Best Live Music Venues in Melbourne |
Melbourne is legendary for its live music scene. Dating back to the 1960's, Melbourne has been the envy of the world for its vibrant live music scene includes pubs, bars and live music venues. Some of the worlds biggest names launched right here in Melbourne.
A few have changed, but Melbourne continues to pump out live music 7 nights a week!
Where to catch live music in Melbourne..
BEST Music Venues
According to the "BEST" lists from music websites, the best live music venues in Melbourne are:
Cherry Bar - 103 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Corner Hotel - 57 Swan St, Richmond
Esplanade Hotel - 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
Howler Bar - 7-11 Dawson Street, Brunswick
Northcote Social Club - 301 High St, Northcote
Prince Bandroom - 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
The Tote - 71 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Workers Club - 51 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Yah Yah's - 99 Smith St, Fitzroy
Honourable Mentions
Bar 303 - 303 High St, Northcote
Bird's Basement - 11 Singers Lane, Melbourne
Paris Cat Jazz Club - 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne
The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar - 238 Victoria St, North Melbourne
Best Live Music Venue Reviews
The Age Music Victoria Awards 2016
At The Age Music Victoria Awards each year, awards are presented for best venue (big/small), best country and best festival.
Best regional venue: The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
Best venue (over 500 capacity): Corner Hotel
Best venue (under 500 capacity): The Tote
Best festival: Meredith Music Festival
The Best Spots for Live Music in Melbourne
By Kathryn Kernohan - 11 July 2014 | theurbanlist.com
Melbourne prides itself on being the live music capital of Australia and despite the high-profile recent closure of Bourke Street's Palace Theatre, we're still home to dozens of superb venues where punters can catch anything from local indie bands to international hip-hop stars seven nights a week. From stadiums to basement bars, here's our guide to the best venues for live music in Melbourne.
CORNER HOTEL
THE WORKERS CLUB
THE GRACE DARLING HOTEL
NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB
HOWLER
THE ESPLANADE HOTEL
THE TOFF IN TOWN
The best live music pubs in Melbourne
By Fred Siggins - June 29 2015 | timeout.com
Melbourne is truly blessed in the live music stakes. Here are a few of our favourites
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 their favourite local band?
If you're in the mind to further explore some pubs, maybe have a gander at our guide to Melbourne's best al fresco libation or our guide to our town's best pub grub.
The Curtin
Prince of Wales Hotel
Retreat Hotel
The Reverence Hotel Yarra Hotel
10 of the Best Live Music Venues
melbournebars.com.au
Looking for Live Music in Melbourne? Discover Melbourne's best live music venues. Our guide gives you a selection of cocktail, lounge, wine, karaoke, jazz, and chic city venues perfect for listening to cover bands, original music and DJ's whether you are looking for today for for Friday night! Many of the Bars in our guide are perfect to celebrate New Year's Eve or a night out with friends. Many of our listed spaces offer function facilities to help celebrate your next event, birthday or celebration.
Campari House - Melbourne CBD
Royal Oak Hotel - Fitzroy North
29th Apartment - St Kilda
The Elephant & Wheelbarrow - St Kilda
Hoo Haa Bar and Lounge - Windsor
Syracuse Restaurant & Wine Bar Melbourne CBD
Cherry Bar - Melbourne CBD
Golden Monkey - Melbourne CBD
BearBrass Eating & Drinking - Southbank
Hidden Alley - South Melbourne
Burger Buzz - Brunswick
Waterslide Bar - Southbank
5 OF THE BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUES IN MELBOURNE
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 | wheretotonight.com
Melbourne has a decorated history when it comes to live music venues, with venues coming and going on a regular basis, not without controversy! But regardless of what laws, restrictions, complaints or general interferences occur, Melbourne's live music scene carries on strong with a huge selection of venues to choose from. But if you want to experience the best of Melbourne currently, these are 5 of the best that we recommend!
The Corner Hotel, Richmond
The Espy Hotel, St Kilda
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Prince Band Room, St Kilda
Howler, Brunswick
Live music
visitvictoria.com
Melbourne crowds and venues have a long and celebrated tradition of nurturing live music, making Melbourne the nation's music capital.
The city's vibrant independent music scene comes alive every night of the week in pubs, clubs, warehouses and basements. From skinny-jeaned indie kids thrashing it out in a sweaty club to moustached gentleman pecking away on an old country number, the city caters for all tastes with only one prerequisite - a heartfelt love of music. Choose a style and check out some of the best local musicians performing across the city.
Cherry Bar - Melbourne CBD
Ding Dong Lounge - Melbourne CBD
The Tote -
The Old Bar -
Yah Yah's -
Workers Club -
Esplanade Hotel (Espy) - St Kilda
Revolver - Chapel Street
MELBOURNE ENTERTAINMENT
19 LISTINGS | hiddencitysecrets.com.au
Not a reviewed list so we picked out the best "Live Music"venues.
Bird's Basement - Melbourne
Toff in Town Band Room - Melbourne
The Grace Darling Hotel - Collingwood
Brunswick Hotel - Brunswick
Veludo - St Kilda
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club - Melbourne
The Best Live Music Venues in Melbourne
Laura Walkley | 12 December 2015 | theculturetrip.com
Melbourne is famous for it's fantastic cultural scene, and music is at the top of the list of things the city does best. While rock is Melbourne's speciality, newer and more alternative sounds are beginning to soak the city. There is a little something for all tastes somewhere amongst the concrete jungle. Have a look at six of the best spots for gigs and concerts in Melbourne.
The Esplanade Hotel - St Kilda
Howler - Brunswick
The Workers Club - Fitzroy
The Corner Hotel - Richmond
Yah Yah's - Fitzroy
The Prince Bandroom - St Kilda
beat.com.au
The beat.com.au do not present a "best" list but do publish an excellent list that can be filtered based on a criteria and location.
beat.com.au
Other Mentions
Yarraville Club - 135 Stephen St, Yarraville
Memo Music Hall - 88 Acland Street, St Kilda
Stadiums
AAMI Park
John Cain Arena
Margaret Court Arena
Marvel Stadium
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Rod Laver Arena
Top Live Music Venues - Melbourne
Bird's Basement
Cherry Bar
Corner Hotel
Eddies Bandroom
Festival Hall
Howler Bar
Live At London Eleven
Max Watt's | House of Music
MeMo Music Hall | St Kilda
Northcote Social Club
Paris Cat Jazz Club
Satellite Lounge
The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar
The Toff
The Tote Hotel
The Workers Club
THE ULTIMATE JAZZ ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
Bird's Basement is a live music venue, the home of Melbourne JAZZ.
Since it opening its doors, Bird's has been the host of music le.. Show More..
Cherry Bar
Over 20 years ago Cherry was founded down AC/DC Lane (at that time Corporation Lane) and has since moved from our beloved basement (400 odd metres away) to be just that little bit .. Show More..
Corner Hotel
Live Music, Rooftop Beer Garden, Special Events, Dining and Functions. Visit our website for up coming local and international acts and for venue bookings!
Featuring well-known .. Show More..
Eddies Bandroom
Eddies Bandroom EBR Moorabbin
Fully licenced Pool and Snooker Bar with a dedicated Bandroom offering live music.
The venue is available for celebrations, functions and events... Show More..
Festival Hall
Festival Hall is an iconic music and entertainment venue located in the heart of West Melbourne.
With its rich history and impressive lineup of upcoming events, Festival Hall i.. Show More..
Howler Bar
Howler is a multifunctional, multifaceted arts hub and bar - a concept space hidden within a Brunswick warehouse that encapsulates all that is good about design, music, theatre, ci.. Show More..
Live At London Eleven
Live At London Eleven in Bayswater is Melbourne's newest live music venue offering live music and a fully licensed bar.
BAYSWATER'S PREMIER LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Located in Melbo.. Show More..
Max Watt's | House of Music
Max Watt's delivers the biggest headline artists at the best venue in Melbourne.
Buried below street level, Max Watt's Ballroom is located in the heart of the city, opposite Mel.. Show More..
MeMo Music Hall | St Kilda
St Kilda MeMo Theatre is St Kilda's hidden treasure.
Memo Music Hall
Opened in 1924 and originally known only as the 'theatre', St Kilda MeMo Theatre is the hidden treasure wh.. Show More..
Northcote Social Club
The Northcote Social Club has established itself as one of the musical highlights of Melbourne's North Eastern suburbs.
Featuring local bands and also International performers, .. Show More..
Paris Cat Jazz Club
The Paris Cat is one of Melbourne's premier jazz clubs and performing arts venues.
The Paris Cat is an intimate and unique venue that hosts a vibrant underground Jazz scene and.. Show More..
Satellite Lounge
Satellite Lounge - beaming live entertainment into your suburb
Once upon a time, every Melbourne suburb had a hotel with live music. It was a way of life: you watched Countdow.. Show More..
The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar
Self-styled dive bar offering craft beer and American-inspired snacks, plus live music and comedy.
Situated on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD, it is easy to make your way down t.. Show More..
The Toff
A rich multi-layered venue, The Toff In Town boasts a premier boutique performance space and a dedicated club/bar area with late night dining.
Located on the second floor of th.. Show More..
The Tote Hotel
The Tote Hotel in Collingwood is one of Melbourne's favourite venues for live Rock and Roll - Loud and Proud.
The Home of Rock (and punk-metal-pop-indie-shoegaze-post-dole-syn.. Show More..
The Workers Club
The Workers Club is an incredibly diverse space with a public bar, band room, side bar and outdoor courtyard. Each room has an individual look and feel and can accomodate a range o.. Show More..
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Rod Laver Arena
Margaret Court Arena
John Cain Arena
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Hamer Hall
Palais Theatre
Forum Melbourne
The Palms at Crown
Festival Hall
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