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

Chicago the Musical
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Chicago the Musical

With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.

Motley Jazz
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Motley Jazz

See some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians at this free event at The Motley Bauhaus.

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs
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Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

Thirty Seconds To Mars

Thirty Seconds To Mars

The monumental Seasons World Tour comes to Australia.

RISING

RISING

A festival of new art, music and performance held each June in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne.

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

WICKED the Musical
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WICKED the Musical

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED has flown into Melbourne.

What's free in Melbourne this month

What's free in Melbourne this month

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

Now.Here.This: Live Jazz
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Now.Here.This: Live Jazz

Enjoy late-night improvised jazz every Tuesday with the Now.Here.This. All-Star Band and guests.

Carmina Burana and Carl Vine's Choral Symphony

Carmina Burana and Carl Vine's Choral Symphony

An epic concert featuring Andrew Wailes, Royal Melbourne Philharmonic, National Boys Choir and more.

The Music Between

The Music Between

Four artists weave a musical narrative that transcends cultures.

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group
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Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers.

Keyon Harrold

Keyon Harrold

An exclusive Australian concert featuring songs from the new album, Foreverland.

Natalie Gauci

Natalie Gauci

Catch award-winning recording and performing artist, producer and songwriter, Natalie Gauci.

MSO: Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony

MSO: Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony

Conductor Anja Bihlmaier joins the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Jazz Manouche with Adam Russo
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Jazz Manouche with Adam Russo

Hear three hours of gypsy jazz guitar with Adam Russo in Melbourne's most romantic hidden bar.

Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle brings the Kaleidoscope Nights tour to Melbourne.

Zela Margossian Quintet

Zela Margossian Quintet

Freshly minted contemporary jazz bursting with panache.

Mother's Day Concert

Mother's Day Concert

A performance of favourite Mother's Day songs, with piano.

Classic 100 in Concert

Classic 100 in Concert

Spend a feel-good night with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, ABC presenters and special guests.

RISING: Communitas

RISING: Communitas

Shouse lead a band for everyone, with everyone. Join the bandwagon.

Orchestra Victoria with Andrea Lam

Orchestra Victoria with Andrea Lam

One of Australia's most engaging soloists in concert and in conversation.

The Cat Empire with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The Cat Empire with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

The legendary band bring beloved tunes and new sounds for an immersive orchestral experience.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra brings the epic score to life.

Elefant Traks 25th Anniversary: The Videos

Elefant Traks 25th Anniversary: The Videos

Meet the artists behind the iconic indie music label, at the end of their 25-year journey.

The Songs of Elton and George

The Songs of Elton and George

Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell feature the timeless hits of Elton John and George Michael.

Beyond the Sea

Beyond the Sea

Enjoy an evening of spellbinding jazz classics with THECHOiR.

Chime Choir 40th Anniversary Gala

Chime Choir 40th Anniversary Gala

Celebrate the choir's history and enjoy a performance with special guest conductors.

Mick Thomas and The Roving Commission

Mick Thomas and The Roving Commission

Raconteur, troubadour, balladeer and poet – see Mick Thomas live a Bird's Basement.

Eishan Ensemble

Eishan Ensemble

An evening of Persian chamber jazz and Middle Eastern jazz fusion.

Silent Disco Tour: ABBA Theme with Disko Duk Duk

Silent Disco Tour: ABBA Theme with Disko Duk Duk

An ABBA themed silent disco tour of Melbourne, hosted by Disko Duk Duk.

Live at Toorak: James Morrison – Subway to New Orleans

Live at Toorak: James Morrison – Subway to New Orleans

Experience Australia's beloved 'Genius of Jazz' for one special acoustic night.

RISING: Acid Brass

RISING: Acid Brass

Acid Brass brings together Melbourne’s own brass bands to blast acid house anthems for RISING.

The Last Word

The Last Word

A collection of original music and anecdotes performed by Imogen Whittaker.

Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre Showcase

Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre Showcase

The best of Broadway's songbook performed by the next generation of Australian stars.

The Swallows

The Swallows

A poetic, musical, genre-defying new play where the story of Aunty emerges.

Normie Rowe

Normie Rowe

Normie is an Australian treasure and the consummate entertainer.

The Puccini Gala Concert

The Puccini Gala Concert

Experience Puccini's finest music in this star-studded celebration of his contribution to opera.

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 dining 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.

White Rabbit Record Bar

White Rabbit Record Bar

Hybrid music store, cafe and bar.

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.

Discover more

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.