Melbourne Gig Guide
Melbourne is the country's most active live music city, running a circuit that operates most nights of the week across a wide range of venues and formats. The inner-north is the densest part of it — Fitzroy, Collingwood, and Northcote hold the Corner Hotel, Northcote Social Club, the Croxton Bandroom, and a cluster of smaller rooms that program everything from local originals to national touring acts. St Kilda covers the southern end. The CBD carries theatre, comedy, and larger ticketed shows. Across the board, Melbourne's live scene spans bands, DJs, stand-up, cabaret, variety, and theatre — often on the same street on the same night.
Upcoming Gigs
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Big & Horny 13piece High-Energy Band LIVE at Olympic Hotel! — Olympic Hotel, Melbourne
- Queen in Eltham - Queen Rhapsody — Missing Gorilla, Melbourne
- Elvis Forever LIVE – Damian Mullin and The Elvis Forever Band! — The Dingley Hotel, Melbourne
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show — Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
- Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show — Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
- Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show — Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show — Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
- Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show — Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert — Hamer Hall, Melbourne
- Home Alone in Concert — Hamer Hall, Melbourne
- Jaime conducts Mahler 6 — Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's on in Melbourne this weekend?
- Browse our Melbourne gig guide listings and use the date filter to narrow down to this Saturday and Sunday. You'll find live bands, DJs, comedy shows, theatre and more happening across the city's venues.
- Where can I find live music in Melbourne?
- The inner-north is the most active corridor — the Northcote Social Club, Corner Hotel, and Croxton run regular programs. Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick, and Richmond also hold multiple live music rooms. The CBD and St Kilda fill in the rest of the spectrum.
- Are there free gigs in Melbourne?
- Yes. Use the Free Entry filter in the Melbourne listings to see gigs with no cover charge. Many pubs across the inner suburbs run free live music nights, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- How do I list my Melbourne gig on the Entertainment Now gig guide?
- Create a free performer account, complete your profile, and submit your event. There's no charge to list. Featured placement is available from $20 per event for increased visibility.