pianists.

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Dvořák, Gershwin and Ravel

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Dvořák, Gershwin and Ravel

A magical evening of music at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

We May Never Meet Again: The Music of Amy Winehouse

We May Never Meet Again: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse's iconic hits, performed by Elly Poletti and an electrifying horn and rhythm section.

Premium Busking Auditions
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Premium Busking Auditions

Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at these auditions.

The Sounds of Broadway

The Sounds of Broadway

Anthony Gerace is back performing hits from some of the greatest musicals.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Bollywood Rave

Join the Bollywood Club for high energy, loud music and crazy moves.

Mildlife / Sun Ra Arkestra / Wax’o Paradiso

Mildlife / Sun Ra Arkestra / Wax’o Paradiso

Dive into a mind-altering sonic collision of cosmic jazz and experimental grooves at this free gig.

The Skyhooks

The Skyhooks

Skyhooks helped change the face of rock 'n' roll in the 1970s.

Comfort Food Cabaret: A Mid-century Menu

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.

Wendy Matthews

Wendy Matthews

Don't miss your chance to experience musical icon, Wendy Matthews.

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra bring to life Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Melbourne Holi Festival

Melbourne Holi Festival

Enjoy a colourful celebration of Holi in Melbourne's Kings Domain Gardens.

Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus
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Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus

Enjoy a free afternoon of fantastic jazz and tasty tipples at this Carlton arts hub.

Hera Björk: Queen of the Iceland

Hera Björk: Queen of the Iceland

Two-time Icelandic Eurovision star, Hera Björk, takes to the ice for a special fundraising show.

Morning Melodies

Morning Melodies

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

Kangdaniel ACT Concert

Kangdaniel ACT Concert

K-Pop artist, Kangdaniel, arrives in Melbourne for a stunning live performance.

China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus

China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Experience the magic of the China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus.

Corpus Medicorum: Concert 1

Corpus Medicorum: Concert 1

Featuring György Ligeti’s Atmosphères, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 5 and Brahms' Symphony No 1.

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Journeys and Adventures

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Journeys and Adventures

A magical evening of free music at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Paco Lara Quartet

Don't miss virtuoso Spanish flamenco guitarist, Paco Lara.

Dear Evan Hansen
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Dear Evan Hansen

Enjoy this brand new production of the Broadway smash-hit musical.

Flavours of Goa

Flavours of Goa

Enjoy an unforgettable celebration of Goan music, food, and culture.

Meerta: Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden

Meerta: Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden

Singer-songwriter David Arden shares the story of his great-grandfather and the Gunditjmara people.

KAGAMI

KAGAMI

A uniquely intimate, elegiac gift to reconnect with Sakamoto’s genius.

Fia Fiell

Fia Fiell

Prepare for a slow-motion plunge into ambient otherworlds at MPavilion.

Share the Spirit

Share the Spirit

Victoria's largest and longest running Indigenous festival.

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.

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.

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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.