July 2023: You can expect reggaeton, R&B, soul and hip-hop from around the world to rock Melbourne this month. The Colombian 'Mi Gente' singer J...
Music & Nightlife
Gig guide, live music, festivals, clubbing and going out in Melbourne

Melbourne's best gigs with tickets on sale now
Is there anything worse than hearing about a dream gig and then realising the tickets are sold out? Save future you the stress by beating the crowd and getting...

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...

Melbourne's best gigs with tickets on sale now
Is there anything worse than hearing about a dream gig and then realising the tickets are sold out? Save future you the stress by beating the crowd and getting...

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...
Upcoming gigs in Melbourne

Hometown Sound
This free event at Welcome to Thornbury includes a rocking line-up of acoustic sets and discounted pints

Post Malone
The rapper will perform a one-off concert in Melbourne as part of his 'If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d be Crying' tour

Lewis Capaldi
The singer has cancelled all his Australian tour dates to "adjust to the impact" of Tourette's Syndrome

Paramore
Calling all grown-up emo Millennials! Paramore is coming to play a one-off Melbourne show in November
Guide to Melbourne's music scene
Whether it's our independent music scene or buzzy live venues, Melbourne is the musician's mecca. As well as nurturing established talent, the...

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...

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...

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...

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 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?...

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...
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 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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...
Late-night fun in Melbourne
How to pull the ultimate all-nighter in Melbourne
How to pull the ultimate all-nighter in Melbourne
Your guide to making the most of 24-hour Melbourne – from drinks and dancing to midnight feasts
The best late-night bars in Melbourne
The best late-night bars in Melbourne
No lockouts here! When you're keen to kick on, consult our guide to classy fun after one
The best late-night eats in Melbourne
The best late-night eats in Melbourne
You're up late. You need a feed. We're not here to judge, we're here to help
How Melbourne became a late-night city
How Melbourne became a late-night city
Our investigation into how we became a city of night owls – and what the future holds for Melbourne's nightlife
The people who keep Melbourne running after dark
The people who keep Melbourne running after dark
We meet the people who work through the night to keep Melbourne ticking, from public transport to police
Latest music news and interviews

The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month
Melbourne's live music scene has never sounded so good – here's everything you need to know about July's line-up

Melbourne's best gigs with tickets on sale now
Get ahead of the curve and grab tickets to your favourite upcoming gigs before they sell out

The best hip-hop clubs in Melbourne
Get down low at these hip-hop and R&B-themed club nights in Melbourne

Where to see live music every night of the week in Melbourne
From classic pubs to intimate bars, these are the best places to catch live music every night