Music
Concerts, gigs and musicals
Ru-Co Bar
Lumen Duo fuse timeless jazz with today's hits. Walk-ins only. Wednesdays. 29 Oct - 19 Nov, 7-9pm.
Sonic City: Australian Art Orchestra Four Plus One
Sonic City transforms the city into a vibrant hub for creative music.
Mina Yu Quartet with Strings: Studio Ghibli
Immerse yourself in the melodies and soundscapes of Studio Ghibli films with Mina Yu.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet ³Ô¹ÏÍø's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Viviz: New Legacy Tour
Catch the K-pop girl group’s highly anticipated first Australian performance.
Motley Music: Umar Zakaria
Enjoy a Saturday afternoon of piano tunes from one of New Zealand’s leading jazz artists.
MJ The Musical
A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.
Spring Gala: Joyce DiDonato
A special gala performance of Berlioz’s song cycle full of love, loss and longing.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Classic Kids: A Symphonic Christmas
Celebrate the season with a magical performance for families from the MSO.
Palestine National Day
Enjoy a full day's program, showcasing the state's vibrant culture and heritage.
Moodymann + DJ Jnett
Dive into the spirit and sound of Detroit, in an epic deep house double bill, free at the Square.
Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan
A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents.
Sombar Karnival
Sombar celebrates its 3rd Anniversary with a night dedicated to music, people and culture.
Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.
Orchestra Victoria with Caroline O’Connor: Music and Me
Theatrical legend Caroline O'Connor AM is joined by Orchestra Victoria for a special concert.
Handel's Messiah: Royal ³Ô¹ÏÍø Philharmonic
Royal ³Ô¹ÏÍø Philharmonic presents Handel’s iconic Messiah for the 247th time since 1853.
The Trumpet of the Swan
An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.
Songs From The Canyon at Live at The Gardens
Featuring an all-star ensemble and Freya Josephine Hollick.
They Sang at Carnegie Hall
Experience Bernadette Robinson’s spellbinding tribute to music’s greatest voices.
Jazz Blues, Latin and Ska on Guitar with Kenneth White
Three hours of soulful jazz blues on guitar, with a little Latin, ska and singing.
³Ô¹ÏÍø Youth Orchestras: Imagine
The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Youth Orchestras presents their ensemble program showcase.
New Year's Eve Twilight Cruise: Early Fireworks
Enjoy the beautiful skyline at sunset on a family-friendly cruise, and ring in 2026 in style.
The Great ³Ô¹ÏÍø Bagpipe Bash
Calling all bagpipers to help smash the world record for the largest ever bagpipe ensemble.
Big Christmas Spectacular
Iconic jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world-class show dancing, perfect for all ages.
The Museum
Enjoy a special preview of The Museum, a new work by Steven Takasugi, created with Speak Percussion.
New Year’s Eve at Stamford Plaza
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with a lavish buffet dinner and DJ at Stamford Plaza ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Stella the Musical: Workshop Concert
A concert of workshop highlights from Stella: The Musical, by composer/lyricist Monique diMattina.
Born This Way: A Lady Gaga Silent Disco Walking Tour
Strut, sing, and just dance with Mucho Mitcho on a Lady Gaga–inspired Silent Disco Walking Tour!
³Ô¹ÏÍø music venues
³Ô¹ÏÍø Recital Centre
Combining cutting-edge architecture and acoustic innovation with a unique focus on music.
Forum ³Ô¹ÏÍø
This theatre with its iconic architecture is one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most popular live band venues.
The best late-night bars and music venues in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Find intimate vinyl bars, iconic band rooms and live music bars open late.
Festival Hall
Concert and sporting venue with a long history of hosting local and international acts.
The Toff in Town
A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.
Murmur Piano Bar
Follow the sound of a distant piano to discover one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s best kept secrets.
Rod Laver Arena
The centrepiece of the Australian Open each January, the venue is also a popular concert arena.
The Drunken Poet
With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.
Speakeasy Theatre
A vaudeville theatre presenting burlesque and cabaret shows, as well as comedy and circus acts.
Transport Public Bar
Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.
Beneath Driver Lane
A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.
The Curtin
Traditional pub with fried chicken, cold beer, and live music from local and international acts.
Transit Rooftop Bar
Large rooftop bar in Federation Square, with expansive views of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø skyline.
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³Ô¹ÏÍø music walk
Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s music highlights, from music venues to busking hot spots and historic sites.
Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø
With its iconic spire, the Arts Centre ³Ô¹ÏÍø is a cultural and architectural landmark.