Music
Concerts, gigs and musicals
Holi Festival Melbourne
Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.
Australian Open
The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.
The Linda Ronstadt Show
Experience a dedicated Linda Ronstadt show, with Lisa Mio and Wild Dreamers.
Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow: Live at the Gardens
The Live at the Gardens series ends with Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow.
Arena Afterdark: Anti-Valentines Rave
Blast emo anthems all night long at this Friday 13th anti-celebration.
Flinders Quartet: New Light
A performance of Beethoven’s majestic late quartet, plus luminous works by Bacewicz and Dodd.
Jurassic Park in Concert
Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.
Whispering Jack: A Music Celebration to John Farnham
Mike Vee and his band pays tribute to John Farnham's songs with his new show.
Jade Odyssey: The Inaugural Ball
Competitors, performers, DJs and judges come together to showcase Melbourne’s Ballroom community.
Festival of Veterans Arts
Enjoy this veteran-led arts festival with exhibitions, performances, workshops and family events.
Aled Jones: My Story, My Songs
Aled Jones returns to Melbourne for the first time since 2018, performing songs and telling stories.
Brahms Festival: Third and Fourth Symphonies
Bringing Brahm's large-scale compositions to life with a world-class orchestra.
J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations
Experience the intricate beauty and sublime artistry of Erin Helyard's performance on harpsichord.
Fiesta De Carnival: A Portuguese-Goan Celebration
Enjoy a celebration of Portuguese-Goan music, dance, food and culture.
Harp Meditations
Unwind with guided meditation and live harp music from Michael Johnson, inspired by the Gardens.
Lunar New Year at Immigration Museum
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant day of music, storytelling and activities for all ages.
Noria and the Parisians
French chanteuse, Noria Letts, brings the verve and swing of a Parisian Jazz club to the stage.
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.
Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan
A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents.
Thelma Plum and Sons of the East: Live at the Gardens
Hear Thelma Plum, Sons of the East and Jem Cassar-Daley perform at Live at the Gardens.
Melbourne Celtic Festival
Enjoy a full day and night of live Celtic music and great craic on St Patrick's Day.
Modern Times (1936), Score by Sally Ford and the Idiomatics
Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 masterpiece with a new live soundscape blending live music and electronica.
Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.
Orchestra Victoria with Caroline O’Connor: Music and Me
Theatrical legend Caroline O'Connor AM is joined by Orchestra Victoria for a special concert.
Art of the Score: James Horner
Art of the Score returns to present the music of the legendary Hollywood composer James Horner.
The Goddess (1934), Live Score by Wang and Dallwitz
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this landmark of Chinese silent cinema with new live score.
Brahms Festival: Second Symphony and Piano Concerto
Brahms' Symphony No 2 carries the pastoral feel of the Austrian summer in which he wrote the music.
The Trumpet of the Swan
An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.
MJ The Musical
A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.
Critical Hits Music Bingo
Play free video game and pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.
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 lively, historic vaudeville theatre featuring burlesque, cabaret, comedy and circus every week.
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 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.