Music
Concerts, gigs and musicals
Flinders Quartet: Musical Friends
The quartet present works by Eötvös, Singh, Nicolas and Borodin, at Primrose Potter.
Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical
Smells Like a Song is an improvised musical performed by Impro Melbourne.
Winter Jazz Serenades with ade ishs and eMotion Band
A night of soulful jazz with ade ishs and eMotion Band.
Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.
Spring Gala: Joyce DiDonato
A special gala performance of Berlioz’s song cycle full of love, loss and longing.
Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?
The 25th season closes with works by Dvořák, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon and Bryony Marks.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
ZÖJ: Give Water to Birds
A captivating fusion of neo-classical Persian music and experimental rhythms.
Royal Australian Air Force Band: Apparitions
The Royal Australian Air Force Band presents a concert of contemporary music.
Masterclass with Jaime Martín
This MSO masterclass for wind musicians is a unique opportunity to hear Jaime's insights.
Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance
Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria!
Jam the Street – Celebration of Melbourne’s Many Rhythms
Celebrate World Music Day in a city-style street jam session with buskers.
The Victorian Masquerade Gilded Ball
A masquerade extravaganza, spectacular performances, theatre, food, drinks, dancing and music.
Mikis & Manos: The Soundtrack of Greece in the 20th Century
A powerful live tribute to Greece’s musical giants, Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hatzidakis.
Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical
Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.
New Worlds: Jaime conducts Cheetham Fraillon and Dvořák
One of classical music’s most popular works.
Yinya dana: Lighting the Path
A powerful performance of works by Deborah Cheetham during NAIDOC Week.
Australian Contemporary Opera Company: Danielle de Niese
A spectacular one-night-only concert featuring international opera star, Danielle de Niese.
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
It’s time for fans – new and old – to assemble and relive every iconic moment with the MSO.
Flinders Quartet Community Concert
Enjoy a free concert of classical music for string quartet in Docklands.
Jazz Blues with Kenneth White
Three hours of soulful jazz blues, with a little Latin, ska and singing.
Mozart and the Mendelssohns
Chief Conductor Jaime Martín presents a joyful program of classical and early romantic treasures.
Journey to the Americas
Experience Dvořák’s impassioned Cello Concerto, composed while he lived in New York.
RISING: Hedwig and The Angry Inch
It’s the Broadway smash that took the ‘rock musical’ on a glam-punk bender.
Winter Gala: Lang Lang
The singular piano sensation of this century returns with the MSO and Jaime Martin.
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 vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.
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 Butterfly Club
An intimate theatre hosting quirky performances and serving cocktails in bars with kitsch decor.
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.