Live music venues in Melbourne
- Live bands
- International and underground DJs
- Legendary venues
- Classical concerts
Victorian crowds and venues have a long and celebrated tradition of nurturing live music, and have supported the formation of acts like AC/DC, Crowded House and more recently Jet and Wolfmother.
A favourite stop for visiting superstars, Melbourne also has a vibrant independent music scene. Choose a style and check out some of the best local musicians performing across the city every night.
Details appear in Melbourne's free street papers Beat and Inpress and weekly lift outs in The Age and Herald-Sun. Melbourne's main music venues are listed below.
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With its spectacular interior the Concert Hall is hailed as one of the world's great auditoria.
100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Ph 03 9281 8000
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Sidney Myer Music Bowl
This much–loved amphitheatre near the Botanic Gardens is a summer favourite for outdoor concerts.
21 Linlithgow Avenue, Melbourne
Ph 03 9281 8332
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Low light and syncopated tunes attract serious jazz aficionados to this city club.
25 Bennetts Lane, Melbourne
Ph 03 9663 2856
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From rock shows to comedy, the Forum impresses with its ornate architecture and blue-sky ceiling.
154 Flinders st (Corner Russell & Flinders Streets)
Ph 03 9299 9800
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One of Melbourne's perennial inner–city rock venues featuring local and international touring artists.
57 Swan Street Richmond
Ph 03 9427 7300
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In the beating heart of St Kilda, this popular venue hosts local and international rock, indie and hip hop.
29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Ph 03 9536 1168
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More venues
Other great places to see local and international artists around town include:
Festival Hall300 Dudley Street, Docklands
Ph 03 9329 9699
Palais TheatreLower Esplanade, St Kilda
Ph 03 9534 0651
Esplanade Hotel (the 'Espy')
11 Upper Esplanade, St Kilda
Ph 03 9534 0211
Hi-Fi Bar & Ballroom125 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Ph 03 9654 7617
Northcote Social Club301 High Street, Northcote
Ph 03 9489 3917
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