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

RISING

RISING

Get ready for 12 days of new art, music, and performance in Naarm/Melbourne.

Holi Festival Melbourne

Holi Festival Melbourne

Enjoy the Holi Festival of Colours and be immersed in culture, music, dance, food and drinks.

RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday

RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday

Let the good times roll — RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday show is back!

Flinders Quartet: Musical Friends

Flinders Quartet: Musical Friends

The quartet present works by Eötvös, Singh, Nicolas and Borodin, at Primrose Potter.

Human Nature MTWN20 Tour

Human Nature MTWN20 Tour

Bringing the best from their acclaimed Las Vegas shows in an evening of non-stop Motown hits.

Anna Setton

Anna Setton

This Brazilian jazz singer and songwriter is a special figure.

Metropolis Festival: Composing Australia

Metropolis Festival: Composing Australia

New music takes centre stage at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Metropolis Festival.

Jazz and Shiraz Wine Tasting Event

Jazz and Shiraz Wine Tasting Event

Are you ready for a memorable night of jazz, shiraz and sophistication?

YIRRAMBOI Festival

YIRRAMBOI Festival

Hosting 400+ First Nations creatives across 180 performances and activating over 40 venues.

Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews
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Bossa Nova Jazz with Ian Andrews

Three hours of soulful jazz in a romantic hidden bar.

Melbourne Youth Orchestra: Reformation, Romance & Rebellion

Melbourne Youth Orchestra: Reformation, Romance & Rebellion

Music of romance, power, and joy, unleashed by the full force of the Melbourne Youth Orchestra.

Colour in the Dark

Colour in the Dark

Vibrant acoustic duo Colour in the Dark lights up Miranda with irresistible energy.

Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?

Flinders Quartet: Australia Fair?

The 25th season closes with works by Dvořák, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon and Bryony Marks.

Evergreen: Playing with Music and Words

Evergreen: Playing with Music and Words

An Italian and English bilingual workshop and concert for kids.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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Mojo Festival of Arts for World Schizophrenia Day

Performing arts gala featuring over 40 artists performing theatre, cabaret, dance and music.

Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus
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Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus

Enjoy a free afternoon of fantastic jazz and tasty tipples at this Carlton arts hub.

Daniil Trifonov plays Rachmaninov

Daniil Trifonov plays Rachmaninov

The talented pianist returns with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Ray Chen in Recital

Ray Chen in Recital

The renowned violin virtuoso makes his highly anticipated return to Hamer Hall.

Morning Melodies
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Morning Melodies

Celebrating 40 years, the Morning Melodies season will amaze audiences once again.

Johann Vexo: Celebrity Organ Recital

Johann Vexo: Celebrity Organ Recital

A recital featuring Johann Vexo, former organist at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris.

Eid at Fed Square

Eid at Fed Square

Mark the biggest celebration in the Islamic calendar with a unique live music event.

Uncle Archie Roach Block Party

Uncle Archie Roach Block Party

Featuring an exciting line-up of local and international First Nations artists as part of YIRRAMBOI.

The Soul of the Cello: Timo-Veikko Valve

The Soul of the Cello: Timo-Veikko Valve

A program of music arranged for string orchestra.

Beetlejuice The Musical

Beetlejuice The Musical

The musical to give Melbourne the fright of its life in 2025.

Mr. McClelland's Finishing School

Mr. McClelland's Finishing School

Melbourne's number one night out for people who love music and love to dance.

Sorcery and Swing: 1920s Magic and Music Dinner

Sorcery and Swing: 1920s Magic and Music Dinner

Step into the a vaudevillian dinner show, featuring 1920s tunes and magic.

The Verdi Gala Concert

The Verdi Gala Concert

A tribute to Verdi's musical splendour with opera stars Nicole Car, Étienne Dupuis and Paul O’Neill.

Seoul Soundtracks: Mina Yu Quartet

Seoul Soundtracks: Mina Yu Quartet

Experience the exciting music of Korean film and television by the Mina Yu quartet.

Hayley Legg

Hayley Legg

Powerhouse guitarist Hayley Legg electrifies Miranda with crowd-pleasing acoustic magic.

Jennifer Salisbury Duo
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Jennifer Salisbury Duo

A jazz guitar / vocal duo with a shared love of classic melodies.

Discover Sibelius

Discover Sibelius

Discover the genius of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius through this guided concert presentation.

An Evening of Fairy Tales

An Evening of Fairy Tales

Explore the worlds of ballet and opera with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Jazz Blues with Kenneth White
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Jazz Blues with Kenneth White

Three hours of soulful jazz blues, with a little Latin, ska and singing.

Mitchell Burt

Mitchell Burt

An acoustic session of rock, blues and the latest hits.

Inked Expo

Inked Expo

A vibrant celebration of body art and tattoo culture.

Omega Ensemble: Distant World

Omega Ensemble: Distant World

This chamber music ensemble present music for the future of our planet in a world gone mad.

Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes

An unforgettable mix of laid-back classics and high-energy hits.

Flinders Quartet: Paavali

Flinders Quartet: Paavali

Paavali Jumppanen plays piano quintets by Bacewicz and Shostakovich at St John's

Halloween Dance Party Cruise

Halloween Dance Party Cruise

Set sail for spooky costumes, eerie fun, live DJ and haunted vibes.

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.

The best late-night bars and music venues in Melbourne

The best late-night bars and music venues in Melbourne

Find intimate vinyl bars, iconic band rooms and live music bars open late.

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 cocktails 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.

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

A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.

The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club

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

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.

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 Rooftop Bar

Transit Rooftop 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.