From the vinyl revival to the NGV, there is proof all across the city that groove is in fact still in the heart.
Music & Nightlife
Gig guide, live music, festivals, clubbing and going out in Melbourne
The best nightclubs in Melbourne
Sometimes you just need to get loose on the dance floor – here's where you can do that.
12 songs we love about Melbourne
Melbourne’s streets, suburbs and landmarks regularly pop up in music – here are our faves.
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Upcoming gigs in Melbourne
Billie Eilish
The 'Happier Than Ever' tour will hit four arenas across Australia, including Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena
Melbourne
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit: the Concert
They're taking the hobbits to Hamer Hall this May
Southbank
Streaming Seamen! The Digital Sea Shanty Spectacular
The brains behind Shania Choir leans into the viral sea shanty trend in this poptastic work
Melbourne
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
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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
Musician Georgia Maq is vaccinating Melbourne back to live music
"Please get vaccinated. There's kind of nothing to lose except lockdown."
There's a call for Australian corporations to play more homegrown music
Australian musicians including Jack River want to be the soundtrack playing in the background of your daily life
Rock legend Jimmy Barnes has postponed his national 'Flesh and Blood Tour'
The gig will now rock out the Palais Theatre in early September instead of late July
Enjoy the MSO at home thanks to the orchestra's streaming service
MSO Live lets you listen to live recordings from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from the comfort of your couch