The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

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11 Oct - 10 Dec

Always Live

Enjoy a brand-new Victoria-wide celebration of live contemporary music.

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7 Aug - 28 Oct

Hairspray

The multi award-winning Broadway musical opens at the Regent Theatre in August.

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6 Oct - 23 Oct

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe Festival - It's About Time.

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2 Sep - 4 Nov

Friday Night Social at Science Gallery

Enjoy live entertainment, activities, plus food and drink, at these monthly Friday night socials.

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6 Oct - 27 Oct

Club Fringe

Fringe Festival's late night offering at Trades Hall

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5 Jan - 7 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

Tumble down the rabbit hole and join Alice on her captivating and magical adventure.

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28 Oct - 30 Oct

Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival

Enjoy all things Mexican themed at this outdoor festival.

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16 Mar - 18 Dec

Hamilton

The award-winning musical has arrived in Melbourne.

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17 Jun - 12 Nov

Light: Late Night Access

Experience ACMI’s Winter Masterpieces exhibition Light: Works from the Tate Collection after hours.

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What's free in Melbourne this month

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

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14 Oct - 23 Oct

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Showcasing the best of international and local jazz culture over 10 days this October.

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4 Nov - 6 Nov

Titanic The Musical: In Concert

A stunning concert celebrating the 110th anniversary of the legacy of the Titanic.

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5 Oct - 23 Oct

Pendulum

A performance installation inspired by the ebb and flow of time.

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20 Aug - 1 Oct

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne in 2023.

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30 Jul - 17 Dec

Saturday Sessions

Kick into the evening with these monthly Saturday-night sessions at Melbourne Museum.

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6 Oct - 30 Oct

Runaway Festival Park

Melbourne Fringe’s new boutique playground of cabaret, comedy and circus.

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8 Oct - 23 Oct

Prehysterical

A comical and engaging circus show suitable for both children and parents.

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4 Nov - 19 Nov

Stranger Sings: The Parody Musical

Join Eleven and the Hawkins gang for a night of dancing monsters and pop culture references.

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1 Feb - 13 Dec

Music Matinee

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

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29 Oct

Melbourne Harmony Festival

Presenting the shared music, art, and culture of the people of the Eastern Mediterranean.

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15 Oct

Fringe Parade and Lygon St Block Party

Get ready to party with the iconic Fringe parade and Lygon St block party.

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17 Oct

Ears Wide Open: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

Enjoy a guiding listening tour of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

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4 Jan

Madagascar the Musical

A family musical based on the smash-hit movie.

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17 Dec

Sunset Rollercoaster

Catch Sunset Rollercoaster on their first visit to Australia.

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29 Oct

Diwali at Docklands

Celebrate Diwali at Docklands with cultural performances, activities and workshops for all ages.

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11 Oct

Alexander Gadjiev

Hear a piano recital from the Sydney International Piano Competition winner.

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15 Dec

Grace Knight

Enjoy a mix of solo material, along with Eurogliders' hits.

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12 Jan - 21 Dec

St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert.

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9 Oct

Silver Moon Sunday

Enjoy a feast of live folk-rock-n-country music and good times under the waterfall.

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24 Oct - 25 Oct

Tallis Scholars: Music for The Sistine Chapel

Sublime sacred choral music performed by the rock stars of Renaissance vocal music.

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20 Nov - 30 Nov

Nonstop DJs

Catch DJs from all corners of the music scene bring the best beats to the Melbourne Museum plaza.

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10 Oct

Fashion x Art at State Library Victoria

Experience an immersive fashion and art showcase at State Library of Victoria.

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13 Oct - 8 Dec

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

This celebration of rollicking and spirited singing is back.

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13 Oct

Shanae

Australian-born, South African songstress Shanae is performs live.

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4 Dec

Khruangbin

Texan three-piece Khruangbin play a second show at 170 Russell.

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10 Oct

La Mama Musica: Ephemeral Simultaneous Doubt

Experience a spatially immersive foray into listening and seeing.

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6 Oct - 7 Oct

Fleetwood Max

An evening of the sounds of Fleetwood Mac

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24 Oct - 19 Dec

Afro-Brazilian Percussion and Music Workshop

Learn about Afro-Brazilian percussion, song and movement at this workshops series.

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24 Oct

Ossicle Duo

New experimental sonic realms from a duo exploring art music.

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Melbourne music venues

Hamer Hall

This multi-level concert hall is the largest venue at the Arts Centre.

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Melbourne Recital Centre

Combining cutting-edge architecture and acoustic innovation with a unique focus on music.

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Forum Melbourne

This theatre with its iconic architecture is one of Melbourne's most popular live band venues.

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Max Watt's

This basement live music venue has hosted some of rock music's biggest acts.

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170 Russell

A live music venue with gigs seven nights a week.

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Festival Hall

Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.

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Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Popular outdoor venue that hosts Melbourne's annual Carols by Candlelight.

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Bird's Basement

Live jazz venue where patrons can dine while watching performances.

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The Toff in Town

A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night dining in train carriage booths.

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Melbourne and Olympic Parks

The Melbourne and Olympic Park precinct hosts around 600 events annually.

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Cherry Bar

An iconic laneway bar hosting a lineup of local and international rock'n'roll acts.

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Paris Cat

Dedicated live jazz venue.

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Murmur Piano Bar

Follow the sound of a distant piano to discover one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets.

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Rod Laver Arena

The centrepiece of the Australian Open each January, the venue is also a popular concert arena.

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The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar

A late-night rock 'n' roll dive bar with live music every night.

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The Drunken Poet

With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.

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Ferdydurke

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

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Speakeasy Theatre

A vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.

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Marvel Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands precinct.

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Section 8 Bar

A funky outdoor bar with drinks served from a converted shipping container.

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Her Melbourne

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

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Transport Public Bar

Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.

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Beneath Driver Lane

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

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The Butterfly Club

An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.

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Loop Project Space & Bar

After-work drinks in a versatile venue hosting an eclectic mix of music, film, and art events.

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White Rabbit Record Bar

Hybrid music store, cafe and bar.

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Athenaeum Theatre

This heritage-listed venue hosts comedy, music and theatre.

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The Colonial Hotel

Traditional pub serving comfort food with a Mediterranean influence.

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Colour Nightclub

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

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Regent Theatre

This landmark theatre is one of Melbourne’s premier live performance venues.

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The Curtin

Traditional pub with fried chicken, cold beer, and live music from local and international acts.

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The Third Day

Warehouse cafe, bar and event space.

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Transit Bar

Large rooftop bar in Federation Square, with expansive views of the Melbourne skyline.

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Discover more

West End Art Space

A contemporary art gallery with a focus on living artists that strive for excellence.

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Melbourne Showgrounds

Hosting events, expos and festivals throughout the year, including the Royal Melbourne show.

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La Mama Courthouse

One of the great independent theatres of the city with a focus on diversity and inclusivity.

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Playhouse

A large drama theatre located within the Arts Centre Melbourne.

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