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Music & Nightlife
Gig guide, live music, festivals, clubbing and going out in Melbourne
The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month
You're going to want to pace yourselves this month, there's a lot of music to get through
Girl in Red: “I love when crowds go crazy”
Gen Z alt-pop icon Girl in Red talks touring Down Under
The best gay bars in Melbourne
From sticky-floored pubs to drag-themed bars, here are our favourite spots that cater for the queer community
The best nightclubs in Melbourne
When the going gets tough, sometimes you just need to break a sweat and dance the night away
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Upcoming gigs in Melbourne
Live at the Gardens
A new gig series is coming to the Royal Botanic Gardens, including headline performances from The Presets, Matt Corby and Xavier Rudd
Melbourne
Meredith Music Festival
One of Victoria's most celebrated and long-standing summer festivals has unveiled a red-hot lineup for 2024
Meredith
Anyma
Strap in for a mind-bending audiovisual experience from this futuristic techno superstar
Flemington
Back to the Future in Concert
Great Scott! The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is performing this cult-favourite film in concert
Southbank
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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...
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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
It’s happening: Melbourne is hosting the first-ever Bunnings Warehouse Party
Tools down, it's time to rave
Always Live 2024 line-up: Róisín Murphy, The Offspring, Missy Higgins, St Vincent, Anyma and more
From November 22 to December 8, the 17-day statewide music extravaganza will feature 289 artists
The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month
Winter might be here, but Melbourne’s live music scene is still heating up this August – here’s everything you need to know about the current line-up
How to get tickets for San Cisco's 2024 Melbourne and Victorian Tour: presale, prices, dates and more
The delightful indie pop trio are heading on a national tour including our fine city