Music
Concerts, gigs and musicals
Live at Toorak: Alexander Gavrylyuk
Alexander Gavrylyuk sets the piano ablaze in an unforgettable night of Liszt, Mozart and Chopin.
Grand Organ Recital: Organ Masterpieces
Anthony Halliday, organ virtuoso, plays music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Saint-Saëns.
Fullmoonjaye with Infraghosts and Caustic Grip
Experience three incredible queer solo performances featuring immersive mixed media.
Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa
The most blockbuster line-up to date featuring iconic artists.
Sh!t Theatre: Or What's Left of Us
Folk music and grief collide in this award-winning true crime tale.
Geraldine Quinn: Bastard Joy
A brand new electroclash club cabaret from the high priestess of underground music comedy.
Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Power Move: Request Fest
You bring the vibe, Fringe brings the volume – where the people of Melbourne run the playlist.
Viviz: New Legacy Tour
Catch the K-pop girl group’s highly anticipated first Australian performance.
Orchestra Victoria: Southbank Series at Spring's Edge
Southbank Series is a rare opportunity to hear Orchestra Victoria take centre stage.
Power Move: Prance Battles
Lace up your party sneakers and prepare for a fabulous dance-off like no other.
Spring Gala: Joyce DiDonato
A special gala performance of Berlioz’s song cycle full of love, loss and longing.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight
Experience Coldplay By Candlelight for one night only, featuring world-class singers and epic band.
Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?
The 25th season closes with works by Dvořák, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon and Bryony Marks.
Austral Salon of Music September Recital
Experience Kelsy De Prada and Rosa Hwang, as they present a stunning flute and piano duo.
Three Happy Tricks with Martin Heppell
A fun kids show teaching positive mental health strategies through music, stories and laughs.
Jazz and Improvisation Mega Day
Instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and abilities are invited to take over the MCM.
Neon Nights
An unforgettable modern cabaret experience – an explosive blend of rhythm, music and dance.
Australian New Goldberg Orchestra
A vibrant orchestral performance of works by Mozart, Poulenc, and more.
Songs From The Canyon at Live at The Gardens
Featuring an all-star ensemble and Freya Josephine Hollick.
South East Asia Festival
Celebrate the culture and community of South East Asia with performances and street entertainment.
Cameron Jones: Gypsy Swing Guitarist
Delivering an authentic, deeply rooted style of gypsy swing imbued with an Australian accent.
Power Move: Killer or Filler - Home DJ Takeover
Move your body, power the party. Not a pro? Not a problem.
Merry Wives of Windsor Dress Rehearsal
Experience a charming opera rehearsal by the renowned Lyster Opera Company.
Warm Winter Jazz with Mark Morand
Three hours of jazz classics with legendary guitarist, Mark Morand.
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 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.