Overview

Get in on the big gigs and big names bringing it to Melbourne's stadiums, concert halls, band rooms and amphitheatres.

Major sports stadiums host line-ups year-round: Melbourne Park's Margaret Court Arena and Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park, and even footy grounds Marvel Stadium and the MCG.

Jump around at stalwart music venue Festival Hall and keep an ear out for folk, country and indie acts at St Kilda's historic Palais Theatre and the CBD's Forum Theatre.

Look for outdoor and all-ages gigs and summer festivals at iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl, in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

To catch big names in smaller venues, watch for local and international touring acts at dedicated pub band rooms the Northcote Social Club and the Corner, and ever-evolving CBD venue 170 Russell.

Plan ahead: touring acts often sell out quickly, with pre-sales making up the bulk. Watch for ticket release dates, and sign up with major ticketing outlets.

Find a detailed calendar of gigs at beat.com.au or browse our list below.

Can't stop the music

The music industry has faced some big challenges over the last couple of years with cancellation of tours, events and festivals.

Support the music you love and discover new artists along the way. Buy music online, discover digital downloads, buy merch and book ahead for gigs and performances down the track.

Calendar

September

Hoodoo Gurus
16 September 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl

The Script
17 September 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl

The Whitlams
17 September 2022
Forum Theatre

Billie Eilish
22, 23, 24 & 26 September 2022
Rod Laver Arena

October

Eskimo Joe
1 October 2022
Forum Theatre

The Kooks
6 October 2022
Festival Hall

UB40
7 October 2022
Margaret Court Arena

UB40
11 October 2022
Forum Theatre

Tame Impala
22 & 23 October 2022
Rod Laver Arena

Snoop Dogg
29 October 2022
Rod Laver Arena

November

Alanis Morissette
8 & 9 November 2022
Rod Laver Arena

Dua Lipa
11 & 12 November 2022
Rod Laver Arena

Hanson
16 & 17 November 2022
Forum Theatre

Belinda Carlisle
18 November 2022
Palais Theatre

Crowded House
22 November 2022
Rod Laver Arena

Vance Joy
26 November 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Justin Bieber
26 November 2022
Marvel Stadium

Ride
30 November 2022
Forum Theatre

December

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
2 December 2022
Palais Theatre

5 Seconds of Summer
4 December 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl

The Pixies
6 & 7 December 2022
Forum Theatre

Michael Bublé
7 & 8 December 2022
Rod Laver Arena

Jack Johnson
8 December 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl

The Killers
13 & 14 December 2022
Rod Laver Arena

Keith Urban
16 & 17 December 2022
Rod Laver Arena

January 2023

Mclusky
3 & 4 January 2023
Corner Hotel

Arctic Monkeys
4 & 5 January 2023
Sidney Myer Music Bowl

UB40
15 January 2023
Forum Theatre

February 2023

Red Hot Chilli Peppers
7 February 2023
Marvel Stadium

Boney M
10 February 2023
Palais Theatre

Marlon Williams
18 February 2023
Palais Theatre

Sting
23 February 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Harry Styles
24 & 25 February 2023
Marvel Stadium

Backstreet Boys
28 February & 1 March 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Julia Jacklin
28 February & 1 March 2023
Forum Theatre

March 2023

Ed Sheeran
2 March 2023
The MCG

Pavement
3 March 2023
Palais Theatre

Florence + The Machine
8 & 9 March 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Lorde
10 & 11 March 2023
Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Billy Bragg
15, 16 & 17 March 2023
Forum Theatre

My Chemical Romance
16 & 17 March 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Soul II Soul
18 March 2023
Forum Theatre

April 2023

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
6 April 2023
Palais Theatre

Elvis Costello
3 April 2023
Palais Theatre

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