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

Live at the Bowl
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Live at the Bowl

Enjoy a festival of music, dance, community-led and family-friendly events for everyone.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne in 2023.

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

The best kid's theatre shows on in Melbourne

Featuring musical theatre, free plays, puppet shows and more.

Bluesfest Melbourne

Bluesfest Melbourne

Australia’s premier contemporary blues and roots music festival is coming to Melbourne.

Malthouse Outdoor Stage
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Malthouse Outdoor Stage

Experience the best of live outdoor entertainment at Malthouse Outdoor Stage.

Night Trade

Night Trade

Reality bends in St Paul’s Cathedral’s car park of curated chaos and everyone’s invited.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Music Matinee
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Music Matinee

Live and free fine music at lunchtime on Tuesdays in the city.

Midnight The Musical

Midnight The Musical

A major new musical that is sure to delight audiences young and old.

RISING

RISING

A festival that you do, in a city that does it best.

& Juliet
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& Juliet

The award-winning musical of the greatest love story ever remixed opens in Melbourne in February.

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.

NGV Friday Nights: Alexander McQueen
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NGV Friday Nights: Alexander McQueen

Friday nights inspired by '90s London and the exhibition, Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse.

Mary Poppins
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Mary Poppins

The world’s favourite nanny comes to life in a spectacular and unforgettable production.

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

One of the world's favourite musicals is coming to Melbourne this May.

The Piano Men: The Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel

The Piano Men: The Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel

A tribute to two of the greatest piano men of all time.

Now Here This: Live Jazz
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Now Here This: Live Jazz

Enjoy late-night improvised jazz every Tuesday.

Buckingham Palace with the Australian Chamber Choir

Buckingham Palace with the Australian Chamber Choir

Hear music from the coronation of King Charles III and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Music, She Wrote

Music, She Wrote

A three-night festival celebrating women composers past and present.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Spank

Shake your booty with a night of 1970s and 80s glam disco at Crown.

Van Kuijk Quartet: Parisiennes

Van Kuijk Quartet: Parisiennes

A fresh voice imbuing new energy to the master chamber works.

New Year's Eve (and the Night Before) Gala Concerts

New Year's Eve (and the Night Before) Gala Concerts

Packed with musical classics, traditional anthems, Broadway hits and more.

King Stingray

King Stingray

Breakthrough band King Stingray headline an all-ages gig at the iconic Bowl.

Ferruccio Furlanetto in Concert

Ferruccio Furlanetto in Concert

With a voice that speaks volumes, Furlanetto is one of the greatest basses of our time.

St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts
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St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert.

The Chantoozies

The Chantoozies

Singing a combination of original hit songs and some covers from various eras.

Stephan Moccio

Stephan Moccio

Don't miss Stephan Moccio's first solo piano performance in Australia.

Live Acoustic Sessions at M Bar
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Live Acoustic Sessions at M Bar

On Fridays, enjoy a night of soulful strumming and timeless tunes.

Latitude 37: Parisian Soiree

Latitude 37: Parisian Soiree

Join baroque mavens Latitude 37 for an evening of fine music.

The Beginning of the World

The Beginning of the World

Genevieve Lacey joins Melbourne Chamber Orchestra for a concert experience of English music.

Circus Oz

Circus Oz

Australia's world-famous Circus Oz presents this all-new extravaganza that you don't want to miss.

Community Ukulele Group
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Community Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers, with beginners welcome.

Orchestra Victoria: At the Turning Point

Orchestra Victoria: At the Turning Point

Join Orchestra Victoria in an exploration of the moments in time that changed everything.

John McAll's Black Money

John McAll's Black Money

Buoyant and bright grooves infused with dark humour with special guest, Michelle Nicole.

Mozart Requiem by Candlelight

Mozart Requiem by Candlelight

Hear three of Mozart’s most iconic works performed by candlelight in St Paul's Cathedral.

Warner Bros. Discovery: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

Warner Bros. Discovery: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra plays the live score to Looney Tunes cartoons.

Kate Ceberano: My Life is a Symphony

Kate Ceberano: My Life is a Symphony

Performing her personal favourites with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

One Song: The Music of Archie Roach

One Song: The Music of Archie Roach

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and guests celebrate the legacy of Archie Roach.

Vicky O'Keefe Sing Sing Sings the Johnny O'Keefe Story

Vicky O'Keefe Sing Sing Sings the Johnny O'Keefe Story

The Johnny O’Keefe Story, starring his daughter, Vicky O’Keefe.

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.

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.

Ferdydurke

Ferdydurke

Unassuming bar that feels like a New York loft, named after a 1937 Polish novel.

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

Basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails and spirits with French bistro-style bar food.

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.

Colour Nightclub

Colour Nightclub

A bar, live music venue and nightclub all in one.

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 Bar

Transit 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.