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  • Street performers setting up with their instruments on Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne.
  • Two street performers singing into microphones, with two guitarists playing music behind them.
22 May

Pop-up Busking: Winter Sounds Series

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Enjoy live pop-up performances across the city this winter, with artists appearing in Swanston Street, Bourke Street Mall, City Square and the Chessboard (corner of Swanston and Little Collins streets).

Kicking off the series is Mister Co. at the Chessboard. Perfect for a post-work boogie or a lively start to your night out.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 22 May
  • 5.30pm - 6.15pm 5:30pm - 6:15pm
  • 6.45pm - 7.30pm 6:45pm - 7:30pm
  • 8.15pm - 9pm 8:15pm - 9:00pm

Location

Chessboard Busking Pitch
140 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • email address: busking@melbourne.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for Pop-up Busking: Winter Sounds Series
Instagram page for Pop-up Busking: Winter Sounds Series

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