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--> Australia
--> When: Friday 23rd April 2027 - Thursday 13th May 2027
Tash Sultana will tour Australia and New Zealand in April and May 2027, bringing a new live show to Auckland, Wellington and five Australian cities. Tash Sultana announces 2027 Australia and New...
--> Australia
--> When: Wednesday 3rd March 2027 - Thursday 18th March 2027
Sixpence None the Richer will make their first Australian tour in March 2027, bringing "Kiss Me" and more than three decades of music to nine headline dates with special guest Ella...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 11th March 2027 - Sunday 14th March 2027
Ronan Keating will bring his Just Getting Started World Tour to Australia in March 2027, performing Boyzone favourites and solo hits across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Ronan Keating brings Just...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 18th February 2027 - Friday 26th February 2027
Calvin Harris will return to Australia in February 2027 for his first headline tour of the country, bringing four large-scale outdoor shows to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The Scottish...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 14th February 2027 - Tuesday 9th March 2027
Bruno Mars brings his acclaimed live show to Australia as part of The Romantic Tour, which now spans more than 115 stadium shows across North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and...
--> When: Sunday 21st February 2027 - Saturday 6th March 2027
Australia's own Empire Of The Sun, one of the country's most visionary music projects, will bring the Ask That God: Afterlife Tour to Australia in 2027. Empire Of The Sun Frontier Touring is...
--> Geelong Arts Centre, 81 Ryrie Street Geelong
--> When: Friday 11th June 2027
DOLLY: I Will Always Love You stars Brooke McMullen who masterfully captures the essence of Dolly, delivering powerhouse vocals, stunning costumes, and a captivating stage presence. DOLLY: I Will...
--> Australia
--> When: Monday 3rd May 2027 - Tuesday 1st June 2027
In one of the year's most hotly anticipated announcements, Radiohead has confirmed they will return to Australia in May and June 2027, marking their first visit in 15 years. Radiohead Radiohead...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 31st October 2026
The Lounge Bar is calling Saturday, October 31st, with Kieran Tobin on acoustic duties from 4-7 pm - the perfect way to kick off your Halloween weekend at Sailors' Rest! Great music, the perfect...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 24th October 2026
This Saturday, October 24th, we're welcoming Stefan West back to the Lounge Bar for an afternoon of live acoustic music from 4-7 pm. Bring your weekend crew, find a comfy spot and enjoy a few...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026
Your Saturday plans, sorted. The Lounge Bar is the place to be on Saturday, October 17th, with Dom Italiano bringing the live acoustic soundtrack from 4-7 pm. Whether you're stopping by for a...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026
A little live music for your Saturday Join us in the Lounge Bar this Saturday, October 10th, as Stefan West brings the acoustic tunes from 4-7 pm. Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere!...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 8th May 2027 - Friday 14th May 2027
Nashville multi-platinum singer-songwriter Megan Moroney returns to Australia for highly anticipated headline dates across May 2027. Joined by special guest Laci Kaye Booth. Megan...
--> Australia
The 2001 live performance of The Corrs with the BBC Symphony Orchestra peforming 'All The Love In The World'. The performance of The Corrs classic song sound is incredible. The Corrs + BBC...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 24th November 2026 - Saturday 5th December 2026
Rock powerhouse Ann Wilson has today announced she is bringing her Ann Wilson & Tripsitter, The Voice of Heart tour to Australia with four exclusive sideshow theatre events this November in Sydney,...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 2nd April 2027 - Wednesday 14th April 2027
Canadian alternative folk-rock icons Crash Test Dummies return to Australia for their Greatest Hits Tour 2027! Crash Test Dummies Experience the unmistakable sound that made them global...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 14th January 2027 - Saturday 23rd January 2027
Start Making Sense - direct from the USA - are the ultimate tribute to the legendary new-wave art punk pioneers Talking Heads. Psycho Killer. Once In A Lifetime. Burning Down The House. Road To...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 14th May 2027 - Wednesday 26th May 2027
Famed rock 'n roll icon and ceaseless entertainer Micky Dolenz-still going strong as ever now at age 81-will tour Australia in May 2027 with a brand-new live show called "MICKY DOLENZ: 60 YEARS OF...
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--> When: Friday 11th December 2026 - Thursday 17th December 2026
Hailing from San Francisco, pop visionary underscores announces her highly anticipated return to Australia this summer, for three special theatre shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this...
--> Australia
--> When: Wednesday 18th November 2026 - Sunday 29th November 2026
UK pop icon KIM WILDE has thrilled fans across the globe with her infectious hits and exciting live performances. Kim Wilde Kim returns in 2026 to thrill Australian fans with the Closer...
--> When: Monday 12th October 2026 - Wednesday 21st October 2026
More than half a century after American Pie first changed the shape of popular music, the original troubadour, Don McLean returns to Australia to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the song that...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 14th November 2026 - Sunday 6th December 2026
Suzi Quatro will return to Australia in November and December 2026 for the Down Under 2026 Tour, combining headline theatre concerts with four Red Hot Summer Tour appearances. Baby Animals will join...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 10th November 2026 - Friday 13th November 2026
Grammy-nominated duo DOMi & JD BECK return to Australia this November, bringing their acclaimed WHO ASKED? Tour to intimate East Coast theatre venues with a thrilling live showcase of progressive...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 23rd January 2027 - Thursday 28th January 2027
Public Image Ltd (PiL), the iconic band led by John Lydon, has announced a series of special Australian & New Zealand shows as part of their global "This Is Not.. The Final PiL Tour." "The word...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 22nd January 2027 - Monday 1st February 2027
System Of A Down Presented By: TEG Live & 30e With Special Guests: Faith No More Following the massive sell-out success of their recent EU/UK Summer Stadium Tour (with back-to-back sell outs...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 23rd February 2027 - Friday 12th March 2027
Rock legend Bryan Adams returns to Australia and New Zealand in 2027 with his electrifying Roll With The Punches World Tour, joined by special guest Natalie Imbruglia for an unforgettable series of...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 26th November 2026 - Sunday 6th December 2026
Global R&B legends Boyz II Men return to Australia in 2026 for a spectacular arena tour, joined by hip-hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa and, making their Australian debut, Bell Biv DeVoe. Boyz II Men...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 3rd December 2026 - Tuesday 15th December 2026
The absolute best of Air Supply. After five sold out shows across Australia last year, Air Supply are returning to bring the Air Supply love to the cities that missed out. Air Supply If it's...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 30th October 2026 - Saturday 28th November 2026
Chanted vocals. Pounding drums. Infectious guitar riffs. SWEET, alongside T. Rex and Slade, are one of the most successful Glam Rock bands of all time! SWEET Led by legendary guitarist Andy...
--> Australia
5 Seconds of Summer are back on home soil with their biggest tour yet, bringing the Everyone's A Star! World Tour to Australia this October and November. Everyone's A Star! World Tour 2026 Formed...
--> Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West
--> When: Friday 11th December 2026
Come on down to The Jazz Room in Geelong! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of this...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 30th April 2027
International Jazz Day 2027 will take place on Friday, April 30, 2027. International Jazz Day 2027 marks the 16th anniversary of the global celebration. The global celebration culminates with...
--> Norris Bank Parklands, 135 McLeans Road Bundoora
--> When: Saturday 14th November 2026
Mark your calendars. Bundoora Beats is back for 2026 and we can't wait to share it with you. Everyone's invited to join us at the beautiful Norris Bank Parklands this November for a twilight...
--> Lido Jazz Room, 675 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn
--> When: Friday 9th October 2026
Hue Blanes (voice & piano) and Jackie Bornstein (voice) bring a unique chemistry to the stage as they perform a program full of classic jazz vocal duets, plus a touch of reinterpreted soul, pop and...
--> Bennetts Lane Jazz Club, 25 Bennetts Lane Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 7th November 2026
Lillian Albazi and Oscar Neyland: Bright Phantoms Debut Album Launch + Holly Moore and Aaron Choulaiai Bright Phantoms - Debut Album Launch "Bright Phantoms" is the debut album from Naarm based...
--> The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, 238 Victoria St, North Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 22nd November 2026
Trash & The Treasures Single Launch: Awoo! with Banjzig, Queen Hyena & Fraternizing With Fish Trash & The Treasures Trash & The Treasures purveyors of ferocious harmonica powered Blues-Punk...
--> Ian Potter State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Friday 21st May 2027 - Saturday 29th May 2027
Leah Purcell's powerful Australian story takes the operatic stage. Opera Australia presents The Drover's Wife at the Ian Potter State Theatre from 21-29 May 2027, bringing together George Palmer's...
--> Ian Potter State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 13th May 2027 - Friday 28th May 2027
Enter a world of Mozart, magic and mayhem. Opera Australia presents The Magic Flute at the Ian Potter State Theatre from 13-28 May 2027, in a spectacular staging filled with humour, adventure and...
--> Ian Potter State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Wednesday 5th May 2027 - Thursday 27th May 2027
A princess, three riddles and a deadly challenge. Opera Australia brings Puccini's Turandot to the Ian Potter State Theatre from 5-27 May 2027 in a spectacular new staging featuring monumental sets,...
--> Ian Potter State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 18th February 2027 - Saturday 20th February 2027
A landmark of international theatre returns to Melbourne. Hotel Pro Forma’s OPERATION:ORFEO brings its extraordinary fusion of music, light and movement to the Ian Potter State Theatre from 18–20...
--> Melbourne Recital Centre, Cnr Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Southbank
--> When: Thursday 22nd October 2026
SHIR: The Australian Jewish Music Festival presents an extraordinary evening celebrating Jewish and world music, cultural identity, and artistic excellence. SHIR: The Australian Jewish Music...
--> Prahran Square, Cato Street Prahran
--> When: Saturday 24th October 2026
Melbourne International Jazz Festival takes over Prahran Square with a huge afternoon of free live music. Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of world-class jazz at Prahran Square! On...
--> Toorak Synagogue, Corner Toorak Road and St Kilda Road South Yarra
--> When: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Behind the doors of Toorak Synagogue, a spectacular dome glows above an evening of music and a few love affairs worth listening in on. Satu Vanska Trio Begin at the gin bar. Take in the...
--> Fringe Festival Hub @ Trades Hall, Corner Victoria St and Lygon St Carlton
--> When: Saturday 7th November 2026
Celebrate 20 fabulous years of Divine Divas Show Choir in a dazzling anniversary concert packed with spectacular music, soaring harmonies and unforgettable entertainment. Since 2006, Divine Divas...
--> Palais Theatre, Lower Esplanade St Kilda
--> When: Sunday 7th February 2027
The Ultimate Must-See Event for Rock Fans Waiting Decades to see BTO in Australia After decades of waiting, Australian rock fans will finally witness one of music's greatest live rock experiences...
--> Forum Melbourne, 154 Flinders Street Melbourne
--> When: Wednesday 17th February 2027
Hayley Williams will bring her solo live show to Australia for the first time in February 2027, with sold-out performances confirmed for Sydney and Melbourne. Hayley Williams brings solo show to...
--> Bunjil Place: Community & Civic Centre, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive Narre Warren
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Wednesday 21st October 2026
Launching this October as part of the 2026 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, the program will bring three standout events to Bunjil Place. Bunjil Place Each year, one new project developed...
--> The Count's, 48 Exhibition Walk Clayton
--> When: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Celebrate the launch of Aaron Searle's landmark fifth album, Tales of Midtown-his first recording for big band and an ambitious new work inspired by the streets, stories and unmistakable energy of...
--> Forum Melbourne, 154 Flinders Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 2nd January 2027
Norwegian house producer oskar med k will bring his debut Australian headline tour to Melbourne's Forum on 2 January 2027, arriving after a rapid international breakthrough built around the viral...
--> Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts (PICA), 112 Salmon St Port Melbourne
--> When: Friday 16th October 2026
Australian house heavyweight Sonny Fodera will return to Melbourne on Friday 16 October 2026, taking over PICA in Port Melbourne as part of his four-city Australian headline tour. The homecoming...
--> The Count's, 48 Exhibition Walk Clayton
--> When: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Fearless, fiery, and utterly unforgettable, Anita O'Day was the original rebel of jazz. Nicknamed "The Jezebel of Jazz", O'Day defied convention at every turn. In an era of sequined gowns and...
--> The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer Street Port Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 6th February 2027
Warehouse 3000 & Rodd Richards Presents: 30 YEARS OF CHICANE - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TOUR 2027 - MELBOURNE Melbourne, get ready. Chicane is coming to TIMBERYARD for a huge daytime session with very...
--> Alexander Theatre, 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton
--> When: Friday 16th October 2026
Nai Palm is an artist who arrives once in a generation. Frontwoman of future funk-jazz visionaries, Hiatus Kaiyote, Nai is a three-time Grammy nominated songwriter from Melbourne. A composer,...
--> The Emerald Peacock, 233 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026
Back to the 90's is returning to Melbourne for an exclusive two-level takeover of The Emerald Peacock on Saturday 10 October. Back to the 90's The Main Room downstairs is dedicated to the...
--> Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 22nd April 2027 - Friday 23rd April 2027
Experience the music of Fleetwood Mac on an entirely new scale as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra joins forces with Seventh Wonder for Fleetwood Mac Orchestrated. Fleetwood Mac...
--> Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Ave Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 12th December 2026
Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival returns, headlined by CLASSICAL performed by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival Ministry of Sound Summer Dance...
--> Victorian Quaker Centre, 484 William St, West Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026
Experience the vibrant sounds of Afro-Fusion, Reggae and Rumba with Mikhaell & Friends in West Melbourne. Mikhaell & Friends Enjoy live music, African rhythms, infectious grooves and a...
--> Fringe Festival Hub @ Trades Hall, Corner Victoria St and Lygon St Carlton
--> When: Wednesday 7th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
You're cordially invited to the 269th birthday of history's most scandalous time-travelling songbird Adore Händel is celebrating their 269th birthday. You mustn't miss the festivities! Adore...
--> Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Friday 29th January 2027 - Saturday 30th January 2027
Ben Folds reunites with the MSO this January, and he's bringing his songbook with him. Ben Folds with the MSO Piano-pounding pop icon, chart-topping storyteller, classical composer: Ben Folds...
--> MeMo Music Hall | St Kilda, 88 Acland Street St Kilda
--> When: Friday 9th October 2026
Celebrate the music and legacy of American rock icon John Mellencamp as we mark his 75th birthday with a special live show, dedicated to the songs that defined generations. Scarecrow - The...
--> Hampton RSL, 25 Holyrood Street Hampton
--> When: Sunday 1st November 2026
Step into a musical time machine and experience the timeless sound that changed the world. Come Together delivers an unforgettable tribute to The Beatles, bringing the iconic songs, harmonies,...
--> Kindred | Studios Cafe Bar & Bandroom, 3 Harris Street Yarraville
--> When: Wednesday 30th September 2026 - Thursday 8th October 2026
Live jazz heist where the musicians and the audience are all in on it together. Jazz Theft Auto Jazz Theft Auto blends the iconic Grand Theft Auto soundtrack with commentary on Vice City's...
--> Palais Theatre, Lower Esplanade St Kilda
--> When: Friday 9th July 2027
Following their sold-out Australian debut in 2025, legendary progressive rock pioneers, Pavlov's Dog, return by overwhelming demand with a performance fans have dreamed of for decades. This time,...
--> Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 18th October 2026
Barbie® fans of all ages are invited to celebrate the music of the film for one night only at Hamer Hall. Barbie The Movie The record-shattering, full-length feature film will be accompanied by...
--> Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 15th November 2026
Opera's greatest late-night party is back for more. More music. More glitz. More laughs. Originally conceived for 2023's Sydney WorldPride, Opera Up Late is a wild ride through the world of opera...
--> Brunswick Ballroom, 314-316 Sydney Rd Brunswick
--> When: Friday 23rd October 2026
We're back! This very special show returns this October for two performances, tracing Scott Walker's extraordinary journey from 1960s pop star with The Walker Brothers to visionary and uncompromising...
--> Ian Potter State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Friday 16th October 2026
A landmark, one-night-only musical event to mark the reopening of the Ian Potter State Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne. Be part of our return to the Ian Potter State Theatre, as the curtain rises...
--> Werribee Park, K Road, Werribee
--> When: Saturday 21st November 2026
Here we go again! ONE ELECTRIC DAY returns to Werribee this November with a stellar Aussie rock lineup. Strap in for a jam-packed day led by Jimmy Barnes, with The Living End, Ian Moss, Baby...
--> Ian Potter State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 14th November 2026 - Sunday 10th January 2027
John Frost for Crossroads Live and Opera Australia presents Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady Directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer based on the 2016 production by Julie Andrews. 14 November - 10 January...
--> Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St Richmond
--> When: Thursday 1st October 2026 - Friday 6th November 2026
This October, The Corner Hotel will celebrate '30 Years Young' the only way it knows how: with a six-week series of shows and events featuring artists who've helped write The Corner's story,...
--> Frankston Arts Centre, Corner Davey Street and Young Street Frankston
--> When: Saturday 30th January 2027
Experience the ultimate tribute to Dolly Parton! DOLLY: I Will Always Love You stars Brooke McMullen who masterfully captures the essence of Dolly, delivering powerhouse vocals, stunning...
--> The Capital Theatre - Bendigo, 50 View Street Bendigo
--> When: Friday 29th January 2027
Experience the ultimate tribute to Dolly Parton! DOLLY: I Will Always Love You stars Brooke McMullen who masterfully captures the essence of Dolly, delivering powerhouse vocals, stunning...
--> Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue South Yarra
--> When: Sunday 6th December 2026
Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus return to Melbourne this summer, celebrating 45 years of iconic music with a career-spanning live show at Live at the Gardens. Hoodoo Gurus | Live at the...
--> Marvel Stadium, Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
--> When: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Global pop phenomenon Robbie Williams has announced his return to Australia, bringing his BRITPOP World Tour down under to Marvel Stadium this November. Robbie's last visit saw him perform a run...
--> AAMI Park, Olympic Boulevard Melbourne
--> When: Friday 13th November 2026
Iron Maiden bring the highly anticipated Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 to Australia this November, with special guests Megadeth! Iron Maiden and Megadeth 2 legendary bands, one epic...
--> Frankston RSL Frankston
--> When: Friday 16th October 2026
The Eagles Story brings one of the greatest rock bands of all time vividly to life in a way that's exciting, nostalgic, and unforgettable. Another Tequila Sunrise Another Tequila Sunrise Tour...
--> Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026
Experience the timeless beauty of Antonio Vivaldi's masterpiece in an enchanting Candlelight concert at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre. Surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight, immerse yourself...
--> Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street Melbourne
--> When: Friday 9th October 2026
Experience the unforgettable music of two of the world's greatest bands in a spectacular Candlelight concert at Melbourne's historic Athenaeum Theatre. Surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight,...
--> Australia
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--> Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street Abbotsford
--> When: Saturday 28th November 2026
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Melbourne. Buy your tickets now to discover the...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 15th November 2026
Australian Crawl and Men At Work reunite for the 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour, joining , Birds of Tokyo, Vika & Linda, Eskimo Joe, Boom Crash Opera and Ella Hooper for a national tour across...
--> Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue South Yarra
Where world-class music meets Melbourne's most beautiful outdoor stage. Live at the Gardens returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne this November and December with another unforgettable season...
--> Melbourne
Melbourne has long been recognised as Australia's live music capital. Melbourne's Best Live Music Venues From the legendary pub rock explosion of the 1960s and 70s to today's thriving mix of...
--> Melbourne
Discover the best live music happening across Melbourne this week, from major concerts and headline gigs to intimate performances at pubs, bars and live music venues throughout the city. Live...
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