In Melbourne we're spoilt for choice when it comes to live music, whether you're after a big festival sideshow by an international act or an intimate show at a...
Music & Nightlife
Gig guide, live music, festivals, clubbing and going out in Melbourne

London Grammar
International superstars Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman and Dot Major (otherwise known as London Grammar) will be performing at John Cain Arena on May 26,...

Sampa the Great
Rising brings visionary rapper Sampa The Great to Melbourne once again, with two dates at The Forum set to debut her new show An Afro Future. With a live...

Your complete guide to the 2022 Splendour in the Grass sideshows in Melbourne
Tickets to winter festival Splendour in the Grass can be pretty hard to come by, so if you're one of the unfortunate punters who failed to get your hands on...

Summer Camp Festival
This major new festival with a queer twist is ready to quench our cravings for international headliners and bring a carnival of rainbow vibes to Melbourne...
Upcoming gigs in Melbourne

Kendrick Lamar
The Compton rapper is slated to appear at Rod Laver Arena for a tour of 'The Big Steppers'


Lohengrin
This is a Lohengrin for the ages, as powerful and yet as fragile as you’ll ever see

Flume
Sydney's electronic golden boy is bringing 'Palaces' to Melbourne stages, with a few very special guests
Guide to Melbourne's music scene
Just in time for the roaring '20s to start again.

The best record stores in Melbourne
Enjoy an earnest rifle through vinyl? We do.

5 labels crafting the Melbourne sound
Get to know the labels feeding the noise and making the Melbourne sound a reality.

Where to see live music every night of the week
From Monday to Sunday, Melbourne is a music-lover's dream

The best live music pubs in Melbourne
Who doesn't like a beer with their favourite local band? Here's where to go this weekend
Your guide to clubbing in Melbourne

The best nightclubs in Melbourne
Here are our favourite clubs for electronica, dance, house, trap, hip-hop and everything in between.

Here are our favourite clubs for electronica, dance, house, trap, hip-hop and everything in between.

The best nightclubs in Melbourne
Here are our favourite clubs for electronica, dance, house, trap, hip-hop and everything in between.




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

DJ Topic on predicting hits and making his trademark melancholic dance music
The internationally renowned DJ also hints at what to expect on his first album in seven years

The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month
The best upcoming gigs, live music and concerts in Melbourne, as chosen by our music critics

Five music gigs you need to catch at Vivid Sydney 2022
Sydney is ready to light up with live music again – here are five diary dates to add to your list

Melbourne's best hip-hop club nights
Get low at these hip-hop and R&B-themed club nights in Melbourne