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--> 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!...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Your Saturday soundtrack is sorted! Riley Catherall is bringing live acoustic music to the Lounge Bar Saturday, October 3rd from 4-7 pm. Think easy tunes, great drinks, delicious bites and the...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026
Saturday afternoons are made for live music, cold drinks and good times at Sailors' Rest. Join us on Saturday, September 19th, as Kieran Tobin brings the tunes to our Lounge Bar from 4-7 pm. Come...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> Kingston City Hall & Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway Moorabbin
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Experience the creativity and artistry of Australia's next generation of classical musicians in two intimate concerts presented by the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, Monash...
--> 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...
--> The Count's, 48 Exhibition Walk Clayton
--> When: Wednesday 7th October 2026
Pianist, composer, and global troubadour. Born in London to Portuguese and Italian parents, Dan Costa speaks eight languages, graduated from Berklee College of Music USA and has collaborated with...
--> 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...
--> Republica | St Kilda Beach, Shop 1A-1D, 10-18 Jacka Boulevard St Kilda
--> When: Friday 25th September 2026
Start the long weekend with live music, drinks and a big night by the bay. Angel Barallon & Friends from 5pm, followed by SaxBeatz from 8pm. SaxBeatz SaxBeatz is a Sydney-based DJ and live sax...
--> 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,...
--> Kindred | Studios Cafe Bar & Bandroom, 3 Harris Street Yarraville
--> When: Thursday 1st October 2026 - Friday 2nd October 2026
Raised in a big Italian household filled with Aussie Rock Classics on repeat, Jayda D'Agostino has found herself in her twenties a self-proclaimed John Farnham 'stan'. Age of Reason Created and...
--> The Emerald Peacock, 233 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026 - Sunday 11th 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...
--> Paris Cat Jazz Club, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 27th September 2026
Jazz singers Jackie Bornstein and Jeremy Hopkins are back with a celebration of the crooners who brought us smooth and dynamic interpretations of classic swing and love songs from the 1920s to today....
--> 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...
--> The Count's, 48 Exhibition Walk Clayton
--> When: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Continuing a golden musical collaboration, Monique diMattina and Rebecca Barnard thrill fans of Dylan with their duo show - The Dao of Dylan. Hear well known chapters from the "Book of Bob",...
--> The Count's, 48 Exhibition Walk Clayton
--> When: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Back by popular demand, Jazzeoke returns to Big Jazz Day Out after a sell-out show at The Count’s in 2025, and a hit appearance at last year’s festival. Step up to the mic and sing with a...
--> 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...
--> Ian Potter State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 3rd October 2026
PAYANGGATHA and Arts Centre Melbourne present Gugu Dindi Gunyah Many Rivers. One Home. 3 October | Ian Potter State Theatre Rivers Meet. Stories Meet. People Meet. The river is ever present,...
--> 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,...
--> Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St Richmond
--> When: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Cheersquad Records Party with The Stems (Corner 30th Birthday). And special guests The Johnnys, Heir to the Squandered Millions, Benny J Ward + Bagful of Beez. The Stems are one of Australia's...
--> 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,...
--> 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...
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