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 city'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 neighbourhood pub band rooms such as the Northcote Social Club and The Corner, and ever-evolving city 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 few 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

December

Maithili Thakur
1 Dec 2024
Margaret Court Arena

Mastodon
4 December 2024
Northcote Theatre

AIR
4 December 2024
Myer Music Bowl

Blusher
5 December 2025
Northcote Social Club

Violent Femmes
5 December 2024
 Palais Theatre

Waxahatchee
5 December 2024
Forum Theatre

Thirsty Merc
5 December 2024
Corner Hotel

Sarah Blasco
6 December 2024
Northcote Theatre

Richard Marx
6 December 2024
Palais Theatre

Missy Higgins
6 December 2024
Sidney Myer music bowl

Jack White
7 December 2024
Corner Hotel

The Wiggles
7 & 8 December 2024
Rod Laver Arena

Crowded House
10 December 2024
Rod Laver Arena

DPR
10 December 2024
Festival Hall

Hockey Dad
13 december 2024
Northcote Social Club

Superchunk
14 December 2024
Corner Hotel

Carols by candlelight
 23 & 24 December 2024
Sidney Myer music bowl

January

The Roots
1 January 2025
Sidney Myer music bowl

Billie Marten
2 January 2025
Corner Hotel

Sugababes
3 January 2025
Festival Hall

Primal Scream
10 January 2025
Forum Theatre

Finneas
15 January 2025
Forum Theatre

IDLES
20 January 2025
Sidney Myer music bowl

Amy & The Sniffers
24 January 2025
Myer Music Bowl

Suzi Quatro
26 January 2025
Palais Theatre

February

Dizzee Rascal
2 & 3 February 2025
Forum Theatre

Bryan Adams
6 February 2025
Rod Laver Arena

Asha Jefferies
7 February 2025
Northcote Social Club

Childish Gambino
7 & 8 February 2025
Rod Laver Arena

Role Model
8 February 2025
Forum Theatre

The Prodigy
18 February 2025
Rod Laver Arena

The Primitives
20 February 2025
Corner Hotel

Kylie Minogue
20 & 22 February 2025
Rod Laver Arena

Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark
21 & 22 February 2025
Palais Theatre

Elderbrook
27 February 2025
Forum Theatre

Alestorm
28 February 2025
Forum Theatre

March

Green Day
1 March 2025
Marvel Stadium

Kristin Hersh
2 March 2025
Corner Hotel

Goo Goo Dolls
2 March 2025
Margaret Court Arena

Roxette
7 & 18 March 2025
Margaret Court Arena

New Order
8 March 2025
Myer Music Bowl

80's Mania
21 March 2025
Palais Theatre

The Stranglers
22 March 2025
Forum Theatre

April

Crash Test Dummies
5 & 6 April 2025
Northcote Theatre

The Libertines
15 April 2025
Forum Theatre

Soft Cell
17 April 2025
Palais Theatre

June

The Peep Temple
5 June 2025
Corner Hotel

Supergrass
7 & 8 June 2025
Forum Theatre

August

10cc
17 August 2025
Palais Theatre

Tyler, The Creator
22 & 24 August 2025
Rod Laver Arena

October

Oasis
25 October 2025
Marvel Stadium

November

Metallica
8 November 2025
Marvel Stadium

Cliff Richards
25 November 2025
Palais Theatre

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