Music & Nightlife

Gig guide, live music, festivals, clubbing and going out in Melbourne

Music

The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month

You're going to want to pace yourselves, there's a lot of music to get through

Clubs

Best nightclubs

When the going gets tough, sometimes you just need to break a sweat and dance the night away

Bars

Best gay bars

Here are our favourite spots that cater for the queer community

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Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley

The man behind viral hit ‘Heatwaves’ on having an existential crisis and writing an album in two weeks

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Live music a priority

Cozzie who? Turns out that for most Aussie fans, live music is still high up on the must-do list

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Upcoming gigs in Melbourne

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The Roots

Kick off 2025 with hip hop royalty at the bowl

Melbourne1 Jan 2025

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Things to do

NGV Friday Nights

Dots, drinks, DJs and dinner – what more could you ask for?

SouthbankUntil 18 Apr 2025

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Live at the Gardens

A new gig series is coming to the Royal Botanic Gardens, including headline performances Groove Armada, Lake Street Dive and more

MelbourneUntil 15 Mar 2025

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Latest music news and interviews

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Drake Melbourne tour: tickets, presale, dates and all the info you need

Here's everything we know so far about Drake's Anita Max Win Tour of Australia, including a final show on sale today

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Here’s all the info for Dom Dolla’s Melbourne shows: set times, getting there and more

The dance music icon has finally returned home – this is what you need to know before you go

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Where to party on New Year's Day in Melbourne

The festivities don't have to end at midnight. Here's where you can party on in the first day of 2025

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Guide to Melbourne's music scene

Music

Where to see live music every night of the week in Melbourne

Whether it's our independent music scene or buzzy live venues, Melbourne is the musician's mecca. As well as nurturing established talent, the...

Clubs

The best hip-hop clubs in Melbourne

Not into the pop hits that are usually blasting through Melbourne's nightclubs? Don’t confine your obsession with Jay Z, Kendrick and Mary J Blige to...

Shopping

The best record stores in Melbourne

Nothing beats going analog and hearing the warm crackle and pop of spinning vinyl. In the wake of the digital music revolution, bricks-and-mortar record...

Bars

The best live music venues and pubs in Melbourne

While there's suggestion of the live music scene in other cities dying, Melbourne's continues to flourish. And let's face it, who doesn't like a beer with...

Music

The best jazz bars and clubs in Melbourne

The roaring '20s are here again, and naturally, that means jazz is due for a comeback. Here in Melbourne, jazz never really went out of style, with a...

Your guide to clubbing in Melbourne

Clubs

Clubs that stay open all night in Melbourne

Sometimes you just need to stay up all night and watch the sunrise. For those days, we've got you sorted. Need some tasty fuel to see you through until dawn?...

Clubs

The best nightclubs in Melbourne

When the going gets tough, sometimes you just need to break a sweat and dance the night away. If you've been planning on a big night out, peruse our selection...

Clubs

Where to party on weeknights in Melbourne

We spend most of the week looking forward to the weekend, but who says that partying should be restricted to just Friday and Saturday nights? There's...

Bars

The best Sunday sessions in Melbourne

Got work on Monday? Shun the nine-to-five life? Either way, nothing beats a Sunday session. Melbourne's bars and clubs are bringing the good times (and the...

Clubs

The best hip-hop clubs in Melbourne

Not into the pop hits that are usually blasting through Melbourne's nightclubs? Don’t confine your obsession with Jay Z, Kendrick and Mary J Blige to...